Jay-Jay Okocha Reflects on Career Highs and Lows: “Hunger and Desire Carried Us to Olympic Gold”
Nigerian football legend Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha has opened up on the defining moments of his illustrious career — from the heartbreak of relegation to the joy of Olympic triumph — offering a rare glimpse into the emotional rollercoaster behind his success. In a heartfelt reflection, the former Super Eagles captain recalled two of the toughest periods of his career. “The...
Kebbi Fishers, Anambra Warriors Set Up Explosive Final Showdown at 2025 Nigeria Beach Soccer League Super Finals
The 2025 Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) Super Finals is set for a blockbuster climax as defending champions Kebbi Fishers BSC and the in-form Anambra Beach Soccer Warriors booked their spots in the grand finale following thrilling semifinal victories at Jabi Lake Park, Abuja, on Saturday. In what many fans have described as one of the most dramatic matchdays in...
Sunshine Queens Edge Fortress Ladies To Win Maiden Ondo First Lady Pre-Season Tournament
It was a thrilling encounter at the Ondo State Sports Complex, Akure, as Sunshine Queens FC emerged champions of the maiden edition of the Ondo First Lady Pre-Season Tournament, defeating Fortress Ladies of Benin by a lone goal in a hard-fought final. The only goal of the match came in the 12th minute when Precious Edewor struck a brilliant effort...
Olaniyi Yusuf Stops Three Penalties To Win ‘Baba Super Cup’ For Santos Football Academy
Santos Football Academy's goalkeeper, Olaniyi Yusuf was the hero of the day for his team, as he remakably stopped three penalty kicks to hand his side the 2nd Lann Hydra U13 Cup at Ikotun Community Primary School in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State. Sports247 was live at the venue and witnessed Yusuf's tremendous saves in the resultant shootout...
Homegirl Alabi Wins Lagos Women Run 2025 In Style
A Lagos-based runner, Aminat Alabi, has made history as the first Lagos-based athlete to win the Lagos Women Run in its 10th anniversary edition. Alabi, who grew up in a military barracks in Lagos, finished the race in 39 minutes and 25 seconds. Read Also: Eagles Need Strong Mentality To Scale Panthers Hurdle The competition had long been dominated by long-distance runners...
CGC Adeniyi Pledges Better Welfare And Clean Competition As He Donates Bus To Nigerian Wrestlers
The newly elected President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) and Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Dr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has delivered on his first official assignment in office by donating a brand-new bus to the national wrestling team. The gesture, made during a visit to the team’s camp at Package B of Moshood Abiola Stadium on Saturday,...
Eagles Need Strong Mentality To Scale Panthers Hurdle
About few weeks ago, I wrote about the lifeline opportunity the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs have offered Nigeria, (Super Eagles) and this in turn happens to be a lifetime opportunity for most of the current bunch of players. Now, the crunch decision time is here and the outcome will have multiple effects on many people in the country. Nigeria...
Undefeated LA Knights Stand Tall As Six Teams Battle For Playoff Glory – Week 08 Showtime Flag Football Preview
The race to the Showtime Bowl Series XIII playoffs is reaching a boiling point. Week 08 of 09 promises drama, tension, and high-stakes action as six teams fight tooth and nail for the remaining playoff spots. At the summit, Lagos Athletic Knights remain the only unbeaten team, sending a message across the league: the crown won’t come easily. But the other...
Jenat Akeremkowei Praises Falconets Team Effort After Being Named Player Of The Match In WAFU B U20 Opener
Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, began their 2025 WAFU B U20 Women’s Cup campaign in style with a 3–1 victory over Ghana at the Stade Omnisports d’Adjohoun in Benin Republic. The spotlight fell on star forward Jenat Akeremkowei, who was named Player of the Match following her brilliant brace. Read Also: World Cup Play-offs: Super Eagles’ Camp Opens In...
World Cup Play-offs: Super Eagles’ Camp Opens In Morocco On Monday
The Super Eagles’ camp will open on Monday in Rabat, Morocco ahead of the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualification play-offs billed for Thursday, Friday and Sunday in the same city. Sports247 gathered that a total of 24 players have been invited, with Udinese of Italy goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye among the returnees, while Ola Aina and Kelechi Iheanacho miss out due...
