First Bank FC Goalkeeper Coach, Micheal Soniregun Urges NFF to Build Continuity for Future Purposes
First Bank FC goalkeeper coach, Micheal Soniregun has called on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to encourage greater collaboration between the youth and the senior teams, allowing the young ones to gain valuable experience and build continuity for the future. The former Almar FC gaffer, and Gateway Football Club goalkeeper Coach -Mike, as he was fondly called emphasized that challenges...
NPFL: Katsina United Earn Half a Million Naira Bonus for Securing Valuable Point in Ibadan
Katsina United players and officials have received a total cash reward of ₦520,000 following their impressive away performance against Shooting Stars in Ibadan during Matchday 11 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The reward was announced by the Katsina State Commissioner for Sports, Engr. Surajo Yazid Abukur, who splashed ₦320,000 on the team for earning a valuable point on...
Former Remo Stars Goalie Bankole Kayode Gears Up for Mamelodi Sundowns Clash, Shares TS Galaxy’s Ambitious Goals
Nigerian goalkeeper Kayode Bankole says he is fully prepared and motivated as TS Galaxy set their sights on a crucial South African Premier Division clash against Mamelodi Sundowns on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. The 23-year-old shot-stopper, who joined TS Galaxy earlier this season, is yet to make his debut for the club but has already made a strong impression in...
Queens Cup: Dannaz Ladies, Remo Stars Ladies Maintain Perfect Record on Day Two
The Queens Cup Southwest Preseason Tourney Match Day Two witnessed thrilling where 15 goals were scored with dramatic wins as the competition draws towards the last group games. Robo Queens, Pacesetter Queens got their first win of the campaign after witnessing defeats in their first match, while Dannaz Ladies and Remo Stars maintain a perfect record in the competition. Read Also:...
‘We’ve Lost Our Spark!’ – Swiss-Based Nigerian Coach Slams NFF Over Golden Eaglets’ Qatar 2025 Absence, Calls for Total Overhaul
Nigeria swiss based coach Adeyemi has called for a total overhaul of Nigeria’s youth football system, as a panacea to reviving the old glory of Nigeria youth football, Sports247 reports. The coach insisted that modern football has become more scientific than physical as the continued recycling of old coaches with outdated methods has hindered the development of the country’s U-17...
Cameroon, Egypt In as CAF Confirms 16 Finalists for Expanded 2026 WAFCON
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has expanded the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) from 12 to 16 teams, starting in 2026. CAF announced the decision in a communiqué issued on November 3, confirming that its Executive Committee had approved the tournament’s enlargement to enhance participation and competitiveness across Africa. Read Also: ‘Ijaball’ Mastermind Daniel Ogunmodede Joins CAF B Licence...
‘Ijaball’ Mastermind Daniel Ogunmodede Joins CAF B Licence Coaching Course in Abuja — Eyes Bigger Heights For Nigerian Football
Remo Stars head coach Daniel Ogunmodede, fondly known as Ijaball, has expressed his excitement after joining the final phase of the CAF B License Coaching Course currently taking place in Abuja. The tactical genius, who recently guided Remo Stars to their maiden Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title, described the programme as “an opportunity to learn, share knowledge, and keep...
Nigeria Rugby League Chief Abiodun Olawale-Cole Proud Despite World Cup Exit, Eyes Bright Future for the Green Hawks
Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 International Rugby League World Cup came to an end after a tough 62–4 defeat to Fiji in the final match of the World Series at Terry Fox Stadium, Brampton, Canada. But despite the setback, Abiodun Olawale-Cole, Chairman of the Nigerian Rugby League Association (NRLA), remains optimistic about the team’s future. Speaking after the...
Heartwarming Scene At Galatasaray’s Training Ground As Victor Osimhen Meets Young Fans In Turkey
It was a day to remember at the Kemerburgaz Metin Oktay Facilities, the main training base of Galatasaray in Eyüpsultan, Istanbul, as a group of delighted children were treated to a surprise encounter with Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen over the weekend. The young visitors, invited as special guests to the club’s state-of-the-art complex, were left beaming with excitement as...
Arsenal Youngster Daniel Oyetunde Leaves Emirates On Loan To St Albans; As Nwaneri, Saka Get Better Pay
A fast-rising Nigerian-born attacker at Arsenal of England, Daniel Oyetunde has left The Gunners for a loan deal at Saint Albans, but he will now have to compete in the country's seventh-tier league. Sports247 gathered that the 18-year-old Oyetunde, who signed a professional contract with Arsenal last year, makes the move on a month-long deal that was officially confirmed on...
