‘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...
AFCON 2013 Sensation Sunday Mba Warns Super Eagles About Gabon’s Surprise Package
Nigeria's hero in winning the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa, Sunday Mba has warned the Super Eagles to beware of a 'surprise package' that Gabon might spring against them in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification play-offs, Sports247 reports. Both countries are aet to lock horns next week Thursday in Rabat, Morocco, and Mba charged Nigeria's current...
Battle of Words Begins: Team Nigeria Fire Up in Lagos Camp Ahead of World Scrabble Championship in Ghana
Team Nigeria have officially entered battle mode as preparations for the 2025 World English Scrabble Players Association Championship (WESPAC) get underway in Lagos — and the atmosphere in camp is electric. Fifteen of the nation’s finest wordsmiths, backed by a top-tier technical crew, are gathered under one roof, fine-tuning their tactics and sharpening their vocabulary for the global showdown in...
Nigerian Sensation Edna Imade Stuns Spain As She Wins Liga F Player of the Month After Ending Barcelona’s Unbeaten Run
Nigerian-born forward Edna Imade has been crowned Liga F Player of the Month for October after a blistering spell that saw her fire Real Sociedad to a string of victories — including a historic win over champions Barcelona Femenino. The 22-year-old attacker has been in electric form, netting seven goals in seven games for the Txuri-Urdinak, cementing her status as...
‘Football Is a Global Currency!’ — Lagos Sports DG Lekan Fatodu Backs Afinni Unity Cup As Catalyst For Youth Empowerment
The Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr. Lekan Fatodu, has hailed football as one of the most powerful tools for youth engagement and social change, saying the sport channels young people’s energy into productive and positive pursuits. Speaking at the kickoff of the 4th Afinni Unity Cup 2025, themed “The Price Before the Prize”, held at the...
From Local Pitches To Big Dreams: Young Nigerian Starlet Dubem Kennedy Eyes Future With Super Eagles
In the bustling heart of Nigeria, where football dreams are born on dusty pitches, a rising talent named Dubem Kennedy is beginning to make his mark. The young forward, known for his explosive pace, relentless determination, and team-first mentality, has quickly become one of the standout prospects at his local club. Read Also: Lagos Athletic Knights Seize Top Spot As Panthers...
Lagos Athletic Knights Seize Top Spot As Panthers Fall In Stunning Showtime Bowl Shake-Up!
Week 7 of the Showtime Bowl Series XIII delivered one of the most dramatic twists of the season, as the Lagos Athletic Knights stormed to the summit of the standings with a hard-fought 20–12 victory over Ikan Sports, while the once-invincible Panthers Sports shockingly fell 19–12 to the Lagos Rebels. It was a Sunday packed with high-octane action, emotion, and...
