Rising Star Haruna Faisal Inspires Sporting Boys FC to Victory with Man-of-the-Match Performance
Young Nigerian prospect Haruna Faisal delivered a5 standout performance for Sporting Boys FC, inspiring his side to a hard-fought 1-0 victory at the ongoing...
Nigeria Finishes Strong with Three Medals at United World Wrestling Ranking Series in Mongolia
Team Nigeria concluded its campaign at the United World Wrestling (UWW) Ranking Series tournament in Mongolia on a positive note, securing two additional medals...
Nigeria Athletes Hit Prime Form Ahead of Commonwealth Games Trials in Lagos
Exciting moments await athletics fans in Lagos as Nigerian athletes continue to hit top form ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games Trials. READ ALSO: ‘Playing...
‘Playing in the NLO Was Wonderful’ — Amusat Faruq’s Journey From Street Football to Bigger Dreams
In the busy streets where football dreams are born with dusty balls and improvised goalposts, a young boy named Amusat Faruq Olamilekan first fell...
Swedish Giants AIK Invite Nigerian Wonderkid Shedrack Egboh for Trials After Success of Zadok Yohanna
Swedish giants AIK Fotboll are once again looking toward Nigeria’s growing pool of young football talents after inviting highly-rated winger Shedrack Egboh for trials...
NLO: Chekas FC Emerge as Alade Stadium 1 Champions, Set Up Hephzibah SC Clash in Alade Stadium Winners’ Playoff
Chekas United FC have emerged winners of Alade Stadium 1 after defeating Vinod Football Academy 2-0 on the final matchday of the Nationwide League...
Henry Amike Laments Over ‘Slow Speed’ Progress In Discovery Of Nigeria’s New Athletics Stars
Ex-international hurdler, Henry Amike is full of lamentations over what he referred to as ‘slow speed’ progress taking place in the discovery of new...
Zadok Yohanna Brings Creativity That Brighton Fans Will Enjoy, Says EPL Club’s Coach After Confirming £21.3m Deal
Brighton & Hove Albion of England coach, Fabian Hurzeler has added a fresh angle to rave reviews trailing the arrival of Nigerian youngster, Zadok...
Shehu Dikko Declares: We Want To Fix Our Sports Infrastructure Through Cross-fertilisation Of Ideas
National Sports Commission (NSC) chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko has disclosed that a major focus under his tenure at the helm of affairs in the...
Fatimoh Solaty Voted NWFL Matchday 18 Top Performer After Heroics for Dannaz Ladies
Fans have made their choice, and Fatimoh Solaty has emerged as the final Top Performer of the regular season following an impressive display that...
Ella Onojuvwevwo Storms to World-Class 49.47s as Nigerian Star Climbs All-Time Rankings
Nigerian quarter-miler Ella Onojuvwevwo delivered the performance of her career at the Lone Star Grand Prix, blazing to a sensational personal best of 49.47...
‘The Master Strategist Takes the Helm’: Sports247 CEO Hails Musiliu Obanikoro’s Appointment as Hamzat Campaign DG
The appointment of veteran politician and former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, as Director-General of the Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat Governorship...
Ezekiel Nathaniel Sets Social Media Abuzz With Photo Finish Victory In Men’s 400m Hurdles At USATF Lone Star Grand Prix
Fast-rising Nigerian athlete, Ezekiel Nathaniel set social media abuzz by winning the men’s 400m hurdles race with a photo finish at the USATF Lone...
OG Anunoby Pulls Off ‘Magical Move’ During New York Knicks’ Game 2 Win Over San Antonio Spurs In NBA Finals
New York Knicks’ Nigerian-born forward, Ogugua ‘OG’ Anunoby pulled off a rare ‘magical move’ in one of the highlights during his team’s Game 2...
Chrisantus Uche’s Best UEFA Conference League Goal Award Raises Eyebrows About His Snub By Crystal Palace
The emergence of Nigerian midfielder, Chrisantus Uche with the best goal award in this season’s UEFA Conference League has raised eyebrows about his snub...
Zadok Yohanna Exudes Optimism After Successful Transfer, Says – ‘Brighton’s Style Of Play Will Fit Me’
Brighton & Hove Albion of England’s summer signing, Zadok Yohanna is exuding optimism after the confirmation of his transfer from AIK Stockholm of Sweden,...
Igoh Ogbu Returns To Czech Republic From Eagles’ Camp In Portugal, After Copping Achilles Tendon Injury
Slavia Prague Of Czech Republic defender, Igoh Ogbu is heading back to his club from Nigeria's national team's camp in Portugal after picking up...
Chelle Makes Sincere Concession: ‘We Need To Improve Super Eagles With New Mentality’
Super Eagles’ coach, Eric Sekou Chelle has come out with a down to earth concession that he needs to improve the Nigerian national team...
Super Eagles Watch Portugal Beat Chile, Suffer Red Card Ahead Of Wednesday’s Friendly In Leiria
The Super Eagles of Nigeria would have learnt a lesson or two from watching their next opponents, Portugal defeat Chile during an international friendly...
ROAD TO THE SHOWTIME BOWL: Titans Collide In Explosive Semi-Final Showdowns At Showtime Arena
The race for Showtime Bowl Series XIV glory reaches a boiling point tonight as four of the league’s biggest and most dangerous teams prepare...
Italy Calling! — Buruj Midfield Stars Raheem Salaudeen, Fawas Adeleke Shortlisted by European Scouts After Stunning U-20 Tournament Performances
Buruj Football Club’s rising stars Raheem Moyinoluwa Salaudeen and Fawas Ayomide Adeleke have taken another giant step toward international football after emerging among the...
Nasarawa Amazons, Rivers Angels Shine as NWFL Premiership Super Six Opens with Thrilling Encounters
The 2026 NWFL Premiership Super Six got off to an exciting start in Port Harcourt, with Matchday One producing dramatic results, crucial victories, and...
World Cup 2026: Messi, Ronaldo and the Tournament’s Biggest Questions
With just a few days to go until the start of the 2026 Global Tournament, it’s time to discuss the most intriguing aspects of...
Samson Nathaniel Gains Valuable International Experience at Znamenskiy Brothers Memorial
Five-time Nigerian champion Samson Nathaniel continued his 2026 campaign with an appearance at the prestigious Znamenskiy Brothers Memorial in Russia, where he finished seventh...
Enekwechi Dominates Shot Put Field to Claim Victory at Znamenskiy Brothers Memorial
Nigeria's shot put star Chukwuebuka Enekwechi delivered another world-class performance on the international stage, cruising to victory at the prestigious Znamenskiy Brothers Memorial in...
Patience Okon-George Continues to Defy Age with Strong Podium Finish in Russia
Nigerian quarter-miler Patience Okon-George produced another outstanding performance on the international circuit, finishing third in the women's 400m at the prestigious Znamenskiy Brothers Memorial...
Amusan Sets New Meet Record at New Taipei Athletics Open in Chinese Taipei
Nigeria’s sprint sensation and women’s 100m hurdles world record holder, Tobi Amusan, delivered another impressive performance by setting a new meet record at the...
AMAPRO Teams Up With PMI to Boost Sports Development
The Project Management Institute, PMI Nigeria has officially teamed up with the AMAPRO Foundation to empower local athletes and sports officials. READ ALSO: Nigerian-born Rugby...
Nigerian-born Rugby Star Immanuel Feyi-Waboso Receives Surgery, After Copping Face Injury In English League Fixture
Exeter of England rugby club’s Nigerian-born star, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has received surgery on a face injury he copped while playing for his team last...
Angelo Agbejoye Tipped To Replace Zadok Yohanna At AIK Stockholm Of Sweden
As frenetic reports continue spreading about the impending exit of Nigeria’s latest rave of the moment, Zadok Yohanna from AIK Stockholm of Sweden, a...
Gombe Emir’s Cup Ranks High Among Leading Grassroots Competitions In Northern Nigeria – Organisers
Organisers of the much-talked about Gombe Emir’s Cup 2026, which begins next Saturday at Pantami Stadium, have rated it high among the illustrious rank...
SSA Adeboye Expresses Relief After Rivers United Accident, Says Tinubu’s Road Projects Will Reduce Such Incidents
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has expressed relief following the road accident involving players...
Davido, Burna Boy, Rema, Ayra Starr Fly Nigeria’s Flag on Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album
Nigerian music stars Davido, Burna Boy, Rema, Ayra Starr, and rapper Odumodublvck will fly the country’s flag at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as...
Arokodare’s Teammate Believes Super Eagles’ Friendly Will Help Portugal Prepare For DR Congo Fixture At 2026 World Cup
Wolverhampton Wanderers of England striker, Dare Arokadare’s teammate and goalkeeper, Jose Sá has acknowledged that the upcoming friendly between Nigeria and his country, Portugal,...
Super Falcons Attacker Toni Payne Confesses: I’m Happy To Score Again After Almost Five Years
Everton Women of England attacker, Toni Payne has confessed the depth of her delight after scoring again for the Nigerian national team, Super Falcons,...
Nigerian Wrestlers Have Gained Valuable Experience From World Series In Mongolia – Purity Akuh
Nigeria’s women’s national wrestling team’s coach, Purity Akuh is relishing the country’s chain of early results at the ongoing world series in Mongolia, where...
Rio Ngumoha’s Planned Move From Liverpool To Bayern Munich Suddenly Falls Short
A much-expected move to Bayern Munich of Germany by Liverpool’s Nigerian-born youngster, Rio Chima Ngumoha may not materialise after all, following updated reports that...
Paul Maduakor Explains Involvement Of ProStar In Victor Ikpeba 5-A-Side Football Challenge
The chairman and chief executive officer of ProStar Sports International, Chief Paul Maduakor has provided a heartwarming explanation of why his company is involved...
CMS Primary School Comes Alive This Saturday With Semi-finals Of JOF U13 Youth Cup
The revamped surface of CMS Primary School, Baraita, Lagos will literally come alive this Saturday with semi-final matches of the 7th JOF Under-13 Football...
Favour Ofili, Rosemary Chukwuma, Rashidat Adeleke, Annette Echikunwoke Headline USATF Lone Star Grand Prix
Female sprinter. Favour Ofili will feature in the 200m at this weekend’s USATF Lone Star Grand Prix alongside Ireland’s Nigerian-born ace, Rashidat Adeleke, while...
Ogunsanya Wins Nigeria’s First Medal at Ulaanbaatar Open Wrestling Ranking Series
Nigeria’s Christiana Ogunsanya has secured the country’s first medal at the ongoing 2026 Ulaanbaatar Open Ranking Series in Mongolia after winning bronze in the...
NPFL Missing as FIFA Declares Record $355m Windfall for Clubs With Players at the 2026 World Cup
The expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to deliver a massive financial boost to football clubs across the globe, but Nigeria Premier Football...
Nigeria Unveils Squad for Kwibuka Women’s T20i Tournament 2026 as Female Yellow Greens Begin Campaign vs Malawi
The Nigeria Cricket Federation has unveiled the squad for the Kwibuka Women’s T20i Tournament 2026 scheduled to take place in Rwanda from June 10...
Nigeria Cricket Federation Celebrates as Nigeria Wins Associates Member Women’s Team Performance of the Year
The Nigeria Cricket Federation has celebrated a major international milestone after the country emerged as the Africa Regional Winner for the International Cricket Council...
Super Falcons 2-1 Senegal: Oshoala Delivers Goal and Powerful Message on Kidnapped School Children, Teachers
Super Falcons striker delivered more than just a goal during Nigeria’s international friendly victory over Senegal on Friday, as the forward used the moment...
ProStar Sports International Elevates Miss World Nigeria 2026 with Premium Fitness and Swimwear Partnership
ProStar Sports International has strengthened its growing presence in the fashion, fitness, and lifestyle industry as one of the proud sponsors of Miss World...
International Friendly: Super Falcons Beat Senegal, Questions Remain After Unconvincing Second-Half Display
Nigeria's Super Falcons opened their two-match international friendly series against Senegal Women's National Football Team with a 2-1 victory at the Remo Stars Stadium,...
Chelle Defends Super Eagles’ Aggressive Squad Refresh with New Invitations
Super Eagles head coach has defended his decision to continue injecting new players into the Nigerian national team, insisting that constant competition and fresh...
Basketball Federation President Musa Kida Reiterates Importance Of NBBF’s U18 Programme Schedule
The president of Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Engineer Ahmadu Musa Kida has reiterated that the body’s under-18 programme scheduled that was released during the...
Badminton Ex-internationals, Former State Players Get Opportunities To Coach Nigeria’s National Teams
A number of opportunities have emerged for former badminton players at state, national and international levels to apply as coaches who will consequently take...
