CAF Chief Stands Firm ‘I Will Defend Their Independence’ — Motsepe Backs Judicial Bodies Despite Controversy
President of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, has taken a firm stance amid growing controversy in African football, declaring that he will defend the independence and integrity of CAF’s judicial bodies, regardless of personal opinion. READ ALSO: Alex Iwobi, Moses Simon Near 100 Appearances With Super Eagle Speaking during CAF’s executive meeting in Cairo, Motsepe addressed concerns surrounding recent...
Alex Iwobi, Moses Simon Near 100 Appearances With Super Eagle
A major talking point heading into Tuesday’s clash between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Jordan’s national team is that Alex Iwobi and Moses Simon will both take one step closer to featuring in 100 games for their country. READ ALSO: Statistics Favour Nigeria Against Jordan, But Super Eagles Must Watch Mousa Al-Tamari Sports247 gathered that Iwobi, who plays for Fulham...
Statistics Favour Nigeria Against Jordan, But Super Eagles Must Watch Mousa Al-Tamari
Nigeria’s Super Eagles are rated clear favourites to win Tuesday’s last match of the four-nation invitational competition in Antalya, Turkey, where they take on ‘hosts’ Jordan in a decisive game that would decide the trophy winner. READ ALSO: Moses Itauma Has Usyk, Dubois, Wardley In Line For His Next Mega Fight Sports247 gathered that, while the record books and data on...
Moses Itauma Has Usyk, Dubois, Wardley In Line For His Next Mega Fight
Several fight options are emerging for Nigerian-born heavyweight sensation, Moses Itauma, with three-belt champion, Oleksandr Usyk top of the roll call of fearsome fighters waiting to block the youngster’s surge to the top. READ ALSO: Ayo Dosunmu Misses Minnesota Timberwolves’ Historic Recovery Against Houston Rockets Sports247 gathered that the list of heavyweights Itauma will have to contend with on his way...
Ayo Dosunmu Misses Minnesota Timberwolves’ Historic Recovery Against Houston Rockets
Minnesota Timberwolves’ Nigerian-born youngster, Ayo Dosunmu missed his team’s historic outing against Houston Rockets in USA’s National Basketball Association (NBA), as the rising guard was ruled out with an injury. READ ALSO: Clear Intent’ Ikorodu City Coach Ozegbagbe Salutes Team Spirit After Hard Fought Win Over Warri Wolves in Lagos Sports247 gathered that 26-year-old Dosunmu missed the epochal game against Houston...
Clear Intent’ Ikorodu City Coach Ozegbagbe Salutes Team Spirit After Hard Fought Win Over Warri Wolves in Lagos
Head coach Bright Ozegbagbe has praised his team’s resilience and mentality following Ikorodu City FC’s dramatic 4–3 victory over Warri Wolves FC in a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 32 clash. The pulsating encounter, held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Sunday, March 29, 2026, delivered seven goals in an end-to-end contest that showcased attacking quality from both sides. Reacting...
NPFL: Bendel Insurance, Boboye Fined; Home Matches to Be Played Behind Closed Doors
Bendel Insurance have been sanctioned for multiple breaches of the NPFL Framework and Rules following their Matchday 32 fixture against Plateau United on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. READ ALSO: J200 Champion Ogunsakin Climbs 18 Steps up to Career-High Ranking, Begins J300 Cairo Campaign According to the league authorities, the Benin City club failed...
J200 Champion Ogunsakin Climbs 18 Steps up to Career-High Ranking, Begins J300 Cairo Campaign
Nigeria’s rising tennis star Seun Ogunsakin has reached a new milestone in his junior career after climbing 18 places in the latest ITF rankings to a career-high world No. 64. READ ALSO: NPFL: Ebimobowei Hails Team Effort After Bayelsa United’s Convincing Home Win The 17-year-old earned the significant jump following his impressive triumph at the J200 tournament in Cairo over the...
NPFL: Ebimobowei Hails Team Effort After Bayelsa United’s Convincing Home Win
Ebimobowei Peter has praised his teammates and supporters following Bayelsa United’s emphatic 4–1 victory at home on Matchday 32 of the Nigeria Premier Football League. The captain, speaking after the match in Yenagoa, described the result as a product of collective effort and determination, emphasizing the importance of securing maximum points at this stage of the season. “Good result. We have...
Nominees Revealed for the SPORTY LALIGA MVP Honouring the Best African Player in LALIGA
LALIGA has unveiled the nominees for the 2025/26 SPORTY LALIGA MVP, the award celebrating the best African player competing in Spain’s topflight this season. Now in its fifth edition, the accolade continues to recognise the outstanding impact of African footballers across LALIGA EA SPORTS, highlighting the growing influence of African talent across Spanish and European football. The winner will join an...
