Nigeria’s Rising Star Ese Peter Turns Heads On England Tour With FC One Touch
Bauchi-born youngster Ese Peter has emerged as one of Nigeria’s most promising football talents after impressing during FC One Touch’s three-month tour of England, where his flair, versatility, and composure caught the eye of coaches and scouts alike. The 18-year-old winger, who plays for FC One Touch of Bauchi State, was part of the team’s international development programme between May...
Mikel Obi: Osimhen’s Standout Performances Can Deliver Nigeria 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification
Former Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi, has urged Victor Osimhen to maintain his top form as Nigeria intensifies its bid for qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Sports247 reports. Speaking on his Obi One Podcast, the former Chelsea midfielder emphasized the Napoli striker’s vital role in Nigeria’s qualification journey ahead of the CAF African playoffs in Morocco later this...
Nigerian-born England Rugby Team Captain Maro Itoje Celebrates His Cousin’s Arsenal Debut
Nigerian-born rugby star and England captain, Maro Itoje is reeling out praises over the emergence of one of his younger cousins as a potential sensation at Arsenal FC, Sports247 reports. Itoje was filled with delight after getting reports about the breakthrough of 17 year old Andre Harriman-Annous, who got his Arsenal debut in their Carabao Cup victory over Brighton. Read Also:...
Arokodare Awaits Wolves’ Decision On Choosing Brendan Rodgers, Erik Ten Hag Or Solksjaer
Wolverhampton Wanderers of England striker, Tolu Arokodare is awaiting a decision by the club's hierarchy on their choice among three strong options for a new manager of the struggling squad, following their sack of Vitor Pereira on Saturday. Sports247 reports that Arokodare will eagerly await a formal announcement that would determine if his new gaffer at Molineux Stadium would be...
Anthony Joshua Ready To Fight In December, As Many Options Emerge
Nigerian-born former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua has declared that he is ready for a major bout in the coming month, following reports of an impending schedule awaiting him. Sports247 gathered that Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn set the ball rolling when he hinted about a comeback fight for ‘AJ’ in December, following which matchmakers then put the...
Finidi George Declares: Rivers United Will Be Ready to Face Tough Opponents In ‘Difficult Group A’
Rivers United of Port Harcourt's coach, Finidi George has admitted that his team was on Monday placed in a difficult group for the CAF Champions League, but declared emphatically that they will be ready to face all their 'tough' opponents when the time comes. Sports247 reports that The Pride of Rivers were pooled into the CCL's Group A alongside defending...
Cumbria Defeat Nigeria Rugby Team in Barrow
Cumbria powered to a dominant 70–6 victory over Nigeria in a representative rugby league clash on Sunday afternoon at the Northern Competitions Stadium in Barrow. The match marked a special occasion for both sides — Cumbria’s first outing in Barrow since 2007 and Nigeria’s first-ever international fixture outside Africa. Read Also: LASU On The Brink Of Missing 2025 NUGA Games A lively...
LASU On The Brink Of Missing 2025 NUGA Games
The Lagos State University (LASU) under Vice Chancellor, Prof Ibiyemi Olatunji Bello, mni, npom are on the brink of missing out in the 2025 Nigeria University Games (NUGA) set to take place in Jos, Plateau State from November 5th to 16th. LASU is known to have the highest representation in the multi sport NUGA and failure not to participate will...
WAFU B Announces New Dates, Format as Mali, Burkina Faso Withdraw From U20 Women Championship
The West African Football Union (WAFU Zone B) has announced the postponement and restructuring of the 2025 WAFU B U20 Girls’ Cup following the withdrawal of Mali and Burkina Faso from the regional championship. Originally scheduled for November 3–10, the competition will now take place from November 7 to 17 in Cotonou, Benin Republic, with a revised league-style format featuring...
Chamaka Nnadozie Snubbed as Morocco Makes FIFPRO History With Hakimi, Chebbak
Nigeria goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie was a notable absentee as Morocco made history on the global stage with Achraf Hakimi and Ghizlane Chebbak both named in the 2025 FIFA FIFPRO World 11, announced on Monday. The inclusion of the duo marked the first time two Moroccan players have featured in the men’s and women’s teams in the same year. Read Also: Farouk...
