Hosting African Games Will Stimulate Infrastructure Development In Nigeria – Kola Daniel
National Sports Commission (NSC) director-general, Honourable Bukola Olopade’s special assistant media, Kola Daniel has cited infrastructure development among benefits Nigeria would get from hosting the 2031 African Games. READ ALSO: Wrestling Federation President Adewale Adeniyi Promises More Youth Empowerment Programmes Sports247 that Daniel’s declaration comes ahead of the arrival in Abuja of an African Union (AU) Sports Council inspection team, following...
Wrestling Federation President Adewale Adeniyi Promises More Youth Empowerment Programmes
The president of Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi has promised that there will be more attention to grassroots development and youth empowerment programmes during his time in charge of the grapplers’ sport. READ ALSO: Gaffar Liameed Promises Well Organized Tournament For 2026 Lagos State FA Cup Sports247 reports that Adeniyi gave the promise while declaring open this year’s Governor...
Gaffar Liameed Promises Well Organized Tournament For 2026 Lagos State FA Cup
Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) chairman, Hajji Gafar Olawale Liameed has promised that the governing body will do everything to ensure that this year’s Federation Cup is well-organised and flawless from beginning to end. Sports247 reports that Liameed described the competition that is commonly known as FA Cup as more than just a sporting event, pointing out that it also...
Jagaban Cup 2026 Set for Grand Finale as Klassisch FA Face Broad City FC
The stage is set for a thrilling finale at the Jagaban Cup 2026, as Klassisch Football Academy and Broad City FC prepare to battle for top honours on Sunday, March 29, at the iconic National Stadium Surulere. READ ALSO: “KIFA Is Our Baby, We’ll Adopt It” — NSC DG Olopade Backs Ikhana Academy Launch in Auchi Organised by the Lagos State...
“KIFA Is Our Baby, We’ll Adopt It” — NSC DG Olopade Backs Ikhana Academy Launch in Auchi
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade, has thrown full institutional support behind the newly launched Kadiri Ikhana Football Academy (KIFA), boldly declaring the initiative “our baby” and a model the Commission is ready to adopt for future football development in Nigeria. READ ALSO: FC Bethel Sporting Keeper Uche Stephen Targets Podium Finish, Dreams of...
FC Bethel Sporting Keeper Uche Stephen Targets Podium Finish, Dreams of Super Eagles Call-Up
Goalkeeper, Uche Ugochukwu Stephen has expressed confidence and determination ahead of FC Bethel Sporting’s third-place playoff clash against Ikorodu City FC in the ongoing Jagaban Cup 2026 in Lagos. READ ALSO: Oloyede Commends Jagaban Cup, Urges Young Players to Stay Grounded Bethel Sporting secured their place in the playoff after finishing second in Group A, sealing qualification with a crucial 1–0...
Oloyede Commends Jagaban Cup, Urges Young Players to Stay Grounded
Former Stationery Stores captain and ex-international Taiwo Oloyede has praised the organisation and competitive standard of the ongoing Jagaban Cup 2026, describing it as a valuable platform for emerging football talents in Lagos. READ ALSO: You Are Champions Beyond Limits!’ SSA Adeboye Celebrates Para Athletes at Colourful National Para Games Opening Speaking on the tournament, Oloyede lauded the efforts of Gafar...
You Are Champions Beyond Limits!’ SSA Adeboye Celebrates Para Athletes at Colourful National Para Games Opening
The opening ceremony of the 3rd National Para Games came alive in grand style at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, joined top dignitaries to celebrate Nigeria’s finest para athletes in a vibrant and inspiring atmosphere. The ceremony, which drew the presence of prominent...
Super Falcons Forward Esther Okoronkwo Celebrates Birthday with Message of Growth, Gratitude
Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo marked her birthday in style, sharing a heartfelt message that reflected on her journey, resilience, and ambition. READ ALSO: Nigeria’s Athletics Team Wins 4x100m Mixed Relays In Botswana The Nigerian star, known for her energy and attacking flair, kept things simple but meaningful as she celebrated another year of life. “No long talk… just gratitude For life, for...
Nigeria’s Athletics Team Wins 4x100m Mixed Relays In Botswana
Nigeria's quartet of Chidera Ezeakor, Maria Thompson, James Taiwo and Jennifer Obi on Saturday afternoon won the 4x100m mixed relay event at the ongoing Lefika International Relays in Gaborone, Botswana with a time of 41.45 secs. Sports247 gathered that the winning time makes Nigeria now ranked 12th out of 25 on the global scale and good enough for qualification to...
