NPFL: Kwara United Aim to Tame Katsina United in Ilorin
After snatching a valuable point on the road against newly promoted Wikki Tourists of Bauchi last weekend, Kwara United will look to turn that momentum into a home victory when they face Katsina United on Sunday in Ilorin. The Harmony Boys seem to have shaken off the hangover from their early CAF Confederation Cup exit, showing renewed grit and purpose...
FIBA Denies Nneka Ogwumike’s Switch from USA to Nigeria for the Third Time
The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has once again rejected Nneka Ogwumike’s request to switch her international allegiance from the United States to Nigeria — marking the third time the Nigerian-American star’s application has been denied. Ogwumike, a former WNBA MVP and 2016 champion with the Los Angeles Sparks, first sought to represent Nigeria at the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games, but...
NPFL Youth League: Elegbeleye Explains Vision Behind Nigeria’s New Talent Pipeline
Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, has shed light on the motivation behind the establishment of the NPFL Youth League, describing it as a deliberate effort to build a self-sustaining football development structure in Nigeria. Speaking at the World Football Summit in Madrid, Spain, the NPFL boss said the initiative aims to create a pathway...
Nigeria Dominates ANOCA Zone III Games with 16 Gold Medals, NSC and NOC Hail Athletes’ Brilliance
Team Nigeria reaffirmed its dominance in West African sports after finishing top of the medals table at the 2025 ANOCA Zone III Games, claiming an impressive 16 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze medals across four sporting events — Badminton, Taekwondo, Weightlifting, and Wrestling. The country’s athletes delivered commanding performances over five days of intense competition in Ouagadougou, showcasing skill,...
Rivers United Fall 1–0 to Mozambique’s Black Bulls in CAF Champions League Opener
Maputo — Nigeria’s Rivers United began their CAF Champions League campaign on a disappointing note after falling 1–0 to Black Bulls of Mozambique in the first leg of the second preliminary round on Saturday. The tightly contested encounter at the Estádio Nacional do Zimpeto saw the hosts make the most of their home advantage, breaking the deadlock midway through the...
Nasarawa United Depart for Lagos Ahead of NPFL Clash with Ikorodu City
Nasarawa United have departed for Lagos ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday Nine encounter against Ikorodu City FC, scheduled for Sunday, October 19, 2025, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos. The 46-man delegation includes 20 players, four technical officials, and five backroom staff, along with the club chairman, Solomon Babanjah, and four board members. The contingent also...
Werblack Wines Synergy Cup 2025: Wiz Clothings Team Won’t Allow History Repeat Itself Against Us – Maduabuchi
An outstanding member in the team of Wiz Clothings at the 2025 Werblack Wines Synergy Cup organised by Island All-Stars Club (IASC), Maduabuchi Onyewuchi has declared that he and his colleagues will not allow negative history repeat itself against them in this year's competition. Speaking exclusively with Sports247 after his side defeated Beats Electonics 2-0 in Saturday's opening match of...
Werblack Wines Cup 2025: ‘Emma Gold’ Targets Better Result In Next Match, Following 2-0 Loss On Saturday
Werblack Wines Synergy Cup 2025 organised by Island All-Stars Sports Club (IASC) started in grand style on Saturday, with last year's most valuable player, Chukwudi Emmanuel (aka Emma Gold) on the losing side, but he promised to do better in their next game. 'Emma Gold' declared in an exclusive chat with Sports247 on Saturday, right after the loss suffered by...
Super Eagles Are Still Very Good – Didier Drogba
Chelsea of England's former top striker and Ivory Coast legend, Didier Drogba has come out with a bold declaration that the Super Eagles of Nigeria are still a very good team that should be respected all the time. Sports247 reports that many Nigerians are sulking over the Eagles' inability to get an automatic qualification ticket to next year's FIFA World...
Yanga Fall to Silver Strikers in CAF Champions League First Leg
Malawi – Tanzanian giants Young Africans (Yanga SC) suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Silver Strikers of Malawi in the first leg of their CAF Champions League clash on Saturday. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, Yanga failed to convert their opportunities, leaving themselves with plenty to do in the return leg. Forwards Andy Boyeli, Mohamed Doumbia, and Prince...
