Lagos WT20i Invitational Resumes as Nigeria Face Rwanda in Renewed Rivalry
Action returns today at the Nigeria Women’s T20 International Invitational in Lagos following a scheduled rest day on Monday, with hosts Nigeria set to rekindle their rivalry against Rwanda in one of the standout fixtures of Match Day 4. The tournament, organised by the Nigeria Cricket Federation, continues to gather momentum both on and off the pitch, combining competitive cricket...
Yenagoa City Int’l 10KM Race: World Press Conference Holds April 3rd, Kit Collections Starts on April 1st
With just 12 days to the Yenagoa City International 10KM Race, Bayelsa State and Nilayo Sports Management Ltd is set to host the World Press Conference for the race on April 3, 2026. The press conference will bring together key stakeholders in athletics, including delegates from World Athletics, government officials, race organizers, and members of the media. The event aims to...
3 Days to Go: NSC Leadership to Lead Opening Ceremony of 3rd National Para Sports Festival
With just three days to go, anticipation is building for the grand opening ceremony of the 3rd National Para Sports Festival, scheduled to hold on Saturday, March 28, 2026. READ ALSO: NOC President Gumel Advocates Greater Female Representation in Sports Governance The festival, a flagship event in Nigeria’s para sports calendar, will bring together athletes with disabilities from across the country...
NOC President Gumel Advocates Greater Female Representation in Sports Governance
President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, Habu Ahmed Gumel, has reaffirmed the committee’s commitment to strengthening women’s participation in sports leadership and governance across the country. READ ALSO:: Oluwafemi Adedeji Backs Super Eagles for Positive Outing in Turkey Friendlies Gumel made this known while delivering his welcome address at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Solidarity/NOC Sports Administration Course for former...
Oluwafemi Adedeji Backs Super Eagles for Positive Outing in Turkey Friendlies
Nigerian coach Oluwafemi Adekunle Adedeji has expressed cautious optimism over the Super Eagles’ chances in their upcoming international friendlies against Iran and the Jordan national football team. READ ALSO: Super Eagles’ New Jerseys Revive Memories Of Atlanta ’96, Ahead Of Clash With Iran The matches, scheduled for March 27 and March 31 respectively, will now be played in Antalya after being...
Super Eagles’ New Jerseys Revive Memories Of Atlanta ’96, Ahead Of Clash With Iran
The Super Eagles have received a massive boost ahead of their friendly against Iran, as the team's new jerseys have been described as a symbolic reminder of Nigeria’s gold medal at Atlanta ’96 Olympics. READ ALSO: NFF’s Extraordinary General Assembly Gives Onigbinde, Nwosu Post-Humus Honour Sports247 gathered that one of the promotional points by American kit maker, Nike, while unveiling the...
NFF’s Extraordinary General Assembly Gives Onigbinde, Nwosu Post-Humus Honour
A major talking point that emerged from Monday’s extraordinary general assembly of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) was post-humus honour given late Chief Adegboye Onigbinde and Henry Nwosu. READ ALSO: Nigeria Tennis Live Secondary Schools Championship Winner Yahaya Isah Thanks Organiser Sports247 reports that the meeting in Yenagoa was the first full-scale gathering of Nigerian football administrators and stakeholders since the death...
Nigeria Tennis Live Secondary Schools Championship Winner Yahaya Isah Thanks Organiser
Organisers of the maiden Nigeria Tennis Live (NTL) Lagos Secondary Schools Championship have gained words of gratitude from a young talent, Yahaya Isah, who won the boys’ category of the competition at Mainland Tennis Club, National Theatre, Iganmu. READ ALSO: Oba Femi Shoots Into WWE Spotlight With ‘Daring Assault’ On Brock Lesnar Sports247 reports that Isah, the boys’ top seed and...
Oba Femi Shoots Into WWE Spotlight With ‘Daring Assault’ On Brock Lesnar
Another Nigerian has shot into the spotlight at USA’s World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), as Isaac Odugbesan (aka Oba Femi) pulled off a huge shock by flooring the more popular Brock Lesnar on Monday. Sports247 reports that ‘Oba Femi’ was the name on all lips during the night’s latest episode of ‘WWE Raw’ inside Boston's TD Garden, with a huge line...
Professional Boxers’ Association Will Support Boxers Beyond The Ring – Afinni Idris Abiodun
The coordinator of Progressive Professional Boxers Association (PPBA) of Nigeria, Afinni Idris Abiodun has disclosed that the major aim of the newly inaugurated body is to provide assistance for pugilists beyond the ring. READ ALSO: Hunt Explains Ndah’s Midfield Switch in Stellenbosch Win Sports247 reports that Abiodun was speaking against the backdrop of last weekend’s installation of PPBA’s executive committee, whose...
