Okoye’s Clean Sheet Inspires Udinese Triumph Over Genoa CFC
Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye delivered a composed performance to keep a clean sheet as Udinese Calcio recorded a solid 2–0 away victory over Genoa CFC in the Serie A. READ ALSO: Eseroghene Awusa Reaches Her PB at Black & Gold Invitational Okoye was assured between the posts, organizing his defence effectively and making key interventions when called upon to ensure Udinese...
Eseroghene Awusa Reaches Her PB at Black & Gold Invitational
Nigerian sprinter Eseroghene Awusa made an explosive start to her outdoor season, clocking a personal best of 23.70 seconds in the women’s 200m heats at the Black & Gold Invitational. READ ALSO: Iran Expel Two National Team Players Ahead Of Friday’s Clash With Super Eagles Awusa delivered a composed and powerful performance on the track, edging out her teammate Aaliyah...
Iran Expel Two National Team Players Ahead Of Friday’s Clash With Super Eagles
Iran are bound to be without two of their top players for a controversially rescheduled international friendly with Nigeria’s Super Eagles, should the game go ahead this Friday in Turkey, Sports247 gathered. One of the two players is United Arab Emirates-based attacker, Sardar Azmoun, who has been expelled for posting a photograph of himself shaking hands with Dubai's ruler, Mohammed...
Gusau Calls On Nigerians To Continue Praying For NFF Leadership’s Success
The president of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has called on fans of the round leather game at home and abroad to continue praying for the current leadership in charge of the sport to succeed. READ ALSO: Alimosho Coaches League: White Soccer Temple, Heart Of Lion Clash On Saturday Sport247 reports that Gusau made the appeal in a...
Alimosho Coaches League: White Soccer Temple, Heart Of Lion Clash On Saturday
The coaches of two leading grassroots football clubs in the Ikotun/Abaranje’/Igando axis have engaged in a battle of words ahead of what is expected to be an epic clash between their teams this Saturday. READ ALSO: Wheelchair Basketball Federation President Seyi Johnson Expects Commonwealth Games Ticket Sports247 gathered that it promises to be a thrilling encounter when White Soccer Temple of...
Wheelchair Basketball Federation President Seyi Johnson Expects Commonwealth Games Ticket
The president of Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball Federation, Seyi Johnson has disclosed that he is expecting the country’s team to return with a ticket to the Commonwealth Games from the qualifiers scheduled to begin this Sunday. READ ALSO: Para-Table Tennis Tipped To Be Major Attraction At National Para-Games 2026 In Abuja Sports247 reports that Johnson expressed optimism about the Nigeria wheelchair basketball...
Para-Table Tennis Tipped To Be Major Attraction At National Para-Games 2026 In Abuja
As the countdown gets tighter towards the 3rd National Para Games in Abuja, prominent attention has been accorded para-table tennis, which has been tipped to be a major attraction during the multi-sports gathering of physically challenged athletes. READ ALSO: Tinubu Cites Saka, Joshua, Eze as Symbols of Strong Nigeria–UK Bonds in Windsor Castle Speech Sports247 reports that the huge spotlight on...
Tinubu Cites Saka, Joshua, Eze as Symbols of Strong Nigeria–UK Bonds in Windsor Castle Speech
President Bola Tinubu has highlighted the achievements of top athletes of Nigerian descent, including Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze, and Anthony Joshua, as powerful representations of the enduring relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. READ ALSO: Emmanuel Njoku Soars to Victory at Black & Gold Invitational Tinubu made the remarks while addressing King Charles III at Windsor Castle during his official...
Emmanuel Njoku Soars to Victory at Black & Gold Invitational
Nigerian long jumper Emmanuel Njoku made a statement start to his outdoor season, delivering an impressive leap of 7.95m (+3.3) to claim victory at the Black & Gold Invitational. READ ALSO: Ola Aina Helps Nottingham Forest FC Edge FC Midtjylland on Penalties to Reach Europa League Quarter-Finals Njoku showcased power and consistency throughout the competition, finishing comfortably ahead of the field...
Ola Aina Helps Nottingham Forest FC Edge FC Midtjylland on Penalties to Reach Europa League Quarter-Finals
Nottingham Forest FC, with Nigerian defender Ola Aina in action, secured a dramatic passage into the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals after defeating FC Midtjylland 3–0 on penalties, following a 2–1 second-leg victory that leveled the tie at 2–2 on aggregate. READ ALSO: NPFL: Every Point Counts — Rivers, Rangers Go For Broke as Title Run Hits Another Level on Matchday...
