NPFL: Every Point Counts — Rivers, Rangers Go For Broke as Title Run Hits Another Level on Matchday 31
The business end of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League season is here, and Matchday 31 arrives with tension at its peak. READ ALSO: Nigeria Women Dominate Zimbabwe U-19 as Rwanda Outclass Ghana in Invitational T20i Opener The margins are razor-thin, the stakes are sky-high, and across the country, clubs are bracing for what could be a defining round in the...
Nigeria Women Dominate Zimbabwe U-19 as Rwanda Outclass Ghana in Invitational T20i Opener
Nigeria Women could not have asked for a better start to their campaign at the Nigeria Women’s Invitational T20i – Patricia Kambarami Cup, easing to a convincing eight-wicket victory over Zimbabwe U-19 Women in Lagos. READ ALSO: Sanusi And Moffi Helps Porto Cruise Into Europa League Quarterfinals On a day that celebrated the growth of women’s cricket in Africa, the hosts...
Sanusi And Moffi Helps Porto Cruise Into Europa League Quarterfinals
Zaidu Sanusi and Terem Moffi were both in action as FC Porto sealed qualification for the quarterfinals of the UEFA Europa League with a commanding aggregate victory over VfB Stuttgart. Holding the advantage from the first leg, Porto delivered another composed performance to wrap up a 4–1 aggregate win, confirming their status as serious contenders in the competition. The breakthrough came...
‘We Are Disappointed’ — Coach Yemi Laments as Rivers United Drop Crucial Points Against Niger Tornadoes
Rivers United’s Nigeria Premier Football League title ambitions suffered a significant setback following a 1–0 defeat to Niger Tornadoes in Minna, a result that has dramatically tightened the race at the top. READ ALSO: 6 Days to Go: State Contigents Intensify Preparations for Amputee Football, as 3rd National Para Games Approach Heading into the fixture with a comfortable cushion, Rivers United’s...
6 Days to Go: State Contigents Intensify Preparations for Amputee Football, as 3rd National Para Games Approach
With just 6 days to the commencement of the 3rd National Para Games Abuja 2026, excitement continues to build as Amputee Football prepares to take center stage as one of the most inspiring team sports of the Games. Amputee Football, played by athletes with lower limb amputations, is a fast-paced and highly competitive sport that features seven players per team...
Osimhen Receives Blessings from Ighalo’s Mother During Lagos Visit
Victor Osimhen paid a heartfelt visit to the Lagos residence of fellow Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo on Friday March 20, 2026. In a moment that highlighted deep cultural ties and personal connection. Read Also: Viareggio Cup 2026: One Touch FC of Abuja Chase Final Spot Against Fiorentina | Sports247 Nigeria During the visit, Ighalo’s mother offered emotional prayers for Osimhen, asking...
Viareggio Cup 2026: One Touch FC of Abuja Chase Final Spot Against Fiorentina
Nigeria’s One Touch FC of Abuja will be aiming to continue their fairytale run at the prestigious Viareggio Cup when they face Italian giants ACF Fiorentina in the semi-finals on Saturday. The Abuja-based side have been one of the standout teams in this year’s tournament, combining flair with ruthless efficiency in the knockout rounds. Read Also: “Eid Calls Us to Character,...
‘We’ll Keep It Simple!’ Ibodeme Outlines Nigeria’s Plan for Nigeria Invitational WT20i Tournament
Head coach of Nigeria’s women’s cricket team, Theophilus Ibodeme, has revealed that the team will adopt a disciplined and practical approach at the upcoming Nigeria Invitational WT20i Tournament 2026 in Lagos. Ibodeme explained that the coaching crew intends to keep things simple while tailoring strategies to suit each opponent. “We want to keep it simple and disciplined,” he said. The coach acknowledged...
‘We’re Excited to Host Africa’ – Akpata Hails Growth of Nigeria Invitational WT20i
President of the Nigeria Cricket Federation, Uyi Akpata, has expressed excitement ahead of the fifth edition of the Nigeria Invitational WT20i Tournament set to take place in Lagos from March 20 to March 28. READ ALSO: ‘We Won It Fairly!’ Niang Fumes as Senegal Stripped of AFCON Title Akpata described the expanded five-nation competition as a major milestone for cricket development...
‘We Won It Fairly!’ Niang Fumes as Senegal Stripped of AFCON Title
Former Senegal international Mame Niang has expressed shock and anger following the decision by the Confederation of African Football to strip the Senegal national team of the AFCON 2025 Title and award it to Morocco national team. Niang suggested that throughout the tournament, there were signs that decisions were tilted in Morocco’s favour. “It felt like the organisers wanted Morocco to...
