LSFA, Cloud Sports Boosts Football Professionalism with Media Training
The Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) is implementing measures to enhance professionalism in football media management through a training session for Media Officers from...
14 Days to Go: Countdown to 3rd National Para Sports Games, Abuja 2026 Begins
The countdown has begun as Nigeria prepares for its 3rd National Para Games, with just 14 days to go before the historic event begins...
FIBA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS : We Will Learn Quickly From the Loss to South Korea – D’Tigress Head Coach Rena Wakama
Head Coach of the Nigeria Women Basketball team, D'Tigress, Rena Wakama, has charged her girls to quickly put the defeat to South Korea behind...
Ejuke a Doubt for Barcelona Clash After Missing Training
Chidera Ejuke is facing an injury concern ahead of this weekend’s crucial fixture against FC Barcelona after missing his team’s training session on Wednesday. READ...
Yusuf Features as Ferencváros Defeat Braga in Europa League First Leg
Bamidele Yusuf was in action as Ferencvárosi TC secured a comfortable home victory over SC Braga in the first leg of their UEFA Europa...
Ideye Raises Concerns Over Player Welfare in Nigerian League
Former Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye has voiced strong concerns about the treatment of players within the Nigeria Professional Football League, highlighting issues related...
Kayode on Target but Erokspor Held by Bandırmaspor in TFF First League
Olanrewaju Kayode continued his strong run of form in front of goal after scoring for Esenler Erokspor in their encounter against Bandırmaspor in the...
FC Robo Queens’ Mentor Emmanuel Osahon Receives Encomiums From JS3 Student Saidat Jimoh
Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) side, FC Robo Queens of Lagos' founder/coach, Emmanuel Osahon has received words of praise from a junior secondary class...
Dorothy Elijah’s Commitment, Discipline, Love For Handball Will ‘Always Be Remembered’ – Ojih
As lamentations continue over the death of national team player, Dorothy Elijah, the president of Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN), Jibril Saidu Ojih declared...
Niger Delta Games Produces 13 Girls, Four Boys With World U20 Qualifying Results
A technical report of the recent Niger Delta Games has revealed that 13 girls and four boys at the competition in Benin City achieved...
D’Tigress Turn Attention On Last Three Group Matches At Women’s World Cup Qualification Competition
Nigeria's senior female basketball team, D'Tigress have turned their attention on their next three matches at the FIBA Women’s World Cup qualification competition in...
Pick Poland, Not Nigeria: Omoniyi Olajide Told To Follow Emmanuel Olisadebe’s Example
KS Proch Pionki of Poland defensive midfielder, Omoniyi Olajide (aka Bastian) has been told to follow the example of Emmanuel Olisadebe and pledge his...
Destiny Udogie Gains Escape Route From Relegation Threatened Tottenham
Nigerian-born defender, Destiny Udogie has gained a comforting escape route from relegation threatened Tottenham Hotspur of England, as he already has a transfer offer...
Aina Battles Hard as Nottingham Forest Fall to Midtjylland in Europa League
Ola Aina endured a difficult evening with Nottingham Forest as they suffered a narrow defeat to FC Midtjylland in the first leg of their...
Moffi Scores, Sanusi Assists As Porto Defeat Stuttgart in Europa League Clash
Terem Moffi and Zaidu Sanusi played decisive roles as FC Porto secured an important victory over VfB Stuttgart in the first leg of their...
Babajide on Target as Roma Hold Inter in Coppa Italia Semifinal First Leg
Rinsola Babajide delivered a key performance for AS Roma Women after scoring in their Coppa Italia Women semifinal first-leg draw against Inter Milan Women. READ...
Team Nigeria Will Be Ready!’ Presidency Pledges Strong Support for Commonwealth Games
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Adeboye Adeyinka has assured that the Nigerian government will provide full support for Team Nigeria...
‘I Still Can’t Believe It!’ Bam Adebayo Reacts After Historic 83-Point Explosion
Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo has admitted he is still trying to process his incredible 83-point performance that powered the Miami Heat to a...
‘Incredible!’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Hails Bam Adebayo’s Record-Breaking Night
Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has described Bam Adebayo’s sensational 83-point performance as an incredible achievement that will be remembered for years to come. Adebayo...
NPFL: Sadiq Ibrahim Scores 7th Goal of The Season As Shooting Stars Edge Rivers United 2–1
Sadiq Ibrahim continued his fine scoring form for Shooting Stars SC after netting his seventh goal of the season in a hard-fought 2–1 victory...
Postponement Will Help Everyone!’ Edeh Backs CAF Decision to Move WAFCON 2026
Chairman of the Benue State Football Association and owner of Naija Ratels, Paul Edeh, has supported the decision by the Confederation of African Football...
‘I Still Believe!’ Okpala Keeps Faith as Nigeria Await FIFA Verdict on World Cup Petition
Former Super Eagles assistant coach Sylvanus Okpala has expressed hope that Nigeria could still find a path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as...
‘Goalkeepers Must Earn Their Spot!’ Obafemi Warns Against Automatic Recall for Nwabali
Former Nigerian international Abiodun Obafemi has stressed that invitations to the national team must be based strictly on current form, amid discussions about the...
‘Many Ex-Footballers Are Forgotten!’ Ekpo Laments Lack of Welfare for Retired Players
Former Nigerian international Friday Ekpo has raised concerns about the welfare of retired footballers in the country, stating that many former players feel abandoned...
What Every Athlete — and Everyone Else — Must Know About Spine Pain
Spine pain, often called back pain, is becoming one of the most common health complaints among athletes and the general public. Health experts warn...
‘It Was Always Going to Be Tough!’ Rodriguez Reacts as Colombia Fall to D’Tigress
Colombian basketball player Daniela Rodriguez has admitted that her team expected a difficult challenge against Nigeria women's national basketball team after their heavy 70–37...
‘Defense Showed Our Quality!’ Mac-Dangosu Praises D’Tigress Despite Korea Setback
Former Nigerian international Theresa Mac-Dangosu has praised the performance of Nigeria women's national basketball team despite their 77–60 defeat to the South Korea women's...
‘We Had to Regroup!’ Kalu Reflects on D’Tigress Loss to Korea After Colombia Win
Point guard Ezinne Kalu has admitted that Nigeria’s women’s national team struggled to find its rhythm after a long break, following Nigeria women's national...
‘We’ll Bounce Back!’ Wakama Reacts After D’Tigress Fall 77–60 to Korea in World Cup Qualifiers
Head coach of Nigeria’s women’s national basketball team Nigeria women's national basketball team, Rena Wakama, has maintained confidence in her team despite their 77–60...
Victor Adeoye joins Ukrainian PL side Kudrivka FC from Kwara Utd
Days after leaving Kwara United, defensive midfielder, Victor Adeoye, has completed a 1-year transfer move to Ukrainian club Kudrivka FC. Victor's move to Ukraine comes...
Mini-Olympics Creates Bolts Of Excitement For Students, Teachers, Staff At Universal Comprehensive College
Bolts of excitement and memorable moments were released on Thursday during the much-awaited mini-Olympics of Universal Comprehensive College, Ikotun, Sports247 reports. READ ALSO: Francis Ngannou:...
Francis Ngannou: “I Can’t Pay My Kids’ School Fees With Legacy”
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has responded strongly to critics who claim his career decisions have damaged his legacy, insisting that providing for...
FIBAWWC2026: Nigeria Bow to Korea 77-60 points in France
Nigeria's senior women basketball team, D'Tigress Thursday on France lost her second game to the Asian champions, North Korea by 77-60 points. Korea started taking...
Sani Buhari Joins Real Valladolid Promesas from FC Pyunik
Former Right 2 Win Football Academy graduate Sani Buhari has completed a move to Spanish side Real Valladolid Promesas from Armenian giants FC Pyunik. READ...
Olopade Reveals New ‘Reward System’ For Nigerian Atheltes, Sports Officials, Journalists, Stakeholders, Entrepreneurs
The director-general of Nigeria's National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade has revealed a new 'reward system' that will provide benefits for a cross-section...
‘Is There a Future?’ Oshaniwa Questions Chances of NPFL Players in Super Eagles
Former Super Eagles defender Juwon Oshaniwa has raised concerns over the prospects of home-based players in the Nigeria national football team, questioning whether footballers...
‘He Shaped My Career!’ Shorunmu Joins Tributes as Nigerian Football Mourns Onigbinde
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Ike Shorunmu has joined the growing list of football figures paying tribute to late national team coach Festus Adegboye Onigbinde,...
NIS DG/CEO Comrade Shaibu Calls for Ban on Political, Religious Use of National Stadiums
The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), H.E. Comrade Philip Shaibu, has called for the ban of...
‘He’s a Driver of Change!’ NFF President Gusau Hails Adeboye at 60 for Transforming Grassroots Sports and Empowering Youths
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has praised the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Grassroots Sports Development,...
Onigbinde Was More Than Just A Coach – Paul Okoku
A member of Nigeria's silver winning squad at the 1984 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, Paul Okoku has described late Chief Adegboye...
Poland-based Defensive Midfielder Omoniyi Olajide Eyes Invitation To Super Eagles
KS Proch Pionki of Poland battling midfielder, Omoniyi Olajide (aka Bastian) has declared his strong desire to get an invitation to the Super Eagles,...
Felix Nmecha Gets Accolades, After Signing Contract Extension At Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund of Germany dazzler, Felix Nmecha has gained fresh accolades at the Bundesliga outfit, following his decision to put pen on paper for...
Jamal Musiala In Doubt For World Cup, After Suffering Fresh Injury
Bayern Munich of Germany’s Nigerian-born midfielder, Jamal Musiala is again in doubt for this year’s FIFA World Cup, after he copped another injury while...
South East, South West, South South Record Wins on Day One of 7th National U-17 Cricket Championship in Abuja
The 7th National Under-17 Cricket Championship continued in Abuja on Wednesday with several exciting matches across the boys’ and girls’ categories, as regional teams...
NWFL Premiership: Title Race Intensifies After Matchday 10
The race for places in the Super Six playoffs of the Nigeria Women Football League Premiership remains finely balanced following the conclusion of Matchday...
Seven Katsina Football Academy Players Set for IBER Cup in Portugal
Seven promising talents from Katsina Football Academy in Katsina State are set to participate in the prestigious IBER Cup Estoril in Estoril, Lisbon, Portugal,...
Abeokuta Set to Host Second Edition of Gateway Snooker Tournament
The city of Abeokuta is set to host the second edition of the Gateway Snooker Tournament, scheduled to take place from June 4 to...
European Boxing Champion Chidinma Grace Pays Courtesy Visit to Abia Sports Commissioner
Reigning LBO European title holder Nmeregini Chidinma Grace paid a courtesy visit to the Abia State Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Sir Nwaobilor...
Noni Madueke Proves Arteta Right With His ‘Contributing Factor’ Against Leverkusen
Arsenal of England winger, Noni Madueke again proved his status as a major ‘contributing factor' for The Gunners, as he got off their bench...
CAF’s Donation Will Improve Our Football Development Programme, Says Badagry Grammar School’s Principal
The senior principal of Badagry Grammar School, Mrs Adebimpe Adedayo Ojora has enthused that a recent donation from Confederation of African Football (CAF) will...
