Chelle Won’t Pick Home-based Players For World Cup Qualifiers, Azubuike Egwueke Predicts
Former national team towering centre back, Azubuike Egwueke has come out with an ominous prediction that Super Eagles' technical adviser, Eric Chelle will not pick any home-based player for Nigeria's forthcoming final four games in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Sports247 reports that Egwueke's verdict follows what he described as a very disappointing outing by players from the Nigerian...
AfroBasket 2025: It’s Critical For D’Tigers To Win This Championship – Ike Nwamu
D'Tigers' sensation and captain of the team, Ike Nwamu, has raised the stakes for the Nigerian national team, as he says it's critical for them to win the ongoing African Men's Senior Basketball Championship in Luanda, Angola, as they have to help their country regain its pedigree in the sport of giants. Sports247 reports that Nwamu, who was D'Tigers' joint-top...
Amokachi Reels Out Assets Wilfred Ndidi Will Give Besiktas Of Turkey
As reactions continue trailing a thrilling debut for Super Eagles' midfielder, Wilfred Oyinyen Ndidi at Besiktas of Turkey, Nigerian ex-international striker, Daniel 'Da Bull' Amokachi has revealed several assets that he believes his compatriot will offer the Istanbul-based outfit. Sports247 reports that Ndidi, who arrived in a summer transfer deal from Leicester City of England barely two weeks ago, went...
AfroBasket 2025: D’Tigers’ Coach Happy His Players Will Get Some Days Off To Rest Before Quarter-finals
D'Tigers of Nigeria head coach, Mohammed Abdulrahman, has disclosed that he is happy his players will get some days off and be able to rest at the African Men's Senior Basketball Championship in Luanda, Angola, after topping their group with three straight wins. Sports247 reports that Sunday's 99-90 victory over Cameroon at Pavilhao Multiusos de Luanda meant Abdulrahman's side pulled...
Weightlifting Federation President Abdul Ibrahim Targets Number One Spot In Nigeria’s Sports Sector
The newly reelected president of the Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF), Abdul Ibrahim, has disclosed that his target is to see the sport of muscles become number one among all other endeavours in the country. Sports247 reports that Ibrahim was full of enthusiasm and delight after emerging the winner with all 12 votes of the delegates during the election at Moshood...
CHAN 2024: Chelle Admits Handling Eagles’ B-squad Has Been Very Difficult For Him
Super Eagles' technical adviser, Eric Sekou Chelle, has admitted that he faced a lot of difficulties preparing Nigeria's B-squad for the ongoing Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2024), and it has also been tough guiding them through the competition itself. With corporate support from Showtime, a leading brand in football development, Sports247 was on hand live in Zanzibar, as Chelle...
GinjaBet Debuts in Nigeria with Blaqbonez as Brand Ambassador in Fiery “Ginja Don Land” Launch
Lagos turned electric on Saturday, 16 August 2025, as GinjaBet officially debuted its brand in Nigeria with the vibrant “Ginja Don Land” launch event held at Admiralty Event Centre. The evening sparked excitement across sports, music, and betting cultures, with rapper Blaqbonez unveiled as the company’s first official brand ambassador. Speaking at the launch, Joe Richa, Co-Founder & CEO of...
Flying Eagles Coach Aliyu Zubairu Laments Delay in Release of Foreign-Based Players Ahead of Chile 2025
Flying Eagles head coach, Aliyu Zubairu, has expressed concern over the reluctance of some European clubs to release Nigeria’s invited players as preparations for the FIFA U20 World Cup Chile 2025 intensify. Speaking from the Abuja camp of the team, on the preparation and progress, Zubairu said the squad is currently in the third and final phase of preparations, but...
FG Inaugurates 20-Member Committee to Review Sports Curriculum in Schools
The Federal Government has inaugurated a 20-member committee to review and update curricula for sports-related courses in universities and other tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, inaugurated the committee on Thursday in Abuja, tasking members to conduct a comprehensive review of existing physical and health education, sports, and sports science courses accredited by the National...
John, Uche Kick off Season With Goals, Assists as 2025/2026 European Season Kicks Off
As the 2025/2026 European football season kicked off in style, two Nigerian stars, Solomon John and Chrisantus Uche, announced themselves with brilliant performances for their respective clubs, delivering decisive contributions that lit up opening weekend fixtures. Solomon John Hat-Trick Hero in Czech Republic Former Remo Stars winger Solomon John wasted no time in making headlines in the Czech First League, scoring...
