CHAN 2024: Mzize Brace Fires Tanzania Past Madagascar to Seal Historic Quarter-Final Spot
Clement Mzize struck twice in the opening 20 minutes as co-hosts Tanzania defeated Madagascar 2-1 on Saturday to complete a perfect Group B campaign and reach the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) quarter-finals for the first time in their history. The Taifa Stars, roared on by a vibrant Dar es Salaam crowd, began with intent. Read Also: ‘I’m Inspired to Continue...
‘I’m Inspired to Continue Contributing to the Growth and Development of Benue State’ – Francisca Ordega
Benue-born football star, Miss Francisca Mlumun Ordega, OON, has expressed deep appreciation to the Benue State Government for the recognition recently bestowed upon her, describing it as a significant milestone in her career and personal journey. In a statement issued on Sunday, Ordega said the honour was not only a personal achievement but also a testament to the collective support...
Bayelsa Pre-season Football Tournament – Bayelsa United Resume Camp for Pre-season Tourney
Bayelsa United earlier today trained at the Samson Siasia Stadium in preparation for the Bayelsa Pre-season Football Tournament slated for 10th through the 16th of August, 2025. The Prosperity Boys, Bayelsa United on Wednesday arrived in the Oil City of Eket in Akwa Ibom State for as it steps up its Pre Season Training with a Closed Camping Exercise starting...
Newly Promoted NPFL side Barau FC Announce the Signing of 10 New Players.
Barau FC has announced the signing of ten new players for the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League campaign The new signings are goalkeeper Yusuf Muhammed Bala, midfielders Sunday Anthony, Samuel Mathias, Abubakar Shuaibu, Emmanuel Okoko Jnr, Adamu Usaini, Hillary Ekawu, Kabiru Abdullahi, Mike Zaruma and Abraham Nana Kwame. Read Also: NPFL Suspend the Registration Process of Plateau United’s Adewale Adeyinka over...
NPFL Suspend the Registration Process of Plateau United’s Adewale Adeyinka over Betting Allegation
A letter dated 5th August 2025 duely signed by the NPFL Chief Operating Officer Davidson Owumi reveals the Nigeria Premier Football League forwarded through Plateau United General Manager over the suspension of one of their players, which was a result of an ongoing investigation into allegation of insider betting levelled against Adewale Adeyinka. The statement said the player, mentioned in...
D’Tigress Star Promise Amukamara Admits: Other Teams From Africa Are Getting Better
A member of the title-winning D'Tigress squad to this year's African Women's Senior Basketball Championship (AfroBasket 2025) in Cote d'Ivoire, Promise Amukamara has posited that one important lesson that should be learnt from the recent competition is that other countries across the continent are getting better. Sports247 reports that the Charnay BB of France forward, who was born in New...
CHAN 2024: Bob Osim Blasts – Our Best Players Are Not In This Year’s Home-based Eagles
As the home-based Eagles prepare to battle Sudan in their second match at the ongoing Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2024), a former national team defender, Bob Osim believes Nigeria's best domestic league players are not in the squad. However, Sports247 noted that, while many observers blame mass exodus of talents from the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) for shoddy...
CHAN 2024: Nasarawa United Striker Anas Yusuf Declares – My Ambition Is To Win This Championship
Nasarawa United FC of Lafia striker, Anas Yusuf has declared that he will play his heart out if selected to feature for the home-based Eagles against Sudan, because his ambition is to win the ongoing Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2024). Heading into Tuesday's second group match, which the CHAN Eagles must win in order to keep their hopes alive...
D’Tigress’ Captain Amy Okonkwo Eyes WNBA Action, Plus Olympic Games Glory
Nigeria's winning captain at this year's African Women's Senior Basketball Championship (AfroBasket 2025), Amy Okonkwo still has her eyes fixed on a club career in the United States of America as well as playing at the 2028 Olympic Games. Sports247 reports that Okonkwo missed out on USA's Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) draft in 2020, despite entering the scales with...
AfroBasket 2025: Motivate D’Tigers With Money, Not Words Or Promises – Victor Koko
Ahead of the start of action at this year's African Men's Senior Basketball Championship in Luanda, Angola, Rivers Hoopers BC of Port Harcourt captain, Victor Koko Anthony has charged Nigeria's administrators to motivate the national team's players with money. Sports247 reports that the Nigerian team, D'Tigers, will face Madagascar on Wednesday for their first game of the competition, ahead of...
