Former Falcons’ Assistant Coach Mansur Abdullahi Wants Law Compelling Corporate Bodies To Reward Sports Champions
A former assistant coach in the Super Falcons' technical crew, Mansur Abdullahi, has come out with a terse declaration that the Senate and House of Representatives should introduce a law that compels corporate bodies in the country to reward people who bring the nation honour through sports. Sports247 reports that Abdullahi was speaking against the backdrop of the recent cash...
NFF Appoints Hajji Gafar Liameed As South-West Coordinator For 2025 U19 NPFL Youth Championship
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), through the board of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), has appointed the Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association, Hajji Gafar Olawale Liameed, as the South-West Zonal Coordinator for the 2025 U19 NPFL Youth Championship. The appointment, which was confirmed in a letter signed by NPFL Secretary/Legal Adviser, Danladi Ibrahim, Esq., recognizes Liameed’s long-standing...
“The Nigerian Spirit Lives in D’Tigress!” — SSA Adeboye Applauds Heroic Comeback, Hails Team’s Historic AfroBasket Final Berth
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Adeboye (popularly known as Zulu Authority), has joined millions of Nigerians in celebrating the heroic performance of Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, after their stunning 75–68 comeback victory over Senegal in the semifinals of the 2025 FIBA Africa Women’s Championship in Abidjan. The pulsating encounter saw Nigeria...
FIBA Women’s AfroBasket 2025 Semi-Finals: Nigeria Defeats Senegal 75–68 to Reach Final
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team advanced to the final of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket after a hard-fought 75–68 victory over Senegal in the semi-finals held at Palais des Sports de Treichville, Côte d'Ivoire. The defending champions, aiming for a record fifth consecutive title, showcased resilience in the fourth quarter after being outscored 21–9 in the third. Read Also: WAFCON 2024 FALL-OUT:...
Breaking: Nigeria’s D’Tigress Rally Past Senegal 75–68 To Reach AfroBasket Final
Nigeria’s D’Tigress have advanced to the final of the 2025 FIBA Africa Women’s Championship after a dramatic 75–68 comeback victory over Senegal in the semifinals at the Palais des Sports in Abidjan. The defending champions had to dig deep after trailing for most of the game. Senegal came out strong, edging the 1st quarter 22–17 and maintaining momentum in the...
WAFCON 2024 FALL-OUT: Rasheedat Ajibade Declares – ‘We Want To Keep Inspiring Young Athletes’
Super Falcons' captain, Rasheedat Ajibade has reiterated that winning the recent Women's Africa Cup of Nations will help the new continental champions in the task of inspiring young talents to also aspire for greatness. Sports247 reports that the former Atletico Madrid Femenino of Spain attacker is looking beyond the immediate positive effects of their WAFCON 2024 success, as she believes...
WAFCON 2024 FALL-OUT: We Can’t Question CAF For Not Listing Ashleigh Plumptre In All Stars Team – Rolandson Odeh
A former assistant coach in the Super Falcons, Rolandson Odeh has faulted complaints by Nigerians over the absence of the female national team's vastly improved left-back, Ashleigh Plumptre's name in the All Stars squad for the recent Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Sports247 reports that, rather than join the bandwagon of cynical reactions and aspersions by many fans,...
NFF President Ibrahim Gusau Hints At Bigger Rewards If Falcons Shine At Women’s World Cup
The president of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has served a strong hint that players of the Super Falcons will receive bigger rewards should they excel at the next FIFA Women's World Cup. Sports247 reports that, though the next Ladies' Mundial is still far off in 2027 and the Falcons will have to first qualify through the...
WAFCON 2024 FALL-OUT: President Tinubu’s Gesture Will Inspire Other Players To Do Better – Stella Mbachu
Former Super Falcons' attacker, Stella Mbachu has joined a cross-section of Nigerians in showering accolades on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the hefty rewards he poured on players of the current squad, and posited that it would encourage others to do better. Sports247 reports that President Tinubu gave each player $100,000 plus a three-bedroom flat and Order Of the Niger...
WAFCON 2024 FALL-OUT: Justin Madugu Reflects On ‘Collective Strategy’ That Gave Falcons Trophy
As reactions continue flowing after the Super Falcons' conquest of this year's Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, coach of the side, Justin Madugu has cast another look back at his successful execution of a 'collective strategy' during the competition. Sports247 gathered that one reason why none of the Falcons players emerged as top scorer of the competition, and...
