African School Games: Team Nigeria Clinches Double Gold In Badminton Singles
Team Nigeria made history on Wednesday at the inaugural African School Games in Annaba, Algeria, winning double gold medals in the badminton singles event. Precious Oluwagbotemi Adekunle delivered Nigeria’s first gold of the tournament after defeating her Egyptian opponent in the girls’ singles final. Adekunle showcased exceptional skill and tactical brilliance to secure the top podium finish. Read Also: Brown Ideye...
Brown Ideye Tags Super Eagles’ Remaining 2026 World Cup Qualifiers As ‘Do Or Die Matches’
Former Super Eagles' striker, Aide Brown Ideye has issued another warning about Nigeria's chances of qualifying for next year's FIFA World Cup, as the outspoken star described the country's remaining qualification games as 'do or die matches.' However, Sports247 reports that this time out, unlike his previous bold prediction that Nigeria will not qualify for the 2026 Mundial, Ideye is...
CHAN 2024: Ikorodu City’s Harrison Austin Uzondu Eager To Justify ‘Highest Level’ Of His Career
Ikorodu City FC of Lagos utility player, Harrison Austin Uzondo is eagerly awaiting the start of this year's Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2025) in order to justify what he described as the highest level so far in his career. Sports247 reports that Uzondo is one of the domestic league stars Nigeria will rely on to win its first title...
Troost-Ekong Showers Praises On Victor Osimhen, Mikel Obi
Super Eagles' captain, William Troost-Ekong has showered praises on the duo of Victor Osimhen and John Mikel Obi, who he rated high among players that ever wore Nigeria's national team jersey, Sports247 reports. The 31-year-old Ekong, who now stars for Al-Khalood of Saudi Arabia, opined that Osimhen is the best Eagles' player of his generation, then posited that Mikel was...
NLO Expands Youth League Footprint With Community-Based Match Venues For 2025 Season
As anticipation builds for the 2025 Nationwide League One (NLO) U19 Youth League, the league’s Secretariat has unveiled a bold move to decentralize its match venues, taking games closer to grassroots communities across Nigeria. Speaking to the NLO Media Channel, Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Olushola Ogunnowo, highlighted the significance of this shift, stating that community involvement is central to the...
Nigeria’s Track Titans Converge On Lagos For 2025 Outdoor Championships
The air is thick with anticipation at the Yaba College of Technology as Nigeria’s elite track and field athletes gather for the 2025 Nigerian Outdoor Championships — a crucial showdown in the nation's athletics calendar. With the Olympic season looming and national pride on the line, the stakes have never been higher. Defending 100m champion Kayinsola Ajayi returns to the...
Kparobo Arierhi Shines On First Start For Mjøndalen With Goal-Scoring Display
Nigerian youth international and former Beyond Limits striker, Kparobo Arierhi, marked his full debut for Mjøndalen IF with a standout performance, scoring his first league goal in a 2-0 victory over Åsane in the Norwegian OBOS-Ligaen. On loan from Lillestrøm SK, the 19-year-old opened the scoring in the 44th minute, capping off a lively first-half display that saw him torment...
Makinde Backs 3SC Restructuring, Pledges Full Support
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reiterated his unwavering commitment to the transformation of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), assuring the club's management of his administration’s continued backing. The Governor gave the assurance on Wednesday when he received the Chairman and select members of the 3SC backroom staff during a courtesy visit at the Government House. Read Also: Abia to Host...
Abia to Host Nigeria’s First Stadium City as Governor Otti, NFF President Chart New Path for Sports Growth
In a major stride toward reshaping Nigeria’s sports infrastructure, Governor Alex Otti has unveiled plans for a visionary “Stadium City” project in Umuahia, signaling a bold new chapter for sports development in Abia State and beyond. The announcement came during a courtesy visit by the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, who hailed Abia as...
AfroBasket 2025: D’Tigress Set For Quarter-Final Clash Against Cameroon Tonight
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, will face Cameroon later tonight at 10:00 pm in the quarter-finals of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship. Cameroon secured their place in the last eight after defeating Angola 85-64 in a playoff match on Tuesday night. Read Also: Ifeanyi Anaemena Joins Kun Khalifat As Sporting Director Ahead Of The New NPFL Season D’Tigress, the defending...
