Home-Based Super Eagles Land in Zanzibar, Set Sights on CHAN 2024 Glory
The Home-based Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived in Zanzibar for the final leg of their preparations ahead of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), signalling the team’s commitment to a strong tournament showing. Led by head coach Eric Chelle, the team landed in Zanzibar on Friday night after departing Nigeria from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The arrival...
Nigeria Bags 24 Gold As Cameroon, Ghana Trail Behind In Day One Of African Armwrestling Championship
The host nation, Nigeria, delivered a dominant performance on Day One of the 14th African Armwrestling Championship in Abuja, capturing a staggering 24 gold medals, alongside 19 silver and 19 bronze, in the Left Hand competition. The thrilling opening day of action at the M.K.O. Abiola National Stadium witnessed power-packed matchups as Cameroon and Ghana followed closely with 14 gold...
Spectacle of Strength and Culture- African Armwrestling Championship Opens in Grand Style in Abuja
The 14th African Armwrestling Championship officially commenced yesterday, with a spectacular opening ceremony held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the M.K.O. Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. The championship, which brings together over 400 athletes and officials from 20 African countries, opened with color, music, unity, and a renewed spirit of continental sportsmanship. Leading the dignitaries in attendance was the renowned...
Island All Stars to Host All Stars International in Return Leg Friendly At Lagos Business School
Island All Stars Sports Club will face All Stars International Football Club in the return leg of their Grade A friendly match on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the Lagos Business School Sports Arena. Kickoff is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. The announcement was made by the Sports Management Committee (SMC), which described the match as a highly anticipated encounter aimed at...
Zenith Bank Women Basketball League: MFM Thrash Bayelsa Whales as Dolphins Secure First Win
Defending champion of the Zenith Bank Women Basketball League, MFM Women Basketball team began their quest for a third consecutive league title after thrashing Bayelsa Blue Whales 55-25 points in their first game of the Atlantic Conference. After getting a bye on the opening day of the First Phase of the conference, the defending champions started on a good note...
WTT Contender Lagos 2025: You Either Play Your A-game Or Get Nothing – Ajoke Ojomu
Nigeria's number one female table tennis player, Ajoke Ojomu, has offered an explanation for the upsets that are being recorded in the main draw of this year's WTT Contender Series in Lagos, saying top-ranked players have to give their best or bow out. Sports247 reports that Ojomu's verdict comes on the heels of the ouster of this year's women's top-ranked...
Nigeria’s Athletics Head Coach Solomon Aliyu Tips New Discoveries To Rule Africa, Global Sprints
Nigeria's athletics head coach, Solomon Aliyu, has predicted that the country's young sprinters will soon rule all events of their category in major African and global competitions. Sports247 reports that Aliyu made the prophecy based on his observations during the recent African U18/U20 Athletics Championship in Abeokuta, where Nigeria's athletes emerged with stunning results in the sprints. READ ALSO: Over 110...
Ogun FA Chairman Hails Governor Dapo Abiodun’s Support for Super Falcons Ahead of WAFCON Final
Chairman of the Ogun State Football Association, Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi, has commended the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for his unwavering support for Nigeria’s female national team, the Super Falcons, as they prepare for the final of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) against Morocco on Sunday. Alhaji Majekodunmi praised the governor for his contributions to...
Over 110 Players Rumble As 2nd BSP Scrabble Tourney Shakes Up Ajegunle this Saturday
The shrilling sounds of tile bags will reverberate in Ajegunle this Saturday at the 2nd BSP Scrabble Tournament. Over 110 players will jostle for honour, rating points, pride and prizes when the doors of the Abayomi Awodiora Hall opens up to welcome top players for contests over 12 rounds of games at the 2nd BSP Scrabble Tournament. Read Also: Mission X:...
WAFCON 2024: Ajibade Counts On God, Fans’ Support, Team Work For Falcons’ Victory Over Morocco
Super Falcons' captain, Rasheedat Ajibade (ak Rash) is already counting on God, supporters and teamwork as three major factors she hopes will give Nigeria victory over Morocco in the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations final. Sports247 reports that the Falcons will tango with host nation Morocco in search of a tenth African title on Saturday, ahead of which Ajibade...
