From Almost Dropped to Triple Gold: Anita Itohan Enaruna’s Redemption Story at the African U18 & U20 Championships
Anita Itohan Enaruna arrived in Abeokuta with doubts surrounding her place in the team — but left as one of Nigeria’s brightest stars of the African U18 & U20 Championships. The quarter-miler, who was nearly dropped from the squad, turned adversity into fuel, delivering a championship performance that ended with four medals, including three GOLDs — a remarkable return for...
16-Year-Old Rio Ngumoha Scores for Liverpool First Team in Friendly Against Stoke City
Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha Adigun featured in the club’s first-team lineup during a behind-closed-doors friendly match against Stoke City on Monday in Hong Kong, scoring a goal in the Reds’ victory. Rio Ngumoha, 16, was included in the squad as part of Liverpool’s ongoing pre-season preparations. The match, which was not open to the public or media, allowed several academy...
“I’m Ready to Better My Best” – Ebenezar Harcourt Speaks After Heroics in WAFU U20 Semi-Final
Nigeria U20 goalkeeper Ebenezar Harcourt says he is determined to keep improving after helping Nigeria reach the WAFU B U20 Championship final with a dramatic penalty shootout win over Niger Republic. The match, played in Ghana, ended 0–0 in regular time, but Ebenezar Harcourt made a crucial save in the shootout as Nigeria won 4–3 on penalties. He was named...
Jimoh-Aloba Excited After Full Midfield Debut Despite Villa Loss in Germany
Young midfielder Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba, of Nigerian descent, made his first full senior start for Aston Villa, playing 90 minutes in their 3–1 friendly defeat to Hansa Rostock at the Osteestadion as part of the club’s pre‑season schedule in Germany . The 17‑year‑old impressed in the midfield, demonstrating his creativity, composure, and excellent distribution, passing effectively through the centre and out...
Nigerian Trio Lead FC Gintra To 8–1 Victory Ahead Of UEFA Women’s Champions League Qualifiers
Nigerian defender Oluwadamilola Ronke Kuku played the full 90 minutes and provided a key assist as FC Gintra defeated FC Flora Tallinn 8–1 in a Baltic League fixture. Kuku started in defence for the reigning Lithuanian champions and contributed both defensively and offensively in the one-sided win. Fellow Nigerians Bunmi David and Victoria Igbonoba came off the bench and each scored...
Iboro Victory Delivers Commanding Performance as Levadia Keep Clean Sheet in 3–0 Win
Nigerian-born defender Iboro Victory, a product of Beyond Limits FA, was once again named in the starting lineup for FCI Levadia Tallinn, playing the full 90 minutes in their 3–0 Meistriliiga victory over Harju JK Laagri. The composed centre-back delivered a standout display, shutting down Harju's attacking threats and marshaling the Levadia backline with authority throughout the match. His performance...
WAFCON 2024: Mercy Akide Warns Super Falcons To Avoid Second Straight Semi-final Elimination
Nigerian female ex-international striker, Mercy Akide-Udoh has warned the current set of players in the Super Falcons to avoid a second straight elimination in the semi-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Sports247 reports. With the Falcons set to face cup holders, South Africa, this Tuesday at WAFCON 2024 in Morocco, Akide, who won the trophy in 1998, 2000...
CAF Unveils “PAMOJA” Campaign and Official Poster for TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has officially launched the campaign for the much-anticipated TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, unveiling the tournament’s official poster and theme under the banner "PAMOJA". The 2024 edition of TotalEnergies CAF CHAN will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania from 02-30 August, 2025, marking a historic first-time collaboration between the three East African nations...
Oshoala Rates Deborah Abiodun, Shukurat Oladipo As Super Falcons’ Future Stars
Bay FC of USA striker, Asisat Oshoala has singled out two youngsters, Deborah Abiodun and Shukurat Oladipo as foundations for the future in Nigeria's female national team, Super Falcons, Sports247 reports. Oshoala, who shot to limelight in 2014 and has won six African Women Footballer of The Year awards, is already in the twilight of her career with the national...
Why I Dumped Football For Future Career In Acting – Sunny Fasetire
A year two Ordinary National Diploma (OND) student of Dramatic Arts at PEFTI Film Institute in Lagos, God'swill Sunday Fasetire has revealed the reasons behind his decision to drop a prospective career in football in preference for acting in Nigeria's movie industry. Sports247 gathered that the youngster, who is fondly called 'Sunny' by his classmates and close friends, was reflecting...
