Eagles Stars Missing In Loaded, Scintillating Off Season Period
Ordinarily, fans of the beautiful game, football, complain of boredom during off season period but this particular one 2025 has been very loaded with many events plus the newly-introduced FIFA Club World Cup as the icing on the cake. Interesting competitions have been staged in Asia, Africa, Europe and of course the USA, where the CWC took place with 32...
NPFL Must Be Strong For Home-based Players To Get Super Eagles’ Invitations – Chikelue Iloenyosi
The chairman of Anambra State Football Association, Chikelue Iloenyosi has added a new angle to calls for home-based players to get invitations to the Super Eagles, as he believes the domestic league will first have to get stronger. Iloenyosi's verdict is contained in the concluding segment of a three-part exclusive interview with Sports247, in which the former defender fondly known...
Fueled by Ambition: Nigeria’s Rising Midfield Talent Iwuchukwu Kingsley Chukwuemeka Eyes Premier League Breakthrough
In the ever-evolving landscape of Nigerian football, one name is steadily rising through the ranks — Iwuchukwu Kingsley Chukwuemeka, a talented and determined midfielder poised for a leap into the professional spotlight. From the moment he first kicked a ball on the streets of Nigeria to a brief stint in Finland, Kingsley’s passion for the game has burned bright. Read Also:...
Nigerian Players Gear Up For WTT Contender Lagos
Fresh off a strong performance at the recently concluded ITTF Africa West Regional Championships, Nigerian table tennis players are brimming with confidence as they prepare for the WTT Contender Lagos, which kicks off on Tuesday, July 22, at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos. Matthew Kuti and Ajoke Ojomu emerged as singles champions, with Nigerian athletes dominating the...
Governor Sanwo Olu: Lagos to Host Africa’s First E1 Championship in 2025
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has officially announced that Lagos will host the E1 Championship, the world’s first all-electric powerboat racing series, on October 4th and 5th, 2025. This historic development will make Lagos the first African city to host the groundbreaking marine motorsport event. Read Also: “Discipline, Vision Will Fuel My Rise” – Uche James After Stellar Win Governor Sanwo-Olu made...
“Discipline, Vision Will Fuel My Rise” – Uche James After Stellar Win
Inter ABA FC center-back Uche James delivered an outstanding performance on Saturday as his side secured a 2-1 away victory over Bayelsa United U19 in Yenagoa. The young defender was a standout figure throughout the match, showcasing composure, tactical awareness, and excellent ball-playing ability. Read Also: “A Privilege Meeting You – You’ve Always Been a Star and a Role Model” –...
“A Privilege Meeting You – You’ve Always Been a Star and a Role Model” – Shola Ogundana To Victor Boniface
Rising Nigerian talent Shola Ogundana, who plays for Flamengo U20, shared a heartfelt moment with fellow countryman Victor Boniface after a recent post-match interaction that highlighted the growing brotherhood among Nigerian stars abroad. The young winger, a former standout of Beyond Limits FA, was introduced in the 65th minute of the match and made an immediate impact, showcasing his trademark...
Imrana Aliyu Signs First Pro Contract with 1. SK Prostějov, Sets Sights On European Breakthrough
Promising Nigerian forward Imrana Aliyu has officially signed his first professional contract with Czech club 1. SK Prostějov, marking a major step in his football journey from Abuja to Europe. The talented attacker, who developed at Mahanaim Football Academy in Nigeria’s capital, has been registered for the 2025–2026 Czech Chance Liga season, and is expected to feature prominently for Prostějov...
Gift Orban Speaks Out On Harsh Realities Of Poverty In Africa
Nigerian striker Gift Orban, currently with Bundesliga club TSG Hoffenheim, has spoken candidly about the stark differences between poverty in Europe and Africa, describing his personal experience growing up in hardship. In a recent interview with L’Équipe, Orban said, “I can’t explain it because you won’t understand. You were born in Europe, and it’s not like being born in Africa.”...
Debut Night Hero: Benjamin Precious Marks First Hoffenheim Appearance With Goal Off The Bench
In a thrilling pre-season friendly, Benjamin Precious, the 18-year-old Nigerian U20 sensation, delivered a dream debut for TSG Hoffenheim — coming off the bench to net a goal in Hoffenheim’s 5–2 victory over SV Elversberg at the Akademie-Arena. Precious, who recently joined Hoffenheim from Nigeria’s Grassrunners FC, had impressed over the weekend with a brace for the club’s Team B...
