Obaro Eradajaye Falls To Aleksei Egorov In Stunning Second-Round Stoppage, Ending Unbeaten Streak
In a dramatic shake-up of the Asian cruiserweight scene, Russia’s Aleksei Egorov delivered a commanding performance to hand Nigeria’s Obaro Eradajaye the first defeat of his professional career. The bout, held at Moscow’s International Boxing Center, ended in the second round with Egorov scoring a stoppage to claim the vacant WBA Asia Cruiserweight title. Read Also: CATS Ladies FC’s Coach Chinasa...
CATS Ladies FC’s Coach Chinasa Ukandu Discloses Secrets Of Team’s Success In Lagos State Women’s League
The head coach of CATS Ladies FC of Surulere, Chinasa Mandy Ukandu has revealed secrets of the team's historic emergence as winners of the 1st Lagos State Women's Super League, Sports247 reports. In the wake of a stunning outing that saw the team owned by former Surulere Local Government chairman, Alhaji Agboola Dabiri, go on a run of 12 matches...
WAFCON 2024: Plumptre Believes Falcons’ Result Against Zambia Will Help Them Sink South Africa
Former Leicester City Ladies of England defender, Ashleigh Plumptre has enthused that Friday's huge victory against Zambia in the quarter-finals of this year's Women's Africa Cup of Nations will help them send holders South Africa packing on Tuesday. Sports247 gathered that Nigeria and South Africa will lock horns at 5pm on Tuesday in a potentially explosive WAFCON 2024 semi-final fixture,...
Falcons Are Well Motivated Ahead Of S/F Versus South Africa, Says NFF Secretary Mohammed Sanusi
The secretary-general of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dr Mohammed Sanusi insists the country's female national team, Super Falcons, are well motivated ahead of their clash with South Africa at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Sports247 reports that a cross-section of Nigerian football fans has raised alarm over alleged poor welfare conditions the Falcons are facing in Casablanca, Morocco, where...
Kwara United’s Kabiru Mohammed Cherishes CHAN Eagles’ Training Sessions, Praises Eric Chelle’s Tactics
Kwara United of Ilorin defender, Kabiru Mohammed is relishing the experience he is currently gaining while training under Super Eagles' coach, Eric Sekou Chelle in the home-based national team's camp. Sports247 gathered that the Eagles' main coach was saddled by Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to work with the B-squad ahead of this year's Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2025). Read Also:...
Nigeria’s Cricket National Team Head Coach Steve Tikolo Targets Ranking Points In Uganda
Nigeria's cricket national team, Yellow Greens' head coach, Steve Tikolo says a very huge benefit of featuring at the ongoing Pearl Of Africa Series in Kampala, Uganda is that his side will pick up useful international ranking points during the competition. Sports247 reports that, though many critics believe the Nigerian team stands no chance in competing against Kenya, Namibia, United...
Nigeria’s Female Table Tennis Captain Ajoke Ojomu Thanks Colleagues, Coaches For ITTF Victory
Nigeria's female table tennis team's captain, Ajoke Ojomu has showered applause on her colleagues and coaches for making their victory possible at the ITTF Africa West Regional Championship in Lagos. Sports247 reports that the USA-based ping pong ace was full of joy after leading the team to a 3-0 victory over Benin Republic in the final, but she quickly added...
SSA Adeboye Visits Athletes at African U18/U20 Championships, Commends Sports Commission, Calls For National Support Ahead Of Armwrestling Championship
Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeboye Anthony Adeyinka (Zulu Authority), yesterday graced the media conference at the ongoing Combined African U18/U20 Athletics Championships in Abeokuta, reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to youth development through sports. The high-profile event, taking place at the MKO Abiola International Stadium from July 16–20, has drawn participation from over...
Tragedy averted as Ogun State Governor rescues Tunisian Athletes In Accident
The National Sports Commission (NSC) regrets to confirm that a vehicle transporting members of the Tunisian delegation participating in the ongoing CAA U18/U20 African Athletics Championship in Abeokuta, Ogun State, was involved in a road traffic accident on Saturday, 19th July 2025. Read Also: Gothia Cup 2025: Beyond Limit Academy’s Emmanuel Adeboyejo Emerge As Tournament Best Player The incident occurred while...
KCee To Headline Closing Ceremony Of CAA African U18/U20 Athletics Championship
Top-rated Nigerian music star KCee has been confirmed as the headline performer for the closing ceremony of the 3rd CAA African U18/U20 Athletics Championships, taking place in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The announcement has added a fresh wave of excitement to an already electrifying event that has captivated the athletics community across Africa and beyond. Read Also: SSA Adeboye Visits Athletes at...
