South Africa Clarifies Exit From Games Village, CAA Praise Nigeria’s Hosting Of Africa Junior Championship
The Deputy President of South Africa Athletics Federation, John Mathane, has dismissed reports that his country’s athletes vacated the Games Village in Mowe-Ibafo, Ogun State, due to poor living conditions, saying their decision was purely tactical. Contrary to a South African newspaper report alleging that the athletes moved out due to the “inhabitable” state of the accommodations, Mathane explained that...
Beyond Limits Crowned Gothia Cup Champions After Dramatic Penalty Shootout Win Over ASEC Mimosas
In a nail-biting final that showcased the very best of youth football, Nigeria’s Beyond Limits Football Academy emerged victorious in the B17E category of the prestigious Gothia Cup 2025, defeating Ivorian giants ASEC Mimosas on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regulation time. The final lived up to expectations as a clash between two of Africa’s most talented youth sides....
Esther Nwankwo’s Hurdles Debut Turns Heads As Nigerian Teen Qualifies For U18 Final
In a remarkable display of raw talent and determination, Nigeria’s Esther Ifechukwu Nwankwo has qualified for the final of the U18 women’s 400m Hurdles at the ongoing African Junior Athletics Championships — in what is her first-ever outing in the event at a major international competition. The 16-year-old student from New Era Girls Secondary School, Onitsha, only began hurdling earlier...
Legacy Meets Determination As Audu Emmanuel Claims Silver In Shot Put At African U18 Championships
Nigeria’s medal campaign at the African U18 and U20 Athletics Championships in Abeokuta got off to a strong start, thanks to Audu Emmanuel who secured a Silver medal in the U18 men’s Shot Put event. Emmanuel put up a commendable performance, throwing a distance of 18.61m to clinch second place behind South Africa’s Walter van Rensburg, who won Gold with...
Abuja2025: Why Armwrestling May Deliver 28 Gold Medals For Nigeria At Next All-African Games In Egypt
As Nigeria is gearing up to host over 400 armwrestlers from over 20 African nations at the 14th African Armwrestling Championship in Abuja, July 23-27. The spotlight is on armwrestling, a sport that could be a game-changer for Nigeria's continental success." Read Also: Samuel Ikpea Launches Afrikano Football Club, Shares Vision For Grassroots Football At the 13th All-African Games held in Ghana,...
Samuel Ikpea Launches Africano Football Club, Shares Vision For Grassroots Football
President of the Nigeria Football Supporters Club, Reverend Samuel Ikpea, has officially launched a grassroots football initiative—Africano Football Club—as part of his long-term commitment to football development in Nigeria and across Africa. Speaking at Cappa Oshodi Lagos with sports247, where his newly founded club is set to participate in a grassroots tournament, 1XCup2025, Reverend Ikpea described the initiative as “a...
OFFICIAL: Light Eke Joins Latvian Giants Riga FC From Collins Edwin SC
Collins Edwin Sports Club has officially announced the permanent transfer of their former player, Light Eke, to Latvian top-flight side Riga Football Club, Sports247 reports. Eke, a dynamic winger known for his wizardry on the flanks, previously featured for Nigeria’s U17 national team and is widely regarded as one of the most exciting young talents to emerge from the Collins...
Undefeated Nigeria’s Eradajaye Battles Egorov For WBA Asia Cruiserweight Title In Moscow
Undefeated Nigerian cruiserweight sensation, Obaro “Urhobo Boxer” Eradajaye (20-0, 19 KOs), is set to face Russian challenger Aleksei Egorov (12-3, 8 KOs) tonight in a high-stakes clash for the vacant WBA Asia Cruiserweight title. The bout, scheduled to take place in the heart of Moscow, marks a significant step in Eradajaye’s career as he puts his flawless record on the...
WAFCON 2024: Everton FC Hails Payne After Super Falcons’ Demolition of Zambia
English Women’s Super League side Everton FC has praised Nigerian defender Toni Payne for her standout performance in the Super Falcons’ commanding 5–0 victory over Zambia at the ongoing 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The quarterfinal clash, held at the Stade de Marrakech in Morocco, saw Nigeria assert dominance from start to finish. Read Also: Nigerians Eagerly Await South...
WTT Contender Lagos: Wildcard Stars Set to Light Up Africa’s Table Tennis Capital
As the countdown begins for the 2025 WTT Contender Lagos taking place from July 22 to 26, the stage is set for a spectacular showdown in Nigeria’s bustling table tennis capital. Organizers have announced six wildcard entries that promise to elevate the already high-octane atmosphere at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium. Among the headline acts is...
