BREAKING NEWS: Rampant Super Falcons Annihilate Zambia 5-0 To Storm Into WAFCON Semifinals
Nigeria sent a thunderous message to the rest of the continent on Friday night with a blistering 5-0 demolition of Zambia in the quarterfinals of the 2024 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca. In a game that was billed as a fierce battle between two rising powerhouses of African women’s football, it...
Governor AbdulRazaq Rewards Kwara Athletes, Clears N201m Arrears For Ex-Kwara United Players
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq today reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sports development by honouring athletes who represented the state at the just-concluded National Sports Festival, OGUN 2024, in Abeokuta. In a ceremony held in Ilorin, the governor announced cash rewards for medal-winning athletes as a token of appreciation for their outstanding performances at the festival. Gold medalists were awarded...
Nigeria’s Home-Based Stars Declare Readiness For CHAN Battle
Nigeria’s home-based players have expressed confidence and determination as they continue preparations for the upcoming 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN), which kicks off on 2 August across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. Head coach Eric Chelle’s squad is currently in camp in Ikenne, with 28 players vying for a spot in the final list. Read Also: NPFL Legend Victor Ezeji To...
FIBA U19 WWC 2025: Junior D’Tigress Bounce Past Argentina In Classification Game
Team Nigeria delivered a strong performance on Friday afternoon, defeating Argentina 68–58 in a FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup classification game (9–16 placement) held at the Starez Arena Vodova Hall 2 in Brno, Czech Republic. The game tipped off at 3:00 PM local time with Nigeria showing resilience across all four quarters. Read Also: AFN President Tonobok Okowa Relishes Smooth...
AFN President Tonobok Okowa Relishes Smooth Organisation Of African U18/U20 Championship In Abeokuta
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) president, Tonobok Okowa is relishing what he described as smooth organisation and seamless progression of the ongoing African U18/U20 track and field championship in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Sports247 reports that the competition, which is being staged under the banner of Confederation of African Athletics (CAA), has been holding The Rock City spellbound since it...
Bet9ja Revolutionizes Entertainment With Youth-Focused Sporting Events
Leading sports betting platform Bet9ja continues to redefine youth engagement and entertainment in Nigeria through a series of dynamic events that blend football, music, celebrity culture, and social media influence. With a focus on innovation, inclusivity, and cultural relevance, Bet9ja is positioning itself not just as a betting platform but as a lifestyle brand for the next generation. The recently concluded Bet9ja...
Ola Aina Reveals His Personal Dream Of Playing During FIFA World Cup In USA
Nottingham Forest of England defender, Ola Aina has revealed that he has a personal dream of playing for the Super Eagles at next year's FIFA World Cup in the United States of America, Sports247 reports. Although the Eagles' chances of qualifying appear slim, as they head into the last two rounds of matches in the qualifiers placed fourth on their...
All systems Go As CAF concludes Successful TotalEnergies CAF CHAN 2024 Final Round Of Inspections In Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
The Confédération Africain de Football (“CAF”) has concluded a highly successful 8-day inspection tour of host venues for the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, set to be staged in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda from 2 to 30 August 2025. The final round of inspections and workshops kicked off in Nairobi, Kenya on Thursday, 3 July where the...
Tijani Babangida Reflects On One Year After Fatal Accident, Thanks Dutch Doctors For His Wife’s Recovery
Former Super Eagles' winger, Tijani Babangida is reflecting on the fatal accident he suffered while travelling with his family along Kaduna-Zaria Expressway on May 9th, 2024, and thanked doctors in the Netherlands for their meticulous attention that has boosted his wife's recovery. Sports247 gathered that, although Babangida's wife, a Kannywood movie star, who is still popularly known as Maryam Waziri,...
Last Chance Showdown: Underdogs, Drama & Dreams Collide In All Stars Veterans Tournament Finale
As the 2025 All Stars Veterans Invitational Tournament charges toward a heart-stopping climax, the stage is set for one of the most dramatic final group game days in recent memory. With knockout dreams hanging by a thread and fates intertwined across venues, football fans are bracing for a whirlwind of tension, triumph, and heartbreak. Read Also: Anambra Set To Make Football...
