4+ hour, 14+ min ago   (625+ words) What started as a simple attempt to try something new has transformed into an international sporting career for Nigeria wheelchair basketball captain Ijigbamigbe Gbemisola Olubisi, who has revealed how an unexpected introduction to sport in 2018 changed the direction of her…...

17+ hour, 43+ min ago   (1192+ words) Nigeria has become Africa’s biggest exporter of footballers, but beneath the impressive numbers lies a troubling reality: only a tiny fraction of those who leave the country are reaching the highest level of the game. Read Also: EuroMatch NPFL: Your…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (315+ words) Former Super Eagles head coach and Nigeria international Finidi George has welcomed the ongoing reform process in Nigerian football, describing the changes as long overdue and necessary for the game to move forward. READ ALSO: Yakmut: NFF Leadership Not Reserved…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (431+ words) Former Flamingos head coach Bankole Olowookere remains confident that Nigeria’s Falconets can recover from their opening defeat to Spain and advance to the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. Nigeria began their Group F campaign…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (381+ words) Former Super Eagles captain Mutiu Adepoju has called for the findings and recommendations of the Nigeria Football Federation’s fact-finding committee to be taken seriously as the country moves ahead with its ongoing football reforms. Adepoju, who served on the committee…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (395+ words) As the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship comes up from this Friday to Sunday in Budapest, Hungary, Nigeria is already counting on a team loaded with ‘speed, experience and youthful talent’ to excel for the country. Sports247 reports that the Nigeria…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (594+ words) Players and officials of Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have expressed their appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following the payment of the outstanding financial rewards promised to the team for their historic triumph at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket....

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (286+ words) An exuberant grassroots football coach in the Ijeshatedo area of Lagos, Lateef Gafaru (aka Tunde), has revealed how he ventured into training young boys in the area through a process that happened like a miracle from God. ‘Coach Tunde’ told…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (346+ words) At just 16 years old, Nigerian-heritage prospect Timoni Gbalajobi is steadily making his mark in the American youth football system, with his development at Philadelphia Union highlighting the exciting potential of a youngster who could one day attract the attention of…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago   (383+ words) Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo has promised more support for the female squad following their emergence as West African Football Union (WAFU)-B champions, which he described as very important for their people. READ ALSO: Edo Queens’ Women’s Champions League…...