1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (261+ words) Second Vice President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Adamu Tenimu, has revealed that the ongoing first phase of the Nigeria Volleyball Premier League is being used to identify players for the country's national teams. READ ALSO: Nigerian-Descent Folarin Balogun Inspires…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (320+ words) Arsenal's Nigerian-born winger, Bukayo Saka is likely to again start from the bench when England line out against Ghana on Tuesday for their second match of the ongoing FIFA World Cup in USA, Mexico and Canada, Sports247 reports. Saka got off…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (244+ words) Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Abiodun Baruwa has called for sweeping structural reforms within the Nigeria Football Federation, insisting the country's biggest challenge is not a lack of progress but poor organisation. READ ALSO: Frank Onyeka To Battle Arsenal During Coventry's…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (410+ words) Coventry City of England midfielder, Frank Onyeka will get his first match back in the English Premier League against Arsenal on the opening weekend of the new campaign, as last season's Championship winners take on the top-flight title holders. Sports247 reports…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (395+ words) Football enthusiast Yisa Jamiu believes DR Congo's impressive draw against Portugal deserves recognition but insists it should not be interpreted as evidence that the Central African nation is developing faster than Nigeria. READ ALSO: AFN Unveils Timelines of Event for…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (678+ words) For decades, Nigeria's Super Eagles stood as the benchmark of African excellence at the FIFA World Cup. Their memorable performances, giant-killing exploits, and consistent appearances on football's biggest stage earned them a reputation as one of Africa's most successful national…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (404+ words) Yaba College of Technology, Lagos literally came alive on Friday, as competitors, coaches, officials, fans and commercial service operators started arriving for this weekend's national athletics trials at the institution's sports complex, Sports247 reports. READ ALSO: Nigeria's Defeat to Portugal Should…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (364+ words) Nigerian striker Tijani Muhammad has embarked on a new chapter in his European career after completing a permanent transfer to Hungarian top-flight club "jpest FC from Czech powerhouse Slavia Praha. The move sees the talented forward join one of Hungary's…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (395+ words) Nigerian sprinter Elo Esther Joseph has been named Athletic Heat's Most Outstanding Female Bronze Medalist following her instrumental role in Tennessee's podium finish at the 2026 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. READ ALSO: Nigerian sprinter Elo Esther Joseph has been…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (392+ words) Paris-Saint Germain Feminine of France winger, Rasheedat Ajibade continues receiving accolades for her recent trip to Plateau State, where she boosted a number of football teams in the capital, Jos, and visited the governor, Caleb Muftwang. Sports247 reports that "The Lady…...