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13 Spanish club Villarreal CF B have signed Nigerian defender Ekerette Udom from Rivers United. The 21-year-old has signed a two-year contract with the Spanish side, with the option to extend it for a further year. Udom, who previously played for Vandrezzer FC, Nasarawa United and Sunshine Stars, will be looking to make an impact at Villarreal CF B and …

Ramot Ayodele, a young karateka from the Lagos team, clinched a bronze medal in the -47kg category at the 8th National Youth Games in Asaba. Speaking to Sports247, Ayodele expressed his disappointment and alleged that he was unfairly deprived of a gold or silver medal due to biased refereeing. Read also: ASABA 2024: Victor Effiong Okon reviews the success of …

Fenerbahce are interested in securing the future of Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel, offering the 26-year-old a contract extension that would keep him at the club beyond 2025. The Turkish giants are keen to retain Osayi-Samuel as an important part of their squad as his current contract expires next year.       According to Turkish media reports, negotiations are …

At the 2024 National Youth Games in Asaba, Obajolowo Moboluware of Team Kwara created a sensation by winning the state’s first silver medal in the 100m butterfly swimming event. His impressive performance in the water, characterized by fast and precise strokes, not only earned him a place on the podium but also reflected his deep passion for the sport. In …

Turkish First Division side Adanaspor have confirmed the signing of Nigerian international Bonke Innocent from French Ligue 2 side FC Lorient. The defensive midfielder has signed a contract until June 30, 2024, with an option to extend until the 2025-2026 season. Bonke, 28, had not played for Lorient this season, sparking speculation about his future before completing his move to …

The politicking for the exalted position of the Delta State Sports Commission is receiving more public attention due to the unsavory politics of some influential individuals, who are bent on retaining their long-standing iron grip on the fortunes of youth and sports development in the oil-rich state. And as the public eagerly awaits the appointment of a new chairman who …

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, through the Player Status and Arbitration Committee, has approved an additional three-week grace period for indebted clubs to clear their debts and comply with the committee’s decisions, Sports247 reports. We have exclusively learnt that the indebted clubs have been given until 27 September 2024 to comply with the decision of the Nigeria Football Federation’s Refereeing …

It was another reign of impunity as the remainder of the opening round of the Nigerian Premier League football got underway this week. We have reliably checked the facts and gathered that the NPFL is fast becoming a league where unprofessionalism and “I don’t know how” are the order of the day. Barely a week after it emerged how Elkanemi …

1 The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revoked its approval for Ghana’s Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi. According to CAF, technical problems, including an unsuitable playing field, prompted the action. This decision follows CAF’s assessment of the stadium following the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match between Ghana and Angola, scheduled for 5 September 2024. CAF inspectors identified …

The Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, has reiterated that the state will continue to leverage on development programmes and other initiatives to continue producing rising stars that will take over the global stage. Read also: Funds still lacking: Urgent appeal to state governors to step up support as National Youth Games kick off in Asaba He …