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Highly promising youngster Adeoti Oladapo Bolaji once again led the way for Kwara State as the Ilorin team claimed first place in this year’s South West Chess Championship in Ilesha. Sports247 reports that Bolaji, fondly called ‘Posky’, won a gold medal to cap his marvelous performance during the competition at Ilesa University, Osun State. His performance earned him first place …

Post views: 21 Wonah Williams was voted Player of the Month for September. The winger received the award Monday morning. He received the most votes from fans, beating goalkeeper Dede Dare and defender Damian Chibueze. Williams had a good September, helping the People’s Elephant to seven points that month after a troubled start to …

Enugu Rangers have lodged a formal petition with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over the alleged unruly conduct of MC Alger fans during and after the first leg of the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League at the Moshood Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta on Sunday. The Flying Antelopes earned a hard-fought 2-0 victory over the Algerian …

With 14 days to go before the All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) 2026, the Chairman of the Interim Management Committee of the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja, Peter Deshi, has assured participating golfers and visitors of a memorable experience at the championship venue. Deshi said preparations were focused on providing a playing environment suited to the continent’s leading …

Plateau United head coach Gbenga Ogunbote said his team had a bad day, following their 3-2 home loss to Sporting Lagos, in week 9 of the EUROMATCH NPFL on Sunday. Sporting Lagos ends perfect record at home to Plateau United The Jos-based team suffered their first home defeat of this season’s campaign, having won all four of their home games …

Post views: 34 The Niger Tornadoes extended their unbeaten run to three matches after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Ikorodu City in their matchday nine Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) fixture at the Bako Kontagora Stadium, Minna. Goals in both halves from sensations Nafiu Obalowu and Bashir Musa ensured Ikon Allah Boys maximum points despite a late scare from …

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has criticized his successor, Gianni Infantino, for an apology to soccer officials and a promise of $25 million for each national soccer federation. Blatter, who led FIFA from 1998 to 2015, responded sarcastically to Infantino’s remarks Thursday at a FIFA Council meeting in Zurich, questioning whether financial promises could restore confidence in soccer’s governing body. …

Moses Simon was in action for Paris FC, who survived a late scare to beat Rennes 4-3 at the Stade Jean Bouin on Sunday. The victory means Paris FC, now on 14 points, move level with league champions Paris Saints-Germain (PSG) at the top of Ligue 1. Simón, who was among the substitutes, entered with 11 minutes remaining. Paris FC …

Despite challenging results at the ongoing 2026 African Elite Boxing Championships, head of the Nigerian delegation, Captain Rasulun Kashim, has expressed confidence in the country’s boxing prospects, insisting that sustained support and international exposure will produce stronger performances. The board member of the Nigerian Boxing Federation made the statement during an exclusive interview with Sports247 in Nairobi, where he praised …

Sporting Lagos claimed their second away win of the season with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Plateau United at the New Jos Stadium. Aliyu Baba gave the visitors an early lead in the 10th minute, but Plateau United fought back, with Victor Dawa scoring twice before half-time to put the hosts ahead. Sporting Lagos restored parity eight minutes into the …