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Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has reaffirmed his commitment to the Nigerian national team, insisting that his continued desire to represent the country is driven by his love and passion for football. Sports247 reports that Iheanacho spoke ahead of Nigeria’s international friendly against Russia, reflecting on his long association with the national team and his determination to continue answering the …

The Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) has fined Inter Lagos N5.25 million and deducted three points and three goals, following attacks on referees following Sunday’s 1-1 draw against visiting Katsina United. completesports.com information. This was revealed on Monday by the NPFL in its X direction in a statement. “Inter Lagos has been accused of violating the framework and rules of …

Kwara United came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Ranchers Bees of Kaduna in the round seven match of the Euromatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) played on Sunday at the Rashidi Yekini Mainbowl at the George Innih Stadium Complex, Ilorin. The visitors took an early lead thanks to Jamilu Yusuf, whose weak shot from close range beat …

Post views: 51 By Wakawaka Sports Silversports FC stepped up their preparations for the Afri Football Junior League with a 2-1 victory over System FC in their opening match of the Mbaise Charity Cup tournament at the St. Jude Football Pitch, Amuzi, Mbaise. The win further boosted the confidence of Mbaise’s team, who are among the teams expected to …

Oluwaseun Chiazor, a talented Secondary School Third Year (JS3) student of Antioch Royal College, Ikotun, Lagos, has excelled in a series of activities organized to commemorate Teachers’ Day at the school. Sports247 was present live in the school hall as the students took charge of the day’s schedule of events and had all their teachers sit as guests to watch …

Kelechi Iheanacho has opened up on his return to the Super Eagles as the team prepares to face Russia in Tuesday’s international friendly. ‘No matter who the Super Eagles play, I’m ready to play’ Iheanacho, 30, returned to the Super Eagles after more than a year away and says his love for the green, white and green has never faded. …

The Nigerian Gymnastics Federation has released the list of 44 coaches to manage the various disciplines in the national teams. In a statement signed by Rose Verisimo, Technical Director of GFN, Isaiah Erhunwunse (OLY) has been appointed as the head coach of Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG), who will be assisted by Bala Magaji Juwara and Anthony Duilemi, while Helen Albert …

Post views: 126 Nigeria’s first football club foundation consolidates achievements to increase employability, workplace readiness and behavioral outcomes Enugu, Nigeria – 4 October 2026. The Rangers International Football Club Foundation (RIFC Foundation), the first football club foundation in Nigeria, is proud to announce its advancement into the tertiary innovation phase of its ongoing SEL+Sports intervention framework through its flagship …

While commentators continue to praise the giants of Nigerian football, a lanky teenager from Young Stars FC in Satellite Town, Lagos, has joined the squad. Sports247 reports that Prince Anyadike is the newest candidate in the class of lanky Nigerian hitmen, currently led by Tolu Arokodare and Paul Onuachu, but the latest revelation appears to be the tallest of them …

Enyimba assistant coach Lawrence Ukaegbu has expressed satisfaction with the team’s constant improvement following their impressive form in the Nigerian Premier Football League, NPFL. The nine-time NPFL champions recorded their second consecutive victory on Sunday, defeating 10-man Plateau United 2-0 at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba. The result extended Enyimba’s unbeaten run to three league games and lifted the …