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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 …

9th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon Takes Centre Stage In Lagos – Latest Sports News In Nigeria This robust turnout sets the stage for a highly competitive and potentially record-breaking event.   Yusuf Ali, Race General Manager and former African record holder in the Long Jump, expressed optimism about the event’s trajectory in an official …

Post views: 39 The South-East Basketball Association (SEBA) has congratulated the newly elected President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, and its Vice President, Ugo Udezue, following their appearance at Thursday’s elective convention in Abuja. In a statement, the association expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the elections, describing it as an opportunity to reposition Nigerian …

Genk coach Jess Thorup has praised Rafiu Durosinmi after his impressive performance in the club’s 2-0 victory over Virton in the Belgian Cup. The Smurfs secured their place in the next round of the competition with a comfortable victory, with Durosinmi scoring. The Nigerian international scored Genk’s second goal in the 28th minute, taking his tally to seven goals in …

Chelsea have confirmed that goalkeeper Emi Martinez has undergone successful surgery on a broken jaw suffered during the club’s 2-0 Premier League win over Everton. The Argentina goalkeeper was taken to hospital for further checks after suffering an injury in the second half of Saturday’s match at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Medical tests later confirmed the jaw fracture which required surgery. …