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Enyimba striker Wonah William has pointed to missed scoring opportunities as the main reason for his team’s disappointing draw against Warri Wolves in Aba. The People’s Elephant suffered a frustrating 0-0 draw against the Seasiders at the Enyimba International Stadium on Sunday. With this result, the nine-time Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) champions have only managed two wins in their …

Tyson Fury has warned Anthony Joshua that he will suffer the exact same fate as Fabio Wardley when the long-awaited British mega-showdown takes place at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium later this year. Daniel Dubois reclaimed Wardley’s belt in a grueling 11-round war in May, where he stepped off the canvas twice to force a late stoppage. However, Dubois made light work …

Matchday 9 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) produced dramatic encounters, missed penalties, coaching changes and crucial away wins, with Sporting Lagos, Kano Pillars, Shooting Stars and Niger Tornadoes among the biggest winners of the weekend. READ ALSO: EuroMatch NPFL: Buter ready for Jos reunion with former colleague as Sporting Lagos take on Plateau United | Sports247 Nigeria While …

Nigerian stars Taiwo Awoniyi and Frank Onyeka were in action but could not help Coventry prevent it. 3-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in Monday night’s Premier League match. Onyeka and Awoniyi entered the match in the 60th minute. Tottenham finally claimed their first Premier League win of the season after seven games, moving them out of the relegation zone to …

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has fined Doma United ₦5.25 million and ordered the club to play its next three home matches behind closed doors following security breaches and fan misconduct during the 1-1 draw against Kun Khalifat FC. The sanctions were announced on Monday 19 October, following incidents during the matchday 9 match played at the Pantami Stadium …

MILO Nigeria, in association with former Super Eagles captain and MILO brand ambassador, Ahmed Musa, concluded the inaugural MILO × Ahmed Musa Sports Clinic and Tournament in Kano, providing over 2,500 young footballers with professional training, mentorship and competitive football experience. The two-week initiative included 10 training sessions, giving participants the opportunity to improve their football skills and compete in …

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) newcomers Ranchers Bees have appointed Ma’aji Muhammad as their new head coach for the remainder of the 2026/2027 season, following the departure of technical advisor Usman Abd’Allah by mutual agreement. READ ALSO: NPFL: Cattle Bees part ways with Usman Abd’Allah after just 115 days, two wins in nine matches | Sports247 Nigeria Sports247 reports that …

Eight nations have secured their places at the 2026 CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (BSAFCON), with Morocco, Malawi, Ghana, Uganda, Angola, Mozambique and Mauritania qualifying to join defending champions Senegal at the continental tournament. The qualification run concluded after crucial return matches played between 16 and 18 October, with the seven winning teams emerging from a two-round qualification …

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has assured the Confederation of African Football (CAF) of the state government’s readiness to host the 2026 CAF Awards, scheduled for December 7. Sanwo-Olu gave this assurance while receiving a CAF delegation led by the Project Leader for the CAF Awards and CAF General Assembly, Dr. Christian Emeruwa, during a courtesy visit at Lagos House, …

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 …