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The General Director of the National Sports Commission (CNS), His Excellency. Bukola Olopade and Vice President of the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC), Chief Solomon Ogba, have praised Nigerian athletes and the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) after an impressive opening day of the 2026 Commonwealth Games National Trials at the Yabatech Sports Complex, Lagos. As the competition gained momentum ahead …

Players, coaches, officials and supporters of the Nigerian women’s national cricket team, the Yellow Green Women, are still celebrating, following their bronze medal, after achieving an impressive victory against Brazil in the 2026 Kwibuka T20I Tournament. Sports247 reports that the Nigerian team defeated Brazil women by two wickets to claim a podium finish at the Gahanga International Stadium in Kigali, …

Nnanna Chigozie Ewuzie, Compliance Manager at 1xBet Nigeria, participated in the Responsible Gaming Symposium, where she focused on one of the biggest challenges to safer gaming in Africa: players must understand protection tools before they can use them effectively. At the Symposium, Nnanna presented 1xBet vision on player education as a central part of responsible gaming. His comments were based …

The Nigeria National League (NNL) board has announced the participation of former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, as one of the resource persons in an upcoming refresher course for second-tier league coaches. Read Also: Afrinvest, Rangers International FC Join Forces In Exciting New Partnership The course aims to prepare coaches for the 2023/2024 league season, scheduled to kick off on …

the president of Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF)Engineer Ahmadu Musa Kida has reiterated that the body’s under 18 program which was released during the week is aimed at ensuring that the country gets adequate representation at the international level. Sports247 reports that Kida went on to reveal that the NBBF is committed to enhancing the development of Nigerian basketball with adequate …

The Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, has officially confirmed his attendance as President of the Day at the highly anticipated Nigeria-Poland Football Watch Party, while the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, NOC, will attend as Special Guest of Honor at the historic event scheduled for the Moshood Abiola National Stadium VIP …

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to deliver a successful and world-class National Sports Festival in 2026 by approving major sports infrastructure projects for Enugu State ahead of the much-awaited Coal City Games. The Federal Government, through the NSC, has approved a series of strategic projects aimed at strengthening the readiness of Enugu State to host one …

The Abakwa area of ​​Kaduna will be a hive of betting this weekend as grassroots football stalwarts, stakeholders and fans flock to witness a series of matches organized to commemorate the wedding of Zumunci Academy secretary, Sports247 reports. The matches will be held under the banner of what has been stylized as ‘Wedding Competition’, which is sure to become more …

Former France defender Patrice Evra has tipped Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen as the type of striker Manchester United need to return to top levels of competitiveness. Osimhen, who plays for Galatasaray, continues to attract attention across Europe after another strong season with the Turkish champions. The Nigeria international has previously been linked with several top clubs, including Manchester United, …

Under the blazing lights of Showtime Arena, Meadow Hall, Lekki, the Showtime Bowl Series What was expected to be a tense battle for survival quickly turned into a showcase of elite football and championship ambition as three teams sent powerful messages to the rest of the league. Read also: NPFL shock: Remo stars confirm relegation after painful collapse of 2025/26 …