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The Knights of Lagos have announced themselves as serious Showtime Bowl Series XIV title contenders after delivering a terrifying 58-0 demolition of the Delta Braves in one of the most dominant playoff performances the league has ever seen. Inside the Showtime Arena, Meadow Hall, Lekki, what was expected to be a tense wildcard clash quickly turned into a complete football …

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has granted a royal pardon to Senegalese fans jailed after violence during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat. The decision was announced in a statement from the royal court, which said the pardon was granted on humanitarian grounds and in recognition of the long-standing relations between Morocco and Senegal, as well as the …

History was made in Lagos when hundreds of young basketball talents from across Nigeria stormed the newly renovated Dolphins basketball court for the innovative SSA-Templar-Adrenale National Basketball Combine, the first grassroots basketball development event of its kind endorsed by the Presidency. The atmosphere was electric as players, parents, guardians, coaches, scouts and sports stakeholders gathered in large numbers for what …

Nigeria’s under-17 women’s national team, Flamingos, have received an invitation to play an international friendly in China during the month of July, which the hosts say will refresh memories of the Olympic Silver medal from the Eagles in Beijing 2008. Sports247 recalls that the Nigerian under-23 team led by Samson Siasia, with icons such as Chinedu Obasi, Apam Onyekachi, Ebenezer …

African football governing body CAF has today announced that they will be teaming up with Mission 89 which is an internationally recognized research, education, and advocacy organization that fights the exploitation of young athletes through social and economic transformation programs. Read Also: NPFL Transfer: Shooting Stars Confirm Return To Club On A One-year Deal The Safeguarding Focal Points will be …

The coach of the Nigerian national team, Eric Chelle, has presented the 25-player squad for the Super Eagles Upcoming international friendly matches against Poland and Portugal in June 2026. The Malian tactician has selected a mix of established internationals and emerging talents as Nigeria continues its preparations for future international competitions and qualification campaigns. Also Read: Olayinka Olajide Leads Nigerian …

Nigeria Women’s Under-17 Team Head Coach, Nigeria Women’s National Under-17 Football Team, Akeem Busari, has expressed confidence in the team’s progress ahead of their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers against Guinea. Speaking about the preparation for the crucial matches, Busari revealed that the team has shown strong signs of improvement during training. Also Read: AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Christian Obodo …

Turbo Crest is set to captivate Lagos with a dynamic Sportainment event, spotlighting the exhilarating world of rugby. The Chief Coordinator, Mrs. Shade Johnson, unveiled the two-day spectacle, aiming to elevate rugby’s profile and foster community engagement. The event kicks off with the Super Seven Series on the first day at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, featuring touch rugby matches. Teams, …

An outpouring of grief has followed the tragic death of Nigerian athlete Oluwabukola Pereira, who was shot and killed during an alleged robbery at an auto service center in Lockland, Ohio. USA. The 30-year-old Nigerian woman, who worked as a cashier at the service center, reportedly lost her life after an armed robber attacked the facility and fled with approximately …

Young Nigerian attacker Wisdom James has reached another important milestone in his European football career after making his first starting appearance for FK. Spartak Subotica in the Serbian SuperLiga. The talented striker was involved from the start in Spartak’s narrow 1-0 defeat against FK IMT, delivering an energetic and encouraging performance throughout the 90 minutes. Read also: SSA Adeboye and …