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Super Eagles’ key players have arrived at the Super Eagles camp in Uyo amidst preparations for the crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho. The trio includes defenders Kenneth Omeruo, representing Kasimpasa in Turkey, Jamilu Collins from Cardiff FC in Wales, and striker Sadiq Umar, who plies his trade with Real Sociedad in Spain. Read Also: Plateau United Extends Unbeaten …

Jude Bellingham scored a late winner to help Real Madrid beat Getafe 2-1 in La Liga on Saturday. The English midfieldee settled the encounter with a stoppage-time winner at the Santiago Bernabeu. Former Real striker Borja Mayoral had given the visitors a shock lead on 11 minutes before Joselu equalised early in the second half and Bellingham sealed it. Read …

The draws for the 2024 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership Super 6 playoffs have been held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. At a brief ceremony at the Golden Tulip Hotel in the Bayelsa State capital, the six participating teams were matched against their opponents. Read Also: Heartland Queens Draw Nasarawa Amazons in NWFL Premiership Super Six Playoffs Opener The Super …

The Nigeria National League (NNL), has dismissed as spurious news of the spread of Diphtheria disease in Kano, the venue of its eight-team relegation play which kicks off this weekend. Read Also: NFF Constitutes Normalization Committee For Plateau State FA Shortly after the government of Kano State graciously gave the nod to host the NNL relegation play-off at the Sani …

The Executive Chairman, Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC),Sola Aiyepeku has canvassed for more Tournaments in the game of Badminton for optimum development in Nigeria. Aiyepeku made the statement while talking to the media at grand finals of the 6th edition of the Lagos International Badminton Classics, held at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. He …

In a remarkable showcase of talent, Stanley Nwabali, currently playing for Chippa United in the South African league, demonstrated his exceptional goalkeeping skills during Nigeria’s recent victory against the AFCON host country, Cote d’Ivoire. Nwabali’s composed and confident performance not only secured a win for Nigeria but also resulted in a clean sheet. Read Also: Multi-Talented Rivers Angels Player Victoria …

Brazil Wins Bid for 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The announcement was made after voting at the 74th FIFA Congress meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday.       Brazil emerged victorious over the joint bid from Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. The Super Falcons, who were eliminated in …

Iheanacho Gives Leicester Ultimatum – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The Foxes have adjusted quickly to life in the second division, recording seven wins from eight league matches, including a 1-4 win against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park on Sunday. Leicester …

This year’s Super-6 premiership decider of the Nigerian Women Football League (NWFL) will commence on Saturday, with all matches set to be beamed LIVE by Sports247. Read Also: NWFL Super 6 Premiership Playoffs Draws Announced: Schedule, Fixtures Revealed This is sequel to a collaborative agreement between Sports 247 and the NWFL organisers, who have outlined a schedule of three matches …

Relive the exhilarating moments, in pictures, of Nigeria’s Super Eagles’ 1-0 victory against AFCON 2023 hosts Côte d’Ivoire at Stade Alassane Ouattara on Thursday, January 18. Our ace photojournalist, Ganiyu YUSUF, brings you an exclusive and vibrant pictorial presentation that encapsulates the intensity, skill, and jubilation of this AFCON 2023 Group A matchday-two clash. This rich visual narrative not only …