Category: Sport

by Nigerian News24 Correspondents The Lagos State Government has declared its readiness to host the upcoming international boat race, assuring participants and residents of maximum safety across its waterways. Speaking on Friday,…

by Nigerian News24 Correspondents Benfica manager José Mourinho has reportedly requested the club’s board to move for an experienced Real Madrid defender ahead of the next transfer window. According to reports from…

by Nigerian News24 Correspondents Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen is in line to make his return for Galatasaray in their opening UEFA Champions League clash against Eintracht Frankfurt. Osimhen picked up a…

by Nigerian News24 Correspondents Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has revealed that Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is still nursing an injury sustained during international duty but is expected to return to action…

by Nigerian News24 Correspondents Nigeria’s Super Eagles revived their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign on Saturday with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. The…

by Nigerian News24 Correspondents A Brazilian billionaire has reportedly named football star Neymar as the heir to his fortune, estimated at around £846 million. According to Brazilian outlet RIC, the will was…

by Nigerian News24 Correspondents Saudi Women’s Premier League side, Al Hilal, have completed the signing of Nigerian striker Asisat Oshoala on a two-year contract. Oshoala arrives from National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL)…

by Nigerian News24 Correspondents The race for Africa’s nine automatic tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is heating up, with Egypt and Morocco edging closer to sealing their spots, while Nigeria…

by Nigerian News24 Correspondents Shooting Stars goalkeeper, Mustapha Lawal, has returned to the squad following his participation with Nigeria’s Super Eagles B at the 2024 African Nations Championship. Lawal, who featured in…

by Nigerian News24 Correspondents Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has disclosed that the team is yet to receive the $100,000 reward and other pledges made by the Federal Government after their triumph…

by Nigerian News24 Correspondents Former Nigerian international John Utaka has been named head coach of Montpellier Hérault SC’s women’s team, marking a historic moment as he becomes the only African head coach…

by Nigerian News24 Correspondents Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have once again stamped their dominance on the continent, defeating long-time rivals Mali 78–64 to win the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Championship…

by Nigerian News24 Correspondents Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min has confirmed he will leave the club this summer, bringing an end to a remarkable 10-year spell in North London. The South Korean…

by Nigerian News24 Correspondents Former Barcelona midfielder Carles Pérez has been hospitalised in Greece following an unusual and painful incident. The 27-year-old, currently on loan at Aris Thessaloniki from Celta Vigo, was…

by Nigerian News24 Correspondents British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has strongly suggested that 2025 could mark the end of his boxing career. Joshua, 35, last stepped into the ring in September 2024,…

by Nigerian News24 Correspondents Six members of Nigeria’s senior men’s national football team, the Super Eagles, have collectively donated N24 million to the Super Falcons in recognition of their victory at the…

by Nigerian News24 Correspondents President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has shared a personal and emotional story about how the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, nearly skipped preparing his dinner on Saturday evening to…

by Nigerian News24 Correspondents The Super Falcons of Nigeria received a jubilant welcome at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, following their triumphant return from Morocco, where they secured their 10th Women’s…

by Nigerian News24 Correspondents The 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations concluded in dramatic fashion on Saturday night, as Nigeria staged a remarkable comeback to defeat host nation Morocco 3-2 and clinch…

by Nigerian News24 Correspondents The Super Falcons of Nigeria have secured a place in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after a thrilling 2-1 victory over South…