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Eaglets Boss Manu Garba blames poor finishing on inexperience
Golden Eaglets Coach Manu Garba has applauded the efforts of his lads following the 1-0 win over their Angolan counterparts on Wednesday afternoon in...
Quadri ready to challenge for top honour at Budapest
African number one table tennis player Aruna Quadri says he's ready to give his best at the upcoming 2019 ITTF World Championships in Budapest,...
Lack of funds could halt Handball World Cup, says HFN Boss
President of the Handball Federation of Nigeria HFN Sam Ocheo has revealed that Nigeria's participation at the fast approaching IHF U19 and U21 Handball...
NBBF General Assembly’s passes Vote of Confidence on Musa Kida
The General Assembly of the Nigeria Basketball Federation has passed a Vote of Confidence on Engr Ahmadu Musa Kida as President of NBBF following...
KEMI POPOOLA APPOINTED ACTING NATIONAL CHAIRPERSON OF NESC… THANKS MEMBERS FOR...
Erstwhile National Secretary,Nigeria Eagles Supporters Club, Kemi Ogunfuwa Popoola has been elevated to the the acting National Chairperson of Nigeria Eagles Supporters Club, sports247.ng...
AFCON U-17: INUWA HEAP PRAISES ON GOLDEN EAGLETS… CALL FOR MENTORSHIP...
Chairman, Kano State Football Association and Nigeria lead delegate to the Tanzania U17 AFCON, Alhaji Rabiu Inuwa has poured ecomiums on the magnificent outing...
Plateau United issues marching order to technical crew
The management of Nigeria Professional Football League side, Plateau United Football Club of Jos has given a marching order to technical crew to win...
FC ZAMFARA GETS HAMMER FOR VIOLATING NNL RULES
Gusau based FC Zamfara who are campaigning in group A4 of the Northern Conference in the 2019 Nigeria National League, NNL season ,will have...
NNL: BUSARI, 3SC BOSS CHARGES WARDS TO GO FOR VICTORY IN...
Ahead of the team's clash against Giant Briller of Enugu, players of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, have been charged to go...
Israel Adesanya Reveals He Is Willing To Die To Be A...
Israel Mobolaji Adesanya is a Nigerian-born New Zealand professional mixed martial artist, kickboxer, and boxer.
He is the former Glory middleweight contender winner and King...
Baxter wants Khune to prove match fitness before selection
Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter says Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune will need to prove his match-fitness before he can be considered for 2019...
AFCON 2019 NIGERIAN REFEREES ABSENT FROM EGYPT PARTY
It's believe that Nigeria Referees Association under the leadership of Alhaji Tade Azees Adegboyega no doubt is giving shape and good image to the...
Nigeria first to book 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup ticket
Five –time world champions Nigeria became the first African team to book a 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup ticket after 1-0 defeat of Angola...
Pan American Games: Organizers launch Official Song for XVIII Pan...
Organizers launch the Official Song of the XVIII Pan American Games of Lima 2019.
Alejandro Goycoolea, the Communications Director of Panam Sports Organization, in a...
“Nigeria Is Ready To Host Africa Nations Beach V’ball Cup” –...
The 2019 Africa Senior Nations Beach Volleyball Cup, is scheduled to hold from 21st to 28th April 2019 at Jabi Lake Park, Abuja, which...
NPFL: CONTINENTAL GLADIATORS SET ENUGU ALIGHT
The ‘Cathedral’, Nnamdi Azikiwe stadium, Enugu will be the venue for the re-scheduled match day 7 NPFL tie between continental gladiators, Rangers International F.C...
Anthony Joshua vs Jarrell Miller fight in doubt
Promoter Eddie Earn says the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association has informed Anthony Joshua 's camp about an adverse finding in a sample collected from heavyweight...
Manu Garba confident of victory over Angola
Golden Eaglets coach Manu Garba has expressed confidence in his side ahead of Wednesday’s second group game against Angola at the ongoing Africa U17...
Yobo says Ajax are Favourites to win Champions League
Former Everton captain Joseph Yobo has stated categorically that Dutch side Ajax Amsterdam are clear favourites for this season’s Champions League after Tuesday night...
Lobi Stars wants to end Rangers unbeaten run
Lobi Stars Manager Barnabas Imenger says the Makurdi based side is ready to put an end to Enugu Rangers’ unbeaten run as they trade...
Nwakaeme not ruling out Trabzonspor exit
Nigerian player and Trabzonspor of Turkey striker Anthony Nwakaeme has revealed that if the opportunity presents itself, he will be moving away from the...
Onyekuru desperate to make Eagles AFCON squad after missing out on...
Super Eagles forward, Henry Onyekuru has declared his desperation to fulfill his dream of representing Nigeria at a major competition.
The 21-year-old in a chat...
Cameroon wins bid to host 2020 CHAN
Cameroon have been offered the hosting rights of the 2020 African Nations Championship (CHAN) finals in place of Ethiopia.
The Ethiopians have withdrawn from the...
Mouad Hajji appointed as CAF’s new Secretary General
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have appointed Mouad Hajji as the new Secretary General of CAF.
At the meeting chaired by CAF President Ahmad,...
Senegal FA Boss confirms Super Eagles friendly
Senegalese Football Association president, Augustin Senghor has confirmed that the Terangha Lions will face three-time African champions, the Super Eagles in a friendly ahead...
Eaglets Coach Jolomi says Angola game is like a final
Assistant coach of Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets Jolomi Atume says his side will treat Wednesday’s game against Angola at the U17 Africa Cup of Nations...
3SC PLAYERS UNDERGO MEDICALS
In a bid to ensure that they are in perfect state of health, players of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan on Tuesday,...
Alex Iwobi Celebrates Himself In Victory
Alexander Chuka Iwobi is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Arsenal and the Nigeria national team.
Iwobi celebrates...
In a race against time – Samuel Kalu working hard to...
Super Eagles forward Samuel Kalu is yet to kick a ball for his French Ligue 1 side Bordeaux due to his mental state after...
Rohr getting confused over Uzoho’s No game time show
Super Eagles’ Coach, Gernot Rohr is reportedly confused over the lack of game time the current first-choice goalkeeper of the Super Eagles, Francis Uzoho is...
We failed to defend well against Tanzania, Garba admits
Manu Garba is unhappy with the goals his team conceded in the opening game of the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations and has admitted...
Obuh Tells Manu Garba to manage his boys amidst MRI crisis
Former coach of Nigeria's U17 national team coach Sam Obuh has backed current Nigeria national U17 team Manu Garba on claims concerning the drama...
Sports Minister Dalung says investment in Men’s sports brings Crisis
Minister Of youth development and Sports, Barr. Solomon Dalung has stated categorically that investment on Women sports over the past three years have yielded...
Nigeria Rope Skipping Federation holds intercontinental workshop …celebrates Tinubu, Olukoya, others
Nigeria Rope Skipping Federation is set to hold a 3- day training workshop and awards that is expected to feature international trainers, experts and...
AFCON U17 – PRE MATCH REACTIONS FOR NIGERIA VS ANGOLA
Jolomi Atume (Assistant Coach, Nigeria)
We understand that we need to win this game to qualify not only to the semifinal, but also to the...
FIFA W/World Cup – Udeze wants NFF to set the target...
Former Super Eagles defender Ifeanyi Udeze has lauded the efforts of the Nigeria Football Federation over the timely preparations given to the girls ahead...
WAFU Cup: Falcons to play Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso
African champions Nigeria will contend with Burkina Faso, Niger Republic and Mali in the group phase of this year’s WAFU B Women’s Tournament taking...
U17 AFCON: Eaglets countenance Brazil 2019 ticket
Five –time champions Nigeria will guarantee a return to the FIFA U17 World Cup finals if they overcome Angola’s U17 squad in their second...
2019 AFCON – Ike Shorunmu wants Eagles stars to stay out...
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Ike Shorunmu has called on the Super Eagles players to try as much as possible to remain fit ahead of...
Omeruo happy to return for Leganes in a 1-1 draw with...
Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo says he's pleased with his performance and team home draw with Real Madrid on Monday.
The on-loan Chelsea defender was...
Ogu confirms departure from Hapoel Beer Sheva
Super Eagles midfielder John Ogu has confirmed he's leaving Israeli side Hapoel Beer Sheva after five-year association with the club after rejecting a New...
GALLANT CADET NIGERIAN HANDBALL TEAM ARRIVE LAGOS
Gallant Cadet And Junior National Handball Teams Arrive Nigeria After Impressive Outing At IHF international Trophy Challenge in Kosovo, sports247.ng reports.
Special Assistant to HFN...
VOLLEYBALL: NIGERIA, GHANA DAZZLE IN ZONE 3 AFRICA VOLLEYBALL IN LAGOS
The Zone 3 Africa volleyball clubs championship served off on Monday at the indoor sports hall of the University of Lagos with eight matches...
WE WILL PREPARE VERY WELL FOR AFCON – OLAJIIRE
Spokeperson of Nigeria Football Federation, Ademola Olajiire on Monday has assured sports loving Nigerians that the Eagles would prepare very well for the next...
OMERUO RETURNS AS LEGANES HELD REAL MADRID TO A DRAW
Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo returned to action for La Liga side, Leganes as they held Real Madrid to a 1-1 draw at the...
“The Battle Is Not Over And We Will Continue On Our...
Henry Chukwuemeka Onyekuru is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Galatasaray, on loan from Premier League club Everton and the...
Leon Balogun Releases Stunning Picture
Leon Aderemi Balogun is a German-Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion.
Balogun releases a stunning...
Joseph Yobo Celebrates His Wife Birthday And Calls Her “Queen Of...
Joseph Phillip Yobo is a former Nigerian professional footballer who played as a centre back.
He was the captain of the Nigerian national team until...
CAF hails Akin Amoo On MOTM award
Confederation of African Football (CAF) has congratulated Golden Eaglets forward, Akinwunmi Amoo on his Man Of The Match award he won in the 2019...
Eagles To bag N1.6 Billion If They Win 2019 AFCON
All the countries competing at this summer's Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt will receive at least $600,000 each, the Confederation of African Football...
