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Oburududu Wants Sustained National Sports Festival
Renowned Nigerian female wrestler, Blessing Oburududu has heaped praises on organizers of the 19th National Sports Festival in Abuja, but said the gains can...
Friendly: Akwa United to tackle Sunrise
Two-time Federation Cup Champions Akwa United Football Club will battle Nationwide league side Golden Sunrise Football Club of Aba in a pre-season friendly at...
SUNSHINE STARS ORGANISE OFFICIATING WORKSHOP FOR PLAYERS, OFFICIALS
Sunshine Stars continue preparations for the new Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) with an off-the-field workshop on officiating anchored by retired FIFA badged referee,...
Toriola Tags Abuja 2018 Worst Sports Festival Ever
Nigerian table tennis veteran, Segun Toriola has tagged the recent 19th Sports Festival in Abuja as the worst he has attended ever.
The five time...
SANWO-OLU / AJEGUNLE FOOTBALL CUP OF NATIONS 2018
The Ajegunle Football Mock Cup of Nations started as in 1982, and has remained the biggest grassroot football competition in the country today.
The tournament...
SWAN 2018 WEEK GETS UNDERWAY IN BAYELSA
The 2018 Week of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Bayelsa State Chapter got underway today amidst pomp and ceremony with the Clinton...
Mixed results for Nigerian teams as 2018 ACCC kick start in...
It was bitter sweet for Nigerian teams as the 2018 Africa Cup for Club Champions kick-started in grandstyle in Abuja on Saturday.
While the women...
NIGERIA’S SPRINT LEGEND ONYALI (MFR OLY), EULOGIZES TEAM ANAMBRA
Nigeria's Sprint queen and track/field legend Chief Mary Onyali has commended Team Anambra for their performance at the just concluded 19th National Sports Festival...
Health Condition Complicated by Dehydration
Your body can't send you an e-mail message or access your voice mail, so when it gets dehydrated, it lets you know in the...
NFF Emergency Committee directs that Super 8 must go ahead
The Emergency Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation, chaired by the President of NFF, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick, rose from a meeting at the...
Governor Wike Unity Cup: Abia Warriors Down Select FC To Stay...
Abia Warriors continued their unbeaten start to the Governor Wike Unity Cup Tourney as they whipped Select FC 5-0 on Monday night.
Moses Aderele's men...
Rivers Hoopers to know FIBA AfroLeague opponents this December
Zone 3 champions Rivers Hoopers Basketball Club will know their opponents for the 2019 FIBA AfroLeague later in December.
The team finished with a 5-0...
Aderele hails “very complete performance”
Abia Warriors manager Moses Aderele has talked up the quality of his side's performance during their 5-0 drubbing of Select FC this afternoon.
Daniel Mark,...
Benefits of maintaining your body properly hydrated
1. Water is the main lubricant in the joint spaces and helps prevent arthritis and back pain.
2. Water increases the efficiency of the immune...
A client Weight-Loss Journey
Whether your goal is to lose 10, 20, 50, or 100 pounds, beginning a weight-loss journey is a huge undertaking filled with highs and...
CAF Champions League: Onyango Urges Gor Mahia To Finish Job In...
Samuel Onyango has urged Gor Mahia to finish the job in style in CAF Champions League first round against Lobi Stars after a superb...
Nigeria Team of the Week: Nwakaeme, Onuachu & Osimhen lead the...
The best players over the weekend are rewarded for their outstanding play. Sports247.ng picks the best 11 in a 3-4-3 formation.
And in number one,...
HFN berates Niger state Director of Sports for match disruption
The Handball Federation Of Nigeria has condemned Niger state unsportsmanlike behavior during the final match between Niger state and Delta state at the 19th...
GETTING READY FOR NIGHTTIME
1. Preparing for sleep at night begins during the daytime -
Engage in some sort of aerobic exercise such as brisk walking in the afternoon...
LANDMARK ACHIEVEMENT FOR TEAM ANAMBRA AT THE 19TH NSF – CHIEF...
The Second Vice President of Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria and a board member of the Anambra State Football Association, Chief Kingsley Uduh has described...
National Sports Festival Abuja 2018: FG presents Sports Tourism award to...
For Lagos State steadfastness in promoting sports tourism in the country, the Governor of the state, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode has been given a special...
National Sports Festival 2018: FCT, Rivers wins Beach Volleyball
Team FCT and Team Rivers won gold in the male and female Beach Volleyball event at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Abuja.
Team FCT...
Lookman impressive in Everton’s loss to City
Nigerian born winger Ademola Lookman was impressive despite Everton's 3-1 loss to Manchester City in the English Premier League on Saturday.
The explosive lad who...
Isaac, Okaka star in Watford win in thriller
Isaac Success and Stefano Okaka Chuka both came off the bench in the 73rd minute as Watford ended a six-match winless run in the...
Nigeria defender William Troost-Ekong gets full time action for Udinese in...
Nigeria international defender William Troost-Ekong played his part in Udinese's 1-0 loss against Inter Milan in the Serie A on Saturday night
The former Gent...
Ahlan Cup: Kano Pillars wallop Rarara as Wikki end Tornadoes’ fairytale
It was Match Day 8 of the 2018 Ahlan Cup as the semi finals took center stage at the magnificent Sani Abacha Stadium in...
Ndidi, Iheanacho feature in Leicester City’s loss at Crystal Palace
Super Eagles duo Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho were in action for Leicester City in their 1-0 loss to Crystal Palace in the English...
National Sports Festival 2018: Ondo, Rivers bags gold in Volleyball
Team Ondo and Team Rivers have emerged winners of the volleyball gold medal in the men and women category respectively at the ongoing National...
Balogun Declares War On Chelsea, Expects Victory
Brighton & Hove Albion of England defender, Leon Aderemi Balogun has declared war on Chelsea, his team's opponents in this weekend's English Premier League...
What Happens When You Don’t Sleep
The medical research is clear about what happens when you don't get sufficient sleep.
1. You increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
A sleep...
Governor Wike Garden City Unity Cup group stage draw made in...
The 2018 Governor Wike Garden City Unity Cup group stage draw has been made in Port Harcourt, with highlights including Rivers United v Plateau...
National Sports Festival 2018: Delta State Enter Festival’s Last Weekend On...
Delta State kept top spot on the 19th National Sports Festival's medals table into the last weekend of events, with a strong hint that...
National Sports Festival 2018: Cyclist Loses Gold Medal To Registration Oversight
A cyclist from Lagos State, Obafemi Smith has been stripped off a gold medal at he 19th National Sports Festival, because his contingent's officials...
National Sports Festival 2018: Yakmut Tags Abuja 2018 ‘Benchmark Of Success’
Former director general of defunct National Sports Commission (NSC), Alhassan Yakmut has described as a benchmark of success the return of Nigeria's National Sports...
National Sports Festival 2018: Toriola Urges Discovered Talents To Work Harder
Veteran Nigerian table tennis player, Segun Topriola has urged new talents discovered at the National Sports Festival in Abuja to work harder, in order...
National Sports Festival 2018: Binga, Chukwumerije Praise Abuja 2018 Participants
Nigeria Taekwondo Federation (NTF) top shots are singing praises to all competitors, coaches and officials for raising the standard of the event on offer...
National Sports Festival 2018: Why I Skipped Participation In Abuja –...
Nigerian top female sprinter, Blessing Okagbare has come out to explain the factors that stopped her from competing in any track event at the...
National Sports Festival 2018: Javelin, Hammer Throw Records Stir Sports Festival
New records have been set in men's javelin and hammer at the National Sports Festival, as field events at Abuja National Stadium hit a...
National Sports Festival 2018: River State Rules Sports Festival Taekwondo Event
Rivers State have emerged top of the taekwondo event table at the 19th National Sports Festival in Abuja, with seven gold medals overall.
The Garden...
National Sports Festival 2018: Squash Gold For Lagos State Thrills Abdulrahman
Lagos State squash player, Olanrewaju Abdulrahman is still relishing his victory in the final of the 19th National Sports Festival, and says it was...
National Sports Festival 2018: GOVERNOR OBIANO CALLED UPON TO CONSTRUCT AN...
The Special Assistant to the Governor of Anambra State on Sports, Hon. Emeka Egbutu has called and pleaded with the Anambra Government to construct...
National Sports Festival 2018: Usheoritse, Boluwatife Differ Over 1000m Victories
Sports247.ng can report that the male and female 100m sprints winners at this year's National Sports Festival in Abuja, Usheoritse Itsekiri of Rivers and...
Jigawa State Eye Abuja 2018 Female Cricket Gold
Jigawa State female cricket team player, Blessing Nwobodo has declared that she and her colleagues are ready to spank Edo State on Saturday, when...
Kaduna State Will Win Cricket Gold In Abuja – Okpe
A member of the cricket team from Kaduna State, Sylvester Okpe has declared that his side will beat Lagos State to emerge gold medalists...
Yaymut Hails Return Of National Sports Festival
Former director-general of defunct National Sports Commission (NSC), Alhassan Yakmut has hailed the return of the National Sports Festival, six years after it last...
SWIMMING AND KNEE PAIN
It strengthens the hamstrings. It loosens the hip flexors both of which can have a cause on your knee pain, those muscles that attach...
National Sports Festival 2018: #TeamAnambra Update
The youthful and vibrant #TeamAnambra Male Volleyball Team will this Thursday take on their Plateau State counterpart in the SEMIFINALS.
To get to this stage,...
National Sports Festival 2018: #TeamAnambra Update
The youthful and vibrant #TeamAnambra Male Volleyball Team will this Thursday take on their Plateau State counterpart in the SEMIFINALS.
To get to this stage,...
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Chukwumerije: National Sports Festival Helps Taekwondo Talents
In contrast with critical comments trailing the proliferation of national and international established stars at this year's National Sports Festival in Abuja, the technical...
