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Super Sand Eagles To Camp In Badagry
Nigeria's beach soccer national team, Super Sand Eagles will camp will camp at Aivoji Beach, Badagry, Lagos State, ahead of their trip to Egypt...
Nigeria Cricket Board Plans Budget For Grassroots Project
As the grassroots and youth development projects of Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) continue nationwide, the body's president, Professor Adams Ukenya Yahaya says a budget...
Delta Sports Commission Appoints New Boards For State Football Clubs
The Chairman of Delta State Sports Commission, Chief Tonobok Okowa has approved with immediate effect the appointment of eminently qualified persons to fill the...
Bayelsa Ministry Of Information Throw Weight Behind SWAN Week
The groundswell of support for the 2018 Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN Week continued with the Bayelsa Ministry of Information and Orientation endorsing...
Nigeria goalkeeper Akpeyi keeps clean sheet in stalemate
Nigeria goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi kept a clean sheet in his 11th game of the topflight season in South Africa as Chippa United drew 0-0...
NPFL: Wikki Tourists winger Ahmed Jimoh
Wikki Tourists have added winger Ahmed Jimoh to their line up ahead of the 2018/19 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season.
The Bauchi based club...
ASPAA Set To Honour Personalities
Arewa Sports Personality Awards Association (ASPAA) have rolled out plans for its maiden sports personality awards.
Activities to mark ASPA2018 awards include a public lecture...
Ogbeche nets seventh goal of the season in Northeast United’s win...
Evergreen striker, Bartholomew Ogbeche found the back of the net as Northeast United defeated Pune City 2-0.
Northeast United currently occupy second spot in the...
Ambode Promises Strong Contingent At Sports Festival
Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has promised that the state will send a strong contingent to the 19th National Sports Festival in Abuja.
Sports247.ng reports...
Lagos State Plan 442 Athletes For Abuja 2018
Lagos State Sports Commission executive chairman, Kweku Tandor has disclosed that the state will present a total of 442 athletes, male and female athletes...
Edo Will Do Well At Sports Festival – Airende
Edo State director of sports, Sunny Airende has declared that the state's contingent will do well at the upcoming 19th National Sports Festival in...
Kogi State Ready For Federal Civil Service Games
The government of Kogi State government has declared that they are ready to host this year's Federal Public Service Games next month.
Sports247.ng gathered that,...
Flying Eagles Will Test Tactics At WAFU Cup – Bala
Nigeria's youth national team, Flying Eagles assistant coach, Abubakar Bala has disclosed that the technical crew will use next month's West African Football Union...
CCC: Rangers target comprehensive win over Defence Force
Players and officials of Nigeria’ Aiteo Cup champions and seven-time league champions, Rangers International the ‘Flying Antelopes’ have set a high target for themselves...
Super Falcons wary ahead of Cameroon AWCON rematch
Nigeria are determined to account for the scalp of rivals Cameroon in the semifinals of the 2018 Africa Women's Cup of Nations (AWCON).
The Super...
AWCON 2018: Rivalry renewed as AWCON semis kick off
One of the fiercest rivalries in African football will be renewed at the Africa Women's Cup of Nations (AWCON) on Tuesday as Nigeria battle...
AWCON 2018: Battle-hardened Nigeria ready for Cameroon in Africa Women’s Cup...
Nigeria head coach, Thomas Dennerby believes his battle-hardened players will carry a precious advantage over their rivals as they prepare for a do-or-die Africa...
NPFL: Adeyemo tenders transfer request
Niger Tornadoes midfielder Bolaji Adeyemo has reportedly tendered a transfer request to the management of the Minna based club after spending close to 10...
Orbih Optimistic Of Chinese Coach’s Huge Impact
Nigeria Badminton Federation (NBF) president, Francis Orbih has expressed a strong level of optimism that the coming of a Chinese technical adviser will help...
Falcons Focused On Reaching AWCON 2018 Final – Mmadu
Female national team, Super Falcons assistant coach, Maureen Mmadu has declared that the coaches and players of the Nigerian squad are fully focused on...
Enugu State Eye Handball Gold Medals In Abuja
Enugu State have set their sight on winning gold in the male and female handball competitions of this year's National Sports Festival in Abuja.
This...
Leke James Turns Focus On Europa League
Molde of Norway attacker, Leke James says he will quickly put behind celebrations of last weekend's double-strike match winner for his club, as he...
Chikwelu promises best outing against Cameroon
Super Falcons midfielder, Rita Chikwelu says she's so happy to score her first goal of the 2018 Africa Women's Cup of Nations (AWCON).
Speaking after...
Oshoala predicts difficult test against Cameroon
Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala says the 2018 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final match against the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon on Tuesday at the...
HON. SESAN DADA TOURNEY: BURUJ TO FACE OLADUNJOYE FC IN THE...
Buruj Sports Academy have been drawn by to confront Oladunjoye FC on Monday in the quarter finals of this year's edition of Hon. Sesan...
Akashili Blames First Bank’s Slump On Poor Blending
First Bank female basketball club of Lagos captain, Nkechi Akashili has blamed the team's slump to third spot at the Africa Women Club Champions...
Nigeria Super Sand Eagles’ Coach Worries Over Stalled Camp
Nigeria's beach soccer national team, Super Sand Eagles coach, Audu Adamu Ejo has admitted he is worried that his side have not opened camp...
GOLD CUP: Organisers appreciate Buhari, Fresh, Bet9ja, others
The General Coordinator of Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament, Tunde Shamsudeen has appreciated distinguished Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria representing Oyo North Senatorial...
2018 SWAN Henry Kalio Cup kicks off in Port Harcourt
The much awaited annual Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Henry Kalio Cup will kick off today Monday, November 26 by 3pm, at the...
Lobi Stars Fly Out To Face UMS Of Cameroon
Lobi Stars of Makurdi flew out of Nigeria in batches at the weekend, as the Middle Belt club makes early moves to keep a...
Nigeria Eagles To Camp In Uyo Before AFCON 2019
Nigeria’s national team will return to Uyo for their Africa Cup of Nations build-up, and most likely travel from the Akwa Ibom State capital...
Equatorial Guinea’s Coach Cites ‘Plus’ For Nigeria
Equatorial Guinea's coach, Jean Paul has described Nigeria's 6-0 win against his side on Saturday as a 'plus' for the Super Falcons at this...
Joel Obi focused on Chievo Verona’s cracker against Napoli
Chievo Verona central midfielder Joel Obi says his eyes are firmly fixed on Sunday's showdown against Napoli.
The visitors will be aiming to pick their...
NPFL: Attah “Marcelo” Simon joins Wikki Tourists
Attah “Marcelo” Simon has joined Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, Wikki Tourists from Kwara Football Academy, reports Sports247.ng.
The young defender spent his formative...
FK Qabala striker Adeniyi says his debut season is marvellous
FK Qabala striker Sunday James Adeniyi has described his debut season in the Azerbaijan Premier League marvellous.
The goal poacher joined the team prior to...
Super sub Olayinka toasts crucial Slavia Prague success
Slavia Prague forward Peter Olayinka expressed his satisfaction after playing an important role in Saturday's crucial 3-1 victory over Karvina.
Olayinka came off the bench...
Ogude eyes Esbjerg scalp on Sunday
Vedsyssel FF forward, Emmanuel Ogude has urged his teammates to focus on their must-win game against Esbjerg fB in the Danish Super League on...
NNL Proposes 8 Teams For Promotion To The NPFL
The Nigeria National League's Annual General Meeting (AGM) which took place at the Nera Hotel in Jabi, Abuja, on Saturday night has proposed the...
Iheanacho’s Battling Lack Of Confidence – Rohr
Leicester City of England attacker, Kelechi Iheanacho will have to rebuild his confidence level in order to get his career back on track, as...
Rohr Reveals Factors For Winning AFCON 2019
Super Eagles’ technical adviser, Gernot Rohr has confessed that the chances of his side winning next year's Africa Cup of nations would depend largely...
Agbaji backs Lobi Stars for glory this season
Lobi Stars skipper Anthony Agabji is backing the Pride of Benue to win silverware this season and perpetuate their presence in Africa.
The Makurdi based...
Omeruo enjoys memorable triumph with Leganes over Alaves
Nigerian international midfielder Kenneth Omeruo was in top shape for CD Leganes as they pipped Deportivo Alaves 1-0 in the Spanish Primera Division on...
Ogbeche keen to improve for Northeast United after goal against Kerala...
Northeast United striker Bartholomew Ogbeche says it's not just about his goals that matters but is keen to improve as a player.
The veteran forward...
No pressure on Sunshine Stars to win Gold Cup – Omaka
Anthony Omaka has stressed that Sunshine Stars is in no pressure to win the Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament.
The Owena Whales qualified for a second...
Ikhana Declares: Falcons Know What Is At Stake
Female national team, Super Falcons' former handler, Kadiri Ikhana has declared that all the players in the current squad know what is at stake...
Afe Babalola Basks In Successful Yeye Aare Sports Festival
Renowned lawyer, educationist and philanthropist, Chief Afe Babalola has showed his strong love for sports, as he relished the joy of a successful organisation...
Buhari, Akinwunmi, Fresh, Ogunjobi storm Akure for Gold Cup final
The glamorous Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament final is set as expected as arrangements have been concluded ahead of what would be the most exciting...
AWCON 2018: Equatorial determined to play for pride
Equatorial Guinea Women team Coach, Mr. Jean-Paul Mpila says the team is out of the African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) but will give...
Omaka: No pressure on Sunshine Stars to win Gold Cup
Anthony Omaka has stressed that Sunshine Stars is in no pressure to win the Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament.
The Owena Whales qualified for a second...
Super Falcons coach Dennerby targets improvement in group match with Equatorial...
Coach Thomas Dennerby has assured Nigerians and supporters of Super Falcons that his girls will keep improving as they progress in the 2018 African...
