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ASABA 2024: Cross River State’s Gift Obeten Thanks Everyone, Gives Praise...
A young female swimmer from Cross River State, Gift Obeten has chosen an unusual style of gratitude by thanking everyone in Asaba, Delta State...
ASABA 2024: Coach Ifeoma Isaac Wants National Youth Games’ Discoveries Camped...
Abia State table tennis head coach, Ifeoma Isaac has charged the country's sports officials to ensure that all talents discovered at the ongoing 8th...
ASABA 2024: Abia State Primary 6 Pupil Uche David Targets Future...
A primary six pupil at Wonderland Montessori School in Abia State, Uche David has revealed that he is already targeting glory for Nigeria in...
Ogun State FA Honors Sheikh Salaudeen For Grassroots Football Support, Pledges...
Sheikh Maruwf Salaudeen, the Olubori Adeen of Egba Land, was recognized by the Ogun State Football Association (FA) for his outstanding contributions to grassroots...
ASABA 2024: Many States Are Winning Medals With Athletes Bought For...
A bolt of controversy has erupted at the National Youth Games in Asaba, as many of the states have been accused of 'buying' potential...
ASABA 2024: “The referee beat me”- Ramot Ayodele Criticizes Refereeing After...
Ramot Ayodele, a young karate fighter from Team Lagos, secured a bronze medal in the -47kg category at the 8th National Youth Games in...
ASABA 2024: Victor Effiong Okon Reviews Cross River State’s Karate Success
Coach Victor Effiong Okon of the Cross River State karate team shared his insights and the team's progress at the 8th National Youth Games...
ASABA 2024: Shoyoye Shola Sunaka Reflects on Lagos State’s Performance in...
Coach Shoyoye Shola Sunaka of the Lagos State karate team shared his experiences at the 8th National Youth Games in Asaba, where the team...
ASABA 2024: David Okon Okokon Shines With Bronze in Karate
David Okon Okokon, a promising young karateka from Team Cross River, has made a notable mark at the 8th National Youth Games in Asaba.
Competing...
ASABA 2024: Young Weightlifter Sam Deminire Wants To Uplift His Family...
A 12-year-old weightlifter from Lagos State, Deminire Sam has disclosed that he aims to do well in the lifters' sport in order to help...
ASABA 2024: 14-year-old Weightlifter Targets Gold At Olympics, Cries Out For...
A 14-year-old weightlifter from Lagos State, Sunday Emmanuel has revealed that he aspires to win an Olympic Games gold nedal for Nigeria, but admitted...
ASABA 2024: My Love For Water, Plus Training Under Good Coaches,...
One of the early discoveries in the swimming events at this year's National Youth Games (NYG) in Asaba, Delta State, Michelle Ibidapo has revealed...
ASABA 2024: Lagos State Swimming Coach Alleges Biased Officiating, Faults Disqualification...
The technical director of Lagos State Swimming Association, Coach Emmanuel Emenuna has raised eyebrows over the disqualification of a first placed swimmer in his...
“I Love Water, and Silver Tells Me to Keep Believing” –...
At the 2024 National Youth Games in Asaba, Obajolowo Moboluware of Team Kwara made waves by winning the state’s first silver medal in the...
“My Coach Told Me to Believe in Myself—Now I’m a Champion,”...
At the ongoing 8th National Youth Games, Ogbe Divine, representing Team Edo, clinched the gold medal in the 10km female cycling individual event, Sports247...
Nasarawa State Joins 8th National Youth Games In Asaba, Poised For...
Team Nasarawa proudly joined 31 other states at the opening ceremony of the 8th National Youth Games, held on Thursday at the Stephen Keshi...
Randy Waldrum Resigns As Super Falcons Coach, Citing Family Health Concerns
Randy Waldrum, head coach of Nigeria's Super Falcons, has resigned from his position, citing personal reasons related to his wife’s health, reports sports247.
In...
“A Victory We Won Together: Sasai Reflects on Japan’s Team Effort...
Japan's focus and teamwork saw them overcome Nigeria’s physicality and secure a 2-1 win in the Round of 16 at the 2024 Women's U-20...
Colombia 2024: Brave Falconets eliminated From World Cup By Japan
Reigning vice champions Japan edged Nigeria 2-1 in the Round of 16 at the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals in Colombia on Friday...
Asaba 2024: My Target Is Olympic Gold” – Esther Chijioke After...
Edo State’s rising weightlifting star, Easter Chijioke, has set sights on Olympic glory after winning the first gold medal of the 8th National Youth...
Eagles Will Seal AFCON Ticket With Two Matches Against Libya, We’ll...
Super Eagles' captain, William Troost Ekong has declared that he and his colleagues will pick a ticket to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations...
Super Eagles’ Coaches Will Conjure Winning Tactics To Stop Lybia In...
The Super Eagles' technical crew has received a vote of confidence in their quest for a ticket to next year's Africa Cup of Nations...
Eguavoen: I Am Still Very Much In Charge Of Super Eagles...
Super Eagles' former defender and captain, Augustine Eguavoen has dismissed as false a report that went viral on Tuesday that he had quit as...
1xBet Cup 2024: Adebayo Ayodeji Emmanuel Celebrates Diadem Stallions FC’s Quarter-Final...
Coach Adebayo Ayodeji Emmanuel of Diadem Stallion FC expressed his excitement after the team secured a quarter-final ticket by defeating 36 Lions FC in...
1xBet Cup 2024: “We Did Not Honour Them”- Oluwashina William Says...
Oluwashina William, the goalkeeper and captain of Diadem Stallion FC talks about the grueling match of the ongoing 1XBet Community Cup that ended in...
Kano State Athletes Arrive in Asaba for National Youth Games 2024
The Kano State delegation, led by the Acting Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission, Alhaji Bala Sani Shehu, arrived in Asaba, the capital...
Delta State Ready to Host 2024 National Youth Games – Governor...
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, said the state was ready to host the 8th National Youth Games scheduled to kick-off in...
Victor Moses Aims To Propel Luton Town Back To Premier League...
Victor Moses is back in England with a renewed focus on Premier League football, having joined Luton Town.
At 33, Moses has returned to the...
Benue Athletes Arrive in Asaba Ready to Compete in National Youth...
The first batch of Benue State’s contingent to the 8th National Youth Games has arrived in Asaba, the Delta State capital, to compete for...
FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup: Coach Danjuma Confident As Falconets Prepare...
Ahead of their Round of 16 clash against Japan, Head Coach Chris Musa Danjuma expressed his confidence in the team’s preparation and resilience.
Nigeria’s U20...
Abia State Sports Director Assures Improved Performance at National Youth Games
The Director of Sports for Abia State, Comrade Obioma George, has expressed confidence that the state's contingents at the National Youth Games in Asaba,...
AUDIO: My Mandate With Super Eagles Is Over; Charges Players To...
Super Eagles interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen has served a strong hint that he may not be in charge for the team's next match, as...
Adamawa State Commissioner Urges Athletes to Excel at National Youth Games
The Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development in Adamawa State, Barrister Wali Yakubu, has called on athletes representing the state in the eighth edition...
“Our Aim is For Commendable Performance” – Says Igali As...
The Honourable Commissioner for Sports Development in Bayelsa State, Dr. Daniel Igali, has conveyed his enthusiastic support to the athletes representing Bayelsa at the...
Governor Abdullahi Sule Unveils Bold Plan For Sports Infrastructure In Nasarawa...
Nasarawa State Governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, has announced his administration’s ambitious plan to build extensive sporting infrastructure across the state in a bid to...
“Delta State is Always Ready” – Dr. Kingsley Emu Assures Readiness...
Ahead of the opening ceremony of the 8th National Youth Games scheduled for September 12, the Delta State Government, represented by Secretary to the...
Delta State Ensures Robust Security Measures for National Youth Games 2024
The Delta State Government has assured athletes, officials, spectators, and other sports tourists of top-notch security arrangements during the National Youth Games scheduled to...
National Youth Games 2024: 35 States Gear Up for Competition in...
Thirty-five states and the Federal Capital Territory will be competing in the eighth edition of the National Youth Games, which began on September 9,...
Nasarawa State Ministry Of Youth And Sports Development Appoints New Nasarawa...
In a significant move aimed at enhancing the performance and image of Nasarawa United Football Club, the Nasarawa State Ministry of Youth and Sports...
“Go For Gold” – Hon. Wasilat Adegoke Urges Team to Secure...
The Commissioner for Youth and Sports in Oyo State, Honourable Wasilat Adegoke, has encouraged the contingent of Team Oyo to aim for gold at...
Gombe 2024: Gara-Gombe’s Vision Brings Games Village To Life For Inter-Secondary...
Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara-Gombe, the driving force behind Gombe’s first-ever Inter-Secondary Athletics Championships, has confirmed that the Games Village—where athletes will be housed during...
Lagos Athletes Charged For Excellence At 8th National Youth Games –...
Lekan Fatodu, the Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, expressed immense pride and confidence in the Lagos contingent as they embarked on...
Athletes Applaud Governor Oborevwori During Inspection Of Stephen Keshi Stadium Ahead...
Athletes from across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, expressed their appreciation for Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, when...
Lagos Breeds Athletes At The Grassroots Level – Lekan Fatodu
The Director General, Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, has reiterated that the state will continue to leverage on developmental programmes and other initiatives...
Dele-Bashiru Picks Positives From Goalless Draw With Rwanda, Blames Bad Luck...
SS Lazio of Italy midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is picking positives from the Super Eagles' goalless draw away to Rwanda on Tuesday, sports247.ng reports.
Although the...
RWANDA VS NIGERIA: Blame Referee, Good Goalkeeper, Poor Finishing For Our...
Super Eagles' interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen has cited a number of reasons which he believes were behind his team's barren draw away to Rwanda...
Organizers Release Screening Schedule For 8th National Youth Games
As preparations for the 8th National Youth Games gather momentum, the Organizing Committee has unveiled the schedule for the eligibility screening of athletes, marking...
Daniel Igali Backs Bayelsa Athletes For Success At 2024 Youth Games
The Honourable Commissioner for Sports Development in Bayelsa State, Dr. Daniel Igali, has expressed his full support for the Bayelsa State athletes as they...
John Obi Mikel Defends Victor Osimhen Amidst Criticism
In a recent episode of the Obi One Podcast, former Nigerian footballer John Obi-Mikel came to the defense of Victor Osimhen, addressing the criticism...
Nigerian Goalkeeper Chijioke Aniagboso Signs for Chornomorets FC
Nigerian goalkeeper Chijioke Aniagboso has signed with Chornomorets FC, a team competing in the Ukrainian Premier League.
The 20-year-old former Flying Eagles shot-stopper agreed to...
