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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...
Osimhen Confident Lookman Will Win CAF Player of the Year
Victor Osimhen has expressed strong confidence that his Super Eagles teammate, Ademola Lookman, will be crowned the CAF African Player of the Year.
During a...
BBNaija Season 9 Live Show 7: Drama, Fashion, No Evictions in...
The seventh live show of BBNaija's "No Loose Guard" season on Sunday, hosted by the ever-charismatic Ebuka, delivered an evening packed with drama, tension,...
AFCON 2025 Qualifier: Rwanda Vows To Give 150% Against Nigeria –...
As the anticipation builds for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier, Rwanda's captain, Djihad Bizimana, has made a bold declaration of his...
1X BET CUP 2024: Eke Light Expresses Delight As Collins Edwin...
Eke Light, the talented number 10 of Collins Edwin SC, shared his insights on his performance and future aspirations in a post-match interview with...
Falconets’ Masterclass: How Nigeria Dominated Venezuela 4-0 in U-20 Women’s World...
Nigeria’s Falconets displayed a masterclass performance on Saturday night to secure a dominant 4-0 victory over Venezuela in their final group stage match at...
30-Year-Old Super Falcons Striker Joins Top Ligue 1 Club Side, Montpellier...
Super Falcons’ striker, Ifeoma Onumonu, has made a significant move to Montpellier HSC’s women’s team in France’s top league, Ligue 1.
Onumonu arrives from Utah...
Governor Umoh Eno Commends Ibom Angels, Donates Five Million Naira for...
In a remarkable show of support for sports development in Akwa Ibom State, Governor Umoh Eno has recognized the Ibom Angels for their outstanding...
2024 National Youth Games: Kano State sends 197 contingents to Asaba,...
By Yusuf A. Yusuf
Ahead of the 2024 National Youth Games in Asaba the capital city of Delta State, Kano State Government has sent a...
FIFA Referee Hope Igho Ready for New Season After Pre-Season Success
Nigeria’s international referee Hope Ogenekwe Igho, a prominent official under the Lagos Council, is primed for the new football season.
The seasoned referee, who holds...
Eguavoen Gains Fresh Vote Of Confidence, Gets Welcome Reassurance From Super...
Super Eagles' interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen has received a very warm welcome message and vote of confidence from players in the Nigerian national team.
Sports247.ng...
Eguavoen Keeps Silent On His Strategy For Tuesday’s Clash With Rwanda,...
Super Eagles' interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen has opted to maintain sealed lips on the strategy he will employ for Tuesday's 2025 Africa Cup of...
Osimhen Explains Why He Cries While Singing National Anthem, Reveals Secrets...
New signing at Galatasaray of Turkey, Victor Osimhen has revealed that he often cries while singing Nigeria's national anthem before a match, because he...
NPFL MATCHDAY 1: Kano Pillars Taught My Players Many Lessons, Ikorodu...
The coach of Ikorodu City FC of Lagos, Bright Ozegbegbe was full of lamentation after his side lost their first match in the Nigerian...
NWFL CHAMPIONSHIP 2024: Wazbak FC Star, Taiwo Ayomide Shines in Calabar...
Wazbak International FC youngster, Taiwo Ayomide is picking many positives from her outing at the Nigerian Women Football League (NWFL) Championship play-offs in Calabar,...
NWFL CHAMPIONSHIP 2024: Papa Soccer Angels Miss Out On Promotion, Coach...
The coach of Papa Soccer Angels FC of Lagos, Michael Olamiji has blamed injuries to key players in his team for their inability to...
Benin Republic Surprised Me, They Have A Very Good Team –...
Super Eagles' interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen is still taking stock of his side's 3-0 spanking of Benin Republic on Saturday but refrained from saying...
This Is Our First Step In Many That We Have To...
Super Eagles' captain, William Troost Ekong says he and his colleagues will not get carried away by Saturday's 3-0 trouncing of Benin Republic, as...
Colombia 2024: Falconets Cruise To Round of 16 With 4-0 Victory...
Goals by Amina Bello, Chiamaka Okwuchukwu, Flourish Sabastine and substitute Joy Igbokwe against Venezuela in Cali on Saturday took two-time silver medallists Nigeria to...
FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2024: Nigeria Dominates Venezuela With 4-0...
Nigeria's Falconets delivered a commanding performance against Venezuela in their FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup 2024 match, securing a decisive 4-0 victory at the...
Eguavoen Reveals Tactical Approach That Gave Super Eagles 3-0 Victory Against...
Super Eagles' interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen has thrown the lid off his almost flawless tactical approach that helped him lead the squad to a...
Gernot Rohr Admits Super Eagles’ Superiority After 3-0 Loss: “We Couldn’t...
Benin Republic's head coach, Gernot Rohr, has openly admitted the superiority of Nigeria's Super Eagles following his team's 3-0 defeat in their 2025 Africa...
AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Nigeria Dominates Benin with a 3-0 Victory
In an exciting AFCON 2025 qualifier match, Nigeria's Super Eagles displayed their prowess with a commanding 3-0 win over Benin Republic.
45+2' Goal: Ademola Lookman...
NWFL CHAMPIONSHIP 2024: Kaduna Queens FC Fear Ejection From Hotel In...
Kaduna Queens FC were faced with a torrid end to their campaign at the Nigerian Women Football League (NWFL) Championship play-offs in Calabar, as...
Troost Ekong Signals Start Of ‘New Era’ For Super Eagles, Seeks...
Super Eagles' captain, William Troost Ekong has opined that Saturday's game against Benin Republic will mark the beginning of a 'new era' for the...
Eguavoen Declares: Pressure Is On Us, But We Are Targetting Nothing...
Super Eagles interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen has admitted that he and his players are under pressure to beat Benin Republic on Saturday, but stressed...
Majekodunmi Rallies Stakeholders To Prioritize Football Development As Mission Soccer FA...
The Chairman, Ogun State Football Association, Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi has called on stakeholders in the football circle to prioritize football development at the grassroot,...
