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Igali: Our Wrestlers Will Prepare Better Next Time
The president of Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), Honourable Daniel Igali is picking the pros and cons of the country's latest international outing, and says...
Nigeria Taekwondo Federation Rankings Roll Out
The latest ranking by Nigeria Taekwondo Federation (NTF) has been made public, and sports247.ng can reveal that there is no substantial change to the...
Iwobi Ready To Outshine Dele Alli
It promises to be a battle of two Nigerian stars of different allegiance but similar style in the Carabao Cup, when Alex Iwobi lines...
Oghenevwogaga Eyes National Team Future
Nigeria's fast-rising karate youngster, Elizabeth Oghenevwogaga has declared that she has a burning ambition top become a senior national team competitor for the country.
Speaking...
Ogbeche Relishes Goal Number Six In India
Former Super Eagles striker, Bartholomew Ogbeche is again standing tall, after he hit another goal for Northeast United of India, netting in his third...
Ofoborh Fails To Make Bournemouth Debut Again
Bounemouth's Nigerian-born youngster, Nnamdi Ofoborh yet again failed to get his senior debut, as he missed action in the Carabao Cup fourth round clash...
Italy-based Youngster Unveils Awosanmi Cup 2018
An Italy-based Nigerian youngster, Emmanuel Olakunle Awosanmi (aka Choco Choco) has set plans in motion to organise a community and youth football competition in...
Onazi Faults His Exclusion From Super Eagles’ List
Trabzonspor of Turkey midfielder, Eddy Ogenyi Onazi has faulted his exclusion from the Super Eagles' list of invitees for the Africa Cup of Nations...
Saleh Seeks More Participants, Spectators At Karate Event
Lagos-based martial arts zealot, Zainab Saleh has spoken of her desire to see more participants, sponsors and spectators grace the next edition of the...
Chukwumerije Explains Shift Of Taekwondo Open
Technical director of Nigeria Taekwondo Federation (NTF), Engineer Chika Chukwumerije has come out with an explanation of the body's decision to shift the date...
Omeruo Hails Laganes’ Moroccan Striker
Leganes of Spain defender, Kenneth Omeruo has showered praises on his club's Moroccan striker, Youssef En-Nesyri, who played a key role in their comeback...
Simon Targets Heroics Against Villarreal
Levante of Spain striker, Moses Simon is looking up to this weekend for a massive breakthrough in La Liga, as he hopes to sparkle...
NBBF Boss Kida: We remain committed to conclude 2018 domestic season
The Nigeria Basketball Federation has advised all club owners in the Men’s Premier League to take a cue from the response of FIBA Africa...
Dele Alli Grateful For Spurs’ Contract Extension
Tottenham Hotspur's Nigerian-born midfielder, Dele Alli says he is happy to sign a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2024.
The...
ANOTHER WONDER-KID DANIEL ARRIVES BURUJ CAMP AHEAD NEXT INTERNATIONAL OUTINGS
Buruj Sports Academy's drive to select a bunch of talented youngsters ahead of their upcoming international outings is beginning to yield good dividends as...
Mikel Is Still Eagles’ Captain – Ibitoye
Super Eagles media officer, Toyin Ibitoye has refuted speculation making the rounds that Tianjin Teda of China midfielder, John Mikel Obi has retired from...
BURUJ ACADEMY MANAGEMENT AND PLAYERS STORM SANWO-OLU CAMPAIGN OFFICE
The management, technical crew and players of Buruj Sports Academy on Monday morning storm the campaign office of Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the APC flagbearer...
Volleyball Premier League rescheduled for November 3rd
The Nigeria Volleyball Premier League (NVBL) will commence on November 3rd instead of the earlier date of November 1st, according to the Local Organising...
Akaraonye happy with Aiteo Cup feat, eyes Super 4
Rivers Angels coach, Regina Akaraonye has expressed joy with her team's recent success in the 2018 Aiteo Women's Cup, reports Sports247.ng.
The Jewel of Rivers...
Sunshine Stars set to unveil Dogo
Sunshine Stars are set to unveil a new coach for the 2018/19 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season, reports Sports247.ng.
On Tuesday, the unveiling will...
Uduaghan Relishes ‘Birthday Gift’ From NOC
Former Delta State governor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan says he is still relishing a 'birthday 'gift' from Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), which gave him...
Stephen Odey Counts Blessings In Switzerland
FC Zurich of Switzerland youngster, Stephen Odey is counting his list of blessings, following his eighth goal of the ongoing season in the Swiss...
Onyekuru Must Wait Till November 12 For Comeback
Galatasaray of Turkey striker, Henry Onyekuru may not see his personal target of returning to action this weekend come to a reality, as his...
Jamilu Collins wants to remain coy on Paderborn future
Nigeria defender, Jamilu Collins does not want to be drawn into speculations surrounding his future at Paderborn.
The 24-year-old is reported to be on the...
Samuel Chukwueze wins MVP in Villarreal B win
Former Golden Eaglets winger, Samuel Chukwueze was named the most valuable player for the match after helping Villarreal B keep their promotion ambitions in...
Ibrahim Shuaibu demands focus on Kongsvinger promotion
Former Giwa FC striker, Ibrahim Shuaibu insists Kongsvinger must keep their focus if they are to clinch promotion ticket to the Norwegian top flight...
Onyekachi on song in Liga Leumit encounter
Former Nigeria U23 striker Peter Onyekachi showed remarkable scoring prowess as he scored once to help Hapoel Kfar Saba to a 3-2 victory over...
Roller Sports Competition Begins November 22
Roller Sports Federation of Nigeria (RSFN) has finalized plans to stage a maiden national championship on November 22 at National Stadium, Abuja, sports247.ng can...
WAUG 2018 LOC Promises Best Ever In Port Harcourt
The local organizing committee for this year's West African University Games (WAUG) at university of Port Harcourt, Rivers State has promised the best event...
Musa Gains Another Personal World Cup Honour
Several months after the end of the Russia 2018 World Cup, more personal honours are still coming the way of Nigeria’s top scorer, Ahmed...
Ikeme Worries Over Glenn Hoddle’s Heart Attack
Ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper, Carl Onuoha Ikeme has joined the soccer world in abated breath over the state of his former coach at Wolverhampton Wanderers,...
Moses Misses Another Chelsea Victory
Chelsea winger, Victor Moses was again not included in The Blues' squad that beat Burnley 4-0 on Sunday afternoon, sports247.ng reports.
Prior to kickoff, Chelsea...
Odunuga Targets World Female Boxing Gold In India
Nigerian female boxer, Yetunde Odunuga has declared that she is targeting nothing but a gold medal in next month's World Women Boxing Championship in...
Ebuka Brings MSport Link To Nigeria
A Sweden-based footballer, Ebuka Martins Moses has emerged Nigerian representative of MSport Link Afrika, with a mission to unearth hidden targets that can be...
Amputee Eagles Give Thanks To All Helpers
Nigeria's physically challenged soccer team, Special Eagles have finally found enough leverage to embark on their adventure to this year's Amputee Football World Cup...
Premier League will produce worthy continental representatives
Vice President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Babs Ogunade has hinted that the fast approaching Nigeria Women Premier League will commence on the...
Maikaba: I Joined Plateau United For My Family
New head coach of Plateau United of Jos, Abdula Maikaba has revealed that another strong reason behind his move to The Tin City side...
Charity Opara Indicts AFN Over Talents’ Discovery
Female former quarter-mile athlete, Charity Opara has indicted Athletic Federation of Nigeria (AFN) over the country's inability to clean medals at recent international events,...
Uduaghan Advocates More Grassroots Sports Efforts
Former Delta State governor, Dr Emmanuel Ugduaghan has advocated for more efforts in development of Nigerian sports from the grassroots, as he says that...
Para-soccer Federation Joins Battle Against Polio
Para-soccer Federation of Nigeria has joined the battle of polio by unfolding plans to stage a competition to coincide with events marking this year's...
BURUJ TO SQUARE UP AGAINST SUNSHINE ACADEMY IN A FRIENDLY GAME
Buruj Sports Academy will take on Sunshine Football Academy in a friendly game on this Friday, October 26, as part of preparations for their...
Roman Reigns Drops WWE Belt Due To Leukaemia
Just as it was with former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Carl Onuoha Ikeme, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) champion, Roman Reigns has relinquished his title due...
Amputee Eagles Book Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Flights
Sports247.ng has learnt that Nigeria's team is set to travel in batches to the Amputee Football World Cup on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
This was...
Chukwu Says Eagles Are Now Better Prepared
Former Super Eagles head coach, Christian Chukwu has opined that the Nigerian national team will beat South Africa in next month's Africa Cup of...
Omeruo Seeks Just One Official Game With Chelsea
Leganes of Spain defender, Kenneth Omeruo has confessed that he has a strong desire to play at least just one senior competitive match with...
Oribamise: Better days lies ahead
2018 National Junior Women's League Tennis champion, Tosin Oribamise has stated that featuring at the just concluded Olympic Youths Games in Buenos Airies, Argentina...
Akaraiwe calls for level playing ground in national team selection
D'Tigress forward, Nkem Akaraiwe has argued that selection of players for the national team should be based on quality and form rather than whether...
Ineh Looks Beyond Argentina 2018 Silver Medal
Nigeria's captain to the recent 2018 Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Emmanuel Oritsemeyiwa Ineh has promised to build on the silver medal he...
Anambra State Wins 2018 NCC Tennis League
Anambra State have emerged winners of the 4th NCC Tennis League sponsored by Nigerian Communication Commission in Warri, Delta State.
The Anambra team took top...
Kelechi Nwakali Faces FC Porto Exit Door
FC Porto of Portugal youth team midfielder, Kelechi Nwakali is facing the club's exit door, following what sports247.ng gathered is discontent with his form...
