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Peter Ahmedu Egaer To Coach D’Tigress
Nigeria's female basketball national team, D'Tigress assistant coach, Peter Ahmedu is thinking of becoming the next man in charge of the squad, and says...
Babalola Ready For Another Davis Cup Outing
Veteran Nigerian tennis player, Abdulmumini Babalola has confessed that he is still eager to play the game at the highest level and would not...
Chukwuma Reveals Pressure Before Youth Games Gold
Nigeria's latest track field on the block, Rosemary Chukwuma has come out to recount the level of pressure she felt before stunning the world...
AFCON 2019: Adepoju lauds Super Eagles after feat over Libya
Former Super Eagles player, Mutiu Adepoju has lauded the Super Eagles for Tuesday night's 3-2 win over Libya to seal back to back victory...
Oyedeji Calls For Peace In Nigerian Basketball
Nigerian basketball senior men's national team, D'Tigers' former captain, Olumide Oyedeji has called for peace in the running of the sport in the country,...
Wheelchair Tennis Grading Contest Starts In Lagos
Lagos National Stadium, Surulere came alive on Wednesday, as a grading competition began for wheelchair tennis players across the country.
Nigeria’s wheelchair tennis head coach,...
6 players who can breathe life into Super Eagles team
With the Africa Cup of Nations qualification game against South Africa billed to take place on November 17, Sports247.ng's Ademetan Abayomi picks six players...
Rohr Praises Eagles’ Players For Holding Their Nerves
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has praised his players for holding heir nerves to finally win 3-2 against Libya in Tuesday night's 2019 Africa...
Ighalo Cherishes Scoring Five Goals Against Libya
Chanchun Yatai of China striker, Odion Jude Ighalo is basking in the euphoria of scoring five goals in two back-to-back matches of the Africa...
Ogu Dedicates Nigeria’s 3-2 Victory To Eagles’ Fans
Hapoel Be'er Sheva of Israel midfielder, John Ugochukwu Ogu has come out to dedicate Tuesday's 3-2 away victory of the Super Eagles to all...
Aruna Quadri hit France for 2018 ITTF World Cup
After leading Portugal’s Sporting to their first win of the 2018/2019 European Table Tennis Union (ETTU) Champions League, Africa’s sole representative at the 2018...
Ghana 2018: Dennerby invites Oshoala, Oparanozie, Nnadozie, 45 others to camp
Head Coach Thomas Dennerby has invited a total of 29 home –based and 19 overseas –based professionals for the first phase of camping of...
IGHALO NETS A BRACE AS SUPER EAGLES MOVES TO TOP OF...
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have moved to top the group after winning against Libya in the return leg fixture of the African Cup...
Abayomi Raises Alarm Nigeria’s West Africa Status
Fast-rising tennis youngster, Philip Abayomi has raised alarm over the country's status among other nations in West Africa, as he says many of them...
Ekpo Braces For October 26 Comeback Fight
Super middleweight boxer, Isaac Ekpo has declared that he is ready to make a spirited return to the ring on the 26th of this...
Gusau Reveals AFN’s Plans For Statewide Outreach
President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Engineer Ibrahim Gusau has revealed that the body will soon commence a programme that will touch...
Omeruo, Simon Miss Out Of Action In Sfax
The Spain-based duo of Kenneth Omeruo (Leganes) and Moses Simon (Levante) both missed out of action with the Super Eagles on Tuesday, as they...
TURKEY TRIAL CAMP: TWO CENTRAL DEFENDERS AND A STRIKER TO COMPLETE...
The management of Buruj Sports Academy have announced that only three players consisting of two central defenders and a forward player are required to...
Coach Gernot Rohr Names Starting XI Vs Libya
Super Eagles Manager, Gernot Rohr has named his starting line-up for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya in Sfax.
Francis Uzoho will...
Ajayi: Eagles will replicate Uyo performance in Sfax
Super Eagles defender, Semi Ajayi believes the team can get all three points against Libya in the return leg of the 2019 Africa Cup...
Focus: Left back problem finally solved with Jamilu Collins
The left back has been a problematic position for the Super Eagles for years, since the time of Taiye Taiwo, with a number of...
Ekiti State ready to host 2018 Gold Cup Tourney
Impressed by Gold Cup standard and quality, Ekiti State is set to hijack the nation's prestigious pre-season tournament hosting right from Benue State.
The General...
Confident Eagles land in Sfax for Knights
Nigeria’s delegation to Tuesday’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between the Super Eagles and the Mediterranean Knights of Libya landed safely in...
Ezenwa: I have strong confidence on my team mates
Ikechukwu Ezenwa who is a year older today, in the course of the celebration urges his team mates who will be in the field...
TURKEY TRIAL CAMP A PLATFORM FOR EMERGING TALENTS TO SHINE
The upcoming trial camp to be attended by Buruj Sports Academy promises to be a veritable platform for all the registered players (both old...
Coaches will be engaged with lots of activities
President of the Nigeria Para Powerlifting Federation, Queen Uboh has stated that her coaches will be more busier with the coaching clinic exercise ahead...
Rohr names starting 11 against Libya
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has named his starting line up to face Libya in today's 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier.
The Super Eagles...
Rohr lauds Eagles attitude
Nigeria head coach, Gernot Rohr has lauded the mentality of his players after presiding over the training sessions ahead of the crunch Africa Cup...
FINANCIAL CRISIS: How To Gain Independence from It
Having to go through a financial crisis is not funny at all. It can come in different shades and forms and has the following...
Ikenna Hilary Eyes Gold In Federation Cup Final
Kano Pillars defensive midfielder, Ikenna Hillary has declared that his next target is to help his club to gold at this year's Federation Cup.
After...
BURUJ OFFICIALS AND PLAYERS ADD COLOUR TO SANWO-OLU FIRST STAKEHOLDERS MEETING
Players and officials of Buruj Sports Academy storm the venue of the first stakeholders meeting to be attended by Mr. Jide Sanwo-Olu, the candidate...
Nasarawa United’s Coach Laments ‘Painful’ Defeat
Nasarawa United of Lafia coach, Kabir Sulyman Dogo says his team's exit from the Federation Cup was a a very painful loss, considering that...
Rohr Downplays Amrouche’s Resignation From Libya
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has downplayed the import of Adel Amrocuhe's resignation as Libya's coach, as the Nigerian team's gaffer says the visitors...
Ighalo, Isaac Success Battle To Lead Eagles’ Attack
The battle is on for who will lead the Super Eagles' attack in Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya, as Changchun Yatai...
Rohr satisfied with Eagles level of training ahead of Libyan game
Ahead of the Super Eagles crunch Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Saturday, coach Gernot Rohr...
NAWIS warns the public against impersonators
The Executive Committee Members of NAWIS has drawn the attention of all the stakeholders of Sports in Nigeria, to be wary of treacherous and...
Total/NBBF National Division 2 finals get 23rd, October date
The City of Lagos will be agog with basketball activities between the 23rd and 27th of October as 8 teams converge on the Indoor...
Ajayi: Eagles need to win both qualifiers
Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi has said that his side need maximum points from their upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Libya.
The...
Uzoho calls on Eagles to make a statement against Libya
Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho has called on his side to "make a statement" and take all three points in Saturday's crunch 2019 Africa...
Olarenwaju Kayode wants Eagles recall
Shakhtar Donetsk striker Olarenwaju Kayode has admitted that he is hopeful of winning back his place in Gernot Rohr's Super Eagles squad.
The former Austria...
Ahmed Musa: Libya are scared of Super Eagles
Nigeria forward Ahmed Musa has insisted that Libya are "more scared" of Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier between the two nations.
Both teams...
Garba Lawal warns Rohr not to experiment against Libya
Former Nigeria international, Garba Lawal has warned that the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya should not be taken for granted...
Samuel Kalu hopes to start in Uyo
Bordeaux winger Samuel Kalu has said that he hopes to retain his place in Nigeria's starting XI when the Super Eagles face Libya in...
Michael Babatunde Seeks National Team Recall
Wydad Casablanca of Morocco midfielder, Michael Babatunde is seeking a recall to the Super Eagles, as he believes he still has a lot to...
Ochebo Seeks Support For Handball World Tournament
Sports247.ng can report that Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) president, Samuel Ochebo is seeking support from various circles to aid the country participate at...
Dalung Flaunt Sports Ministry’s Communication Channels
Minister of youth and sports development, Barrister Solomon Dalung is flaunting what he calls a strong communication channel created by his office to accord...
30 Taekwondo Coaches Attend Course In Abuja
No fewer than 30 taekwondo coaches are currently participating in a coaching certification seminar organsied in Abuja by Nigeria Taekwondo Federation (NTKF).
The course was...
Dart Federation Swaps Secretariat With Cricket
Nigeria Dart Federation (NDF) and Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) have quickly undertaken an exchange of secretariats, following a directive from the sports ministry.
Sports247.ng learnt...
Volleyball Scribe Targets Global Glory For U19s
Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) secretary-general, Malam Adamu Kano has disclosed that efforts are already in place to ensure the country's under-19 team become world...
Olopade Reveals Plans For Abuja, Abeokuta Marathons
Former commissioner for sports in Ogun State, Bukola Olapade has revealed extensive plans for successful staging of the maiden editions of international marathon races...
