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JUST IN: FIFA suspends Sierra Leone indefinitely over government’s interference
World football governing body FIFA has suspended the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) indefinitely following the interference of the country’s government in the running...
FUBS honors NFF first vice president, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi, Hon Kunle...
First vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi and Bet9ja boss, Honourable Kunle Soname have been bestowed the Philanthropy and Humanitarian...
Agu rises to the defence of “bench warming” Ezenwa
Super Eagles goalkeeper trainer, Coach Alloy Agu has risen to the defense of goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa who is a "bench warmer" at Enyimba.
Agu's assertion...
Mfon Udoh: I’m being victimised by Enyimba
Suspended captain of Enyimba FC, Mfon Udoh has told Sports247.ng in an exclusive interview that the Aba based side are holding his release papers...
Chukwu warns Eagles to thread with caution
Former national team player and coach, Christian Chukwu has warned the Super Eagles to thread with caution and not gamble with any of their...
Balele: Unity the secret to Katsina United’s form
Chairman of Katsina United, Aminu Balele Kurfi says the bond within the team is what has made the club not to be engulfed in...
Popoola: Nigerian athletes will surprise the world
Secretary General of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, Tunde Popoola is confident that the athletes will surprise the world.
Popoola called on every Nigerian to uphold...
Owena Kings Coach: We Studied Kano Pillars Well
Owena Kings Handball Club of Akure coach, Tommy Olalude has revealed the secrets of his side's stunning 27-26 victory against Kano Pillars at the...
Boxing Team Will Win Youth Olympics Gold – Epia
The assistant coach of Nigeria's boxing team to this year's Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Peace Epia has promised that they will...
Ladipo Rates Home-based Nigerian Boxers High
Nigeria Boxing Board of Control (NBB of C) president, Dr. Rafiu Ladipo has rated the quality of home-based pugilists in the country very high,...
Kwese Basketball League Semis Hold Saturday
Action will reach another height on Saturday in the Kwese Basketball Premier League Super-8, as both semi-final matches will hold same day in Kano.
Top...
Siasia: Eagles Must Not Underrate Libya
Former Super Eagles coach, Samson Yebowei Siasia has warned that the Super Eagles cannot afford to underrate Libya in next weekend's Africa Cup of...
Former Minister Wants ‘Busy’ Nigerian Athletes
Former minister of sports, Bolaji Abdullahi has come out with a verdict that the only way Nigeria can return to glory days in international...
Friday Ekpo Advocates Stakeholders’ Crisis Meeting
Nigerian ex-international, Friday Ekpo has advocated an emergency crisis meeting among football stakeholders in the country to stem the tide of poor results churned...
Biffo: NPFL Matches Can Hold On Neutral Grounds
Katsina United coach, Abdulahhi Biffo has opined that playing matches of the Federation Cup on neutral grounds could be replicated in the Nigeria Professional...
James Peters Explains Low Quality In Eagles’ List
Former technical director of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), James Peters has admonished soccer fans to stop complaining about the low quality of players in...
Ka’oje Casts Doubt Over Francis Uzoho’s Ability
Former sports minister, Bala Bawa Ka'oje has added his voice to growing doubt about the ability of Elche of Spain goalkeeper, Francis Odinaka Uzoho.
Speaking...
Dalung: 2020 Sports Budget Is Already Available
Sports minister, Barrister Solomon Dalung has served a hint that Nigeria will no longer be left behind in the scheme of planning and preparations,...
Nasarawa Governor Receives Sports Festival Torch
Nasarawa State governor, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura has formally received the National Sports Festival Torch of Unity, as it continues a nationwide tour ahead of...
Wilder Snubs Fresh Joshua ‘Improved’ Offer
American boxer, Deontay Wilder is playing hard to get for a unification fight with Nigerian-born British heavyweight boxing champion of the world, as the...
D’Tigress Climb 15 Spots In FIBA Ranking
Nigeria's female basketball national team, D'Tigress have climbed 15 spots up to 19th position in the world, according to the latest rankings released on...
Round up For Nigerian Players in Thursday’s UEFA Europa League
The defensive midfielder Uche Agbo of Standard Liege of Belgium was on fire for good 76 minutes of action at home in the Europa...
Aminu happy to contribute in Rizespor win
Aminu Umar scored one of the goals as Rizespor thrashed Fenerbahce 3-0 in the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday.
The winger got on the scoresheet...
Bewarang: Eagles will consolidate against Libya
Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Bitrus Bewerang has emphasized that the Super Eagles will use the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations...
Alex Iwobi nominated for Arsenal Player of the Month award
Alex Iwobi has been nominated for Arsenal Player of the Month award for September.
The 22-year-old - who started the month 20 days late after...
Itoya Targets Continental Ticket With Rangers
Enugu Rangers striker, Kelvin Itoya is happy with the team's victory over Akwa Uniuted of Uyo in the Federation Cup, as he sees it...
Maikaba: Hot Weather Caused Our Loss To Rangers
Akwa United of Uyo coach, Abdu Maikaba has blamed his side's loss to Rangers International of Enugu in the Federation Cup on the hot...
Coach Rues Kwara United’s Federation Cup Ouster
Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, Kwara United of Ilorin coach, Mohammed Bala Abubakar has rued his side's exit from the 2018 Federation Cup.
Abubakar...
CAFCC: It’s Not Over Yet For Enyimba- Bashir
Enyimba FC of Aba forward, Abdulrahman Bashir is staying optimistic over the club's chances of reaching the final of this year';s CAF Confederation Cup,...
Rohr Needs To Work Harder – Shorunmu
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Ike Shorumo has declared that the team's handler, Gernot Rohr must work harder in order to build a squad that...
Edo Dynamos Target Handball League Highpoint
Edo Dynamos of Benin City coach, Aaron Okojie has declared that he is targeting a high-point finish at the Nigerian Handball Premier League in...
Edo Athletes Want Ebewele In Sports Commission
Athletes from Edo State have made a plea for the appointment of former commissioner for sports and ex-athlete, Brown Ebewele (Juju Man) as director-general...
Amputee Eagles Get Support From Arsenal Player
Nigeria's special sports soccer team, Amputee Eagles have received a $68,000 boost on the internet, as sports247.ng gathered that a UK-based former member of...
Team Captain Promises Glorious Youth Olympics Outing
Team Nigeria captain to this year's Youth Olympics in Argentina, Ineh Emmanuel has pledged that the contingent will give their best during their respective...
NOC Scribe Tips Nigeria For Medals In Argentina
Secretary general of Nigeria Olympic Committee, Tunde Popoola has tipped the country's contingent to this year's Youth Olympics in Argentina to return home with...
Sports Ministry Beats Chest Over Youth Olympics Team
Permanent-secretary in the Federal Ministry of Sports and Youth Development, Olusade Olusola has given the parastatal a pat on the back, over what he...
Boxing supremo says domestic boxers are good but need exposure
President of the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control, Dr. Rafiu Ladipo has posited that Nigerian based professional boxers are actually good and will rival...
Team Nigeria Captain Ineh Emmanuel Pumped Up For Youth Olympic Games
Despite being the first time he will be taking part in an Olympic event as a young athlete, captain of Team Nigeria to the...
NOC scribe Tunde Popoola: Expect the best from Nigerian athletes at...
Secretary General of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Tunde Popoola has assured that Nigerians should expect the best from the athletes that will be...
Boxing coach says pugilists are ready for Youth Olympic Games
Assistant coach of Nigeria's boxing contingent to the fast approaching Youth Olympic Games in Argentina, Peace Epia has promised that the team is fully...
Sports Ministry make budgetary proposal for 2020 Olympic Games
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Barrister Solomon Dalung has hinted that the budgetary proposal for 2020 has been made.
He says his administration is...
Youth Olympic Games: Ministry has made adequate provision for Youth Olympic...
Following the departure of Team Nigeria to Buenos Aires for this year's edition of the Youth Olympic Games in Argentina, Permanent Secretary of the...
Enyimba Fail To Overcome Raja Casablanca Test
Enyimba of Aba could not make the best of home advantage in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final clash against Raja...
Iwobi Tipped To Shake Europa League
Arsenal attacker, Alex Iwobi has been tipped by Gunners' legend, Robert Pires to enact more captivating outings with the club, starting with Thursday's UEFA...
Cycling Federation Seeks Support From FG
Nigeria Cycling Federation (NCF) are seeking more support from the federal government, but the body's president, Engineer Giandomewico Assari says they can carry some...
Shooting Sport Is Also For Civilians, Says Adeoye
The president of Shooting Federation of Nigeria, Brig. Gen. Lonsdale Adeoye (rtd) has refuted talk that the sport is only for members of the...
Nigerian Rugby Awaits Africa Verdict On October 10
Nigerian rugby national team, Black stallion Ntiense Okon Williams has revealed to sports247.ng that Rugby Africa will on Wednesday, October 10 decide Nigeria's fate...
Cricket Seminar Was Very Successful – Igwilo
Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) general manager, Emeka Igwilo is still basking in the euphoria of the body's development seminar for coaches and umpires, which...
Gombe Bulls Can Win Basketball League – Abdulrahman
Gombe Bulls Basketball Club coach, Abdulrahman Mohammed has declared that the club are determined to emerge tops in the final 8 contest of the...
Adegoke Rules Out Nigeria’s Chances At Lagos Tennis Open
Nigeria's number one female tennis player, Sarah Adegoke has rule out any chance of a player from the country making high marks at the...
