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Amunike spits out 1996 Olympic triumph secrets …hopeful of Nigeria’s imminent...
Emmanuel Amunike, Nigeria Football legend and former Tanzania head Coach has given insights into Nigeria's 1996 Olympic gold victory and his incessant knee injury...
Former 36 Lion winger, Yusuf Lawal becomes free agent as Club...
Nigerian forward, Yusuf Lawal is now a free agent after his club KSC Lokeren in Belgium announced bankruptcy with the immediate caution to dissolve...
COVID-19: Youth and Sports Ministry expands digital training, innovation opportunities...
The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has launched a slew of online training initiatives and programmes to keep youth engaged during the COVID-19...
Mikel Obi distributes eggs as palliatives…encourages more philanthropic intervention
Former Chelsea Midfielder, Mikel Obi, has joined the train of philanthropic givers as he distributes crate of eggs to the less privileged in Nigeria,...
TRUE CONFESSIONS: I owe it all to Stephen Keshi – Onazi
Former Trabzonspor midfielder, Ogenyi Onazi has narrated how Late Stephen Keshi, former Super Eagles’ coach made a vital contribution in making him who he...
Olumide Oyedeji fumes over NBBF foreign players integration …encourages home grown...
Just last year, the men’s team, D'tigers put up a fantastic performance at the World Cup in China, a feat that earned them automatic...
Musa rubbishes COVID-19 illness rumors
Super Eagles captain and Al-Nassr's forward, Ahmed Musa has rubbished claims of alleged COVID-19 rumours as he claims he's hale and hearty revealing his...
Olumo United FC calls for players entries in trial selection …as...
Newly founded Olumo United FC founded by Segun Solanke, popularly known as “Majorsho” has revealed that the team is created to target young talents...
See how Buruj Sports Academy felicitate with Queen Elizabeth on 94th...
Buruj Sports Academy, considered to be the most travelled academy in Nigeria with yearly participation in a UK tournament has joined the wagon of...
Kwara Table Tennis Association Chairman calls for philanthropic aid, advises athlete...
The Chairman of Kwara Table Tennis Association, Mr Shola Owolabi, has called on well-meaning individuals in the country to care for the less-privileged at...
Newly appointed Enugu State Commissioner of Youths and Sports, Manfred Nzekwe...
Public Relations Officer of the Enugu State Ministry of Youths and Sports, Mr Dan Onwuegbuna, has disclosed that the newly appointed Enugu State Commissioner...
Cash ridden Kano Pillars demands Aiteo Cup victory prize money
Nigeria Professional Football League giants, Kano Pillars have made a passionate appeal to the Nigeria Football Federation for payment of their N25million prize money...
Authentic Nigeria Football Supporters Club Celebrates ‘King Mikel’
Not all men were born great, but Mikel Obi greatness is inherent. Today he marks his birthday, a leader, a legend, decorated with trophies....
COVID-19: Badminton World Federation postpones Africa’s biggest International Classics Championship
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has taken a decision on the Lagos International Badminton Classics, which is believed to be Africa’s biggest International badminton...
The history of Nigerian football is part of my life, Bonfrere...
Former Super Eagles boss, Bonfrere Jo who was brought to Nigeria by Dutchman Clemens Westerhof in the early 1990s after Super Eagles lost to...
Chukwueze admits he is a Chelsea fan
Nigerian forward Samuel Chukwueze has admitted that Chelsea are his top team in England and that he cried when the Blues were beaten in...
Rohr’s contract public knowledge unacceptable, former Lagos state football chairman blasts...
Former Chairman of Lagos State Football Association, Mr. Wahidi Akanni said the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has been unfair to Gernot Rohr, the Super...
Ola Aina Chelsea’s move to Torino scorecard
Torino defender, Ola Aina made quite the impression on first-team italian manager, Antonio Conte as he called the youngster up to make his debut...
Authentic Nigeria Football supporters club Commiserates with family of Weightlifting President,...
The Authentic Nigeria football supporters club led by Prince Abayomi Ogunjimi has sent thier condolence messages to the family of Mallam Muhammed Yahaya, President...
David Haye backs Anthony Joshua over Tyson Fury’s world number one...
Nigerian British boxer, Anthony Joshua retained his WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight championships with a revenge win over Andy Ruiz Jr in December, while...
Enugu State Taekwando Association chairman, Ebere Amaraizu endorses Taekwando for girl-...
Ebere Amaraizu, Chairman, Enugu State Taekwondo Association, has recommended the learning, practice and principles of taekwondo for protection of the girl-child against cases of social molestation...
Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Dare Eulogizes Akinjide
Youth and Sports Development Minister Mr Sunday Dare has described the death of the late Chief Richard Akinjide as a huge loss to Nigeria,...
Veteran Athlete, Falilat Ogunkoya charges AFN, seeks more competion, proper care...
Falilat Ogunkoya, retired Nigerian Veteran athletes has revealed the story behind her meritous career and cherished memories in a recent question and answer engagement.
She...
Siasia, Etuhu’s match fixing scandal, blemish on Nigeria’s global image
Few years ago, former director general of the defunct National Sports Commission (NSC), Amos Adamu, was banned from all football related activities by FIFA...
Mikel weighing on Brazil move as Internacional, Botafago battle for his...
Brazil’s Internacional have joined Botafago in the race to sign former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel as they look to bolster thier squad...
Badminton Federation President, Francis Orbih in shock over sudden demise of...
Badminton Federation President of Nigeria, Francis Orbih, has revealed his shock over the sudden demise of the President of the Nigeria Weightlifting Federation, Mallam...
CovInspiration 2020: Dayo Israel Uses Sports, Business, Creative Industry, others as...
Dayo Israel, motivational speaker and international advisor to many world leaders has taken up the pole in raising decent and responsible youths in a...
Ndidi, Iheanacho among best paid African EPL players as Iwobi, Balogun...
The English Premier League is one of the most exciting and luxurious leagues in the world, with a revenue base of over a billion...
Yakubu Aiyegbemi reveals Portsmouth switch despite West ham trials
Yakubu Aiyegbemi, retired Nigeria international striker has revealed that he trained wit h West Ham United before his eventual switch to in January 2003...
Tranbzonspor keeps tab on Iheanacho as potential Sorloth replacement
Turkish gaint, Trabzonspor are considering acquiring the services of Nigeria international striker, Kelechi Iheanacho when the summer transfer window opens.
With reports emanating from the...
Osimhen on Inter’s radar as Martinez imminent exit draws nigh
Italian giant, Inter Milan has earmarked Lille's Nigerian target man, Victor Osimhen as a potential replacement to in- demand forward, Lautaro Martinez as clubs...
Learning from the best, see Yobo’s advice to young players
Newly appointed assistant technical director of the National team, Joseph Yobo has given an insight into what it takes to suceed as a young...
Sports247 Commemorates with Dr Patrick Ekeji
Sports247.ng through it's Chief Operations Officer, Tosin Adeniji commemorates with Dr. Patrick Ekeji on his appointment as the new Deputy Chief of Staff to...
Director of Professional Golfers Association, Lawal laments financial shortage as members...
Director of Professional Golfers Association (PGA) of Nigeria, Samson Lawal, has reiterated that the association is not buoyant enough to give out palliatives to...
Dare pays Tribute to Abba Kyari
The late Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Mallam Abba Kyari has been described as a very passionate, patriotic and committed personality whose...
Minister of Youth and Sports Development Floats Relief fund for Athletes
Nigerian athletes will soon heave a sigh of relief as the Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr Sunday Dare has concluded plans...
Minister Launches No Contact Machine Face Masks
As part of efforts to stem the spread of the dreaded Covid-19 pandemic, Minister for Youths and Sports Development Mr. Sunday Dare on Thursday...
UNBELIEVABLE! How 90 Naira took Olumide Oyedeji to NBA limelight
Veteran Nigeria basketball player, Olumide Oyedeji has narrated his ordeal before breaking through to stardom after facing a series of rejection and mockery.
The Ex...
Anthony Joshua gives insight to Deontay Wilder’s Las Vegas rematch defeat...
Anthony Joshua has revealed the reason behind Tyson Fury's rematch victory against Deontay Wilder as he claims the American fighter will continue...
Remo Stars FC Chairman, Soname donates N10m as Athletes’ Trust fund...
Minister for youth and sports development, Sunday Dare's proposed Athletes Trust Fund, has been given a boost with the donation of N10m by Chairman...
Abayomi reveals strong call behind Authentic Nigeria Football supporters club …as...
Abayomi Ogunjimi, President of Authentic Nigeria Football supporters club has joined the wagon of well-wishers to celebrate Alhaji Sani Lulu has he celebrates his...
COVID-19: AFN congress indefinitely postponed
In a statement signed by its Secretary-General, Prince Adeniyi Adisa Beyioku, the AFN has shown its remorse over the postponement of the scheduled congress...
No global Recognition for NPFL without TV live viewing- Kola Daniel
LMC Match Delegate and Match Commissioner presently the Special Adviser on Media to the Minister of youth and sports development, Kola Daniel, has revealed...
Chris Green lauds Governor Nyesom Wike’s Rivers State quality project
Barrister Chris Green, former Chairman of NFF's Technical Committee has lauded the efforts of Governor Nyesom Wike's quality project, Real Madrid Academy in River's...
COVID-19: Lulu reaches out to Nigerians as he clock 62 …thanks...
Alhaji Sani Lulu Abdullahi, former NFF President has appreciated Nigerians for enduring the pains of the Conoravirus pandemic which has forced a lockdown to...
No competition is worth risking a single human life, FIFA president...
The COVID-19 pandemic outbreak may now force international matches like those of the Super Eagles AFCON qualifiers not to be played again this year...
Nigerian boxing sensation, Efe Ajagba shortlisted for Commonwealth heavyweight title
Nigeria’s heavyweight boxer, Efe Ajagba has been shortlisted among candidates for the vacant Commonwealth heavyweight boxing title with elimination fights set to kick off...
Sheffield United, Dortmund, Newcastle in hot race to land Club Brugge’s...
Belgian League were the first to end the season due to the Coronavirus outbreak as Club Brugge were last week named as league...
Nigeria’s 2018 World Cup outfit nominated for Iconic Football Jersey
In a recent survey carried out by BBC Sports, Nigeria’s home jersey worn at AFCON 2019 last summer in Egypt has been nominated among...
I rejected $250k salary for Nigeria’s assignment – Olumide Oyedeji
Retired Nigerian Veteran basketballer, Olumide Oyedeji has revealed he turned down several luxurious offers to come back to Nigeria and give back to the...
