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D’Tigers Need Exposure Against European Teams – Diogu
Nigeria's basketball national team, D'Tigers' captain, Ike Diogu has stated the need for the squad to play some international friendlies against European side ahead...
Troost-Ekong Excited With Second Captain’s Outing
Udinese of Italy defender, William Troost-Ekong was excited on Tuesday, as he got a second chance of leading the Super Eagles out as captain,...
Taribo Gets Victorious Birthday Gift From Super Eagles
Former Super Eagles defender, Pastor Taribo West on Tuesday received a very pleasant birthday gift from the Nigerian national team's present generation, as they...
Onuachu Relishes Setting Multiple Marks Against Egypt
FC Midtjylland of Denmark striker, Paul Onuachu has admitted he was loaded with a high level of delight after getting his first start for...
Iwobi Rates Lowest From Tuesday’s Friendly In Asaba
Arsenal attacker, Alex Iwobi could be on his way out of the Super Eagles' starting line-up, following his lackluster performance in Tuesday's high-profile international...
Olympic Eagles Receive June 5 Date Against Sudan
Nigeria's under-23 national team, Olympic Eagles will play their next match in the qualifiers for the continental championship on June 5 in Sudan, after...
Azubuike Under Spotlight For AFCON 2019 Opportunity
Rizespor of Turkley midfiedler, Azubuike Okechuikwu is in the spotlight for an opportunity to be part of the Super Eagles' squad to this year's...
Kamaru, Adesanya To Gain From McGregor’s Exit
Nigeria's duo in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UCF), Kamaru Usman and Israel Adesanya could gain massively from the shock decision by Irish icon, Conor McGregor...
Egypt FA: Our Coach Experimented Against Eagles
A top shot of Egypt Football Federation (EFF), Ehab Lehita has affirmed that the country's national team coach, Javier Aguirre decided to experiment with...
NFF Plan Two Friendlies For Eagles, Spain For Falcons
The executive committee of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has approved two more matches for the Super Eagles, as part of the team's build-up programme...
Taiwo Ogunjobi Receives Fresh Honour In Osun State
The late former secretary-general of Nigeria Football Association (NFA), Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi will forever be remembered in Osun State and the country at large,...
Kelechi Nwakali Rates 2nd Highest Against Libya
FC Porto of Portugal midfielder, Kelechi Nwakali emerged with the second highest personal ratings among players of the Nigerian under-23 national team, Olympic Eagles...
Amuneke Wants To Start AFCON Preparations Early
Former Super Eagles winger, Emmanuel Amuneke says he has turned his attention fully on preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations, where he hopes...
Amapakabo Admits Relief With U-23 Team’s Blending
Olympic Eagles coach, Imama Amapakabo has disclosed his relief that all the four players co-opted into his side for Monday's Africa U-23 Cup of...
Olympic Eagles Await Winner Between Kenya, Sudan
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have confirmed that the Olympic Eagles are yet to qualify for the 2019 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations, as Imama...
Osimhen Happy With Hat-trick In Monday’s Qualifier
Charleroi of Belgium striker, Victor Osimhen is still taking delight from his hat-trick for the Olympic Eagles, in their 4-0 win against Libya, and...
Eagles Receive AFCON 2019 Recognition From CAF
The Super Eagles have received formal recognition from Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) of their qualification for this year's edition of the continental soccer...
U19 Cricket Team Coach Dedicates ICC Spot To Buhari
Nigeria's under-16 cricket team's coach, Uthe 'Clive' Ogbimi says the squad have dedicated their ICC World Cup qualification top President Muhammadu Buhari.
Sports247.ng reports that...
Rohr Declares Formal Start To AFCON 2019 Preparations
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has declared that the Nigerian team's preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations will formally begin in earnest, now...
Pharaohs’ Coach Wants Total Concentration On Tuesday
Pharaohs of Egypt coach, Javier Aguirre has urged his players to ensure they maintain a high level of concentration in their international friendly against...
Delta Govt Foot Bills Of Egypt’s Flight To Asaba
Sports247.ng can report that it took a special intervention from Delta State government to fly the Pharaohs of Egypt into Asaba for Tuesday's international...
Musa: We’re Now Thinking Of AFCON 2019 Glory
Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia striker, Ahmed Musa has disclosed that he and his colleagues in the Super Eagles will quickly put behind them the...
Super Eagles Will Do Well At Egypt 2019 – Pinnick
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president, Melvin Amaju Pinnick has assured the country's soccer fans that the Super Eagles will do well at this year's...
OSIMHEN BAGS A HAT- TRICK AND AN ASSIST AS U-23 EAGLES...
Charleroi of Belgium striker, Victor Osimhen gave Nigerians a taste of what is to come as he re-enacted his performance at club level on...
Osimhen Shines as Nigeria reach final round of U23 AFCON qualifying...
Nigeria sailed into the final round of the 3rd Africa U23 Cup of Nations qualifying series on Monday, beating Libya 4-0 on the back...
NFF Thank Delta For Seychelles, Libya, Egypt Matches
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president, Melvin Amaju Pinnick has sent words of appreciation to Delta State government for agreeing to sponsor three international matches...
Osimhen Happy To ‘Rejoin’ Under-23 National Team
Charleroi of Belgium striker, Victor Osimhen has stated delight with his deployment to the under-23 national team, as the youngster says it is an...
Amapakabo Parries Criticism Over Awaziem, Others
Olympic Eagles coach, Imama Amapakabo has downplayed criticism of the arrivals of Francis Odinaka Uzoho, Chidozie Awaziem, Victor Osimhen and Valentine Ozornwafor into his...
Nigeria’s U-19 Cricket Team So Marvelous – Coach
Nigeria's under-19 cricket team, The Yellow Greens' coach, Uthe 'Clive' Ogbimi has described a 'marvelous feat' their qualification for the 2020 ICC U-19 World...
Lawrence Okolie Targets More Boxing Success
England-based Nigerian boxer, Lawrence Okolie has declared that he is targeting more success in the roped square, but admits he will have to work...
Uzoho Gains Support From Nigeria’s Coaching Crew
Anorthosis Famagusta of Cyprus goalkeeper, Francis Odinaka Uzoho has received support from the Super Eagles' technical crew, following his howler that gave Seychelles a...
Awoniyi’s Faces Reduced €12m Value In June
Royal Excel Mouscron of Belgium striker, Taiwo Awoniyi could be in for a reduced transfer fee in the summer, as sports247.ng gathered that his...
Onyekuru On Course For €40m Summer Transfer
Galatasaray of Turkey striker, Henry Onyekuru is inching closer to an exit from Everton, as the English Premier League club have confirmed they are...
Eagles Sit Pretty In Last Weekend Of AFCON Qualifiers
The 24 countries to play at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt will be known this weekend, as the final round of...
Makinwa Pays Lazio Officials Surprise Visit At Rome Base
Former Super Eagles striker, Stephen Ayodele Makinwa (Tiger of Lagos) was a surprise August visitor at the home ground of SS Lazio in Rome,...
Taiwo Oloyede Gets Coaching Certificate At NIS Graduation
Former Stationery Stores FC and Julius Berger FC of Lagos midfielder, Taiwo Oloyede has expressed delight with his emergence among the array of qualified...
Dalung: Sports Federations Must Become Incorporated
Sports minister, Barrister Solomon Dalung has charged the various federations and associations governing events in the country to ensure they take up viable identities...
Nigeria’s U-19 Cricket Team Chases History On Saturday
Nigeria will have a date with history this Saturday, as the country's under-19 cricket team stand a chance op picking a first ever global...
Dubai-based Aliu Lasisi Defends WBC Tielt On April 5
Nigeria's Dubai-based champion boxer, Aliu Bamidele Lasisi is billed to April 5 defend his World Boxing Council (WBC) International Silver Super Flyweight title against...
Wrestlers Hit Tunisia Next Week For African Championship
A team of Nigerian wrestlers will next week travel out to Tunisia to participate in the 2019 African Wrestling Championship, following the country's confirmation...
Onuachu Promises Best Efforts Always For Nigeria
FC Midtjylland of Denmark striker, Paul Onuachu admits he is excited to finally get his chance in the Super Eagles, and promised that he...
Balogun Misses Out On Eagles’ Starting Line-up
Inactivity at club level has caught up with Brighton & Hove Albion of England defender, Leon Aderemi Balogun in the Nigerian national team, as...
Rohr Wary Of Morocco, Egypt At AFCON 2019
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has admitted he is wary of the threat posed by both Egypt and Morocco at this year's Africa Cup...
Ordega: My Move To China Is Privilege From God
Shanghai Shengli WS of China's new signing, Francisca Ordega has declared that her successful deal with The Oriental Nation outfit is a great privilege...
Falcons, Spain Friendly Yet To Get Date, Venue
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are battling hard to get a date and venue for a proposed international friendly between the female national team, Super...
Akinola, Olosunde Gets Team USA Dates On Friday
The Nigerian-born duo of Ayo Akinola from Toronto FC of Canada and Matthew Olosunde from Manchester United of England are both set to play...
Ola Aina Continues Treatment Of Abdominal Complaint
More details have emerged in reasons behind the inability of AS Torino of Italy defender, Ola Aina to honour an invitation to the Super...
Egypt’s Goalkeeper Out Of Eagles Friendly Due To Injury
Egypt have been hit with another setback ahead of their international friendly against Nigeria, as one of The Pharaohs' new invitees, fast-rising goalkeeper, Amer...
Rohr: It’s Not Easy For Nigeria’s Home-based Players
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has admitted that players in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) do not find it easy plying their trade...
Olympic Eagles Showcase Poor Individual Marks
Olympic Eagles coach, Imama Amapakabo will have to step up his efforts of blending the team into a more formidable force, as his players...
