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Don’t pick players based on fitness alone: Edema Fuludu advises Rohr
1994 Africa Cup of Nations winner and vice chairman of the Delta State Football Association Edema Fuludu has advised national team handler Gernot Rohr...
Bring on Al Haly, TP Mazembe, Pirates etc… We fear no...
Lobi Stars of Makurdi captain Tony Agbaji remains bullish saying Lobi fear no foe ahead of Friday’s CAF Champion’s league group stage draws to...
CAF CL Draw: Lobi Stars will make Nigeria proud – Mike...
Ahead of Friday's CAF Champions league draw ceremony scheduled to take place in Cairo, Egypt, The CEO and Vice Chairman of Nigeria Professional Football...
Eagles can win 2019 AFCON even without any addition – Joseph...
Atlanta 1996 Olympic gold medal hero and former Nigerian national team shot stopper Dosu Joseph has stated that the Senior national team, as it...
Afeez Aremu: I’m Not Ready To Leave Norway
IK Start of Norway midfielder, Afeez Aremu has revealed that many offers have come his way, for a possible transfer in January, but says...
Ogunbote Dares CAF Confederation Cup Opponents
Rangers International of Enugu coach, Gbenga Ogunbote is daring other clubs in the CAF Confederation Cup, as he says his side is ready to...
Alalade Pledges To Maintain Form During Yuletide
Enyimba of Aba winger, Wasiu Alalade has promised to stay away from anything that would hamper his health and form during the yuletide break,...
Akinwunmi Wary Of Fresh Nigerian Football Crises
First vice-president of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi has admitted he is worried about the possibility of another stalemate in the country's...
Agbaji: Criticism Spurred Lobi Stars’ Players To Qualify
Lobi Stars of Makurdi captain, Tony Agbaji has disclosed that heated criticism from their fans and the media helped the players build up their...
Onyekuru: I’m Working Harder For More Goals
Galatasaray of Turkey striker, Henry Onyekuru has stated satisfaction with his return to goals scoring form last weekend, but says he is determined to...
Onazi Faces Six Months Out Due To Injury
Trabzonspor of Turkey midfielder, Eddy Ogenyi Onazi is set to spend at least six months out with injury, which could rule him out from...
Nwakaeme Gives Thanks To God The Greatest
Trabzonspor of Turkey striker, Anthony Nwakaeme has given thanks to God for helping him score his fourth goal in the Turkish Super Lig, as...
Lobi Stars Will Recruit More Players – Idoko
Chief executive and vice-chairman of Lobi Stars of Makurdi, Mike Idoko has disclosed that the club will return to the transfer market to recruit...
Moses Faces Financial Hurdle In Palace Transfer
Chelsea winger, Victor Moses is facing another hurdle in his proposed January move to his former club, Crystal Palace, with money factors now the...
Ogu: Israeli Cup Victory Is Tonic Against Maccabi
Hapoel Be'er Sheva of Israel midfielder, John Ugochukwu Ogu has tagged his side's victory in the Israeli Cup fixture last weekend as the right...
Criticisms key to our CAF Champions League success story -Lobi Stars...
Lobi Stars football club of Makurdi skipper Tony Agbaji has stated that the criticism the team received when they were named champions of the...
CAF CL: Lobi can win the Champions League just like Enyimba...
Vice Chairman of Lobi Stars football club of Makurdi and veteran football administrator, Chief Mike Idoko has stated that the club is ready to...
Semi Oyeleye Stars For Boston Celtics
Fast-rising National Basketball Association (NBA) youngster, Semi Oyeleye has taken another step forward in his progression at Bpsoont Celtic, as he was involved in...
Joshua Stalls On Dillian Whyte’s Challenge
Nigerian-born British heavyweight boxing champion of the wworld, Anthony Olaseni Oluwafemi Joshua is stalling on a challenge from fellow-Brit, Dillian Whyte.
Sports247.ng reports that Joshua...
Odey Stays Focused On Super Eagles’ Opportunity
FC Zurich of Switzerland striker, Stephen Odey has declared that he is staying focused on getting an opportunity of playing in the Super Eagles...
Oshoala Reiterates Falcons’ Commitment For World Cup
China-based attacker, Asisat Oshoala has declared that she and her colleagues in Nigeria's female national team, Super Falcons are committed to doing well at...
Akinwunmni Reflects On Bitter-sweet World Cup
First vice-president of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi has shot his mind back to the Super Eagles' outing at the 2018 World...
Ighalo’s Patience Helped His Resurgence – Pinnick
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president, Amaju Melvin Pinnick has showered praise on Changchun Yatai of China striker, Odion Jude Ighalo for staying patient at...
Eagles Ready For AFCON 2019 In Egypt, South Africa’
The Super Eagles are ready to win next year's Africa Cup of Nations, whether it is hosted by South Africa or Egypt, according to...
Obafemi Thanks Southampton Pal For New Record
Southampton of England Nigerian-born youngster, Michael Obafemi thanked his Saints' club mate, Nathan Redmond for helping him become the club's youngest ever goal scorer...
Bonaventure, Tammy Abraham Continue Raining Goals
Club Brugge of Belgium striker, Dennis Bonaventure shook off a recent bout with injury to return to goals scoring form, while Tammy Abraham continue...
Iwobi Outshines Nigerians In English Premier League
Arsenal attacker, Alex Iwobi was back to top form at the weekend, and outshine every other Nigerian in England, as he netted his second...
Rangers Win 2-0 In CAF Confederation Cup Clash
Rangers International of Enugu moved into the second round of the CAF Confederations Cup with a stimulating 2-0 win against visiting USM Bel Abbes...
Dalung Charges NOC’s New Board On Excllence
Sports minister, Barrister Solomon Dalung has charged the new executive board of Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) to ensure they start work immediately to put...
FCT Squash Association To Renovate Abandoned Courts
The executive committee of FCT Squash Association has begun efforts to ensure renovation of two abandoned courts for the sport in the nation's capital.
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Eaglets’ Camp Will Open Early 2019 – Ugbade
Nigeria’s cadet national team, Golden Eaglets’ assistant coach, Nduka Ugbade has disclosed that the squad will return to camp early 2019, in order to...
Akinwunmi Charts Better 2019 For Nigerian Football
The first vice-president of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi has disclosed that the soccer governing body has already stared charting a new...
Cricket President Casts Doubt Over ICC Event In Abuja
Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) president, Professor Yahaya Ukwenya has cast doubt over the chances of Abuja hosting the International Cricket Council (ICC) qualifiers next...
Ogunbote: Early Goals Will Give Rangers Victory
Rangers International of Enugu coach, Gbenga Ogunbote has disclosed that he will urge his lads to get an early goal on Sunday against USM...
Manu Downplays Amuneke’s Presence In Tanzania
Nigeria's cadet national team, Golden Eaglets’ coach, Manu Garba has spoken out boldly to downplay the role former handler of the side, Emmanuel Amuneke...
Tanzania Will Shock Golden Eaglets – Matutu
An executive committee member of Tanzania Football Federation (TFF), Mbasha Matutu has declared that the country is not bothered by the Africa U-17 Cup...
Ogba Celebrates Election As NOC 1st Vice-president
Former president of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) Evangelist (Chief) Solomon Ogba JP has expressed delight in winning the election to emerge as...
Okaka Back Under Focus For Besiktas Move
Watford’s Nigerian-born striker, Stefano Chuka Okaka is back under the bright spotlight for a possible January move to Besiktas of Turkey.
Sports247.ng learnt that talks...
Iheanacho, Ndidi Face Managerial Distraction
Leicester City’s Nigerian duo, Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Onyinyen Ndfidi are bound to face distraction on the managerial and technical levels at their club,...
Musa Nimrod praises NOC for host free and credible election.
President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation Musa Nimrod has applauded the Nigeria Olympic Committee for staging a free, fair, credible and successful election which...
Favour Agboro Relishes Three Gold At Sports Festival
Weightlifting national team rising star, Favour Agboro has disclosed that he was excited to win three gold medals at the recent National Sports Festival...
Moses, Solanke, Tammy All Rumours – Hodgson
Crystal Palace coach, Roy Hodgson has described January transfer reports linking his club with Victor Moses, Dominic Solanke and Tammy Abraham as mere rumours,...
Adeboyejo Happy To Extend Contract With Barnsley
Barnsley of England youngster, Victor Adeboyejo has admitted he is happy to extend his stay with the lower division outfit, and is hoping to...
NPFL To Begin January 13, NNL Super-8 Jan 3
The much-expected new season of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) will now commence officially on the 13th of January, while the lower division, Nigerian...
Falcons will be deadly at the World Cup in France –...
Nigeria’s heroine at the recently concluded 2018 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations Tochukwu Oluehi has stated that she is confident of having a fruitful...
Aliko Dangote redeems 50 million naira pledge to Super Falcons
Africa's wealthiest man Aliko Dangote has redeemed his pledge to the victorious Nigerian women's national team the Super Falcons for winning the 11th edition...
Femi Adetula voted Nigeria Olympics Committee PRO, shock defeat for incubent...
Respected sports Journalist Femi Adetula has been elected as the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Olympic Committee at an elective congress that took...
MIKEL FINDS NEW SPORT IN THE OFF SEASON.
Super Eagles skipper has settled into a new sport in the off season. Mikel posted a video of himself and daughters in a swimming...
Flying Eagles will do well at the 2018 U-20 AFCON -John...
Former coach of Nigeria's U20 national team John Sam Obuh has backed current Flying Eagles handled Paul Aigbogun to succeed with his Flying Eagles...
2019 U-20 AFCON: Aigbogun waiting on NFF’s approval for camping for...
Coach of Nigeria's U20 national team Paul Aigbogun has revealed that he has sent his 2019 U20 AFCON plans and program to the Nigeria...
