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Stephen Keshi Stadium Set To Host Eagles’ Friendly
High hopes held by Asaba soccer fans to see the upper Eagles play a top match in the Delta State capital might eventually materialize,...
Afelokhai: Costly Errors Caused Enyimba’s Defeat
Enyimba of Aba goalkeeper, Theophilus Afelokhai has admitted he is yet to recover from his side's ouster in the CAF Confederation Cup, as he...
Obi: U20 Handball Team Get Friendlies In France, Germany
Nigeria's under-20 handball national team coach, Fidelis Obi has declared that the squad will have international friendly matches in France and Germany ahead of...
Para-soccer Scribe Reveals Sports Ministry Support Against Polio
The secretary-general of Para-soccer Federation of Nigeria, Emmanuel Oludukiya has declared that the body is not fighting polio on its own, but says they...
Morocco-based Star Rates Nigerian Handball Coaches High
Morocco-based handball player, Obinna Anih is singing praises for the quality of Nigeria's coaches in the sport, and believes they have what it takes...
Dennerby Expects Better Blending For Super Falcons
Super Falcons technical adviser, Thomas Dennerby has declared that he intends to build the squad into a tight blend in the coming week, as...
Onyekuru Confesses: I Fear Injuries Too Much
Galatasaray of Turkey forward, Henry Onyekuru has confessed that his greatest fear in the round leather game is injury, which he admits has been...
NFF Step Up Efforts For Permanent Secretariat Building
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have set in motion plans to ensure an expedited completion of the body's permanent secretariat building, Sunday Dankoro House, in...
“Masevex” Wants Govt, Corporate Sponsorship Of Boxing
Nigeria's new national light heavyweight boxing champion, Adewale “Masevex” Masebinu has called on corporate bodies and government at all levels in the country to...
Tomori’s Clearance To Battle Blues Thrills Lampard
The decision by Chelsea to allow their Nigerian star, Fikayo Tomori star against them for Derby County in the Carabao Cup has earned praises...
Rohr Rejects Stephen Keshi Stadium Again
Initial expectations of Nigeria hosting Seychelles in their last Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba have been hit with another...
Eagles Climb To 44th Position In FIFA Ranking
A run of three straight victories in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers has seen Nigeria's Super Eagles move up four spots to 44th...
NFF Charge Falcons’ Coach To Win AWCON 2018
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have charged female national team, Super Falcons' coach, Thomas Dennerby to ensure he wins the 2018 Africa Women Cup of...
Ogunbote: Gov Ugwuanyi’s Presence Helped Rangers
Rangers International of Enugu coach, Gebnga Ogunbote has thrown more light on factors that led to his side stunning come-from-behind victory against Kano Pillars...
Nigeria’s Women Basketball League Gets N24.6m Boost
Nigeria's women basketball league has received a massive boost of N24.6m, following an agreement reached between the game's governing body and one of their...
Okagbare Completes Nurses’ CNA Training In USA
Nigerian female track star, Blessing Okagbare has taken a tentative step towards a likely career in nursing after dropping her spikes, as she has...
Dennerby Stops Falcons’ Friendly With Zambia
Nigeria's female national team, Super Falcons coach, Thomas Dennerby has ruled out the possibility of lining his squad out against Zambia in a build-up...
Dalung Promises More Govt Support For Football
In contrast with widespread opinion that the Nigerian government is stylishly withdrawing from funding of football in the country, sports minister, Barrister Solomon Dalung...
NOC Patrons Will Add To Athletes’ Welfare – Gumel
Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) president, Engineer Habu Gumel has assured sports lovers across the nation that the body's investiture of esteemed personalities will bring...
Cricket Revival In Nigeria Excites Board Member
A board member of Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF), Chika Opara has expressed satisfaction with the recent revival of the sport in the country, and...
Ojinnaka Recounts Switch From NFL To Wrestling
Nigeria's two-time champion in America's famous Impact Wrestling, Quinn Ojinnaka (aka Moose) is relishing memories of the switch he made from the National Football...
Danladi Declares Eagles’ Style ‘Very Appealing’
Nasarawa United of Lafia chairman, Barrister Isaac Danladi has come out with a daring declaration that the Super Eagles might not be attractive to...
Pascal Harps On Competition In National Team
Super Eagles team coordinator, Patrick Pascal has supported the idea of keen competition among players in the Nigerian national team, hence the recent spate...
Lagos Want Abula Mixed Doubles At Sports Festival
The coach of Lagos State's abula team, Rasheed Olawle has made a case for the inclusion of mixed doubles events for the sport at...
Under-20 Handball Team Thrives On Physicality – Obi
Nigeria's under-20 handball national team coach, Fidelis Obi has disclosed that the strength of his side is in the physical attributes, which he believes...
Dennerby Stops Falcons’ Friendly With Zambia
Nigeria's female national team, Super Falcons coach, Thomas Dennerby has ruled out the possibility of lining his squad out against Zambia in a build-up...
Senegalese Star Hails Nigeria’s Basketball Progress
Senegalese female basketball star, Astou Ndiaye has given thumbs up to Nigeria for vast developments the country has taken in the game for the...
Rohr Admits Worry Over Spate Of Injuries
Super Eagles' technical adviser, Gernot Rohr has admitted he is getting worried over the recent spate of injuries hitting key players in his squad,...
Iwobi Reveals Secrets Of Arsenal’s Success
Arsenal of England attacker, Alex Iwobi has uncovered secrets of The Gunners' amazing run of ten straight victories across all competitions, saying it is...
Ochebo Seeks New Ideas At African Handball Congress
Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) president, Samuel Ochebo says he is hoping to gain new ideas and fresh links to better the sport in...
MSport Link Begin Battle Against Youth In Crime
Another step is set to be taken in the battle against drug abuse, juvenile delinquencies and youths involved in crime, as a private venture,...
WAUG Knocks Out National Badminton Championship
This year's West Africa Universities Games (WAUG 2018) in Port Harcourt has knocked out the much-talked about National Badminton Championship.
Although the badminton championship is...
Afelokhai Targets ‘Good’ Result In Casablanca
Enyimba of Aba goalkeeper, Theophilus Afelokhai has declared that he and his teammates will target a 'food' result against Raja Casablanca of Morocco in...
Arsenal’s Okonkwo Tops Ikeme’s Hunt For Eagles
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Carl Onuoha Ikeme has put Arsenal of England fast-rising shot-stopper, Arthur Okonkwo at the head of his talents hunt for...
Chukwuma Admits Single Gold Didn’t Come Easy
Nigeria's only gold medalist at the 2018 Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Rosemary Chukwuma has confessed that route to her getting the achievement...
Nigeria Will Build On Youth Olympics’ Gains – Coach
Team Nigeria head coach to the recent Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Peace Epia has promised that the country will build on the...
Gumel Relishes Opportunity To Honour NOC Patrons
Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) president, Engineer Habu Gumel says it is a privilege for him and his board members to honour patrons of the...
Falcons’ Coach Admits South Africa Threat
Nigeria's female national team, Super Falcons' coach, Thomas Dennerby has admitted that South Africa could be his side's biggest threat in their group at...
Eguavoen Glad With Third Division Job In Greece
Former Super Eagles captain and coach, Augustine Eguavoen has stated delight with his ability to sign a deal with a third division club in...
Poland-based Star Ready For Special Eagles Cap
Nigeria’s team to this year’s Amputee Football World Cup in Mexico is bound to enjoy the experience of a player based in Poland, as...
Masevex Targets West African Boxing Belt
Nigeria's new light heavyweight boxing champion, Adewale “Masevex” Masebinu says he has a strong desire to now win the West African Boxing Union (WABU)...
Women Basketball League Commences October 28 – NBBF
Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has confirmed October 28 as date for the dunk-off in the Women's Basketball Premier League, sports247.ng gathered.
While confirming the date...
Adeniyi Targets Gold At World Wrestling Championship
Fast-rising Nigerian female wrestler, Aminat Adeniyi has declared that she wants to win a gold medal at this year’s World Women Wrestling Championship in...
Onazi Welcomes Second Baby To The World
Trabzonspor of Turkey midfielder, Eddie Ogenyi Onazi on Saturday welcomed his second bay to the world, and did not waste time to splash out...
Amputee Federation Set To Release Squad List
Nigeria Amputee Football Federation will this week roll out the final list of players to represent the country at this year’s Amputee Football World...
U-20 Handball Team Coach Fired Up For Mundial
Nigeria’s youth handball national team coach, Fidelis Obi is fired up for the World Handball U-20 Championship, as he believes his squad will do...
Lagos Survives Ondo State Scare In Zonal Qualifiers
Lagos State’s handball team barely managed to survive a shock defeat by Ondo State in the south-west zonal qualifiers for this year’s National Sports...
Squash Federation Skip Doubles At Sports Festival
Squash will not feature doubles events at this year’s National Sports Festival any longer, as the body has accepted that the time is not...
Nigeria Will Benefit From Hosting Para-lifting World – Are
Nigeria Para-powerlifting Federation head coach, Prince Feyisetan Are has declared that the country will benefit tremendously from hosting the World Para-powerlifting Championship.
In an exclusive...
Ben Folami Opts For Australia, Not Nigeria
Nigeria has lost out on yet another England-based youngster, as Ipswich Town youngster, Ben Folami has opted to play for Australia at full senior...
