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Squash Deserves Better Treatment – Oyerinde
The president of Nigeria Squash Federation (NSF), Bode Oyerinde has lamented over what he called undue treatment of the sport in the country, as...
Ezenwa Turns Attention On Battle With South Africa
Enyimba International of Aba goalkeeper, Ikechukwu Ezenwa has stated that he and other players in the Super Eagles have now turned their attention on...
Chukwumerije: Takekwondo Needs Private Sector Support
Technical director in the board of Nigeria Taekwondo Federation (NTF), Chika Chukwumerije has appealed to the private sector to support the body financially, in...
Cricket Federation To Reveal Budget In January
Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) are making plans to reveal their annual budget for 2019 in Janaury.
President of the body, Profesor Adams Yahaya told sports247.ng...
Patrick Pascal Eyes Coaching Job
Former Super Eagles defender, Patrick Pascal has confessed that he is thinking of taking over a coaching job very soon, as he seeks a...
AFCON 2019: Bafana Bafana Will Fall In Johannesburg – Bassey
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) technical committee member, Paul Bassey has predicted that the Super Eagles will beat South Africa in next month's Africa Cup...
AFCON 2019: Rohr Should Start Planning For South Africa – Ka’oje
Former minister of sports, Bala Bawa Ka'oje has urged Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr to start planning his strategies on how to brat South...
Wrestling: Oborodudu Turns Attention On World Championship
Nigerian female wrestler, Blessing Oburududu has shifted her attention to the fast approaching 2018 World Senior Wrestling Championship in Budapest, Hungary.
As she continues her...
AFCON 2019: Eagles Won’t Get Carried Away -Amapakabo
Super Eagles assistant coach, Imama Amapakabo has promised that the players and crew will not get carried away by their home and away victories...
AFCON 2019: Iwobi Wins Christian Chukwu’s Nod As Playmaker
Arsenal of England attacker, Alex Iwobi has won the verdict of former Super Eagles head coach, Christian Chukwu for a permanent role as playmaker...
Boxing: Team Nigeria Boxing Coach Rates Gbadamosi High
The head coach of Team Nigeria's boxing team to the ongoing Youths Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Daniel Adekunle is talking boldly about...
Basketball: Oladipo Mixes Basketball With Politics
Nigeria's NBA star with Indiana Pacers, Victor Oladipo has disclosed that he is now thinking a lot about politics, as he sees himself as...
Libya Will Still Make It To AFCON 2019 – Coach
Libya's interim coach, Omar Al-Maryami has declared that his team can still qualify for next year's Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, despite losing...
Ahmed: D’Tigers Will Do Well At FIBA World Cup
FIBA Africa zone 3 president, Colonel Sam Ahmedu (rtd) has expressed confidence in the chances of Nigeria's male basketball national team, D'Tigers doing well...
UNILAG Inaugurates Committees To Host 2019 NUGA
University of Lagos vice-chancellor, Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe has inaugurated 14 sub-committees for the institution's effort at pulling off a successful hosting of the 2019...
Shooting Federation Boss Reveals Nigeria’s Potentials
Nigeria Shooting Sports Federation (NSSF) president, Brig. Gen. Lonsdale Adeoye (rtd) has disclosed that the country has great potentials in the game, as many...
Sports Ministry Celebrates Medals At Youth Olympics
Permanent secretary in the ministry of sports, Adesola Olusade has stated delight at the performances of Team Nigeria at the ongoing Youth Olympic Games...
Amputee Eagles Need More Assistance – Isah
The president of Nigeria Amputee Football Federation (NAFF), Suleiman Isah has declared that the country's national team, Special Eagles need more financial support for...
Abdul Sule: Eagles Need To Convert Half Chances
Former Super Eagles defender, Abdul Sule has added his expert voice to reactions of the Nigerian team's 3-2 win away to Libya, but advised...
Nigeria Gets 2 Female Referees For AWCON 2018 Training
Two Nigerian referees, Ndidi Peace Madu and Mimisen Agatha Iyorhe, are set to take part in the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON 2019)...
Amputee Team Receive N6.5m From Super Eagles
Nigeria Amputee Football Federation president, Suleiman Isah has come out to confirm that the national team, Special Eagles received a cash gift of N6.5m.
He...
Ahmedu: We Must Spot New National Team Stars
After Nigeria's impressive outing at this year's FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Tenerife, Spain, Nigeria's national team, D'Tigress assistant coach, Peter Ahmedu said...
Kano Pillars Will Storm Asaba On Monday – Musa
Kano Pillars coach, Ibrahim Musa has disclosed that his team will move to Asaba on Monday, ahead of their clash with Rangers International of...
Rangers Plan 10,000 Supporters For Fed Cup Final
Rangers International of Enugu supporters club have revealed a plan to have at least 10,000 of their members nationwide at Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba...
Women In Sports Want Academies For Special Athletes
Nigeria Association of Women in Sports (NAWIS) have advocated a situation in which sports academies for people with disabilities are established across the country.
The...
Akintola Settles For Silver In Argentina
Nigerian male sprinter, Olukunle Alaba Akintola had to settle for a silver medal in the male 100m final of the Youth Olympic Games in...
Rosemary Chukwuma Wins Youth Olympics 100m Gold
Fast-rising female sprinter, Rosemary Chukwuma made history by winning the women's 100m gold medal at the ongoing Youth Olympic Games.
In running to gold on...
Glory Nathaniel Hit With Integrity Suspension
National hurdler, Glory Onome Nathaniel has been hit hard with the hammer of Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), which has announced a provisional suspension for...
Lakowe Lakes Golf Classic Here To Stay – Elliott
An affirmation has come that the six-year-old Lakowe Lakes Golf Classic will now continue on an annual basis for several years to come, as...
Taekwondo Body Woos Korea For Technical Centre
Nigeria Taekwondo Federation (NTF) has issued a solemn appeal to the Ambassador of Korea to help in construction of a training centre in the...
NBBF Approves MFM Registration For Female League
Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has finally approved the participation of the female team from Mountain of Fire & Miracles Ministry (MFM) in next season's...
Ibitoye: Celebrations Suspended Till After Tuesday
Super Eagles media officer, Toyin Ibitoye has raised the ante for victory in Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers reverse fixture against Libya, as...
Rohr Reels Out Winning Formula For Away Fixture
Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr has reeled out what he believes would be an effective winning formula for his team's second leg Africa...
Ighalo Thanks Critical Fans For Waking Him Up
Changchun Yatai of China striker, Odion Jude Ighalo has surprisingly thanked insatiable Nigerian soccer fans for the pressure they put on him during his...
Ahmed Musa Promises: We’ll Play To Win In Tunisia
Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia attacker, Ahmed Musa has promised that he and his colleagues in the Super Eagles will play to win Tuesday's Africa...
Musa Kida Mourns Late FIBA Secretary-general
Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) president, Ahmed Musa-Kida has joined the global community in mourning the death of the sport's world body, FIBA secretary-general, Patrick...
Ambode Unfolds Plans For 2019 Lagos Marathon
Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday unfolded plans for next year's edition of Access Bank Lagos City Marathon.
Head of communications and media for...
Rohr salutes the leadership of Musa
Gernot Rohr has saluted the leadership of Ahmed Musa, who is again standing in for the absent Mikel Obi for the all-important AFCON double-header...
Onazi, Abdullahi To Miss Second Leg In Sfax
Turkey-based duo of Trabzonspor midfielder, Eddy Ogenyi Onazi and Bursaspor defender, Shehu Abdullahi have both been ruled out of the Super Eagles’ second leg...
Lookman Hints At Divided Thoughts For Nigeria Future
Everton of England youngster, Ademola Lookman might still be harboring thoughts of playing for Nigeria at full senior level, as the youngster confessed at...
UNIPORT Hosts WAUG From October 31
University of Port Harcourt sports centre will come alive on October 31, as the institution is set to host the 14th West Africa Universities...
Offiong Edem Counts Gains, Misses Of 2018
Nigerian female tennis player, Offiong Edem has taken a look at her exploits in the ping-pong game, and sports247.ng can report that she sees...
Ambode Pledges More Support For Lagos Tennis Open
Lagos State governor, Akinwunnmi Ambode has pledged more support for the annual Lagos Open Tennis Championship, which came to a pulsating end at the...
Ikenna Pours Encomiums On Gambo Mohammed
Kano Pillars midfielder, Ikenna Hilary Paul has sent out sweet of honour to the club’s long standing captain, Gambo Mohammed, who he says has...
Musa Receives Rain Of Birthday Greetings
Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia attacker, Ahmed Musa has received a shower of birthday greetings, following an addition to his years on earth less than...
Uzoho’s ‘Problematic’ Foot Worries Super Eagles’ Crew
Elche of Spain goalkeeper, Francis Odinaka Uzoho appears shaky to keep his place between the sticks for the Super Eagles against Libya on Tuesday,...
Troost-Ekong, Others Get Terse Technical Verdict
Udinese of Italy defender, William Troost-Ekong and his colleagues in the Super Eagles' back-four have received a terse technical verdict, despite not conceding any...
Onazi, Abdullahi To Miss Second Leg In Sfax
Turkey-based duo of Trabzonspor midfielder, Eddy Ogenyi Onazi and Bursaspor defender, Shehu Abdullahi have both been ruled out of the Super Eagles’ second leg...
Super Eagles knock down Libya 4-0, As Bafana Maul Seychelles 6-0
Nigeria's efforts to move top of Group E in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers received a massive dent on Saturday, as South Africa...
Ocheho Cherishes Discovery Of Youth Handball Talents
Nigeria Handball Federation (NHF) president, Sam Ocheho says he highly cherishes the body’s youth development achievements in the outgoing year.
Making his thoughts known in...
