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Obafemi Reveals Motivation Behind Southampton Deal
Southampton of England youngster, Michael Obafemi has disclosed that love among all the club's players and encouragement from older ones in the squad motivated...
Isaac Success Gives Watford Power, Pace – Coach
Watford of England coach, Javi Gracia is once again raining superlatives on the club's Nigerian striker, Isaac Success, who the gaffer declared adds power...
Mikel’s Very Nice, Fantastic, Polite – Saville
Middlesbrough of England midfielder, John Mikel Obi has received top notch words of praise from one of his teammates, George Saville, who says the...
Iwobi Sings Fresh Praise Songs For Mesut Ozil
Arsenal of England attacker, Alex Iwobi has put aside plaudits trailing his performance in The Gunners' UEFA Europa League victory against BATE Borisov of...
Adeniyi: I Learnt From Rio Olympics Wrestling Flop
Nigerian female wrestling ace, Aminat Adeniyi has reflected on her outing at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and declared that...
Hoopers Doubtful For March 1st FIBA Africa Date
Rivers Hoopers of Port Harcourt have left in doubt their availability for next weekend's FIBA Africa Basketball League fixture against AS Sale in Morocco,...
Delta State FA Election To Hold On May 31st
The executive committee of Delta State Football Association (DSFA) has picked May 31 for its much talked about election and set up committees to...
Bendel Insurance Could Withdraw From NPFL – Shaibu
Edo State deputy governor, Honourable Philip Shaibu has warned that Bendel Insurance of Benin City could withdraw from Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), if...
Idoko Alleges Poor Officiating Against Lobi Stars In CCL
Lobi Stars of Makurdi chief executive and vice-chairman, Mike Idoko has alleged that his side lost 1-0 at home to Wydad Casablanca of Morocco...
Maduka Okoye Receives Call From Amapakabo
Nigeria's under-23 national team coach, Imama Amapakabo has put a call through to Fortuna Dusseldorf goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, with a view to including the...
Onyekuru’s Always Under Everton’s Spotlight – Silva
Galatasaray of Turkey attacker, Henry Onyekuru has received another ray of hope for better days ahead of him at his parent club, Everton of...
Iwobi Confesses: I’m Always Willing To Learn
Arsenal attacker, Alex Iwobi is staying humble and calm under pressure, as the Super Eagles youngster reiterates that he is yet to fully mature...
Falcons Fly To Cyprus Sunday, Play On Wednesday
Nigeria's female national team, Super Falcons will fly out to Cyprus this Sunday, as they get set to commence healthy hostilities in this year's...
Nwora: D’Tigers Will Start Well Against Ivory Coast
Nigeria's men's basketball national team, D'Tigers' coach, Alex Nwora says he is counting on many new players in his squad to do well at...
Joshua: Miller Is Only Running His Mouth
Nigerian-born world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Olaseni Oluwafemi Joshua has pushed aside recent boasts by American rival, Jarrell Miller, who he insists is only...
NPFL: Making the Super Six, our topmost priority – Stanley Eguma
Despite sitting 5th on the Nigeria Professional League group A abridged league table after seven games, head coach of Rivers United Stanley Eguma has...
Oliseh Throws His Words Behind Caster Semenya
Former Super Eagles captain and head coach, Sunday Ogorchukwu Oliseh has added his opinion and words against the gender issue surrounding South African middle...
Nnaji Commends NTF For Nigeria Taekwondo Open
The vice-president of Africa Taekwondo Federation (ATF), Chief Jonathan Nnaji has commended the governing body for the sport in Nigeria for their successful hosting...
Rope Jump, Skipping Sport Set For Nigeria Debut
Nigeria is set to have its debut feel of rope jump/skipping sport, as plans have been set in motion for the country to host...
Lagos Media Marathon Needs Sponsors – Ubani
Corporate bodies across the country have been urged to tally round in providing funds for the much-expected Lagos Media Marathon, which sports247.ng reports organisers...
Omeruo: Spanish League Suits My Style, Ambitions
Leganes of Spain defender, Kenneth Omeruo is basking in the euphoria of his new-found relevance in Spain, and says it is simply because the...
Eze, Osayi-Samuel Fail To Beat West Brom’s Keeper
Queens Park Rangers duo of Bright Osayi-Samuel and Eberechi Eze were both blistering form with their club, but failed to get past the opposing...
Ajayi Aims To Justify New Contract At Al-Ahly
Al-Ahly of Egypt striker, Junior Oluwafemi Ajayi is set to return to top form and finally settle down to a busy season, as he...
Rangers Outline Travel Schedule For Etoile Fixture
Rangers International of Enugu have reeled out details of their travel schedule for Sunday's CAF Confederation Cup fixture away to Etoile du Sahel of...
Mfon Udoh Leads NPFL Goals Scorer’s Race
Akwa United of Uyo returnee, Mfon Udoh is aiming to replicate his top scoring record in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) set five...
Alalade Was Dropped Due To Administrative Issues – Aigbogun
Youth national team, Flying Eagles coach, Paul Osahon Aigbogun has finally opened up on the chain of issues that stopped him from going to...
Ogunjobi’s Family States Gratitude Over Condolences
The family of late Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi (Skippo) has issued an emotional statement of appreciation to all soccer lovers and the general public for...
Aiyegbeni’s Champions League Exploits Resonate
Former Super Eagles striker, Yakubu Aiyegbeni on Tuesday received a golden mention in the UEFA Champions League folklore, with pundits recounting his efforts with...
Udoji’s Memorial Shakes Kano Pillars, LMC
Kano Pillars on Tuesday led a wave of events organised to mark the one year remembrance of their late defender, Chinedu Udoji, who died...
Omeruo Rules Self Out Of Another Loan Deal
Leganes of Spain defender, Kenneth Omeruo has ruled himself out of another loan deal, as he expects to get a permanent contract at the...
Justin Fashanu ‘Alive’ On 58th Post-humus Birthday
Memory was on Tuesday revived for late Nigerian-born British striker, Justin Fashanu, as former colleagues, mentors and fans gathered to bring him 'alive' and...
Uzoho Gets Hope In Club’s Appeal Against Suspension
Anorthosis Famagusta of Cyprus goalkeeper, Francis Odinaka Uzoho is staying hopeful for a positive outcome to an appeal lodged by his club against a...
Rugby Silver Cup 2019 Comes To Nigeria In June
Nigeria is set to host this year's edition of Rugby Silver Cup, as Pool A of the competition is billed to take place in...
Iguodala Replaces LeBron James As Players’ VP
Nigerian-born basketball star, Andre Iguodala of Golden State Warriors has been elected to replace NBA legend, LeBron James as first vice president of USA's...
Joshua Feels Miller’s Fury During Press Conference
Nigerian-born British boxing heavyweight champion of the world, Anthony Olaseni Oluwafemi Joshua faced fresh verbal fury from his next opponent, as American pugilist, Jarrell...
Nigeria Set For Special Olympics Opening On March 14
Nigeria's contingent is bracing up for the start of the 2019 Special Sports Olympics on March 14th, with officials hinting that the athletes and...
Onigbinde, Amadu Mourn Late Taiwo Ogunjobi
Former Super Eagles coach, Chief Festus Onigbinde and ex-secretary-general of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Barrister Musa Amadu have both joined in morning the recent...
Ikpeba Slams Flying Eagles’ Players, Coaches
Former Super Eagles striker, Victor Nosa Ikpeba has taken a swipe at players and coaches of the youth national team, Flying Eagles, following their...
Super Eagles Need Three Build-up Friendlies – Ekpo
Former Super Eagles midfielder, Friday Ekpo has advised the current team's coach, Gernot Rohr to ensure he lines his side out for three top-grade...
Uzoho Receives One Match Suspension In Cyprus
Anorthosis Famagusta of Cyprus goalkeeper, Francis Odinaka Uzoho has been suspended for a match by the country's soccer body, following his confession that he...
Nsude’s Absence Keeps Amapakabo Guessing
FC Ifeanyiubah of Nnewi striker, Solomon Nsude is keeping under-23 national team coach, Imama Amapakabo guessing over his whereabouts, as the forward is the...
Troost-Ekong Cherishes Udinese’s Three Points
Udinese of Italy defender, William Troost-Ekong is relishing three points picked up by his club in the Italian Serie A, as he acknowledged how...
Akpoveta Fails To Get Contract With Chippa United
Former Sweden-based attacker, Oke Akpoveta has failed in his bid to get a contract at Daniel Akpeyi's former club, Chippa United of South Africa.
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Okosun Helps Egyptian Club Into African Basketball Elite
Nigerian basketball star, Augustine Okosun played a key role at the weekend in helping his club, Smouha of Egypt into the African elite clubs'...
Anunoby Takes NBA All Stars Weekend By Storm
Another Nigerian-born youngster is taking America's National Basketball Association (NBA) by storm, as the cynosure of all eyes, following the 2019 All Star Weekend,...
Joshua, Tyson Fury Fight Suffers Fresh Obstacle
Another unexpected obstacle has cropped up in the much-touted grudge fight between Nigerian-born Anthony Olaseni Oluwafemi Joshua and his fellow-Brit, Tyson Fury, with an...
Efe Ambrose Faces Two Weeks Of ‘Recovery Process’
New arrival at Derby County of England, Efe Ambrose will not see action with the team this week, as The Rams' coach, Frank Lampard...
Samuel Kalu Misses Bordeaux’s Tie With Guingamp
Girondins-Bordeaux of France winger, Samuel Kalu will miss a third straight match for his club this midweek, as he remains suspended, and will not...
Sports enthusiast Tosin Adeniji wins St Finbarr’s alumni association chairmanship position.
Top sports enthusiasts Tosin Adeniji popularly referred to as Oba Adeniji in the sporting circle has been elected chairman of the1994 Alumni set of...
Chukwueze Watches Villarreal Move Closer To Safety
Villarreal of Spain winger, Samuel Chukwueze against missed action with his club last weekend, as he could only watch from the bench, as The...
