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FEPSGA 2018 Has 10,000 Participants – Amaebi
The president of Federation of Public Service Games (FEPSGA), Aloku Amaebi says about 10,000 participants from across the country are in the contest for...
Gombe Bulls Threaten Action Against NBBF
Gombe Bulls basketball club have threatened fresh action against Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), over what they insists is their mandate to represent the country...
Aigbogun Rules Out Pressure On Flying Eagles
Youth national team, Flying Eagles coach, Paul Aigbogun says his players will not be under any form of pressure at the West African Football...
Super Sand Eagles Star Tasks NFF For Support
A player in Nigeria's beach soccer national team, Super Sand Eagles, Suleiman Ogodo has tasked Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to roll out support and...
Fuluidu Expects Constructive Dawn For NANPF
National Association of Nigerian Professional Footballers (NANPF) new treasurer, Edema Fuludu has disclosed that he is expecting an innovative and constructive approach to issues...
Babangida Harps On Players’ Welfare, Unity
The new president of National Association of Nigerian Professional Footballers (NANPF), Tijani Babangida has declared that adequate welfare and comfort of players will be...
Joshua Is Cowardly Avoiding Wilder – Fury
British boxing heavyweight, Tyson Fury is still basking in the euphoria of his ability to hold his own against fiery American, Deontay Wilder, and...
South Africa Deserve To Host AFCON 2019 – Balele
The chairman of Katsina United, Aminu Balele has declared that South Africa deserve to host next year's Africa Cup of Nations, because he believes...
Tennis in Nigeria has improved – NTF President
President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation, Ifedayo Akindoju has insisted that the sport has seen a steady improvement in 2018 compared to where it...
African Women football has developed – Oparanozie
Super Falcons striker Desire Oparanozie has stated that the level of women football in Africa has gone a notch higher with the level of...
Dennerby wants more friendlies for Falcons
Super Falcons head Coach, Thomas Dennerby has believes that the only way the team can close the large gap with the best teams in...
Elite Athletes should invest in themselves – Bolaji Abdullahi
Former Nigerian Minister of Youths and Sports Bolaji Abdullahi has admonished A list elite athletes in the country to ensure they participate in international...
Nigeria to begin Tokyo Olympics preparation soon -Dalung
Honorable Minister of Youth and Sports Barr Solomon Dalung has insisted that Preparation for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo Japan must be set right...
CAF Confederation Cup: Aguda Strikes Again, As Rangers Win 3-1 Away
Rangers International of Enugu youngster, Godwin Aguda was again on target for The Peoples Elephant, as Coach Gbenga Ogunbote's side won 3-1 away to...
Taribo, Dosu, Aghahowa Join ‘Footballers Connect’
Former Super Eagles stars, Pastor Taribo West, Julius Efosa Aghahowa and Joseph Dosu are lending support to a youth development initiative, Footballers Connect, which...
Onazi Targets Return To Action This Weekend
Trabzonspor of Turkey midfielder, Eddy Ogenyi Onazi has set his sight on returning to action this weekend, after a bout with injury, sports247.ng gathered.
Onazi,...
Copa Lagos Gains International Nomination
In spite of a confirmation that this year's edition will not hold, the annual beach soccer competition in Nigeria's commercial, Copa Lagos, has gained...
TIG Gymnastics Club Gets Oreweme’s Applause
Ministry of Youth and Sports' director of federations, Elite Athletes Department (FEAD), Tayo Oreweme has heaped praises on the founder of TIG Gymnastics Club,...
FIBA Africa: Rivers Hoopers Will Qualify – Odaudu
Rivers Hoopers basketball club of Port Harcourt coach, Ogoh Odaudu has predicted that his team will be one of two qualifiers from the ongoing...
Agbaji Banks On ‘Fresh Energy’ To Lift Lobi Stars
Lobi Stars of Makurdi captain, Anthony Agbaji has declared that the club will rely on lots of fresh energy to help them get into...
Mutiu Adepoju defends Gernot Rohr’s boring football formula
Ex Super Eagles midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has stated that head coach of the senior men's national team Gernot Rohr does not need to adopt...
Local Basketball players can compete with foreigners if…
Former Nigerian national team basketball coach Abdulrahman Mohammed has revealed exclusively to Sports247.ng that home based basketball players are constantly being denied the opportunity...
Paul Aigbogun afraid of failure with U-20
Coach of Nigeria's U20 national team Paul Aigbogun has admitted being under pressure to succeed and achieve his target of doing well at next...
Kano Pillars deny Nyima Nwagua beach soccer opportunity
Kano Pillars attacker Nyima Nwangwa has stated that he could not link up with the rest of the players in the camp of Nigeria's...
Nigeria Former sports minister slams state governments for NSF neglect
Barely forty eight hours to the official commencement of the 19th National sports Festival Abuja 2018, former sports Minister Engr Bala Kaoje has expressed...
Balogun scores perfect volley for Brighton with first touch
Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun scored his first Premier League goal for English side Brighton and Hove Albion with his first touch of the...
Edo Athletes Stage Protest Over Unpaid Allowances
Edo State athletes on Tuesday put a jolt to the contingent's preparations for the 19th National Sports Festival, as the lot staged a protest...
Tandoh Charges New Boards On Grassroots Efforts
Members of all newly inaugurated boards of sports associations in Lagos State have been charged to focus on development efforts at youth and grassroots...
Timothy Ighoefe’s Nigeria’s Latest NBA Prospect
Nigeria is bound to get yet another long-term star in USA's National Basketball Association (NBA) spotlight, following the emergence and sparkling form of Timothy...
Copa Lagos Beach Soccer Competition Called Off
This year's edition of the popular beach soccer competition in Nigeria's commercial capital, Copa Lagos has been called off.
Sports247.ng gathered that the 2018 edition...
Sports Festival MOC Confirms 8,259 Athletes, Officials
A total of 8,259 athletes and officials have been confirmed for this year's National Sports Festival, with only Ebonyi State yet to fulfill registration...
Dambazzau Harps On Gains Of MIGA 2018
Minister of Interior, General Abdulrahman Dambazzau (rtd) has reeled off several gains acquired for the parastatal and officials from this year's Ministry of Interior...
Rivers Hoopers Battle Rustiness For Regional Title
Rivers Hoopers Basketball Club of Port Harcourt are determined to put aside several months of inactivity and a long domestic hiatus to make an...
Emmanuel Emenike Future XI draws hold in Lagos
The draws for the maiden edition of the Emmanuel Emenike Future XI championship took place at the national stadium Surulere Lagos on December 3rd...
SAFA sportsmanship gesture wows the NFF
President of the Nigeria Football Federation Amaju Melvin Pinnick has commended the spirit of sportsmanship displayed by Danny Jordaan, president of the South African...
Badminton Action Shakes Rivers State December 19
December 19th has been set aside for the official serve off for action in the maiden Rivers State Governor’s Badminton Championship at Alfred Diette-Spiff...
Alalade Wants To Win WAFU U-20 Nations Cup
Enyimba of Aba winger, Wasiu Alalade has declared that his biggest desire for now is with the youth national team, Flying Eagles, which he...
Akinwunmi Hails Super Falcons’ Spirited Efforts
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) first vice-president, Barrister Seyi Akinwumi has hailed what he called the spirited efforts of the female national team, Super Falcons'...
Bonaventure Still Under Gernot Rohr’s Radar
Club Brugge of Belgium attacker, Bonaventure Dennis is still under the radar of Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, as the Franco-German tactician says he...
Okoye Espies Rising Stars For D’Tigers’ Future
Fast-rising basketball player, Stan Okoye has enthused that Nigeria has a readily available stock of talented young players that can assure the national team,...
Ejo Raises Fresh Worries Over Beach Soccer AFCON
Nigeria's beach soccer national team, Super Sand Eagles' coach, Audu Adamu Ejo has raised fresh worries over his side's preparation for this month's continental...
Nigeria Can Easily Host 2019 AFCON – Egbe
Sports facilities and infrastructure expert, Ebi Egbe has urged the federal government to quickly step forward and declare Nigeria's readiness to host the 2019...
Pinnick Seeks Support, Prayers From Nigerians
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president, Amaju Melvin Pinnick has sent out a fresh appeal for support and prayers from soccer lovers in the country,...
Emmanuel Emenike splashes 500, 000 on Future XI tournament in Lagos
A total of 576 players will slug it out to be part of the XI players to be selected in the maiden edition of...
Michael Obafemi Awaits Southampton’s New Coach
Southampton of England's Nigerian-born striker, Michael Obafemi is now awaiting the arrival of a new coach, following The Saints' management's decision to sack Mark...
Iwobi, Moses Hold Different Values In London
English Premier League watchers are still raising talking points about different fortunes for the London-based Nigerian duo of Victor Moses and Alex Iwobi, following...
Chukwu Wants African Women Champions League
Former Super Eagles head coach, Christian 'Chairman' Chukwu has added another angle to commentaries trailing the 11th African Women Cup of Nations, as he...
Nigerian International Para-Powerlifter Targets NSF Gold For Delta State
Nigerian international para-powerlifter, Paul Kehinde says he is preparing very well for the upcoming National Sports Festival in Abuja, because he wants top bring...
Nigerian Army Counts 2018 Blessings In Sports
Top officers of the Nigerian Army are taking stock of the outgoing year, and counting blessings of their strides in the sports sector, with...
Osimhen Gains Plaudits From Charleroi Coach
Sporting Charleroi of Belgium attacker, Victor Osimhen has gained words of praise from the club's coach, Felice Mazzu, after the fast-rising youngster scored in...
