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Volleyball Ready For Sports Festival – Nimrod
The president of Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod says the body and all its stakeholders are ready for next month's National Sports...
Orbih: China Will Pay Nigeria’s Badminton Coaches
Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) president, Francis Orbih has disclosed that the country will soon get technical assessors, coaches and advisers from China without...
Okocha Declares: Eagles Can’t Afford To Lose
Former Super Eagles captain, Austin 'Jay Jay' Okocha has added his voice to permutations ahead of Saturday's potentially explosive clash with South Africa, and...
Moses Ocheje Celebrates Afelokhai’s Eagles’ Invitation
Sunshine Stars of Akure goalkeeper, Moses Ocheje is celebrating the recent invitation of his former colleague at Enyimba of Aba, Theophilus Afelokhai to the...
Nigeria Beach Soccer Coach Parries Fear Of Egypt
Nigeria's beach soccer national team, Super Sand Eagles coach, Audu Adamu (Ejor) has brushed aside any fear of Egypt at the forthcoming continental championship.
Though...
Ka’oje: We Must Win At FNB Stadium
Former minister of sports, Bala Bawa Ka'oje has declared that the Super Eagles must beat South Africa at FNB Stadium, Johannesburg this Saturday, in...
AFCON 2019: Nigeria Vs South Africa, victory too sure for...
The Former Super Eagles captain, Austin Jay Jay Okocha has aired his view regarding 2019 AFCON qualifiers against South Africa .
Jay Jay who is...
D’Tigers Will Get Two Months’ Camping – Ahmedu
Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) board member, Colonel Sam Ahmedu (rtd) has disclosed that the country's male national team, D’Tigers will have two months of...
Nimrod Vows To Revive Volleyball National Teams
The president of Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod has vowed to put in every effort possible to ensure a revival of all...
Lagos Sports Commission Deserves Praise – Oshundun
Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, Lagos State chapter (Lagos SWAN) chairman, Debo Oshundun has expressed gratitude to Lagos State Sports Commission for accepting the...
Jamilu Collins Catches Stuttgart’s Transfer Interest
SC Pardeborn of Germany defender, Jamilu Collins could take after ex-international, Jonathan Akpoborie as the next Nigerian to play for VfB Stuttgart of Germany,...
Nigeria’s 3×3 Basketball Teams Crash In Lome
Nigeria's slamming and dunking status took a plunge at the weekend, as the country's male and female teams both crashed att he Africa 3x3...
Abu Azzez Eyes New Beach Soccer Goals Record
Nigerian beach soccer star, Abu Azeez has declared that he aims to set a new goals scoring record at this year's continental championship and...
Obaseki: Edo State Will Get More Sports Infrastructure
Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki has promised not to relent in his effort to ensure the state has more infrastructure and facilities for sports...
Dennerby Downplays 4-1 Loss To ASEC U-16 Team
Nigeria's female national team, Super Falcons' coach, Thomas Dennerby has downplayed his side's 4-1 loss to the under-16 boys team of ASEC Mimosas of...
Nigeria Cricket Federation Goes To Nasarawa State Schools
Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has taken its mobilization programme tom schools in Nasarawa State, with the training of 200 primary and secondary students in...
Nigeria Volleyball Federation Seeks Depth In Modern Techniques
Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) have set in motion plans to ensure the country's clubs, players and coaches are well grounded in new techniques of...
Nigeria’s 3×3 Basketball Teams Shine In Togo
Nigeria's 3x3 basketball male and female teams both had bright starts to their campaigns at the zonal championship in Lome, Togo, with the two...
Future Nigeria Eagles’ Projections Excite NFF’s Sponsor, Zenith Bank PLC
One of the sponsors of Nigerian football have stated delight with the potentials of the country's under-15 national team, Future Eagles.
Sports247.ng gathered that the...
Amputee Eagles Were Comfortable In Mexico – Lovgren
Swedish journalist and expert in physically challenged soccer, Stefan Lovgren has denied reports making the rounds that members of Nigeria's Special Eagles suffered accommodation...
Oparanozie Wary Of South Africa’s AWCON Threat
France-based female striker, Desire Oparanozie has shot a look ahead of Nigeria's first match at this year's Africa Women Cup of Nations in Ghana,...
Joshua Shows Off Physical Attributes In Jamaica
Nigerian-born British heavyweight boxing champion of the world, Anthony Olaseni Oluwafemi Joshua continues showing off his physical attributes during his ongoing holiday in Jamaica.
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Buhari To Open Interior Games On November 22
President Muhammad Buhari will formally open this year’s Ministry of Interior Games (MIGA 2018) on November 22 in Kaduna, while the vice-president, Professor Yemi...
Baxter Puts Aside Effects Of 2-0 Victory In Uyo
Bafana Bafana of South Africa coach, Stuart Baxter has pushed aside the effect of last year's 2-0 win against Nigeria in Uyo, as he...
Eagles Must Do Without Ighalo – Bosso
Veteran coach in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), Isah Ladan Bosso has charged the Super Eagles to ensure they do not allow the...
‘Simy’ Nets For, Against Crotone Versus Perugia
Crotone of Italy towering striker, Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo (Simy) tumbled from hero to villain in action against Perugia, as he scored a crucial goal...
Ugwuanyi Cites Rangers’ Surge In Enugu Success Story
Enugu State governor, Chief Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has cited the recent conquest of the federation Cup by Rangers International FC among the successful strides of...
Otuadinma Seeks To Retain Sports Festival Taekwondo Gold
National Sports Festival female taekwondo gold medalist, Uzoamaka Otuadinma has declared that she wants to retain her top spot at this year's edition in...
Akashili Praises Increase In Women’s League Money
First Bank female basketball club of Lagos captain, Nkechi Akashili has praised the league sponsors for increasing the prize money for this year's edition...
Agu: I’m Enjoying My Return To Setubal
Vitoria Setubal of Portugal midfielder, Mikel Ndubuisi Agu has stated that he is enjoying his second spell with the club, and sports247.ng can report...
Nigeria Targets Double Glory In 3×3 Basketball
Nigeria has set a target of double glory in male and female categories of this year's Nigeria’s FIBA 3×3 Africa Cup in Lomé, Togo.
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FCT Perm Sec Relishes Gains Of Hosting Sports Festival
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) permanent secretary, Christian Ohaa Chinyeaka is already exuding enthusiasm over the gains that would be accruable to the area for...
Cricket Board Member Advocates More Schools’ Events
A board member of Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF), Chika Okoro has advocated a situation whereby schools across the country will make space for their...
Lokosa Might Play For Beach Soccer Team
A strong indication has emerged that Kano Pillars striker, Junior Lokosa might appears for Nigeria's beach soccer national team, Super Sand Eagles at the...
Nigeria Basketball: Ahmedu Reveals Build-up Plans For D’Tigers
Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) board member, Colonel Sam Ahmedu (rtd) has unfolded an elaborate build-up plan for the male national team, D'Tigers, ahead of...
Odey: I Use Space, Corner Kicks To Score
FC Zurich of Switzerland fast-rising striker, Stephen Odey has disclosed that he has made the best use of space opportunities and corner kicks to...
Super Eagles Must Fill Up Ighalo’s Vacuum – Ibitoye
Super Eagles media officer, Toyin Ibitoye has declared that all players in the national team have a role to play in ensuring that the...
Onyekuru Promises Best Performance Against Bafana
Galatasaray of Turkey striker, Henry Onyekuru has promised to give his best performance for the Super Eagles if he is called upon to play...
Musa-Kida Thanks Private Sector For Women Development
Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) president, Ahmadu Musa-Kida has thanked the private sector for efforts of uplifting the quality of women participation in the sport.
In...
Nigeria Women Volleyball League Not Planned For Abuja – Coach
The coach of Kaduna State's team to the 2018 National Women Volleyball League in Abuja, Sulaiman Hassan has raised complaints over the organisation of...
Squash Federation Moves To Renovate Courts
Squash Federation of Nigeria has moved to renovate playing surfaces and courts for the game across the country, as it seeks better facilities that...
Dalung Charges Officials To Maintain Athletes’ Welfare
Sports minister, Barrister Solomon Dalung has charged officials and administrators of various sporting bodies across the country to ensure they maintain adequate welfare packages...
Mikel, Ighalo In Chinese League Relegation Battles
Nigeria's China-based duo, John Mikel Obi and Odion Jude Ighalo are both facing similar shades of relegation fears in the top league.
Added to their...
Nigeria Sports Festival Will Go Ahead – Perm Sec
The National Sports Festival will go ahead in Abuja in December, as is currently planned, according to permanent secretary in the Ministry of Youth...
Rainoil Tennis Championship Begins On Thursday
This year's edition of the annual Rainoil Tennis Championship is billed to commence this Thursday at the Tennis Section of Ikoyi Club 1938, Lagos,...
Amputee Football President Praises Special Eagles
Players in Nigeria's physically challenged soccer national team, Special Eagles have earned words of praise from the federation's president, Suleiman Isah.
The president of Nigeria...
Iwobi’s Pass Will Excite JJ Okocha – Pienaar
South Africa's former Everton of England midfielder, Steven Pienaar has added his comments to rave reviews trailing Alex Iwobi's assist for Arsenal's equalizer against...
Bewarang Rues Francis Uzoho’s Injury
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) technical director, Bitrus Bewarang has described as a big blow to the Super Eagles the shock injury that his Elche...
Afelokhai Promises Best Effort In Eagles’ Camp
Enyimba of Aba goalkeeper, Theophilus Afelokhai has pledged that he will make the best of his invitation to the Super Eagles, as he promised...
Chioma Wogu Tips Nigeria For Success In Ghana
Despite being dropped from Nigeria's female national team, Super Falcons' squad for this month's Africa Women Cup of Nations in Ghana, Chioma Success Wogu...
