Sunday Oliseh Hails Osimhen’s Napoli Teammate, Says “He’s One Of The Best Ball Playing...
Former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh has lauded Osimhen's Napoli teammate, Kalidou Koulibaly ball playing attributes hailing him as one of the best central...
Super Falcons Stars Dominate WAFCON’S Players Power Rankings
Four Super Falcons of Nigeria stars who are set to participate in the African Women cup of nations which will begin today in Morroco...
Haggai Sports Vows To Continue Supporting Grassroots Sports, As Iwaya Community Brace Up For...
CEO of Haggai Sports, a sportswear manufacturing company, Paul Madukor has expressed the company’s excitement to support the maiden edition of LAB Football Carnival,...
Collins Edwin SC Emerge Champions Of GS Magna Future Stars Tournament
Nationwide League One Outfit, Collins Edwin Sports Club have been crowned the winners of the GS Magna Future Stars tournament after defeating G12 Football...
Nigeria, Portugal Sign MoUs on Sports and Youth Development
The Governments of Nigeria and Portugal have entered into bilateral agreements in the areas of Youth and Sports Development.
These agreements are part of the...
Sunday Dare Signs Multiple MoUs With Portugal on Sports and Youth, in the...
Minister of Youth and Sports Development Sunday Dare has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on behalf of Nigeria with Portugal in the areas...
ICYMI: Meet ‘EmpowerPro’ The Official Tournament Ball For 2022 Women’s African Cup of Nations
Confederation of African Football(CAF) had last week released the official tournament ball for the 2022 TotalEnergies Women’s African Cup of Nations(WAFCON) scheduled to...
Amoo Dedicates CAF Awards Nomination To Nigerians, Says Recognition Will Make Him Work Harder
Akinkunmi Amoo has dedicated his Caf Awards nomination to his family, teammates, coaches, and the Nigerians whose love he 'feels every day.
Amoo was one...
NLO: Messiah Coach Tells His Players To Be Ruthless Against Zenith Emperor
Messiah players have been asked to be ruthless when they confront Zenith Emperor Football Club in the ongoing Nationwide League One NLO.
Messiah would be...
English Side Eyes Ola Aina, Could Become Second Nigerian
English side Nottingham Forest are said to be interested in Super Eagles and Torino right full-back Ola Aina for a possible move away from...
“Nigeria Athletes Are Not Motivated Financially” BBNaija Long Jumper Claims, Says He Is Not...
Nigeria athlete and Big Brother Naija star, Mike Edwards has come out to call for financial support for Nigerian athletes by the athletic authorities...
Finnish-Born Super Falcons Striker Joins Belgian Club On A Permanent Deal
Super Falcon forward Roosa Ariyo has joined Belgian outfit Club Brugge YLA from Spanish club Real Betis Feminas on a permanent deal, Sports247 Nigeria...
Racing Rugby FC Host 10’s Rugby Tournament In Lagos
One of the foremost Rugby Clubs in Lagos and indeed Nigeria Racing Rugby Club will be hosting a 10-A-Side Rugby Tournament on Saturday 02...
KOGI FA CUP: Bad Officiating Denied Us The Trophy, Says Federal Medical Center FC...
The federal medical center FC Midfielder, Ayonma Mission Edesiri made this known to sports247.ng in an interview that they are not relating despite their...
“Osimhen can be the best in the world if… ” – Drogba reveals what...
Ivory Coast and Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has heaped praise on Victor Osimhen, saying that the Nigerian star has the potential to be the...
Asisat Oshola Academy Partners Nike Football, Women Win…Aims To Provide Access To Girl Child...
Asisat Oshola Academy has now partnered with Nike Football, Women Win with the aim of combining sports and education seamlessly for the female child.
The...
Sacramento Kings Confident Over Chimezie’s Metu Contract For Next Season
Sacramento Kings are confident over Nigerian- American professional basketball player, Chimezie Metu who was recently selected for the D'Tigers 2023 FIBA Basketball world cup...
Historic Nigerian Badminton Gold Winner, Eniola Bolaji Receives Continental Award
Nigeria’s Eniola Bolaji was recently awarded a continental recognition by the Badminton Confederation of Africa (BCA) at its Annual General Meeting held in Johannesburg,...
Tobi Amusan Edges Closer To World Championship Readiness As She Finishes Second At Stockholm...
Last night herald an event to behold at the World Championships as the women’s 100mH heat up the track with a fine performance from...
UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman Nominated For Prestigious Sports Awards
Nigerian professional mixed martial artist Kamaru Usman has been nominated in the category of Best MMA Fighter at the 2022 ESPYS Awards, Sports247 Nigeria...
Remo Stars Urge Supporters To Embrace Sportsmanship, Shun Violence As Club Prepare For Fans...
Remo Stars have advised their supporters to express the spirit of sportsmanship and shun violence ahead of fans returning to the stadium starting from...
Organisers Announce Merger, Make Other Critical Changes In Nigeria League Third Tier
The organizing body of the Nigeria third-tier division, Nationwide League One(NLO) have announced some drastic changes ahead of the 2022/2023 season of the NLO,...
10 Goals In Six Games, Nigerian Young Football Academy Player Promises More
Crowned Academy striker, Akindele Ayatu has boasted that he has what it takes to win the highest goal scorer award in the ongoing Ikeja...
Chidera Ejuke Set To Join Bundesliga Club On Loan
Super Eagles star Chidera Ejuke is on the verge of joining Hertha Berlin on loan from CSKA Moscow. According to Billd, the winger will...
APFAN Plans To Organise Summer Football Camping In Lagos
Association Proprietor Football Academies of Nigeria, APFAN Lagos chapter has concluded plans to organise summer football camping scheduled for August.
The summer football camping would...
Ikeja Super League: Our Match Against Smart City Would Be Difficult Says Flexy Coach
Head Coach of Flexy Soccer Academy, Washington Egor has confessed that their match against Smart City Football Club on Saturday would be difficult.
Flexy boys...
Smart City Dim Magic Stars FC …Widen Gap In NLO League Table
Smart city FC of Lagos, on Wednesday, consumed hard-fighting Magic stars FC 1-0 in an epic battle in a week 8 NLO clash.
...
Abuja International Marathon Becomes A Reality… Holds On December 17
After three years of planning and hard work, the stage is now set for the first edition of the Abuja International Marathon (AIM).
At a...
CAF Awards 2022: Moses Simon, Akinkunmi Amoo Shortlisted For Player Of The Year Award
CAF has announced the initial list of nominees for the CAF Awards 2022, which will take place on July 21, 2022, in Rabat, Morocco.
Nantes...
Super Eagles Defender, Tyronne Ebuehi Set To Undergo Medicals Ahead Of Permanent Transfer To...
Super Eagles full-back Tyronne Ebuehi is on the brink of completing a transfer to Serie A side Empoli from Benfica on a permanent basis,...
Ifeoluwa Abimbola, Coach of Love Nature Swimming Academy Calls For Support Towards Grassroot Swimming...
Love Nature Swimming Academy over the last weekend organized one of the finest age-grade swimming competitions at the Lagos Country Club.
Young swimmers from different...
Future Free Kick Specialist Loading: How Emmanuel Michael Learnt The Art Of Free kick
One player who is on the lips of every Nigerian as he shone brightly was Emmanuel Michael as Nigeria's U17 male national team, the...
IDFA Super League: Odubia Reacts After Scoring Two Goals Against Atlas
Olusosun United attacking midfielder, Philip Odubia has reacted to two goals he scored against Atlas Football Club in the ongoing Ikeja Divisional Football Association...
NNL Suspends League For One Match Day
The 2021/2021 season of the Nigeria national league has been suspended by its management for a match day.
The most important football league in...
Ekiti FA Plans Workshop To Develop 10 Years Blueprint For Football Development
By Ayodeji Okunuga
- Frowns at hooliganism during and after football matches.
In it's quest for sustainable youth development through football, the Ekiti State Football Association...
Former Flying Eagles Captain Joins Bosnian Outfit On A Permanent Deal
Nigerian defender and the former captives of the Nigeria U-20 men’s national team Mohammed Musa has joined Bosnian professional football club FK Sarajevo on...
Fans Worried Over Delay Of WGB Lagos FA Cup Finals
Lagos football fans have expressed their worry and dissatisfaction over the delay of WGB Lagos Sate Challenge Cup.
The finalists have been emerged last Thursday...
Edo State Spectators Made Me Perform Better, Nigeria’s Champion Opens Up
Nigeria's Shot Put Athlete, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi has showered praises on Edo State spectators during the National Athletics Championship held in Benin.
Enekwechi recently turns...
Meet Nigerian Teenage Sensation Who Started Playing Football At Age Six in Finland
Franklin Nwachukwu is a Nigerian who grew up in Finland and started his playing career as a striker before currently ending up as a...
Participants Laud Love Nature Swimming Academy For A Successful Age-Grade Swimming Competition, Calling Government...
With the hope of discovering new talents and raising the next generation of swimmers, Love Nature Swimming Academy held the much anticipated swimming age-grade...
U-17 WAFU B: Sunday Dare Charges Golden Eaglets To Continue Nigeria Dominance At World...
The Minister For Youth and Sports Development, Honourable Sunday Dare has congratulated the Nigeria U-17 men’s team, Golden Eaglets for their triumph in the...
NLO To Go Hard On Promoted Teams That Wish To Sell Off Slot
It will no longer be business as usual, as the Secretariat of Nationwide League One (NLO) is set to go hard on promoted teams...
NNL 2021/22 : Ottasolo Rescinds Decision To Pull Out Of NNL
Following due consultations from football stakeholders, the management of Ottasolo have decided to rescind their decision to withdraw from the Nigeria National League.
The management...
Odion Ighalo Reacts To Winning First Ever Career League Title – “I Waited 17...
Odion Ighalo has expressed his excitement at winning his first league title following Al Hilal's Saudi Professional League victory on Monday.
Ighalo played a crucial...
Brighton Overtakes Newcastle In The Race To Sign Moses Simon
Nantes star Moses Simon is the subject of interest from Premier League clubs Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion.
According to reports from France,...
Henry Onyekuru Chooses His Next Club Amid Interest From Turkish Teams
Henry Onyekuru has decided on his future, with a number of Turkish Super Lig clubs vying for his signature. The Nigerian international who is...
IDFA Super League: NAFRC Coach Lambasted Players Over Poor Performance
Head coach of the NAFRC football team, Lamre Olaleye has lambasted his players following their inability to win their home match against Crowned Academy...
Attack On Referees During Matches, NFF Goes After Perpetrators
Players and officials of teams, including their supporters who indulge in physical assault on referees will dearly pay for it, courtesy of...
14 Athletes To Represent Nigeria At The Commonwealth Fencing Championship
A total of 14 athletes, consisting of six females and eight males will represent Nigeria at the 2022 CommonWealth Fencing Championships slated to hold...
FIBAWCQ: D’Tigers Return To Action After Ban Is Lifted
After the banning and unbanning of the Nigerian basketball team from playing in international competitions, the male national team, the D'Tigers will return to...
