EDO 2020: SWAN Urges States Government to release funds early
The Sport Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), North West Zone, has called on the governments in the zone to release fund early to agencies...
MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS
Several years ago, I got a new perspective. What do I mean? My mindset had a major shift. Prior to that time, I was...
Blessed Stars Football Academy to sue TSM FC for withholding passport
An Akwa Ibom State based football academy, Blessed stars football academy has said it will sue Treasure Sports Management (TSM) FC over the illegal...
Buhari flags off Unity Torch for 20th National Sports Festival, lauds Sports Minister
President Muhammadu Buhari today Thursday 30th of January, 2019, played host the Minister Of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare, to flagoff the...
EDO 2020: Ebonyi Government receives zonal elimination heroes
The Ebonyi Government on Wednesday received the victorious athletes who represented the state in the South-East zonal eliminations for the forthcoming National Sports Festival...
African Championships: Coach Purity Confident of Nigeria’s Dominance in Women Wrestling
Head coach of Nigeria’s women wrestling team Purity Akuh says he is ‘confident’ his wards will once again exert their dominance on the continent...
UFC star Jorge Masvidal threatens Kamaru Usman with gun gesture at Super Bowl media
Jorge Masvidal and Kamaru Usman had to be kept apart during a heated confrontation as the UFC welterweight rivals crossed paths at Super Bowl...
Akpeyi extends Chiefs stay until 2022
Super Eagles shot shopper has signed two years contract extension with his club, Kaizer Chiefs, South Africa's ABSA premiership side.
Akpeyi who joined chiefs during...
BUILDING A FINANCIAL LEGACY
_“Nowhere near,”_ he said. Recently, Akin who had been working for twenty four (24) years, was asked, _“How Close Are You To Building...
Rep. Edionwele bags AAU Pillar of Sports Award
Member of House of Representatives Joseph Edionwele has bagged the Ambrose Alli University (AAU) Pillar of Sports Award 2019 for his contributions to the development...
GOVERNOR’S AND OBA’S CUPS RETURN AS ONDO FA SETS UP COMMITTEE FOR 2020 COMPETITIONS
Arrangements have been concluded by the Ondo State Football Association to revive the once popular Governor's Cup following the setting up of a committee...
Chukwueze propels Villarreal to Copa del Rey quarter final
Nigerian and Villarreal winger, Samuel Chukwueze came off the bench in his side Copa del Rey 2-0 victory against Rayo Vallecano to ensure their...
Attat Redeems pledge, gifts Dakkada FC goalscorers with boots
The Executive Chairman of Onna Local Government Council of Akwa Ibom State, Rt. Hon. Imo Attat has delivered on his pledge to reward Dakkada’s...
Akpeyi Signs New Deal with Kaizer Chief
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Daniel Akpeyi, has sealed a new two-year contract with South Africa’s ABSA Premiership club, Kaizer Chiefs.
The Nigerian international who switched from...
NOGIG 2020: NNPC Sets up Semi-final Clash against ExxonMobil
It was another thrilling day at the ongoing preliminaries of the football event of the Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games (NOGIG) as semi-finalists...
Nigeria’s players union saddened by death of ex- Akwa United keeper
The National Association of Nigerian Professional Footballers (NANPF), has announced with deep sorrow, its regrets over the death of former FCTaraba and Akwa United...
Dakkada FC to form U-15 team for NPFL-LaLiga U15
The newly promoted NPFL side Dakkada FC is set to form its U-15 category to enable them train and develop a feeders team for...
How Nigerian Kickboxer Disarms Burgler?
Nigerian Kickboxer, Agamaye Rowland has shown the stuff he is made of after he was shown to have disarmed a suspected armed robber trying...
NPFL 2019/20 : NASARAWA UNITED TO ADMIT FANS
The LMC has granted conditional approval for Nasarawa Utd to admit fans to its home games after the club's completion of the 5 home...
NOC Inaugurates Four Commissions
Four Commissions were Wednesday inaugurated by the President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, Engr Habu Gumel at the media centre situated inside the National Stadium...
Why Nigerian footballers are excelling in the diaspora – Ojo Paul Omamomo
Over the past seven years there’s been a high rate of Nigerian footballers traveling out of the country to sign foreign professional deals and...
NPFL 2019/20: Abayomi Calls for Player Better Health Welfare
The president of the Authentic Nigeria Football club, Abayomi Ogunjimi has revealed the need to visit plans for the better health welfare for players...
Akwa United: Losing to heartland was not an option
Last week Sunday Akwa United FC had played a home match against Heartland FC after losing it previous away match to Kano Pillars by...
NPFL 2019/20: Three players to leave Dakkada FC over non payment of complete salaries
Sports247 have gathered from a reliable source in Dakkada FC that over three players are set to leave the team by weekend to other...
Athletes Blasts KWAFEST Poor Organization
Athletes whose names are withheld at the ongoing 7th Kwara State Sports Festival (KWASFEST) has lamented on the demeaning poor coordination, welfare and quality...
FINANCIAL DISCIPLINE IS NOT A MYTH
Some weeks back, something remarkable happened to me. I experienced what you call a paradigm shift. It’s with respect to the issue of financial...
Spanish League in Love with Nigerian Ladies
Super falcons forward, Uchenna Kanu has joined Spanish professional side, Sevilla for the rest of the season after goal spree performances in USA with...
I almost abandoned music for Basketball – Burnaboy
Professional Nigerian singer and songwriter, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, known popularly known as Burna Boy has revealed his admiration for basketball after news broke of...
Kaduna to host 2020 President Beach Volleyball Cup
Kaduna state is set to host the 2020 President Beach Volleyball Championship for the Senior and U19 Boys and Girls.
The beach volleyball championship will...
Power lifters calls for Federations aid ahead of Abuja Championship showdown
Some power-lifters to represent Nigeria at the forthcoming Para-Power Lifting World Cup have shown their frustrations over the lack of training equipments at their...
FCT FA League: Henry’s Hat Trick Shoots Maracana To Top As Scorpion Bite Catholic...
Super substitute, Okpala Henry's hat trick was all Basic Maracana needed to thrash Will-Wealth Sports 4-1 in the second group D match decided at...
AFN: Gusau’s fails to secure restraining order
Sacked president of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Engineer Ibrahim Shehu Gusau on Wednesday failed in his bid to hamstring the federation with...
15 Goals in Four Matches at NOGIG 2020
The second day of the preliminary rounds of the football event of the 2020 Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games produced high-scoring results as...
Preparations Begin for DOAM Foundation 10th Charity Golf Tourney
The Daniel Ogechi Akujobi Memorial (DOAM) Foundation’s annual Charity Golf Tournament enters its tenth year and preparations are ongoing to make the 2020 event...
CLUB FRIENDLY : 3SC, STORES END IN STALEMATE
...CONFRONT SMART CITY ON FRIDAY
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, were on Wednesday, held to a 0-0 draw by Stationery Stores of Lagos.
The...
AFN Ready for Tokyo Olympics, Unveils 2020 Programme
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has said that it is ready to reverse the trend of returning from the quadrennial Olympic Games without...
NWPL 2019/20 : HEARTLAND QUEENS OPEN SCREENING GETS DATE
The management of Nigeria Women Premier League (NWPL) side, Heartland Queens Football Club has announced the official commencement of open screening of interested and...
Governor Tambuwal of Sokoto State Promise To Support National Under 12&15 Handball Championship
The executive governor of Sokoto state Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal has stated that he is committed to the development and growth of handball in the...
Rodgers highlights Iheanacho´s importance to Leicester
Brendan Rodgers has talked up the importance of Leicester forward Kelechi Iheanacho to the team.
As AstonVilla reached their first league cup final for a...
Rangers legend Set To Storm St. Finbarrs College for Talents Search
Rangers legend, Ikechukwu Ofoje has been scouting for talented soccer players at Saint Finbarrs College, Lagos, who he intends to draft into the American...
Nigeria Police Games: Team assesses games facilities in Anambra
A team of Police officers from the Force Headquarters, Abuja, are in Anambra on a two-day inspection of facilities ahead of the National Police...
Meet the Game Changer of Supporters Club Business in Nigeria
His real name may not ring a bell, but once you mention his nickname, hardly would you meet anybody who is anybody as far...
UTILITY SPORTS ACADEMY SET FOR SCOUTING TOURNEY IN ONDO
As part of the preparation for the forthcoming Surulere Regional League, a Lagos-based grassroots club, Utility Sports Football Club will take part in scouting...
WIZKID OPENS GOAL SCORING FOR BURUJ AS THEY BARSH LAKESIDE FC 2:0 IN THE...
A 9yrs old Raheem Salaudeen open goal scoring for Buruj Sports Academy.
As the players dive in zeal of celebrating their Chairman Board of Trustee...
Nigeria Kungfu Federation to establish training centres – President
The President of the Kungfu Federation of Nigeria, Adewumi Adekunle, says plans are underway to establish federal training centres toward promoting and supporting states...
NPFL 2019/20: SUNSHINE STARS DEBUNK DOGO’S EXIT RUMOUR
Contrary to unverified reports, Sunshine Stars FC (SSFC) wishes to refute reports of coach Kabiru Dogo's possible exit from the Club.
Sunshine Stars wishes to...
Nigeria lady thanks John Terry for helping her
Former England striker, sister to Omatsone Folarin "Sone" Aluko a professional footballer who plays as a forward or winger for Reading of the EFL...
Victor Speaks On his Move to Inter Milan
Victor Moses has been reunited with manager Antonio Conte after signing a loan deal with Inter Milan until the end of the season.
The anticipated...
Lookman Ready to dump England for Nigeria
Strong indications emerged that Ademola Lookman has put in place requirements to switch his allegiance to the Super Eagles from England.
The 22-year-old, born in...
Meet Nigeria Youngest Football Pundit
Meet David OwenGee, Africa's youngest Football Pundit/enthusiast and commentator as he takes the world by storm. He has videos of weekly updates of football...
