Iheanacho seeks to score more goals for the Super Eagles
Nigeria and Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho has reiterated his desire to improve and bag more goals for his country as he steps up...
Moses speaks about his favourite manager as Chelsea slam £10.5 prize tag on his...
Former Super Eagles and Liverpool winger, Victor Moses has named former Chelsea gaffer, Antonio Conte as the best manager he has worked with.
Prior to...
2019 AFCON: Westerhof charges Super Eagles to win tournament
Former Super Eagles coach Clemens Westerhof has charged the team to do the nation proud by winning the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations trophy...
U-20 World Cup: Selfish play caused Flying Eagles defeat against USA
Former Flying Eagles player, Michael Onyemachara has revealed the reason why Nigeria U-20 team lost to the Americans after an emphatic victory against Qatar,...
NPFL Super Six: LMC announce playoff venue and fixtures schedule
The League Management Company (LMC) have confirmed that the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Super Six will take place at the Soccer Temple in...
Nigeria 5-1 Haladas Viktoria: Oshoala bags brace in emphatic victory
Barcelona forward Asisat Oshoala scored two goals as the Super Falcons came from a goal down to win big against Hungarian side, Haladas Viktoria...
Olanlege elected as Ekiti FA boss
The long drawn battles and crises rocking Ekiti football were finally laid to the bed, with the election of Bayo Kehinde- Olanlege as the...
NFF Allegations: Distraction has no place in NFF – Seyi Akinwunmi
First Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi said they will not be distracted by the allegations labelled against the federation....
$135,000 IAAF MISSING FUND: IBRAHIM GUSAU SUFFERED FIRST CASUALTY
The President of Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Ibrahim Gusau paid the big prize, as he was impeached by the board following his alleged...
BAYELSA STATE ATHLETES PROTEST OVER UNPAID REWARDS
Bayelsa State Athletes who won medals at the 18th National Sports Festival in Abuja last year have taken to the street of to protest...
Nkem Akaraiwe calls for more games and publicity for the Women’s league
Nigeria Women's Basketball League veteran and 2018 MVP Nkem Akaraiwe has advocated for more games and publicity for the Women's league.
As part of efforts...
Poland 2019: See Why Flying Eagles lost 2-0 to USA
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria suffered a slight setback in their quest to win their first U-20 FIFA World Cup following a 2-0 loss...
We will shock the World in France – Oparanozie
Super Falcons Captain Desire Oparanozie has promised that Nigeria's outing at the forthcoming FIFA Women's Cup will be successful - due to the experience...
Athletics: Oduduru secures a spot in NCAA Championship
Nigeria golden boy, Divine Oduduru has secured a place in the finals of the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Outdoor Championships billed to take...
NPFL Super Six: Enyimba coach urges players on the need for sacrifice
Enyimba coach Usman Abd'Allah has urged his team to stay focused and rise up to the challenge that awaits them at the Nigeria Professional...
Joshua has to beat Wilder to become undisputed champion
Anthony Joshua's trainer Rob McCracken believes the British fighter has to beat the best to become an undisputed champion, Sports247 report.
McCracken also feels it...
Eagles Abroad: AFCON bound defender gets relegated in Turkey
Super Eagles fullback, Shehu Abdullahi got relegated with his Turkish side Bursaspor in the Turkish Super Lig ahead of the 2019 African Cup of...
T20 Cricket World Cup: Nigeria Coach Highlights Reasons for Failed Qualification Bid
Nigeria Cricket team failed to qualify for the ICC T20 International Cricket World Cup playoff to be hosted in the United Arab Emirates after...
Gymnastics began National Open competition ahead of AAG
Competitive outing in day one on Monday as Nigeria Gymnastics Federation kicks off her 3 days event at the Indoor Sports Hall of the...
Flying Eagles lose to USA, render Ukraine game crucial
An unimpressive Flying Eagles side was well beaten by Team USA in Bielsko-Biala on Monday night, meaning they must earn a result against table...
Mikel Obi to quit International football after AFCON 2019
Super Eagles Captain, Mikel John Obi has given the clearest indication that he will be retiring from International football heading into next month’s Africa...
ESU blasts NFF over Falcons’ World Cup departure
Godfrey Esu takes an aim at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for the manner in which the Super Falcons left the shore of the...
We are ready for the task ahead – Pillars Handball coach
Coach Solomon Yola of Kano Pillars has said his team good form that saw a rise to the top of the Handball League table...
Oparanozie expresses confidence in Super Falcons ahead World Cup
Super Falcons Captain Desire Oparanozie believes the time is right for the multiple African Champions to transfer their dominance in the Continent to success...
Okpekpe race can be one of the best in World – Dalung
The Nigerian Minister for Youths and Sports Solomon Dalung says that he's happy that Okpekpe 10 km race has come to stay for a...
MOHAMMED ALKALI RE-ELECTED FA CHAIRMAN UNTIL 2023
The Elective Congress of the Nasarawa State Football Association held today at Alheri Guest House, Nassarawa-Eggon Council Area, has unanimously re-elected Alhaji Mohammed Alkali,...
Akinwunmi, Fresh, Okenwa, Alkali re-elected
The First Vice President of Nigeria Football Federation, Barr. Seyi Akinwunmi has been re-elected as Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association.
The amiable legal...
FG fulfils pledge of house to former Super Eagles’ coach, Clemens Westerhorf
The Federal Government on Monday fulfilled a 25 –year pledge to former Technical Adviser of the Super Eagles, Mr Clemens Westerhof.
At an impressive ceremony...
2019 Women World Cup: Oshoala, Ihezuo arrive Austrian camp
The duo of Asisat Oshoala and Chiwendu Ihezuo have arrived the Super Falcons camp in preparation for the Women's World Cup.
The two players were...
Azubuike announces departure from Turkish side
Nigeria’s Dream Team VII captain, Azubuike Okechukwu has announced his departure from the Turkish side, Rizespor after five months on loan at the club.
Azubuike,...
Babayaro names his toughest ever opponent
1996 Atlanta Olympic Games gold medalist and former Chelsea left-back Celestine Babayaro have named Manchester United legend, David Beckham as the toughest opponent he...
Ogu set to join Onazi and Nwaekeme in Trabzonspor after an emotional farewell in...
Super Eagles midfielder, Ugochukwu John Ogu is set to sign for Turkish Super Lig side, Trabzonspor after playing his last game for Hapoel Be'er...
FIFA U-20 World Cup: USA coach fires warning shot at Flying Eagles
Ahead of the game between Nigeria and USA at the ongoing U20 World Cup, American coach, Tab Ramos has warned the Flying Eagles that...
Nigerians Abroad: Osimhen scores goal no. 20, Moses, Aina end season on a high
Nigeria and Fenerbahce forward, Victor Moses scored as his team defeated Antalyaspor 3-1 on the final matchday of the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday.
The...
NPFL Review: EL-Kanemi Warriors, Insurance relegated; Sunusi ties Udoh in Golden Boot race
Sports247 brings you the breakdown of matches on the final matchday of the 2018/19 season, with a total of six teams making it to...
RANGERS SUCCUMB TO WIKKI IN GOMBE
It was a spirited display from already qualified Rangers International F.C for the end of season ‘Super-Six’ playoff in a match day 22 encounter...
T20 World Cup: How Nigeria narrowly missed the qualification
Despite winning 2 out of three matches played at the just concluded ICC T20 World Cup African qualifiers in Uganda, Nigeria finished third behind...
Osun United to Focus on the League after AITEO/FA Cup Exit
Osun United again bowed to the Shooting Stars of Ibadan 0-1 to crash out of the AITEO/FA Cup round of 64, sports247.ng can report
The...
Flying Eagles target another three points against USA
Another three points that will take them to the championship’s knockout stages is the objective of Nigeria’s U20 boys, Flying Eagles, as they confront...
France 2019: Oshoala, Ihezuo complete Falcons’ group in Austria
Strikers Asisat Oshoala and Chinwendu Ihezuo on Sunday arrived the Super Falcons’ Avita Resort camp in Austria, completing the final squad of 23 players...
Four-star Flying Eagles arrive in Bielsko-Biala
Nigeria’s U20 boys arrived in the city of Bielsko-Biala on Saturday morning for their second game of the FIFA U20 World Cup against the...
Qatar 0 – 4 Nigeria: Tomiwa Dele-Bashir reacts to scoring vs Qatar
Manchester City prodigy, Tom Dele-Bashiru was one of the players that inspired the Flying Eagles to a comprehensive 4-0 win against Qatar in their...
I’m leaving for Inter – Moses
Victor Moses has announced that he has no intention of seeing out his loan at Fenerbahce which was to end next season.
With his decision...
Liverpool wants Chukwueze to replace Shaqiri at Anfield
Liverpool Football Club is reportedly ready to offload Xherdan Shaqiri as they look to seal the transfer of Villarreal starlet Samuel Chukwueze.
The Reds narrowly...
Onyekuru on verge of Bayern transfer
Everton striker Henry Onyekuru is on the verge of a move to Bayern Munich.
Onyekuru has yet to make an appearance for the Blues due...
Enyimba can’t afford to miss out of Super Six – Anaemena
Enyimba defender Ifeanyi Anaemena has called on his teammates to step up and deliver the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Super Six ticket to...
Handball: Pillars want to sustain good form
Coach Solomon Yola of Kano Pillars has said his team good form that saw a rise to the top of the Handball League table...
CAF Champions league final appearance delights Lokosa
Esperance de Tunis Striker, Junior Lokosa says he is delighted with his performance in the first leg of CAF Champions league between his side...
Ghana elevates Asamoah Gyan to ‘GENERAL Captain’
Ghana coach Kwasi Appiah on Friday named Andre Ayew as the new captain while the nation’s football federation said former captain Asamoah Gyan had...
CAF Champions League final (first leg): as it happened
Wydad Casablanca of Morocco and Esperance of Tunisia played out a 1-1 draw in the first leg of CAF Champions League final played at...
