France 2019: Sanusi charges Falcons to set new Nigerian record at FIFA World Cup
African champions Nigeria departed the shores of the country on Monday for Austria, where they will set up a two –week residential camping before...
AITEO Cup: Plethora of tough games in Round of 64
The Nigeria Football Federation on Monday conducted the draw for the men’s Round of 64 and women’s Round of 25 of this year’s AITEO...
Poland 2019: Nigerian ambassador visits Flying Eagles
Nigeria’s quest for a good outing at the Poland 2019 FIFA U20 World Cup received a huge boost on Sunday when the Nigerian ambassador...
See How Google Celebrated Okwaraji With Doodle
Google Doodle joined Nigerian football community to celebrate the posthumous birthday of professional footballer, Samuel Okwaraji.
The Google Doodle is a special, temporary alteration of...
France 2019: Kanu, Nnadozie, lead other home based Falcons stars to Austria camp
US-based Super Falcons forward, Uchenna Kanu and Goalkeeper Amaka Nnadozie will lead five home-based players to the Austria camp ahead of the final phase...
Nwakali returns to Arsenal
Nigeria International Kelechi Nwakali has announced he will return to parent club, Arsenal, after a season-long loan spell with FC Porto.
The 2015 FIFA U-17...
Watford will do better next time – Isaac Success
Super Eagles forward Isaac Success came on as a second half substitute for Watford in their English FA final clash against Manchester City at...
Onyekuru thanks Turkish fans after winning domestic double with Galatasaray
Nigerian forward Henry Onyekuru says he's delighted to helped his team Galatasary to the Turkish Super Lig title and also thanked the Club's fans...
Omeruo downplays injury fears
Nigeria defender, Kenneth Omeruo has dismissed injury scare after he was replaced in Leganes’ final match of the season against Huesca on Sunday.
Omeruo was...
Victor Osimhen Reacts After Winning Zebra D’Or In Belgium
After a successful season with his Belgian Club Sporting Charleroi, Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen has been named the Club's best player for the...
Merrybet Celebrity Fans Challenge TV Show is back
Following the massive success and good reviews enjoyed in previous seasons, the most exciting fans game show is back on TV for a third...
Eagles Roundup: Awoniyi, Babatunde, Onyekuru, Aluko, Zakari on song
It wasn't the best of weekends for Nigeria players abroad as just few of them delivered for their clubsides, however Sports247 brings you the...
BURUJ CEO HAILED AMBODE FOR HOSTING AFRICAN LEGENDS – Says It Will Enhance Soccer...
The CEO of Buruj Sports Academy Salaudeen Waheed has hailed the outgoing governor of Lagos Goveenor Akinwunmi Ambode for what he described as worthy...
El Hadji Diouf warns Nigeria of Egypt threat
Former Liverpool striker El Hadji Diouf has tipped hosts, Egypt to win the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Pharaohs are seeking to win the...
AAG Volleyball Qualifiers: Nigeria outclass Niger, set for Ivory Coast clash
Nigeria's senior Men volleyball team have started their campaign at the All Africa Games Zone 3 qualifiers on an impressive note - beating Niger...
Jamilu Collins’ Paderborn Secure Bundesliga Promotion
Nigeria left-back Jamilu Collins will play in the German Bundesliga next season as his club, SC Paderborn secured promotion to the top flight on...
Ahmed Musa makes Team of the Season in Saudi Arabia
Nigeria forward Ahmed Musa has been named in the Saudi Arabia Professional Football League team of the season following Al Nassr’s title win.
The 26-year-old...
“I achieved my goals” – Uchenna relish WAFU Women’s Cup triumph over Ivory Coast
Super Falcons striker Uchenna Kanu has spoken about her goals after helping the country to clinch the 2019 WAFU Women's Cup in Abidjan on...
Onyekuru feels ‘blessed’ after scoring title-winning goal for Galatasaray
Super Eagles striker Henry Chukwuemeka Onyekuru scored the winner as Galatasaray secured a 2-1 victory over title-chaser, Istanbul Basaksehir to seal their 22nd Turkish...
WAFU CUP: KEMI POPOOLA APPRECIATES SUPER FALCONS, LAUDS NFF, COACHING CREW
Acting National Chairperson, Nigeria Eagles Supporters Club, *Kemi Ogunfuwa Popoola* has congratulated Nigeria Super Falcons for lifting second edition of West African Football Union...
WAFU CUP: Ayodele Thomas Congratulates Super Falcons :Tips them for glory in France
The chairman of NFF Football Intermediaries Association of Nigeria, Ayodele Thomas has congratulated Super Falcons of Nigeria for winning the just concluded West African...
Manchester United fans wants Ndidi to replace Herrera at Old Trafford
Man United fans want Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to sign a highly rated Leicester midfielder Wilfred Ndidi this summer to replace Ander Herrera.
Manchester United fans...
Victor Osimhen Wins Charleroi Player Of The Year Award
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has been crowned the player of the year for his loan team Charleroi after scoring 17 goals in all...
SS Lazio in advance talks to sign TAIWO Awoniyi from Liverpool
Italian Serie A club SS Lazio are hoping to sign Super Eagles and Liverpool striker Taiwo Awoniyi in the summer transfer window.
The Biancocelesti are...
Nigeria’s handball coaches Association gets new President
Ibrahim Nabado, the coach of Niger Vipers of Minna, was on Saturday in Abuja elected as the new president of the National Association of...
Another title for Dennerby – How Falcons conquered West Africa in Ivory Coast
The Super Falcons led by Thomas Dennerby bounced back from a goal down to win the 2019 WAFU B Championship on penalties against hosts...
LMC announces new dates for Match Day 21, 22 fixtures
The League Management Company (LMC) has announced changes in the dates, for the last set of fixtures in the abridged season of the Nigeria...
Guinea disqualified from U-17 World Cup, Senegal to fill void
Guinea will not take part at this year’s Under-17 World cup in Brazil after they were found guilty of age-cheating at the recent U-17...
Oshoala scores consolation in Barcelona’s 4-1 defeat to Lyon
Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala scored the consolation for Barcelona in the 4-1 defeat to Olympique Lyonnais Féminin in the final of the UWCL...
U20 WYC – Flying Eagles set to hit Poland today
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick has charged the Nigeria U20 boys, Flying Eagles, to do the nation proud on...
Titi Camara, AY Star as Governor Ambode’s Testimonial match ends 4-4
Former Guinea International Titi Camara starred for the African Stars against the Nigerian Legends who needed a comedian Ayo Makun to end the game...
Future Eagles on two-week break, to resume final phase in Abuja
The U15 National Team, Future Eagles on Saturday have broken their training camp in Sagamu, Ogun State for two week breaks and will resume...
Super Falcons lift WAFU Cup, return to Nigeria Sunday
Nigeria swept to glory in the 2019 WAFU Women’s Cup tournament in Abidjan on Sunday as the Super Falcons edged host nation Cote d’Ivoire...
African Football legends honour Ambode, Testimonial match ends 4-4, as AY goal saves the...
The Agege Stadium in Lagos was buzzing with excitement on Saturday as top African and Nigerian football legends honoured the Lagos State Governor, Mr....
German-based star proud to play for Nigeria at AAG Volleyball Qualifiers
Foreign based Nigerian volleyball player, Uchenna Ofoha has expressed his delight at representing his fatherland at the 2019 All Africa Games qualifiers in Ivory...
Awoniyi attracting interest from German and Italian clubs
On-loan Liverpool striker, Taiwo Awoniyi is attracting interest from German and Italian clubs following his amazing performance for Royal Excel Mouscron in Belgium, Sports247...
Eagles Abroad: Fourth Swiss Super League TOTW appearance for Odey
Nigerian forward, Stephen Odey has been included in the Swiss Super League Team of the Week (TOTW) for the fourth time this season, following...
I want to continue my growth in Italy – Simy Nwankwo
Super Eagles striker Simy Nwankwo has revealed reasons behind his decision to extend his contract with Serie B side Crotone, for another two years.
Speaking...
FA Cup Final: Success targets Man City scalp
Nigerian forward Isaac Success is hoping to win his first major trophy at club level as Watford face Manchester City in the FA Cup...
‘Good Luck’ – Onome Ebi to Oshoala ahead of Champions League final
Super Falcons' Onome Ebi has expressed her support for Barcelona Ladies forward, Asisat Oshoala ahead of UEFA Women’s Champions League final with Lyon on...
Okechukwu and goal-hero Babatunde dream of double With Wydad Casablanca
After eliminating Mamelodi Sundown from the CAF Champions League, Super Eagles players Babatunde Michael and Gabriel Okechukwu are hoping to win the domestic league...
Ellis names Banyana squad for 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup
South Africa head coach Desiree Ellis has named 23 players to represent Banyana Banyana at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France that...
Good News – SAMUEL Kalu is fully fit! To start for Bordeaux vs Reims
Super Eagles forward Samuel Kalu is now fully fit and ready to start for Bordeaux against Reims at the Stade Matmut-Atlantique on Saturday according...
Ahmed Musa wins Saudi League title with Al Nassr
Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa claimed his 4th career league title with Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr following their 2-1 win at home to Al-Batin...
I should be in Falcons world Cup squad – Dike disagrees with Dennerby
Super Falcons striker Courtney Dike says she knows that decision has been taken to drop her from the Falcons squad to France for the...
Danjuma hails Falcons, backs team for WAFU success
Falconets coach, Christopher Danjuma has louded the performance of the Super Falcons B players after beating the Black queens of Ghana in the Penalty...
Ex Eagles coach questions Rohr’s decision to invite Mikel for AFCON
Ahead of the forthcoming African Cup of Nations in Egypt, Former Super Eagles’ coach, Johannes Bonfrere Says Gernot Rohr should have shut the door...
Disqualify Guinea from U-17 World Cup – CAF writes FIFA
CAF Disciplinary committee have recommended the disqualification of Guinea U17 from the FIFA World Cup in Brazil after reviewing Senegal’s petition where they accused...
NVBF Boss Nimrod assures Nigeria will pick All African Games ticket in Abidjan
Ahead of the African Zone 3 Men’s All Africa Games Qualifiers in Abidjan, The president of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Engineer Musa Nimrod said Nigeria...
NPFL: Nasarawa still hopeful of playoff spot
Nasarawa United sustained an outside chance of picking one of Group B’s playoff tickets with a 2-1 victory over Gombe United at the Lafia...
