AKUNETO STRIKE EARNS MFM FC A POINT AGAINST ENYIMBA IN LAGOS
Chijioke Akuneto's 56th minute strike earned Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries FC a point against Enyimba International FC in one of Matchday 13...
FIFA scribe, Samoura arrives as Lagos rocks for 2nd AITEO-NFF Awards
Secretary General of world football –ruling body, FIFA, Ms Fatma Samoura arrived in Nigeria on Saturday, ahead of more than 20 Presidents of FIFA’s...
NNL: 3SC COACH, SKIPPER PROMISE PROMOTION TICKET
Head coach of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, Edith Olumide Agoye and the skipper of the team, Omololu Waheed are both upbeat...
NFF holds extra-ordinary General Assembly in Lagos
The Nigeria Football Federation will hold an extra-ordinary General Assembly at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos on Monday.
Thenff.com learnt at the...
SITTING DISEASE…
In times past, when people were put into the hospital, they were confined to bed. Now, doctors know that without movement, muscles will become...
NPFL: AKANDE THE HERO AS RIVERS UNITED STUN REMO STARS IN SHAGAMU
Rivers United rode their luck and struck a mortal blow late on in a hard-fought 1-0 win over Remo Stars in the Nigeria Professional...
NPFL: Tasiu Lawal, Sherif Bashir star as Katsina United move to top four
Katsina United defeated Lobi Stars 2 – 0 in one of the star matches of the NPFL Matchday 13 fixtures decided at the Muhammadu...
GATEWAY STADIUM PITCH AFFECTED OUR PERFORMANCE – OGUNBOTE
Technical Adviser of Enugu Rangers, Olugbenga Ogumbote has attributed the near poor performance his team had against Remo Stars FC to the rumpled playing...
Ighalo Reveals Personal, Collective Ambitions For AFCON
Shanghai Greenland Shenhua of China striker, Odion Jude Ighalo has disclosed that he is already holding unto some personal and collective targets he wants...
Dennerby: I Won’t Complain About World Cup Preparation
Super Falcons coach, Thomas Dennerby has declared that he has nothing to complain about in his team's preparations for this year's FIFA Women's World...
REGISTRATION FOR HOLIDAY COACHING CLINIC COMMENCE AT BURUJ -Management Putting Modalities In Place To...
The management of Buruj Sports Academy has commenced registration of schools children between the age of 9 to 16 for the holiday coaching during...
Onuachu Feels Very Great After Scoring Milestone Goal
FC Midtjylland of Denmark striker, Paul Ebere Onuachu has disclosed that he feels great, after netting a historic wonder goal in only his second...
Kida Reveals Focus For NBBF Congress, General Assembly
Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) president, Engineer Ahmed Musa-Kida has thrown more light on details of the forthcoming stakeholders meeting, Congress and Annual General Meeting...
Dalung Tags U-19 Cricket Team’s Success ‘Transition Gift’
Minister of sports, Barrister Solomon Dalung has described as a timely 'transition gift' the historic ICC World Cup qualification that was picked recently by...
Orbih: Desires Hosting To Win African Badminton Title
Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) president, Francis Orbih believes the real idea of Nigeria having a successful expedition as hosts of this year's African...
BURUJ’S FAWAZ TIJANI SHINE IN LOSS TO HANDSWORTH -Game Vs Handsworth Ends 2-1 As...
Buruj Sports Academy lost their first preparatory game to Handsworth Football Academy on Friday evening but there were so many positives to be taken...
Igali Rates Nigeria’s Female Wrestlers Ahead Of Males
Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) president, Honourable Daniel Igali has rate the country's female grapplers with better opportunities of excelling at the African championship in...
Warri/Effurun Peace Marathon Holds Saturday
The oil rich terrain of Warri/Effurun in Delta State will come alive this Saturday, as runners gather to compete in another marathon race of...
WRESTLING: NIGERIA RETAIN AFRICAN FEMALE CHAMPIONS DAZE TUNISIA AND EGYPT
Nigerian female wrestlers on Saturday retain African female Wresting Champions in Hammamet , Tunisia with a stellar performance in Hammamet, Tunisia winning 5 Gold,...
NNL: Siji Lagunju praises Ekiti football coaches
The deputy technical director of Nigeria football federation, Siji Lagunju has declared that the future of football in Nigeria is very bright.
Speaking with Sports247.ng...
NNL PICK DRAW AMIDST UPROAR AS LEAGUE TO START APRIL 3RD
Draws for the 2018/2019 of the Nigeria National League was held in Abuja on Thursday night with the league body insisting to commence on...
Akinwunmi Exudes Confidence Over Glorious NFF Awards
Chairman of the organising committee of AITEO-NFF Football Awards, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi says everything is set for the second edition of the ceremony at...
Nmecha: Why I Dumped Nigeria, England For Germany
Manchester City's Nigerian-born youngster, Lukas Nmecha has disclosed that he decided to jettison the chances of a full international career with England because he...
Omeruo: Leganes Will Discuss My Future With Chelsea
Leganes of Spain defender, Kenneth Omeruo has clarified his recent statement that he has personally chosen the clubs where he has played on loan,...
Alozie: Nigeria’s On Track For New Olympic Stars
Nigeria's national 100m hurdles record holder, Gloria Alozie has declared that the county is on course to produce new world beaters at the Olympic...
USA Tennis Programme Is Good For Nigeria – Adeleye
AJ Tennis Academy programme coordinator, Tolu Adeleye has declared that the US-brand of youth training he is bringing to Nigeria will aid the country...
NNL: SHOOTING STARS STEAM ROSE SPARTANS FC IN PRE SEASON FRIENDLY
Head coach of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, Edith Olumide Agoye is upbeat his team would be ready for hostilities as the...
WRESTLING: TEAM NIGERIA ARRIVE TUNISIA FOR AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
The first batch of Nigeria’s contingent to the 2019 African Senior Wrestling Championships on Thursday arrived Hammamet, Tunisia, venue of the tournament.
The delegation, which...
Dasaolu Sets Sight On Swansong At Tokyo 2020
Nigerian-born athlete, James Dasaolu has set his mind on making an appearance at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan before finally calling it...
World citizens, football superstars, industry moguls storm Lagos for 2nd AITEO-NFF Football Awards
All is now set for the second edition of the AITEO-NFF Football Awards ceremony which will take place at the Eko Hotel and Suites,...
Agbonlahor Admits Delight With Aston Villa Career
Nigerian-born former Aston Villa attacker, Gabriel Agbonlahor has come out with a confession that he never thought he would get such a glittering career...
Team Nigeria Back from Special Olympics with 63 Medals
Special Olympics Nigeria (SON) athletes returned victorious from the 2019 World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi with 63 medals.
At a welcome reception held in...
Onuachu’s Goal Has Others Ahead Overall – Survey
A survey by sports247.ng has revealed that FC Mydtjylland of Demark striker, Paul Ebere Onuchau's wonder goal against Egypt on Tuesday still has many...
Nigeria Blessed With Taekwondo Talents, contender at Olympic Games – Su Jin Lee
The Director, Korean Cultural Centre in Nigeria, Su Jin Lee believes the future of taekwondo in the country is bright, saying the country would...
Chukwueze Tipped For Nigeria’s AFCON 2019 Hit List
Villarreal of Spain winger, Samuel Chukwueze has been named among five African players likely to beat off all odds in making the final rosters...
Manu Raises Alarm Over Eaglets’ Delayed MRI Scans
Under-17 national team, Golden Eaglets' coach, has raised warning bells over the ill-effects delayed Magnet Resonance Imagery (MRI) scans are having on his plans,...
18 Countries to Participate at the All Africa Senior Championships in Port Harcourt
Nigeria will be the centre of attention in the African Badminton community, as Port-Harcourt, Rivers State is set to host the All Africa Senior...
Team Nigeria Arrive Tunisia For African Championships
The first batch of Nigeria’s contingent to the 2019 African Senior Wrestling Championships has arrived Hammamet, Tunisia, venue of the tournament.
The delegation, which was...
BURUJ MANAGEMENT SALUTE ASIWAJU BOLA TINUBU @67
The CEO, the management team, the technical crew and the entire staff and players of Buruj Sports Academy have joined other friends and well-wishers...
Super Eagles can win AFCON title – Ikpea
In a swift reaction to the victories of the Super Eagles that officially sealed its qualification to AFCON championship, and particularly, the win in...
NIGERIAN FEMALE WRESTLERS JET OUT TO HAMMAMET FOR AFRICAN WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP
Ten female wrestlers will today Thursday morning jet out to Tunisia for African Wrestling Championship. President, Nigeria Wrestling Federation, Daniel Ighali announced this that...
RANGERS INTERNATIONAL PICK A VITAL POINT IN SHAGAMU PUT REMO IN TIGHT ROPE
One of the NPFL outfit, Remo Stars Football Club (RSFC) were on Wednesday held to a goalless draw by Rangers International in a rescheduled...
DALUNG TO NFF: PAY UNDER AGED TEAMS THEIR ALLOWANCES
Minister for the Youth and Sports Development in Nigeria, Barrister Solomon Dalung has called on Nigeria Football federation to pay under-aged national football teams...
Sapele, Obiaruku ready for Zenith Bank/Delta Principals’ Cup final… Ikpeba set for The Tournament
The finalists of this year’s Delta State Principals’ Cup say they cannot wait to fight for the coveted trophy. Zenith Bank Plc is the...
Nigeria set for beach games in Cape Verde
Team Nigeria is set to take part in the first 2019 Africa Beach Games scheduled to hold at the Santa Maria Beach in Sal...
Rohr Fears AFCON Group With Egypt, Cameroon, Tunisia
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has expressed concern over the possibility of his side being grouped together with one of Egypt, Cameroon or Tunisia...
Amuneke Admits Possibility Of Tanzania, Nigeria Clash
Former Super Eagles winger, Emmanuel Amuneke has admitted the possibility of his current team, Taifa Stars of Tanzania locking horns with his country, Nigeria,...
Nigeria Can Win IHF Handball Challenge trophy – Coach
Nigeria's handball cadet team coach, Emeka Nnamani has declared that the country has what it takes to win this year's IHF Challenge Trophy.
Casting a...
D’Tigers Need Exposure Against European Teams – Diogu
Nigeria's basketball national team, D'Tigers' captain, Ike Diogu has stated the need for the squad to play some international friendlies against European side ahead...
PINNICK ENDS SWAN TEAM UNBEATEN RUN… SCORES AS DELTA ALL STARS BEAT SWAN 1-0
President of the Nigeria Football Federation NFF Amaju Pinnick scored the lone goal as stars studded Delta All Stars beat SWAN selected football team...
