Ighalo, Iwobi Open Super Eagles’ Camp In Asaba
Shanghai Greenland Shenhua of China striker, Odion Jude Ighalo was joined by the England-based duo of Alex Iwobi from Arsenal and Semi Ajayi from...
Semi Ajayi Sits Atop Championship Top-50
Rotherham United of Engfland defensive midfielder, Semi Ajayi has received a massive boost, heading into his outing with the Super Eagles across the international...
Nigeria’s U19 Cricket Coach Relishes Victory Over Namibia
Nigeria's under-19 boys cricket team coach, Uthe Ogbimi has expressed immense relish with his side's shock victory over Namibia in the Africa Division 1...
“LACK OF PLAYING TIME FORCED ME OUT OF FOOTBALL” – OKOCHA
Former Super Eagles captain, Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha’, has informed sports247.ng reasons why he called it quit early from active football.
Okocha who made the...
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Awoniyi, Nwakali top Olympic Eagles’ squad for Libya clash
Ahead of their first round, first leg Africa U-23 Cup of Nations qualifying match against Libya in the Tunisian city of Bengerdan on Wednesday,...
AFCON 2019: Ighalo, Iwobi, Ajayi early birds in Eagles’ camp
Forward Odion Ighalo and midfielders Alex Iwobi and Semi Ajayi were among the first arrivals in the Super Eagles’ camp in Asaba on Monday...
Bonaventure, Okereke, Ezeh Join Olympic Eagles
Nigeria's under-23 national team, Olympic Eagles have received more highly rated foreign-based players, as Club Brugge of Belgium striker, Dennis Bonaventure and David Okereke...
Kelechi John Affirms Avaiability Against Libya In Asaba
Rio Ave of Portugal defender, Kelechi John has declared that he is very much available to line out for the under-23 national team, Olympic...
Fanendo Humble In Victory Over Portland Timbers
FC Cincinnati of USA striker, Fanendo Adi opted to stay humble and modest in victory against his former club this past weekend, as his...
Asaba Matches Will All Commence At 4pm – NFF
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have confirmed 4pm kick-off for all three matches coming up at Stephen Keshi International Stadium in the coming days, sports247.ng...
Ndifreke Makes It Four NPFL Stars In Eagles’ List
Akwa United of Uyo defender, Ndifreke Effiong has taken the number of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) players in the Super Eagles' list for...
Kalu Yet To Recover From Mum’s Kidnap Trauma – Coach
A hint has emerged that Girondin-Bordeaux of France winger, Samuel Kalu's latest injury might have been induced by effects of the mental and psychological...
STI Sponsored Golf Tournament Kicks Off March 22 In Ibadan
STI sponsored golf tournament kicks off March 22 Golf in Ibadan, Sovereign Trust Insurance (STI) says they are passionate about the development of sports...
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Nigeria spring first surprise in Windhoek
Nigeria got the ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup Africa Qualifier off to a thrilling start, as they outlasted hosts Namibia on the opening...
HANDBALL: UNDER 18 AND 21 HANDBALL CHAMPIONSHIP COMMENCES IN LAGOS
The under 18 and under 21 national handball championship commenced on Sunday at Rowe Sports center with much funfair, sports247.ng gathers.
According to the Media...
The Seventh Edition Of The Okpekpe International 10km Road Holds May 25
The seventh edition of the Okpekpe international 10km road race has been officially declared open as the International and will hold May 25.
Association of...
NPFL: TEN-MAN KATSINA UNITED SQUEEZE PASS STUBBORN KWARA UNITED
Katsina United defeated Kwara United 1 - 0 in a tensed NPFL matchday 11 decided at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina, sports247.ng gathers.
Martins...
DREAM TEAM OFF TO TUNISIE FOR AFCON QUALIFIERS CLASH
Sports247.ng can exclusively reports that coach Imama Amapakabo led Under 23 squad made of 12 home based players and 11 foreign professionals have left...
NPFL: WIKKI SWIM PAST RIVERS UNITED FC
Rivers United put up their worst display of the season on Sunday in a 0-2 loss to Wikki Tourists at the Pantami Stadium as...
SUNSHINE STARS, ENYIMBA BATTLE TO A BARREN DRAW IN AKURE
Sunshine Stars were held to a goalless draw by Enyimba FC in a match day 11 Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) contest at the...
Namibia ready to get U19 Cricket World Cup Africa Qualifier under way
The ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Africa Qualifier tournament will take place in Windhoek, Namibia, over the next week, with a high standard of...
AMAKPAKABO FAULTS AWONIYI’S INJURY RUMOUR… SAYS HE’S READY TO FACE LIBYA WEDNESDAY
Nigeria National Under 23 Head Coach, Imama Amamakpabo has described untrue a rumour circulating in some section of the media that Taiwo Awoniyi is...
NIGERIANS STAND STILL AT OGUNJOBI’S BURIAL AS ADEPOJU, AUSTIN POPO, OTHERS PAY LAST RESPECT
It was a celebration of life for a football icon in Ibadan and a catalogue of life after death messages to those on earth...
EDO 2020: Sports facilities re-designed to accommodate all games, says Obaseki
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has assured that sports facilities in the state are being remodelled to accommodate games for the 2020 National...
Prioritize sports in your fiscal policy Ejidike task Buhari, others
As Nigerians eagerly await the birth of yet another democratic dispensation come May 29 this year, the Nigeria Pillar of Sports, Chief Donatus Agu...
Late Ogunjobi: Family to set up foundation in memory of late soccer icon
The family of late chief Taiwo Joseph Ogunjobi has disclosed plans to establish a foundation in memory of the late soccer icon and former...
Late Taiwo Ogunjobi: How Ogunjobi gave me my first coaching job – Siasia
Former Super Eagles player and coach, Samson Siasia in a rare disclosure stated that he would forever remain grateful to late chief Taiwo Ogunjobi...
BURUJ MANAGEMENT TO CREATE MORE SPACES FOR NEWLY REGISTERED PLAYERS!
More and more players are beginning to show interest to be part of Buruj Sports Academy upcoming international engagements that will see them feature...
Azubuike Denies Misgivings Over U-23 Team Call-up
Caykur Rizespor of Turkey midfielder, Azubuike Okechukwu has denied speculation in some sectors of Nigerian football that he is not happy with his invitation...
BURUJ LAND IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
The CEO of Buruj Sports Academy Salaudeen Waheed has landed in London, the United Kingdom to hold talks with the officials of Team Tours...
Iwobi, Chukwueze, Ebuehi Kept Apart In Europa League
Nigerian soccer fans will be excited to learn that all three of their remaining star players in the UEFA Europa League this season -...
Oliseh Faces Juventus, Ajax Dilemma In UCL Last-8
Former Super Eagles captain and head coach, Sunday Ogorchukwu Oliseh will have dilemma of who to support between Ajax Amsterdam of Holland and Juventus...
EDO 2020: NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL TO FEATURE 32 SPORTS
Organizers of National Sports Festival have agreed to accommodate 32 different sports in its Extra-Ordinary meeting of the National Council on Sports.
Sports247.ng reliably gathers...
NIGERIA SQUASH QUEEN SHINES IN THE 2019 CITY OPEN IN CANADA
Nigeria number one female squash player Yemisi Olatunji has hoisted the nation's flag higher by pummelling her rival Helena Dutina of Serbia by 9/16...
Mikel’s Miss, Others Haunt Middlesbrough’s Coach
Middlesbrough of England midfielder, John Mikel Obi has come under knocks from his coach, Tony Pulis, after failing to convert a chance that came...
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Anichebe Hints At Racism In Sack Of West Brom’s Coach
Former Super Eagles striker, Victor Anichebe (The Beast) has come out with a hint that the sack of Darren Moore by West Bromwich Albion...
Semi’s Goals Were Amazing, Special – Rotherham Boss
Rotherham United of England defensive midfielder, Semi Ajayi has won sweet words of praise from the lower division club's coach, Paul Wayne, who said...
Awoniyi Leads Chukwueze, Others To Olympic Eagles
Royal Excel Mouscron of Belgium attacker, Taiwo Awoniyi will lead a host of several other foreign-based players in Nigeria's squad for next Wednesday's Africa...
Lagos Polo Championship Set For Climax On Sunday
The stage is set for a pulsating climax on Sunday at the 2019 GTBank Lagos Polo International Tournament, which galloped off on Wednesday, sports247.ng...
AFN May Give Youth Athletes Road Trip To Cote d’Ivoire
Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) technical director, Sunday Adeleye has hinted that the track and field governing body might decide to take the country'...
Joshua Reveals Lessons Learnt From Female Boxer
Nigerian-born British heavyweight boxing world champion, Anthony Olaseni Oluwafemi Joshua has disclosed that he learns from female title holder, Katie Taylor.
Though they are in...
Kamaru Usman Downplays Fears Over Recenet Surgery
Ultimate Fighting Challenge (UFC) welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman of Nigeria has downplayed worries over the hernia operation he recently went through, as he said...
LMC RELEASES READJUSTED DATES FOR 2018/2019 NPFL 2ND ROUND FIXTURES
The League Management Company (LMC) has released new dates for second round of 2018/19 Nigeria Professional Football League season and playoffs which determines the...
Nwolokor Comes Under Rohr’s Goalkeepers’ Radar
SKF Sered of Slovakia goalkeeper, David Nwolokor has entered the radar of Super Eagles' coach, Gernot Rohr, as sports247.ng gathered that the Franco-German gaffer...
Adekuoroye Eyes Return To World’s Number 1 Spot
Nigerian female wrestling sensation, Odunayo Adekoruoye has expressed delight with her fourth place global ranking, but says she is capable of returning to number...
Antetokounmpo’s Name Blocks Nigerian Affinity – Adefeso
USA-based sports journalist, Femi Adefeso has strongly opined that in-form Milwauke Bucks' NBA star, Giannis Antetokounmpo is not widely regarded as a Nigerian-born player...
