NPFL: Metu gets ‘good feeling’ over Abia Warriors
Abia Warriors winger Chigozirim Metu claims he and his teammates have a ‘good feeling’ about the four-week-old Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season.
Metu revealed...
Musa: Mum’s Death Brought Worst Day Of My Life
Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia star, Ahmed Musa has described the death of his mother as the worst day of his life, as the former...
Moses Succumbs To Fernebahce’s £2.86m Bait
More facts are emerging in the chain of issues that eventually saw ex-Super Eagles winger, Victor Moses join Fernebahce of Turkey on loan, as...
NWFL Super 4: 11 year drought, our aim is to win Super four –...
Technical adviser of Bayelsa Queens Moses Adiku has revealed to Sports247.ng that getting the win against Sunshine Queens of Akure was as a result...
NWFL Super 4: Not playing to instruction responsible for our loss – Sunshine Queens...
Sunshine Queens of Akure head coach Wemimo Olanrewaju Matthew has attributed not playing to instruction by her girls as the major reason why they...
Plateau state governor Simon Lalong pays executive condolence visit to Ahmed Musa
Plateau state governor His Excellency Gov. Simon Lalong has paid a condolence visit to Super Eagles Star Ahmed Musa over the loss of his...
Chukwumerije Reveals Nigeria Taekwondo Open Entries
The technical director of Nigeria Taekwondo Federation (NTF), Engineer Chika Chukwumerije has reeled out figures of registered competitors for the upcoming international competition in...
First Bank Basketball Club Await Benin Republic Star
First Bank Female Basketball Club of Lagos are awaiting the arrival of a player from Benin Republic in their camp this weekend, as The...
Oladipo: Calm Nerves Propel Indiana Pacers’ Revival
Indiana Pacers of America basketball star, Victor Oladipo has pointed to calm nerve and the ability to stay focused under pressure as factors behind...
Usain Bolt Puts End to Football Career Dream
Jamaica's athletics' sprints icon, Usain Bolt has put an end to his dream of becoming a professional footballer, sports247.ng reports.
Bolt had a trial period...
Joshua Gets Tall Order From Lennox Lewis
Nigerian-born heavyweight boxing champion of the world, Anthony Olaseni Oluwafemi Joshua has received a tall order from former belt holder, Lennox Lewis, who says...
Mikel Targets EPL Ticket With Middlesbrough
New arrival at Middlesbrough of England, John Mikel Obi has made a huge promise to help the club return to the English Premier League,...
Balogun Poised To Start Against West Brom
Brighton & Hove Alb ion defender, Leon Aderemi Balogun is poised to return to The Seagulls' starting line-up for this weekend's English FA Cup...
Barcelona Kid, Ibe-Torti Set To Join Golden Eaglets
Nigeria's under-17 national team, Golden Eaglets are set to have another foreign-based join the camp this month, as Barcelona kid, Kelechukwu Ebenezer Ibe-Torti has...
Moses Seals 18-month Loan Deal With Fenerbahce
Fernebahce of Turkey have confirmed a sealed agreement with Victor Moses, which sees the former Super Eagles star move to Istanbul on loan from...
NFF: Otunba Ajayi’s rants are bundles of lies and misleading information
The Nigeria Football Federation has berated a former Member of its Executive Committee and Chairman of the Ondo State Football Association, Otunba Sunday Dele-Ajayi...
DEPUTY GOVERNOR SETS TO LEAD USOH, ORUMEN, OTHERS FOR OSAYANDE
This Sunday presents an opportunity for the people of Edo State to witness the skills of the soccer loving Deputy Governor of Edo State,...
PRE-SEASON FRIENDLY: WARRI WOLVES CHAIRMAN LAUDS ROLLANDSON ODEH FOR WARM RECEPTION
Chairman, new rebranded Warri Wolves, *Mr Moses Etu* has distinctly eulogised his counterpart and General Manager of Crown FC, *Mr Rollandson Odeh* for graciously...
PLATEAU UNITED MANAGEMENT CONDOLES AHMED MUSA OVER MOTHER’S DEATH
The General Manager of Plateau United Football Club of Jos, Pius Henwan has described the death of Mrs Sarah Moses, mother of Super Eagles...
NVBF appoints Prince Omisore as Diaspora ambassador
The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) on Thursday appointed Prince Tunde Omisore as its ambassador in Diaspora.
In a statement signed by the NVBF President, Engineer...
NPFL: It was a bitter moment of my life and my career – Coach...
The Head Coach of Katsina United who was kidnapped 16 days ago finally was released by the kidnappers.
Speaking to our source in sports247.ng is...
2019 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon: Sowore, Others To Speak At Media Seminar
The Presidential Candidate for the African Action Congress (AAC) as well as a serial marathon runner, Omoyele Sowore has been confirmed as one of...
NPFL: BEAT A REFEREE, KILL NIGERIA FOOTBALL, SAYS NRA
The Nigeria Referees Association, NRA has expressed readiness to stop handling the NPFL if attack on referees persist.
President of the association, Otunba Tade Azeez...
NPFL: Ilechukwu pleased with win over Rangers
Fidelis Ilechukwu was pleased with his MFM FC side after they pipped Enugu Rangers 1-0, but has admitted there is room for improvement.
The Olukoya...
Cooperate with your destiny, Abdulrahman tells Super 4 teams
The Chief Operating Officer of the Nigeria Women Football League, Alhaji Ayo Abdulrahman, has admonished all the teams in the NWPL Super 4, which...
NASARAWA AMAZONS DENY SALE OF ANAM IMO AND AMARACHI OKONKWO
Nigeria Women Premier League Side Nasarawa Amazons has denied the sale of Super Falcons duo of Amarachi Okoronkwo and Anam Imo to Hungaria n...
Udoh: Flying Eagles Will Fight Hard At U20 AFCON
Former Israel-based goalkeeper, Akpan Udoh has declared that he and his colleagues in Nigeria's youth national team, Flying Eagles will fight with all they...
Ihezuo Relishes Scoring For Falcons In China
BIIK Kazygurt of Kazakhstan striker, Chiwendu Ihezuo has stated delight with her ability to get among the goals scorers for the Nigerian female national...
Uzoho Receives Super Eagles’ Wake Up Charge
Elche of Spain goalkeeper, Francis Odinaka Uzoho has received a wake up charge for him to return to top spot at his club or...
BURUJ BOYS SET TO BATTLE RIGHT ACADEMY IN A WARM-UP GAME
Buruj Sports Academy will this Saturday confront Right Football Academy in a friendly game to kick-start match preparations for their 10th Anniversary Celebrations and...
Balogun Reveals More Gains From National Camp
Brighton & Hove Albion of England defender, Leon Aderemi Balogun has revealed that another huge thing he has gained from being in the Super...
Ahmed Musa In Mourning Over Mother’s Death
Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia attacker, Ahmed Musa is mourning, following the death of his mother on Thursday.
Sports247.ng gathered that the former Kano Pillars, VV...
Mikel Obi Joins Boro Training
After the finer details of his signing were wrapped up on Thursday morning, new arrival John Obi Mikel linked up with his new teammates...
Boro’s premier league’s ambition enticed me. – Mikel Obi
New Middleborough signing John Obi Mikel has revealed that the team’s ambition and mentality on set goals was instrumental in persuading to join the...
Mikel Obi’s signing is a dream come through for Boro -Tony Pulis
Middleborough coach Tony Pulis has expressed his excitement at signing veteran Nigerian midfielder John Mikel Obi who was a free agent after running out...
NPFL Match Report: Week 4 Results
Week 4 of the Nigerian Professional Football League saw action across the country as hostilities resumed again in the midweek fixtures.
Katsina United defeated northern...
NPFL Match Report: Abia Warriors 1-0 Kada City
Isaac Emeka's83rd minute strike from the penalty spot was all that Abia Warriors needed to edge Kada City 1-0 in one of 2019 NPFL...
NPFL: Ilechukwu describes win over Rangers as precious for MFM’s season
Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries FC head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has described his team’s 1-0 victory over CAF Confederation Cup campaigner, Rangers International...
NPFL: FC IFEANYI UBAH MAINTAINS BLISTERING START TO THE SEASON WITH A WIN AGAINST...
A Chinonso Udeh's trademark free kick in the 23rd minute was all the Anambra Warriors needed to seal victory at the fortress for the...
Josh Maja Tipped To Join Kalu at Bordeaux
Sunderland of England striker, Josh Maja is now tipped to join Super Eagles rookie, Samuel Kalu at Girondins-Bordeaux of France, as fresh angles open...
OSUN BABES PICK JANUARY 31ST FOR RESUMPTION
The Management of the Nigeria Women Premier League outfit Osun Babes FC has picked Thursday the 31st day of January 2019 as resumption date...
Ariyibi Determined To Make Impact At Motherwell
Motherwell of Scotland January signing, Gboly Ariyibi has declared that he has a burning ambition to excel with the modest team and help them...
Lookman: I Need Hard Work, Support, Confidence, Time
Everton of England winger, Ademola Lookman has reeled out the factors that will help him excel with The Toffees and overall in his chosen...
Adi Turns Attention On MLS’ March 2 Kick-off
FC Cincinnati of USA striker, Fanendo Adi is excitedly looking forward to the start of Major League Soccer (MLS) action on March 2nd, as...
Chidiebere Nwakali Cherishes Loan Spell In Norway
New signing at Kalmar FF of Sweden, Chidiebere Nwakali has disclosed that he opted for a return to Scandinavia because he remembers the best...
U15 Eagles Billed For June Invitational In Japan
Nigeria's under-15 national team, Future Eagles are scheduled to embark on a trip to Japan for an invitational competition in June.
Sports247.ng gathered that the...
Three Journalists To Receive Access Bank Lagos City Marathon Award
Three Journalists who have contributed immensely to the reportage of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon will be honoured at the Media Seminar that...
CAF LIFTED SUSPENSION FROM JANNY SIKAZWE
CAF has lifted the provisional suspension of top FIFA referee Janny Sikazwe after being accused of corruption in November last year.
The top referee who...
FIBA UPDATES: NWORA INVITES 15 PLAYERS FOR WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS
D’Tigers Head Coach, Alex Nwora has invited 15 players for the last window of the 2019 FIBA Men’s World Cup qualifiers taking place in...
NPFL: Ibrahim Pius wants positive result in Katsina
Wikki Tourists goalkeeper Ibrahim Piys has claimed that his side will go to Katsina United this midweek looking for ‘something positive’.
The Giant Elephants travel...
