Delta State Receives Kudos For Hosting Super Eagles
The government of Delta State has received words of appreciation from the executive committee of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for agreeing to host the...
NFF Executive Committee Wants Early AFCON Preparations
The executive committee of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has directed all relevant officials and bodies to immediately commence preparations for next year's Africa Cup...
Omidiran Motivates Super Falcons With History
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) board member, Alhaja Ayo Omidiran has motivated the female national team, Super Falcons with memories of how their predecessors lost...
Nnadozie Insists: Falcons Remain In High Spirit
Female national team, Super Falcons reserve goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie has ruled out any form of depression among the Nigerian players, as she says they...
Women’s Pro-League: Suleiman applauds high standard in Abuja centre
Nigeria Women Football League board member, Nasarawa Amazons of Lafia, Hajia Hussaina Suleiman, Tuesday applauded the high standard of soccer artistry by the teams...
Maikaba Denies Money Factor In Jos Switch
Plateau United of Jos' new coach, Abdul Maikaba has ruled out any cash inducement in the chain of events that took him to The...
Ogu Back In Central Defence For Eagles
Hapoel Be'er Sheva of Israel midfielder, John Ugochukwu Ogu got another chance to show his versatile abilities with the Super Eagles, as he starred...
Dennerby Is Facing A Different Terrain – Danjuma
Nasarawa Amazons of Lafia coach, Christopher Danjuma has opined that the Super Falcons lost to South Africa in their opening match of the 2018...
First Bank Ladies Reach Quarter Finals In Maputo
First Bank Basketball Club of Lagos have qualified for the quarter-finals of the African Women Clubs' Basketball Championship in Maputo, Mozambique with a game...
Orbih Counts Blessings As Badminton President
Nigeria Badminton Federation (NBF) president, Francis Orbih is counting the blessings of the body and the sport under his tenure, and believes a lot...
Nike Glad To Extend Contract With NFF
American sports kit manufacturing firm, Nike's Sports Marketing Director for African Football, Tina Salminen has stated delight with the organisation's extended contract with Nigeria...
NPFL: Everton Picks Positives From Akwa United’s Loss
Akwa United of Uyo's new coach, Rafael Everton is picking positives from his side's 1-0 loss to Heartland of Owerri, as he says he...
Madu Tasks Heartland Players In Goals Scoring
Heartland of Owerri coach, Ramson Madu has charged his players to ensure they convert little chances that come their way, as he believes they...
Katsina United Now An Improved Brand – Balele
Katsina United chairman, Aminu Balele Kurfi has declared that The Changi Boys are set to take the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) by storm...
Ka’oje Charges Rohr To Prepare Well For AFCON 2019
Former minister of sports, Bala Bawa Ka'oje has charged Super Eagles' technical adviser, Gernot Rohr and his assistants to ensure they prepare the team...
Ugbade Reveals: Eaglets’ Camp Will Soon Reopen
The under-17 national team, Golden Eaglets' camp will soon be thrown open once again, according to the assistant coach, Nduka Ugbade.
The former Super Eagles...
Akwa United to renew partnership deal with Dana
Nigeria Professional Football League side Akwa United FC will tomorrow Wednesday 21st November, 2018 renew it's flight partnership agreement with Dana Airlines for the...
NPFL draw was held in Stephen Okechukwu Keshi stadium
The draws for the new season took place in the stadium at the half time of the Super Cup between Lobi stars vs Rangers...
Nigeria Super Eagles, Cranes stalemate in Asaba
Nigeria and Uganda failed to find a cutting edge as the African teams fluffed a series of chances in a 0-0 draw in a...
Eguma Seeks Special Qualities Among 50 Players
Rivers United of Port Harcourt coach, Stanley Eguma has disclosed that he has a total of 50 players currently seeking positions in the squad...
Abdullahi Biffo: Coaching Is About Hiring, Firing
Kastina United coach, Abdullahi Biffo has declared that he is looking eagerly ahead of the new season with hopes of doing well, but adds...
NFF Plan Talks With Lobi Stars, Rangers – Sanusi
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) secretary-general, Dr Mohammed Sanusi has disclosed that the soccer governing body plans to hold talks with the country's conteintnal cup...
Obasanjo Charges Delta States In Sports Leadership
Former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has charged Delta State to keep up its leading efforts in sports activities and maintenance of facilities, sports247.ng reports.
Obasanjo...
Gawuna Throws Light On YSFON’s U-17 Project
Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON) president, Alhaji Nasiru Gawuna has disclosed that the long camping, grooming and mentoring programme of the body's under-17...
Rohr makes six changes to Eagles team to face Uganda
Nigeria have made a host of changes from the side that drew 1-1 with South Africa as they prepare to face Uganda on Tuesday.
Gernot...
Eagles Begin AFCON Preparations With Asaba Friendly
Super Eagles' media officer, Toyin Ibitoye has declared that the team's preparations for next year's Africa Cup of Nations will commence with Tuesday's international...
Imeh Relieved To Win First National Tennis Title
Fast-rising national tennis player, Joseph Imeh has admitted he was truly relieved to win his first ever major title, and declared that he hopes...
Handball Resurgence Coming For Borno State
A resurgence in handball fortunes is coming the way of Borno State, as sports247.ng gathered that once vibrant Topline Sparrows of Maiduguri are set...
Coal City Half Marathon Holds On Saturday
This Saturday, November 24 will offer a moment in history for Enugu, as the maiden Coal City Half Marathon will hog major streets and...
Dolphins Swimming League Receives Applause
Applause is rolling out for the second edition of Dolphins Swimming League, which got underway at the weekend at Grange School, Lagos.
Leading the shower...
Dennerby Charts Course For Falcons’ AWCON Revival
Nigeria's female national team, Super Falcons' coach, Thomas Dennerby has outlined a course of action, through which the squad will bounce back from their...
Gold Cup 2018: Rivers Utd not under pressure -Eguma
Stanley Eguma says his team is not under pressure as they prepare for the new season which is expected to kickoff in December.
Eguma whose...
Gold Cup 2018: Cynosure FC no fluke, says Coach Ayeni
Cynosure Football Club Head Coach, Deji Ayeni says his team's success in the Gold Cup Tourney in Akure is no fluke.
Cynosure became the first...
NPFL: MFM ‘ll be formidable before new season – Ilechukwu
Technical Adviser Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries FC, Fidelis Ilechukwu, has assured fans of a formidable MFM team for the new season.
'The Working...
Majekodunmi satisfied with progress at Ogun FA
The chairman, Ogun State Football Association Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi has expressed satisfaction at the manner which the two major Ogun FA events were concluded...
Alebiosu Wants Top Help Kwara Utd Win Gold Cup
Kwara United of Ilorin striker, Segun Alebiosu has declared that he wants to help his side win the pre-season Gold Cup in Akure, which...
Pinnick Dedicates African Award To NFF Officials
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president, Amaju Melvin Pinnick has dedicated his African Football Alliance (AFA) award to the country's top soccer officials and stakeholders.
Spoprts247.ng...
UNILAG Will Host Unprecedented NUGA – Ogundipe
University of Lagos (UNILAG) is set to host an 'unprecedented' rain of excitement, quality, standards, results, relationships and comfort at this year's Nigeria University...
Dogo: Sunshine Stars Need To Beef Up Attack, Defence
Sunshine Stars of Akure coach, Kabiru Dogo has expressed satisfaction with his team's performance so far at the Gold Cup pre-season football competition in...
Lobi Stars To Battle Rangers After Eagles’ Match
Soccer fans in Asaba, Delta State are in for extra thrills on Tuesday, as Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have confirmed that this year's Charity...
Nigeria, Uganda Friendly Gets Benin Republic Ref
A referee from Benin Republic, Louis Houngnande has been appointed to be at the centre of Nigeria's international friendly against Uganda at Stephen Keshi...
Dennerby Charts Course For Falcons’ AWCON Revival
Female national team, Super Falcons' coach, Thomas Dennerby has outlined a course of action, which he believes will help the squad bounce back from...
Cycling President prioritize Velodrome repair
President of the Nigerian Cycling Federation, Engr Giandomewico Massari has stated that one of the focal point of the federation at the moment is...
From the World Cup, our attention is now on Africa – Amputee president
President of the Nigeria Amputee Football Federation, Suleiman Isah has stated that his federation's next port of call will be the preparation for the...
Aigbogun rules out foreign pros for WAFU B competition in Togo
Head coach of Nigeria’s national U-20 boys team the Flying Eagles, Paul Aigbogun has stated that it will be extremely difficult for him to...
Give the Falcons a chance and they will prove themselves -Danjuma
Nigeria U-20 women national team coach Christopher Danjuma has called on Nigerians to be patient with the Super Falcons after the team’s shock defeat...
Former Falcons coach rates the team’s performance below 6%
Former Super Falcons Coach, James Peters has expressed dismay and shock with the team’s outing in their first match of the ongoing Africa Women...
NBC Zonal Director, Tijani for SWAN Oyo workshop
Arrangements have been concluded by the leadership of the Sport Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Oyo State chapter, to host a workshop for its...
AWCON 2018: We are not here to underrate any team – Mwape
The head coach of Zambian national female team popularly known as Shepolopolo, Bruce Mwape, says his team is not in the African Women's Cup...
Dennerby blames defeat to lack of friendlies
Super Falcons coach Thomas Dernneby has blamed lack of good friendlies as one of the reasons for the team's 1-0 loss to South Africa...
