Onebamhoin Raises Concern Over Kano Weather
National female tennis player, Patience Onebamhoin has raised concern over stifling heat, poor visibility and stuffy air in Kano, where the 2018 National Open...
First Bank Girls Enjoy Aisha, Ogoke, Okoye Lift
The inclusion of three leading Nigerian female basketball stars, Aisha Mohammed, Sarah Ogoke and Cecilia Okoye in the First Bank roster at the ongoing...
Danjuma Tips Oshoala To Start Raining AWCON Goals
Youth female national team, Falconets coach, Christopher Danjuma has declared that China-based attacker, Asisat Oshoala will soon start raining goals at the ongoing Africa...
Ahmedu Celebrates First Bank Giorls’ Quarter-final Ticket
First Bank Female Basketball Club of Lagos head coach, Peter Ahmedu is celebrating his team's qualification for the quarter-finals of the African Women Clubs...
Odunuga Laments Over Missed Trip To India
Lamentations are rolling out of the mouth of Commonwealth Games female boxing bronze medalist, Yetunde Odunuga following her inability to make a trip to...
Oparanozie Says Zambia Win Was ‘Collective Effort’
Guingamp of France striker, Desire Oparanozie has refrained from taking any personal glory for her goal that helped Nigeria beat Zambia at the Africa...
Chukwunonye: Falcons Are Back In Business
Nigeria's female national team, Super Falcons rising star, Josephine Chukwunonye is still relishing their 4-0 trouncing of Zambia at the 2018 Africa Women Cup...
Danladi Echoes Celebration Over AFCON Qualification
Nasarawa United of Lafia chairman, Barrister Isaac Dalandi has disclosed that celebrations over Nigeria's qualification for next year's Africa Cup of Nations are jot...
Rivers Angels coach, Edwin Okon
Abdu Maikaba, Plateau United head coach, has set himself the target of winning both the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) and Aiteo Cup titles...
Result more paramount than sexy football, says Edwin Okon
Rivers Angels coach, Edwin Okon has urged the Super Falcons to prioritise good results ahead of sexy football in the ongoing Africa Women's Cup...
Ebube Duru motivated by Lobi’s bid for two in a row
Defender Ebube Duru is motivated by the prospect of helping Lobi Stars retain the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title.
The Pride of Benue defeated...
FCT FA Thanks Football Stakeholders, Fans, Others As 2018 League Ends Today
The FCT Football Association has commended efforts of all participating teams, referees, stakeholders and fans as the 2018 FCT FA League comes to an...
Kida banks on First Bank for FIBA Africa Club Championship semifinal ticket
The Nigeria Basketball Federation President, Engr. Musa Kida has urged First Bank Basketball Club of Lagos to go for broke and maintain their unbeaten...
Okumagba Praises NFF For Eagles’ AFCON Ticket
The chairman of Super Eagles' Supporters Club, Prince Vincent Okumagba has commended Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for what he called the soccer body's perfect...
Aregbesola To Receive Western Nigeria Gov’s Cup
Osun State governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola will on Saturday formally receive the trophy for the maiden Western Nigeria Governors' Cup in the state capital,...
Moses Steps Up Training For Tottenham Derby
Chelsea of England winger, Victor Moses has stepped up his personal training routine, in a bold move and extra effort to get a shirt...
Dream Stars Ladies Pick Promotion to NWPL
Dream Stars Ladies of Lagos have secured promotion to the Nigeria Women Premier League after finishing top of Group B at the Benin center...
Omidiran: Nigeria still remains numero uno of women’s football in Africa
National Assembly Member representing Ayedaade/Irewole/Isokan Federal Constituency of Osun State, Alhaja Ayo Omidiran says Nigeria is a power house of women's football and will...
StarTimes Nigeria to partner Lagos SWAN
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Lagos chapter and the leading pay TV StarTimes Nigeria have concluded plans to seal a partnership deal.
Lagos...
Ordega Turns Oliver Twist After Player Of The Match Performance Against Zambia
Super Falcons forward Francisca Ordega has pledged to do more and fight till the end of the 2018 African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON).
The...
Adeyi: I want to be the next Modric
Crown FC midfielder, Oluwatobi Promise Adeyi has a dream of becoming the next big thing to happen in Nigerian football.
The midfielder has his sight...
Ajayi focused on Rotherham United
Defender Semi Ajayi insists he's focused on the current English Championship season with Rotherham United despite ongoing speculation about his future.
The Super Eagles defender...
Ekpai: Slovan Liberec strong, but beatable
Ubong Ekpai has acknowledged Slovan Liberec's strengths, but says that their home form is something for Viktoria Plzen ‘to take advantage of’ this Friday.
Week...
Kayode: Shakhtar Donetsk have improved
Striker Olarenwaju Kayode believes Ukrainian Premier League outfit Shakhtar Donetsk have gradually improved as the season has progressed.
In his view, the number of games...
Akwa Utd, Dana Air renew deal
Nigerian Professional Football League side, Akwa United FC and Airline Operator, Dana, have extended their partnership for a year.
Signing the agreement at the Godswill...
Chukwumerije Explains Shift In Nigeria Taekwondo Open
Nigeria Taekwondo Federation (NTF) technical director, Chika Chukwumerije has revealed that the body decided to have a shift in date for the international competition...
Joshua Receives ‘Step Up’ Charge From Lennox Lewis
British heavyweight boxing legend, Lennox Lewis has charged his compatriot, Anthony Olaseni Oluwafemi Joshua to 'step up,' by taking on another world class opponent.
The...
LMC Boss Apologises Over Delayed NPFL Season
Nigeria's League Management Company (LMC) chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko has apologised to soccer lovers in the country for the delayed kick-off in the new...
Chukwueze: Playing For Eagles Was My Dream Come True
Villarreal of Spain youngster, Samuel Chukwueze has declared that he had a dream come true by playing for the Super Eagles in Tuesday's international...
Pachon Promises Eagles Another Friendly In March 2019
The Super Eagles may get to play another top-grade international friendly in March 2019, in order to put their Africa Cup of Nations preparations...
Ochebo Cherishes Return To Enugu Rangers
Former Super Eagles invitee, Michael Uchebo has expressed delight with his return to action on the domestic scene with Rangers International of Enugu, and...
Ogbeide Weighs Impact Of Charity Cup Victory
Lobi Stars of Makurdi coach, Solomon Ogbeide is not getting carried away by his side's victory in the Charity Cup match against Rangers of...
Agu: Goalless Draw With Uganda Is Satisfactory
Super Eagles goalkeepers' trainer, Alloy Agu has described the goalless draw in Tuesday's international friendly match between the team and The Cranes of Uganda...
Oboh Receives Accolades From Edo State Governor
Nigeria's fast-rising female golfer, Georgina Oboh has received a shower of accolades from Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, sports247.ng reports.
In the wake of recent...
Nigeria Versus Seychelles For Teslim Balogun Stadium?
Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode's senior special assistant on sports, Anthony Adeyinka Adeboye has disclosed that efforts have reached advanced stage to ensure the...
Rohr: Poor League Schedule Affects Home-based Players
Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr has stated categorically that he cannot rely on home-based players in the national team because they are often...
Lobi Stars, Rangers To Tango In NPFL Group A
Lobi Stars of Makurdi, who will represent Nigeria in next year’s CAF Champions League, and Rangers of Enugu, who will play in the CAF...
LMC Fail To Give Date For League Kick-off
Although League Management Company (LMC) on Tuesday rolled out the format for next season in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), the organisers failed...
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...
