First Bank Girls Fall Short In AWCCC Semi-final
First Bank female basketball club of Lagos again fell short in the semi-finals of the African Women Club Champions Cup competition in Maputo, Mozambique,...
Wheelchair Tennis Needs Equipment, Infrastructure – Tarmena
Nigeria’s wheelchair tennis coach, Frank Tarmena has declared that the country needs better equipment more facilities and modern infrastructure to accord players in the...
Nigeria Eagles To Camp In Uyo Before AFCON 2019
Nigeria’s national team will return to Uyo for their Africa Cup of Nations build-up, and most likely travel from the Akwa Ibom State capital...
Chukwueze Tags Moses Simon ‘Big Brother’
Villarreal of Spain winger, Samuel Chukwueze has labeled Levante winger, Moses Simon as his 'big brother' in the Super Eagles, sequel to support he...
Lobi Stars Fly Out To Face UMS Of Cameroon
Lobi Stars of Makurdi flew out of Nigeria in batches at the weekend, as the Middle Belt club makes early moves to keep a...
Nigeria, Cameroon Clash In AWCON 2018 Semi-finals
Nigeria's female national team, Super Falcons on Saturday booked a semi-final clash with old foes, Cameroon at the 11th Women Africa Cup of Nations...
Equatorial Guinea’s Coach Cites ‘Plus’ For Nigeria
Equatorial Guinea's coach, Jean Paul has described Nigeria's 6-0 win against his side on Saturday as a 'plus' for the Super Falcons at this...
Joel Obi focused on Chievo Verona’s cracker against Napoli
Chievo Verona central midfielder Joel Obi says his eyes are firmly fixed on Sunday's showdown against Napoli.
The visitors will be aiming to pick their...
NPFL: Attah “Marcelo” Simon joins Wikki Tourists
Attah “Marcelo” Simon has joined Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, Wikki Tourists from Kwara Football Academy, reports Sports247.ng.
The young defender spent his formative...
FK Qabala striker Adeniyi says his debut season is marvellous
FK Qabala striker Sunday James Adeniyi has described his debut season in the Azerbaijan Premier League marvellous.
The goal poacher joined the team prior to...
Super sub Olayinka toasts crucial Slavia Prague success
Slavia Prague forward Peter Olayinka expressed his satisfaction after playing an important role in Saturday's crucial 3-1 victory over Karvina.
Olayinka came off the bench...
Ogude eyes Esbjerg scalp on Sunday
Vedsyssel FF forward, Emmanuel Ogude has urged his teammates to focus on their must-win game against Esbjerg fB in the Danish Super League on...
NNL Proposes 8 Teams For Promotion To The NPFL
The Nigeria National League's Annual General Meeting (AGM) which took place at the Nera Hotel in Jabi, Abuja, on Saturday night has proposed the...
Equatorial Guinea 0-6 Nigeria: Super Falcons set up Semi Final clash with Cameroon
The Super Falcons of Nigeria did set another record straight as the defeated two times champions Equatorial Guinea in the on going AWCON in...
Ogunbote Seeks Support For Rangers, Lobi Stars
Rangers International of Enugu coach, Gbenga Ogunbote has solicited for support from Nigerians for his club and Lobi Stars of Makurdi, as they begin...
Siasia Applies To Coach Gor Mahia Of Kenya
Former Super Eagles coach and striker, Samson Yebowei Siasia could become the next Nigerian to work in Kenya as a tactician, as he has...
Joshua Gets Offer For Two Fights Against Wilder
Nigerian-born British heavyweight boxing champion of the world, Anthony Olaseni Oluwafemi Joshua may end up getting two potentially explosive bouts against his American rival,...
NCC League Semi-finals To Hold December 1-4
The semi-finals of this year's Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) Tennis League are billed to run from December 1 to 4, with four top teams...
Omeruo’s Leganes Climb Out Of Relegation Zone
CD Leganes of Spain defender, Kenneth Omeruo is once again smiling at club level, following his club's ascent from relegation waters in La Liga,...
Bankers Cup Soccer Competition Ends Sunday
This year's final of the annual Bankers' Cup soccer competition will hold on Sunday, as five-time champions, United Bank of Africa (UBA) take on...
Onyekuru’s Protégé Set To Join Moses At Chelsea
Galatasaray of Turkey striker, Henry Onyekuru could be on the verge of seeing one of his club's youth team players join Victor Moses at...
Iheanacho’s Battling Lack Of Confidence – Rohr
Leicester City of England attacker, Kelechi Iheanacho will have to rebuild his confidence level in order to get his career back on track, as...
Rohr Reveals Factors For Winning AFCON 2019
Super Eagles’ technical adviser, Gernot Rohr has confessed that the chances of his side winning next year's Africa Cup of nations would depend largely...
Chikwelu: Falcons Won’t Underrate Any Opponent
Super Falcons' veteran defender, Rita Chikwelu has declared that she and her teammates will not underrate any opponent that comes their way at the...
Nigeria Follow Cameroon, Mali To AWCON 2018 Semi-finals
Nigeria’s female national team, Super Falcons have permutations to line out against Cameroon or Mali in the semi-finals of this year’s Africa Women’s Cup...
Agbaji backs Lobi Stars for glory this season
Lobi Stars skipper Anthony Agabji is backing the Pride of Benue to win silverware this season and perpetuate their presence in Africa.
The Makurdi based...
Omeruo enjoys memorable triumph with Leganes over Alaves
Nigerian international midfielder Kenneth Omeruo was in top shape for CD Leganes as they pipped Deportivo Alaves 1-0 in the Spanish Primera Division on...
Ogbeche keen to improve for Northeast United after goal against Kerala Blasters
Northeast United striker Bartholomew Ogbeche says it's not just about his goals that matters but is keen to improve as a player.
The veteran forward...
No pressure on Sunshine Stars to win Gold Cup – Omaka
Anthony Omaka has stressed that Sunshine Stars is in no pressure to win the Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament.
The Owena Whales qualified for a second...
Ikhana Declares: Falcons Know What Is At Stake
Female national team, Super Falcons' former handler, Kadiri Ikhana has declared that all the players in the current squad know what is at stake...
Ryan Alebiosu Reveals Similarity With Iwobi’s Style
Arsenal of England youngster, Ruyan Alebiosu has disclosed that he likes to fancy his playing pattern along that of The Gunners' senior squad star...
Omeruo: I’m Ready For Return To Domestic Action
CD Leganes of Spain defender, Kenneth Omeruo has declared that he and his teammates at fully ready for the return to domestic action, and...
Isaac Success Set To Battle Visiting Liverpool
Watford striker, Isaac Success is on course to play against Liverpool this weekend in the English Premier League, following his timely return to full...
Sunshine Stars, Kwara United Tango In Gold Cup Final
Akure Stadium will come alive on Saturday with thrills of the 2018 Gold Cup final, and home team, Sunshine Stars will hope for massive...
Afe Babalola Basks In Successful Yeye Aare Sports Festival
Renowned lawyer, educationist and philanthropist, Chief Afe Babalola has showed his strong love for sports, as he relished the joy of a successful organisation...
Christian Chukwu Charges Falcons To Rain Goals
Former Super Eagles head coach, Christian Chukwu has added his voice to permutations ahead of the female national team, Super Falcons last group match...
Buhari, Akinwunmi, Fresh, Ogunjobi storm Akure for Gold Cup final
The glamorous Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament final is set as expected as arrangements have been concluded ahead of what would be the most exciting...
Coal City Marathon Receives 1,500 Entries
A total of 1,500 entries have been received as official participants in Saturday's maiden Coal City International Half Marathon, according to Enugu State Commissioner...
AWCON 2018: Equatorial determined to play for pride
Equatorial Guinea Women team Coach, Mr. Jean-Paul Mpila says the team is out of the African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) but will give...
Omaka: No pressure on Sunshine Stars to win Gold Cup
Anthony Omaka has stressed that Sunshine Stars is in no pressure to win the Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament.
The Owena Whales qualified for a second...
Super Falcons coach Dennerby targets improvement in group match with Equatorial Guinea
Coach Thomas Dennerby has assured Nigerians and supporters of Super Falcons that his girls will keep improving as they progress in the 2018 African...
TIG Gymnastics Championship Starts December 1
This year's edition of TIG International Gymnastics Championship will hold on December 1st, at Abuja National Stadium package B, FCT, as gathered by sports247.ng.
This...
Lobi Stars Ready For Continental Challenge – Adikwu
Lobi Stars of Makurdi defender, Gabriel Adikwu has declared that the middle-belt club are ready for the CAF Champions League campaign and says they...
Nigeria Shooting Federation Is Not One Man Show – Adeoye
The president of Nigeria Shooting Sports Federation, Brig Gen Lonsdale Adeoye (rtd) insists the body is not a one man show, but an organisation...
Ogunoya Urges AFN To Start 2019 Preparations
Former international quarter-mile athlete and Olympic medalist, Chief Falilat Ogunkoya has admonished the Athletic Federation of Nigeria to quickly start their programmes for 2019.
Ogunkoya...
BURUJ SPORTS ACADEMY ENTOURAGE WELCOME OSINOWO BACK TO THE COUNTRY
The All Progressives Congress Senatorial Candidate Hon. Bayo Osinowo, aka Pepperito, returned to the country in the wee hours of Friday from his recent...
Musa-Kida Hints At Nationwide Competitions Spread
Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) president, Ahmed Musa-Kida has hinted that the body will soon start taking major national competitions all across the country, in...
Odaudu Predicts Regional Glory For Rivers Hoopers
Rivers Hoopers Basketball Club of Port Harcourt coach, Ogoh Odaudu has predicted that the team will do well at the upcoming FIBA Africa Zone...
Falode Backs Falcons To Beat Equatorial Guinea
Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) chairperson, Aisha Falode has backed the country's female national team, Super Falcons to get victory on Saturday against Equatorial...
Mikel Cherishes Visit To Parents With Wife, Twin Daughters
Tianjin Teda of China midfielder, John Mikel Obi has declared delight with a visit he paid to his parents at their country home in...
