Onyekuru Promises Best Performance Against Bafana
Galatasaray of Turkey striker, Henry Onyekuru has promised to give his best performance for the Super Eagles if he is called upon to play...
Nigeria to face Equatorial Guinea after CAF reinstatement
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will face two time African champion Equatorial Guinea in its final group B match at the 2018 Africa Women Cup of...
Nmecha Enters Bournemouth’s Transfer Radar
Manchester City's Nigerian-born youngster, Lukas Nmecha has caught the fancy of Bournemouth gaffer, Eddie Howe, with hints of a likely January transfer deal now...
Changchun Yatai goal machine Odion Ighalo ruled out of Eagles clash with Bafana Bafana
Striker Odion Ighalo has been ruled out of Nigeria's 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa next weekend due to a hamstring...
Pinnick in a bone of contention with Rohr over refusal of Asaba stadium
The NFF President Amaju Pinnick who in an radio interview monitored by our source in sports247.ng spoke on vital issues regarding the Nigerian Football.
President...
NPFL: Akande returns after horrific leg break
On Sunday, July 23, 2017, Rivers United goalkeeper, Abiodun Akande woke up with one thought at the back of his mind – inspire the...
Goalkeeper Afelokhai happy with Super Eagles call up
Nigeria goalkeeper Theophilus Afelokhai is delighted with his call up to the Super Eagles for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa.
The...
Nigeria Volleyball League (Day 4): Nigeria Army, NSCDC Record Victories
The female team of the Nigeria Army recorded a 3-0 victory over the Kada Emeralds on the day 4 of the Nigeria Volleyball Premier...
Musa-Kida Thanks Private Sector For Women Development
Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) president, Ahmadu Musa-Kida has thanked the private sector for efforts of uplifting the quality of women participation in the sport.
In...
Nigeria Women Volleyball League Not Planned For Abuja – Coach
The coach of Kaduna State's team to the 2018 National Women Volleyball League in Abuja, Sulaiman Hassan has raised complaints over the organisation of...
Super Sand Eagles Coach Wants To Open Camp
Nigeria's beach soccer national team, Super Sand Eagles coach, Audu Adamu (aka Ejo) has declared that he wants to quickly open camp, ahead of...
Squash Federation Moves To Renovate Courts
Squash Federation of Nigeria has moved to renovate playing surfaces and courts for the game across the country, as it seeks better facilities that...
Halimat Promises Special Impact With Falcons
Female national team, Super Falcons star, Halimat Ayinde has stated delight with her inclusion in the final squad to this month's African Women Cup...
Nigeria Scrabble Federation Boss Lauds London Outing
The president of Nigeria Scrabble Federation, Sulaiman Garba Gora has lauded the country's recent participation at the Scrabble World Championship in London.
Gora told sports247.ng...
NOC Hold Second Investiture In Abuja
Nigeria Olympics Committee (NOC) will on Thursday hold the second phase of its investiture of patrons in Abuja.
Sports247.ng can report that Thursday's event, which...
Dalung Charges Officials To Maintain Athletes’ Welfare
Sports minister, Barrister Solomon Dalung has charged officials and administrators of various sporting bodies across the country to ensure they maintain adequate welfare packages...
Ebewele Battle To Walk Again, After Accident
Former national athlete and coach, Brown Ebewele (Jujuman) is still battling hard in hospital to regain usage of his legs, following a scary car...
‘Owollo’ Relishes Basketball League Action With MFM
Mountain of Fire & Miracles (MFM) female basketball team coach, Aderemi Adewunmi (aka Owollo) is relishing his side's maiden outing in the Nigerian Women...
Mutiu Adepoju Wishes Daughter Luck In Basketball
Former Super Eagles star, Mutiu Adepoju Adepoju has revealed that his daughter, Lade, is a rising basketball star, and he is wishing her good...
Vande To Coach Nigeria’s Unversity Football Team
University of Agriculture, Makurdi (UAM) football team head coach, Priscilla Vande has been appointed to handle Nigeria's squad to the world championship in Naples,...
Pinnick Gives Thumbs Up To Stephen Keshi Stadium
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president, Melvin Amaju Pinnick has predicted that the Super Eagles will enjoy playing on the pitch of Stephen Keshi Stadium,...
Nmecha Catches Bournemouth’s Transfer Fancy
Manchester City's Nigerian-born youngster, Lukas Nmecha has caught the fancy of Bournemouth gaffer, Eddie Howe, with hints of a likely January transfer deal now...
Mikel, Ighalo In Chinese League Relegation Battles
Nigeria's China-based duo, John Mikel Obi and Odion Jude Ighalo are both facing similar shades of relegation fears in the top league.
Added to their...
Dogo rallies support for Sunshine Stars
New Sunshine Stars head coach, Kabiru Dogo has called on fans and management of the Akure based club to come together to support the...
AWCON 2018: Super Falcons Skipper Rita Chikwelu Confident Ahead Of Ghana 2018
Super Falcons captain, Rita Chikwelu has acknowledged that Nigeria faces a tough test of character in their bid to defend the Africa Women's Cup...
Nigeria Volleyball League: NSCDC survive Nigeria Police scare as Customs overpower Immigration
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC) survived a scare from Nigeria Police Force as they won 3-2 in the men’s category of ongoing...
Zenith Bank Women League: First Bank to face Dolphins in final
Zenith Bank Women’s League defending Champions, First Bank will face Dolphins in the final of the Zenith Bank Women’s League National Final 6, sports247.ng...
Nigeria Sports Festival Will Go Ahead – Perm Sec
The National Sports Festival will go ahead in Abuja in December, as is currently planned, according to permanent secretary in the Ministry of Youth...
Rainoil Tennis Championship Begins On Thursday
This year's edition of the annual Rainoil Tennis Championship is billed to commence this Thursday at the Tennis Section of Ikoyi Club 1938, Lagos,...
Amputee Football President Praises Special Eagles
Players in Nigeria's physically challenged soccer national team, Special Eagles have earned words of praise from the federation's president, Suleiman Isah.
The president of Nigeria...
Iwobi’s Pass Will Excite JJ Okocha – Pienaar
South Africa's former Everton of England midfielder, Steven Pienaar has added his comments to rave reviews trailing Alex Iwobi's assist for Arsenal's equalizer against...
AFCON 2019: Nigeria Need Prayers To Beat South Africa -Sanusi
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) general-secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi has sounded a note of warning to soccer fans to refrain from believing that next Saturday's...
Bewarang Rues Francis Uzoho’s Injury
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) technical director, Bitrus Bewarang has described as a big blow to the Super Eagles the shock injury that his Elche...
Afelokhai Promises Best Effort In Eagles’ Camp
Enyimba of Aba goalkeeper, Theophilus Afelokhai has pledged that he will make the best of his invitation to the Super Eagles, as he promised...
Rohr Cites Chukwueze’s Speed, Left Foot, Balance
Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr has opened up on the factors that led him into handing a first ever senior national team invitation...
Chioma Wogu Tips Nigeria For Success In Ghana
Despite being dropped from Nigeria's female national team, Super Falcons' squad for this month's Africa Women Cup of Nations in Ghana, Chioma Success Wogu...
Nigerian Female Golf Relishes European Golf Tour Entry
Nigerian female golf fast-rising sensation, Georgia Oboh is relishing her entry into the European Ladies' Golf Tour and approaching a new record on the...
NNL demystify Insurance FC promotion claim
The Nigeria National League has debunked Insurance Football Club promotion claim into the Nigeria Professional Football League for the new season.
The Executive Secretary of...
Edo Gov gives team N25m, says Club’s triumph is promise kept
Governor Obaseki's sports reform has propels Bendel Insurance FC to Premier League, as team beats 3SC.
After dropping from the Nigerian elite soccer league, for...
Afelokhai Replaces Injured Francis Uzoho Ahead Of The Bafana Bafana Clash
Enyimba International goalkeeper, Theophilus Afelokhai who shone like a million star in the 2018 CAF Confederation Cup has been rewarded with an invitation to...
Nigeria Football: We need a framework – Pastor Taribo West
Former Super Eagles defensive stalwart, Pastor Taribo West has stated that without adequate and deliberate attempt by the football federation to create a framework...
Dennerby admits being under pressure ahead of AWCON 2019
Coach of Nigeria's senior women football national team, Thomas Dennerby has admitted being under pressure to ensure his Super Falcons team not only qualify...
Godwin Opara charges footballers to embrace discipline
Former Super Eagles defender Godwin Opara has charged emerging footballers to embrace discipline and develop a heart of service whenever they are on international...
Nigeria PFL: Rivers United through to Semi finals, Heartland held again, Abia Warriors win
Day two started with a group A game between Rivers United and debutants, Patriots FC of Enugu and Ali Chinwendu's second half penalty goal...
Over 1 million Naira for grab as Nigeria Volleyball Premier League kicks off in...
Six male and seven female teams are vying for the trophy of the Nigeria Volleyball Premier League which will kick off from Sunday to...
Customs gaffer: Femi Akanni The cup is the ultimate
Coach of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Femi Akanni says his target is to lift the Nigeria Volleyball Premier League in Abuja.
Nigeria Customs Service defeated...
Pillars, Lobi, MFM, Sunshine, others for Gold Cup Tourney
CAF Champions League flag bearers, Lobi Stars, Kano Pillars, MFM FC and Sunshine Stars are among the 10 teams that will participate in the...
Volleyball League: NSCDC, Nigeria Customs win opening matches
Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corp (NSCDC) and Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) male teams won their respective opening matches on the day two of...
Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball League: MFM, Customs, First Bank, Dolphin qualify for semifinal
The semi-finals of the Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball League National Final 6 will take centre stage starting from 2pm, today, Tuesday, 6th November 2018...
Rio Ferdinand in joint partnership with Guinness Nigeria set to visit Nigeria
Guinness Nigeria recently unveiled an exciting new partnership with legendary premier league footballer, Rio Ferdinand, sports247.ng can report.
The former Manchester United defender will be...
