2023/24 NPFL Season Opener Reveals Exciting Matchups
As anticipation for the upcoming 2023/24 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season grows, the fixture draw held in Abuja on Tuesday has unveiled a...
“High Entry Visa Costs Detract African Countries From Scrabble Championships In Nigeria” – Organizer
The Pan Africa Scrabble Association (PANASA) has expressed deep concern over the notable absence of Botswana from both the recently concluded President's Cup and...
Nigeria’s Super Falcons Begin Search For New Coach Following Randy Waldrum Exit
In the aftermath of an impressive Women's World Cup campaign, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially announced the departure of Randy Waldrum as...
Enyimba FC To Know Opponent As The Inaugural African Football League (AFL) Kicks Off In October 2023 And Will Be Preceded By Official Draw On Saturday 2 September 2023
Africa’s highest ranked football clubs will compete in the exciting new ‘Super’ competition, the Inaugural African Football League (AFL) which is designed to showcase...
Nottingham Forest Striker Emmanuel Dennis Faces Exile As Udinese Eyes Transfer Opportunity
In an unexpected turn of events, Dennis, the 25-year-old striker who joined Nottingham Forest less than a year ago, finds himself on the outskirts...
Emeka Obiora Joins Shooting Stars As New Season Looms In NPFL
Emeka Obiora has finalized his transition to Shooting Stars Football Club ahead of the impending 2023-24 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season. Read Also: Nigeria...
Gusau Assures Technical Committee Of NFF Support In Herculean Tasks
President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau on Tuesday inaugurated the recently-constituted NFF Technical Committee, while charging them to be ready to...
Bauchi State Ministry of Youths and Sports Sets Up Interim Committee To Oversee Wikki Tourists FC Amidst Recent Crisis
In response to the recent turmoil that rocked Wikki Tourists Football Club, the Bauchi State Ministry of Youths and Sports Development has taken proactive...
Any Sports Minister Who Wants To Succeed Must Engage SWAN – Senator Enoh
Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has submitted that for any minister in charge of the sports ministry to be successful,...
Rivers United and Bendel Insurance Face Tough Opponents In CAF Confederation Cup Second Preliminary Round
Nigerian football clubs Rivers United and Bendel Insurance are gearing up for challenging matchups in the second preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup. Read...
Island Allstars Sports Club Of Lagos Retained Bragging Right Over Owerri Fitness Club Of Imo
After a 2-1 first leg home fixture victory over the Owerri Fitness Club of Imo State; the Island Allstars Sports Club of Lagos team...
NLO SUPER PLAYOFF : Summer FC Versus Ave FC Tie Kicks Off NLO/Ikukuoma Super Cup In Uboma, Imo State
It will be football glitz and glamour in Uboma, Imo State as the inaugural Nationwide League One NLO/Ikukuoma Super Cup kicks off on Wednesday...
Boxing: Anybody That Has Passed Through The Game, Will Know The Pain” Coach Kola Abimbola: Shaping Champions And Nurturing Boxing’s Future
Sports247 recently conducted an exclusive interview with Coach Kola Abimbola, a distinguished boxing coach renowned for his mentorship of both professional and amateur boxers...
Agege Stadium Conundrum: LSFA To Appeal For Gov. Babajide Sawnwo-Olu’s Intervention On Delayed Renovation
The Lagos State Football Association have revealed that they will be appealing for the intervention of Gov. Babajide Sawnwo-Olu concerning the abandoned Agege Stadium...
Bayour Issah Hails Nigeria Pillar of Sports On Igwe Orizu Diamond Championship
The CEO and Publisher of Sportspro News, Bayour Issah has commended Nigeria Pillar of Sports, Chief Donatus Ahi Ejidike over the success of the...
Fulham Show Late Interest In Alex Iwobi As They Look To Get Deal Done Before Friday Transfer Deadline
Fulham is showing interest in Everton midfielder Alex Iwobi with the Cottagers keen to bolster their attack following the £46million exit of star forward...
Aremu Segun Tipped For Excellence As Next Big Talent In Ogbomoso
Years after years, games after games Ogbomoso Born footballers have been rewarded for their hard work and dedication to the game of football by...
Teqball World Championship Qualifiers: Notice Of Postponement
The Nigeria Teqball Federation announces the postponement of the Teqball World Championship Qualifiers scheduled from the 2nd to the 10th of September 2023 in...
Abia Warriors Dedicates New Season To God
The Chairman of Abia Warriors Football Club, Mr. John Obuh has left no stone unturned in his bid to ready the club for the...
Toni Payne’s Goal Secures Andalusia Cup Victory For Sevilla Feminino
Nigerian midfielder Toni Payne, a vital presence for both the Super Falcons and Sevilla Feminino showcased her prowess by scoring the decisive goal that...
Draw for 2023/24 NPFL Season To Unveil Fixtures As Football Icons Gather For AGM
The eagerly anticipated draw for the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season is set to take place today, Tuesday, August 29, following the...
Super Eagles Prepares For AFCON Qualifier Against Sao Tome, Principe In Uyo
The Super Eagles are gearing up for their final 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying group match against Sao Tome and Principe, as...
Deborah Abiodun Scores Inaugural Goal For Pittsburgh Panthers In Dominant Victory
Deborah Abiodun, a rising star of the Super Falcons, made her mark on the collegiate stage by netting her first goal for the Pittsburgh...
Wolverhampton Wanderers Interested In Leicester City’s Kelechi Iheanacho Ahead of Transfer Deadline
Premier League outfit Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly setting their sights on Leicester City's talented forward, Kelechi Iheanacho, as they seek to bolster their attacking...
Nigerian Sports Minister To Welcome Cricket World Cup Trophy On National Tour
Today, Sports Minister John Enoh is set to receive the prestigious Cricket World Cup trophy on behalf of the Federal Government in Abuja. This marks...
Enyimba Chairman Nwankwo Kanu Sees Strength In Defeat Against Al Ahly Benghazi In CAF Champions League Qualifiers
Enyimba faced a tough challenge against Al Ahly Benghazi of Libya. Despite a valiant effort, Enyimba fell short of securing a spot in the...
Niger Tornadoes Begins Closed Camping Ahead Of New NPFL Season
Niger Tornadoes FC have embarked on closed camping ahead of the new league season scheduled to commence next month. Some key officials, Technical Crew and...
I Want To Follow My Idol’s Footsteps – Osamor Samuel Rapheal
KG sports Teenage sensation, Osamor Raphael is looking forward to be the next Ronaldo, the 15 year old star who inspired his KG sports...
Nasarawa State Youth And Sports Commissioner, Ango, Inspects Lafia City Stadium
Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Nasarawa State, Hon. Jafaru Ango, on Monday, visited the Lafia City Stadium to ascertain its status following a...
WAFU-B Qualifiers : Chidi Okonkwo Warns Delta Queens To Up Their Game, As Tosan Blankson Dismiss Ghanaian Ampem Darko FC Threat
Chairman of City FC, Abuja Chidi Okonkwo has cautioned the technical crew and players of Delta Queens to up their games after a hard...
KG Sports Academy Through To AFCADU U17 Quarter Finals
KG sports Academy Agbor sailed through to the AFCADU Quarter finals in the AFCADU U-17 Championship with a game to spare. The Pride of Agbor...
Hopeland FC Clinches Victory in Igwe Orizu Diamond U-20 Football Cup Championship
A momentous Friday unfolded at Ifeanyi Ubah Stadium in Nnewi, Anambra State, as Hopeland FC of Nnewi emerged triumphant in the Igwe Orizu Diamond...
Heartland Queens lack nothing – Coach Ogbala hails Gov Uzodimma, Okoronkwo for support
Heartland Queens football club technical adviser Coach Obi Ogbala has hailed the Governor of Imo state, his Excellency distinguished senator Hope Uzodimma and...
Nigeria’s Godwin Defeats Jighere Wins Panasa President’s Cup
An upset was created on Sunday when Nigeria's Godwin Victor defeated 2015 World Champion Wellington Jighere by 3 games to 2 in the final...
Nigeria Descent Nathan Tella Completes Bayer 04 Leverkusen Move From Southampton
Bayer 04 have signed the English Nigeria-eligible Nathan Tella after the winger, who can play on both flanks or as an attacking midfielder joined...
Promising Start: Remo Stars Academy Product Ebenezer Akinsanmiro Nets Opener For Inter Milan U-19
In an electrifying kick-off to the season, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, a product of the Remo Stars Academy, announced his arrival with the first goal of...
Remo Stars FC Goalkeeper Kayode Bankole Breaks Silence Following CAF Champions League Exit
Remo Stars FC's journey in the CAF Champions League preliminary rounds came to an end, leaving Goalkeeper Kayode Bankole to express his thoughts on...
Confluence Queens Appoints New Coach
Nigeria Women's Premier League side Confluence Queens Football Club of Lokoja has today 28th August, 2023 confirmed the appointment of SABO OKALA popularly known...
Inaugural AGM Marks New Era For NPFL As Draw Ceremony Approaches
As anticipation builds for the commencement of the 2023/24 season of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), a pivotal moment is on the horizon. Read...
Super Eagles Midfielder Frank Onyeka Announces Engagement To Mesoma Akaolisa
Celebrations are in order as Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka of Premier League club Brentford takes to social media to share the joyous news...
Oluwafemi Ladeinde Departs From Sporting Lagos After Contract Conclusion
Oluwafemi Ladeinde has officially parted ways with the Nigeria Professional Football League outfit, Sporting Lagos. Read Also: Ime James: Pioneering Talent Scouting for a Stronger...
WAFU B Semifinals: Edo Deputy Governor Pledges N1.0M Per Goal For Delta Queens
As the battle for WAFU B qualifiers for the CAF Women Champions League enters the semifinal stage in Benin, the Deputy Governor of Edo...
Rivers United Set To Clash With Etoile Filante In CAF Confederation Cup Second Qualifying Round
Rivers United is poised to square off against Burkina Faso's Etoile Filante in the upcoming second qualifying round of the CAF Confederation Cup. Read Also:...
‘The Agreement Has Been In Place Prior To The Official Announcement’ – Japheth Zubairu Reveal Details Of Valiant FC Partnership With KFA
Valiant FC team owner, Japheth Zubairu has revealed that the recently announced partnership deal with KFA has been struck a long time prior to...
Job Vacancies For Today Monday 28th 2023
Sports247.NG brings you, our loving sport audiences the latest Job Vacancies in Nigeria today Monday 28th August 2023. Vacancy! Vacancy! Vacancy! HRMOffice is currently sourcing skilled and...
Tosin Adarabioyo: Nigeria-eligible Defender Attracting Interest From Tottenham, AS Monaco, Lille With Player Open To Move For Regular Action
Tosin Adarabioyo, Nigeria-eligible defender is attracting interest from a host of top clubs across Europe from the duo of Ligue 1 side in AS...
Ahead TREM Cup Final: Coach Raji Remains Confident Despite Team’s Defeat Against Eletu Boys
Head Coach of Team360 Football Club of Lagos, Shola Raji says their shocking defeat against Prince Kazeem Eletu Football Club won't affect their preparation...
TotalEnergies CAF Champions League – “We Were Unlucky”, Aniekeme Okon Bemoans Remo Stars Early Exit
Remo Stars forward, Aniekeme Okon has bemoaned Remo Stars early exit in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League following a penalty shoot-out loss to Medeama...
WAFU B : We Take Each Game As It Comes – Coach Tosan Bob Blankson
Head Coach of Delta Queens, Tosan Bob Blankson has said the approach in the semi final game against Athletico FC of Ivory Coast will...
African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Unveils New Website to Enhance User Experience and Engagement
The African Union Sports Council (AUSC) is delighted to announce the launch of its brand-new website, which provides visitors with a user-friendly and informative...
