Saudi Arabia To Host The TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup On 15 September 2023
The Confederation of African Football (“CAF”) and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (“SAFF”) have announced Saudi Arabia to be this year’s host of the...
Super Falcons’ Coach Randy Waldrum Reacts to Impressive Climb in FIFA Women’s World Ranking
Randy Waldrum, the coach of the Super Falcons, has expressed his reaction to the team's remarkable ascent in the latest FIFA Women's World Ranking. Read...
Peter Rufai Expresses Readiness To Assume Goalkeeper Coach Role In Super Eagles
Peter Rufai, the seasoned former Super Eagles goalkeeper and captain, has officially thrown his hat into the ring for the position of goalkeeper coach...
Abdulahi Amin Jariri Takes The Helm As Team Manager of Katsina United
Katsina United, a prominent team in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), has announced the appointment of Abdulahi Amin Jariri as their new team...
Super Falcons Soar In Latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking After Strong World Cup Showing
In a remarkable leap, Nigeria's Super Falcons have surged from 40th to 32nd place in the most recent FIFA Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking, as...
AFN President Commends Tobi Amusan’s Fighting Spirit Despite Budapest Hurdles Final
Tonobok Okowa, President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), has lauded Tobi Amusan, the World 100m hurdles Record holder, for her remarkable determination,...
AYSC Day 2: Ejenakevbe, Ojih Lead U-15, U-19 Categories
Nigeria's Ojih David and Ejenakevbe Ese occupy the first positions on the current standings of the U-19 and the U-15 categories after the conclusion of...
“Work Hard, Correct Your Mistake Ahead Of New NPFL Season” – Plateau Commissioner For Youth and Sports Development Tells Plateau United FC
The Hon. Commissioner for Sports and Youths Development Plateau State, Bashir Lawandi Datti, has commended the performance of the 2017 NPFL Champions, Plateau United...
NLO Unveil Teams For NLO/Ikukuoma Super Cup
The Nationwide League One (NLO) has unveiled /listed teams that qualified from the 2023 NLO Youth League and will lock horns at the inaugural...
NLO List Teams For NLO/Ikukuoma Super Cup
The Nationwide League One (NLO) has unveiled /listed teams that qualified from the 2023 NLO Youth League and will lock horns at the inaugural...
Heartland Queens Set To Battle Edo Queens In Benin, Records First Pre-season Lose Against Bayelsa Queens
Heartland Queens football club of Owerri will trade tackles against Edo Queens of Benin in another preseason friendly on Saturday 26th of August 2023...
NWFL And La Liga Host High Profile Watch Party For 2023 Women’s World Cup Final
The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) on Sunday 20th August 2023, hosted guests to a FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™️ Final Watch Party in...
PANASA President’s Cup : Ezinore Upstage Ikekeregor To Claim Day Two
George Ezinore's rise to the top of the Pan African Scrabble Association (PANASA) President's Cup at the last round of games on the second...
CAF CC : Bendel Insurance FC Hits Algiers For ASO Chief Clash, Ambassador Aisha M. Garba Receives Team
Nigeria's FA Cup reigning champions Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin, Friday afternoon arrived in Algiers, Algeria state capital in readiness for the revised...
Anambra State Beach Soccer Association Board Inaugurated
Anambra state is set to have it good as the state Beach Soccer board has successfully been inaugurated. The board is to be led...
BetKing Launches Exciting New Season Campaign with Increased ACCA Bonus and FreeBet Features
Lagos, Nigeria; August 23, 2023: Leading sports and digital entertainment company, BetKing, is thrilled to announce the kick-off of its highly anticipated "A New...
Minister of Sports Meets Nigeria’s Contingent From Gymnastics Championship, Restates Equal Attention For All Sports
Nigeria’s Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, on Thursday, welcomed Nigeria’s contingent that participated at the Malta Gymstars International Championship in Malta. Read Also:...
Taiwo Awoniyi: Nottingham Forest Striker Bullish Ahead Of Manchester United Clash, Tasks Team To Go For Maximum Three Points
Nottingham Forest Striker Taiwo Awoniyi is bullish ahead of the team's clash against Manchester United, insisting that he is still looking to improve all...
Osaze Odemwingie’s Coach Joins Enyimba’s Crew
A veteran grassroots football coach, Chijioke Gabriel Osuagwu (Ogburonu), who handled former Super Eagles attacker, Peter Osaze Odemwingie in his youth days, has been...
Job Vacancies For Today Friday 25th 2023
Sports247.NG brings you, our loving sport audiences the latest Job Vacancies in Nigeria today Friday 25th August 2023. Vacancy! Vacancy! Vacancy! Job Title: Client Service Executive Location: Ikeja,...
Rita Chikwelu’s Debut Brace Not Enough As Al Shabab Fall To Orthodox
Rita Chikwelu, Having completed the summer switch to Al Shabab from Spanish club FC Levante, the Super Falcons wasted no time in announcing her...
Lagos Football Vacation Camp Day-3: Learning Continues On And Off The Field – Gafaar Liameed
The Vice Chairman, of Lagos State Football Association, Gafaar Liameed has maintained that young players need to listen attentively as learning takes place both...
Federal University Of Lafia Student Identify With Ministry of Youth and Sports, Seeks Government Support Ahead Of HIFL
In their bid to make a meaningful impact at the forthcoming Higher Institutions' Football League, HIFL, the biggest campus football competition played among various...
Nigeria Descent Emmanuel Aiwu Close To Joining Tom Brady’s Birmingham City
Austria-born Nigerian prodigy Emmanuel Aiwu is close to completing a summer switch to Tom Brady's Birmingham City just a year after his £3m move...
Enyimba Strengthens Coaching Team With Addition of Chijioke Osuagwu
Reigning champions of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), Enyimba, have further bolstered their coaching lineup by welcoming Chijioke Osuagwu to their technical crew. Read...
PANASA President’s Cup Kicks Off In Lagos With Over 225 Players
The vibrant city of Lagos has become the epicenter of strategic wordplay as the inaugural Pan African Scrabble Association (PANASA) President’s Cup (PPC) and...
Shaping Excellence: How Daniel’s Role Model Fuels His Leadership On and Off the Field
In the dynamic world of grassroots football, Daniel Emmanuel stands tall as the central back and right player, captaining the Stallion Stars FC for...
Adeola’s Vision: Illuminating Local Talent Through Grassroots Football Initiatives
In a candid conversation with Sports 247, Adeola Omigbiyegbe, a dynamic player who adeptly occupies the positions of both a three and central midfielder...
I’m Proud To Serve My Fatherland Again, Says Kola Daniel
The reappointed Special Assistant (Media) to the Minister of Sports Development, Kola Daniel said he is proud to serve again in that capacity. Read Also:...
John Enoh Emphasizes Need to Move Football to Next Level, as NFF President Pays Visit
Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh has emphasized the need to move Nigerian football to next level and for concerted efforts to be...
Budapest2023: “Take Pride in your Outing and Performance,” John Enoh Urges Amusan, Brume and Others to Bounce Back
Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh has encouraged Tobi Amusan, Ese Brume and other Nigerian athletes at the 2023 World Athletics Championship to...
Benghazi Battle: Kanu Inspects Upgraded Facilities of Enyimba Stadium… Lauds Gov Otti’s Unflinching Support, Urges Fans To Turn Out Enmass
The Chairman of Enyimba Int'l FC, Kanu 'Papilo' Nwankwo has applauded the Abia State Governor, Mr Alex Otti for his unflinching support to the...
“Let’s Work Together To Pull Out of the Doldrums” – Permanent Secretary, Danladi Urges Nasarawa United FC
Permanent Secretary, Nasarawa State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Chief Barr. Isaac Danladi has told players and officials of Nasarawa United Football Club...
Legendary Nigerian Goalkeeper Peter Rufai Celebrates 60th Birthday: NFF Sends Warm Wishes
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) extended heartfelt birthday felicitations to the iconic former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, as he marked his 60th birthday...
Abia State Government To Partner Global Golf Academy To Promote Golf In The State
Abia state Government says it is open to partnering with various individuals, sports, and Corporate organizations to develop sports in the state. Read Also: Lagos...
2023 World Championship: World Record Holder, Tobi Amusan Places Sixth In 100m Hurdles Final
Tobi Amusan, renowned for her world record-breaking achievements, encountered a challenging setback in the 100m hurdles final at the 2023 World Championship in Budapest. Read...
Ighalo Makes Striking Debut For Al Wehda With A Goal In 3-0 Victory
Former Nigerian international Odion Ighalo has made an impressive debut for Al Wehda, scoring a goal in their commanding 3-0 triumph over Al Tai...
2023 African Volleyball Championship: Nigeria Place 6th Place
Nigeria women's volleyball team finished sixth position at the ongoing 2023 African Senior Women's Nations Volleyball Championship in Yaounde, Cameroon. Read Also: Nnamdi Ofoborh Departs...
CAF Confederation Cup: Gov Obaseki Prepares Insurance FC For International Battle With ASO Chlef… Bids Team Farewell At Benin Airport
The Governor of Edo state Mr Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki believes that Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin are capable of posting good results away...
Hamstring Injury Sidelines Nigerian Star Alex Iwobi For Everton’s Premier League Clash
Everton's dynamic midfielder, Alex Iwobi, is set to miss the upcoming Premier League showdown against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Goodison Park due to a hamstring...
NFF Addresses Super Falcons’ Bonus Dispute Amid Clarifications
Amidst the ongoing controversy surrounding match bonuses and allowances, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has taken steps to address the issue, providing clarifications on...
D’Warriors’ Duo Aim For PANASA President’s Cup As Tourney Begins Today
As the maiden edition of the first ever President's Cup begins today, D'Warrior duo of Qamar Adebowale and Okagbue Ajuluchukwu will be aiming at...
Bayelsa United FC Host Excellent FC Of Ughelli In Pre-season Game
With the new season almost kicking off in a few days time, Bayelsa united will tackle Excellent football club in pre-season friendly game at...
Lagos Football Vacation Camp Day 2: Fuad Oki Enjoins Participant Commitment, Self Believe
Lagos State Football Association Chairman, Fuad Oki joined the Lagos football vacation camp to gear the participants and encourage them to give maximum commitment...
Badagry Divisional Football Association Chairman Tenders Public Apology To LSFA Fuad Oki After Unguided Social Media Outburst
Dr Martins Osondu, Badagry Divisional Football Association Chairman has tendered a public apology to Alhaji Fuad Oki's Lagos State Football Association after his social...
Igala Nations Cup 2023: Final Showdown Between Golden Boys FC, Idah FC Gets 2nd September Date
The much-awaited Final Of the 7th Edition of the Igala Nations Cup has been fixed for Saturday 2nd September 2023. A Statement by the Director...
NIS DG Assures NNL Board of Support
The Director-General National Institute for Sports Professor Olawale Moronkola has assured the management of the Nigeria National League (NNL) of support towards a hitch-free...
2023 Olumide Oyedeji Basketball Camp Records Record Number
The 2023 Olumide Oyedeji Basketball Camp that started on Monday, August 21, continued Wednesday with over 400 kids across Nigeria in attendance. The weeklong event...
Nnamdi Ofoborh Departs Rangers FC After Mutual Contract Termination
Nnamdi Ofoborh has left Scottish Premiership club, Rangers Football Club after both parties agreed on a mutual contract termination. The club confirmed the decision as...
Bayern Leverkusen Sign Nigeria Eligible Melvin Ukpeigbe On Loan From Real Madrid
Germany-based club, Bayer 04 Leverkusen have signed Nigeria eligible right-back Melvin Ukpeigbe on loan from Real Madrid. Having represented Spain at the junior level, the...
