Nigerian Volleyball Team Gears Up For Tough Quarterfinal Clash Against Kenya
As the Africa Women's Volleyball Nations Championships quarterfinals heat up in Yaounde, Cameroon, the Nigerian team is gearing up to face off against formidable...
Sports Minister Encourages Nigerian Athletes At World Athletics Championship
Senator John Owan Enoh, the Minister of Sports Development, has urged Nigerian athletes participating in the ongoing World Athletics Championship in Budapest, Hungary, to...
2023 ST DOMS Cup: CENN Foundation FC Of Mbaise Emerges Champions
CENN Foundation football club of Mbaise has emerged champions of the St DOMS cup after defeating Obizi United football club on penalties. Read Also: Medeama...
Nigerian Long Jump Sensation, Ese Brume Sets Sights On Paris Olympics Redemption Following World Championship Performance
In the wake of her commendable efforts at the 19th World Athletics Championship held in Budapest, Hungary, Ese Brume, the accomplished Nigerian long jump...
IMAP SUG Appoints Youth and Sports Perm. Sec., Danladi As Grand Patron
The Face of IMAP(MR. & MISS IMAP), an umbrella body under the Students' Union Government of Isa Mustapha Agwai 1 Polytechnic, Lafia, on Monday,...
Spanish-Born Nigerian Striker Samuel Omorodion Joins Atletico Madrid From Granada
In a major transfer move, Spanish-born Nigerian sensation Samuel Omorodion has sealed a five-year deal with La Liga giants Atletico Madrid, departing from the...
Nigerian Ambassador To Hungary, Dr. Erele Visits Team Nigeria At Park Inn Hotel Radisson, Boosts Athletes’ Morale
In a heartening show of support, Dr. Modupe Enitan Erele, Nigeria’s Ambassador to Hungary, paid a visit to the athletes of Team Nigeria at...
Super Falcons Secure Respectable 10th Place Finish In 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
In a thrilling culmination of football prowess, the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup concluded in Australia and New Zealand, leaving football enthusiasts around the...
Nasarawa State Government Bids Farewell To Female Basketball Team Ahead Savannah Conference League Kick-off
The Nasarawa State Government, on Monday, bade farewell to the State's Female Basketball Team, Nasarawa Amazons, as they proceed to Jos, Plateau State, for...
Tobi Amusan Gears Up For Title Defense Amidst Fan Frenzy At World Athletics Championships
In an electrifying display of support, thousands of fervent fans descended upon Budapest Stadium to rally behind Nigeria's track sensation, Tobi Amusan. Read Also: Kenyan...
Gift Orban Transfer Saga: Fulham, Tottenham Battle For Prolific Nigerian Striker
In an escalating transfer showdown, Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur are vying for the signature of Nigerian prodigy Gift Orban, whose sensational goal-scoring prowess has...
Kebbi Fishers BSC Clinches Victory In 2023 Nigeria’s Beach Soccer League Finals
In a thrilling display of skill and determination, Kebbi Fishers BSC emerged victorious in the 2023 Nigeria's Beach Soccer League (NBSL) finals, edging out...
Nigeria U-20 Juliet Adebowale-Arimoro Joins Sheffield United Women
Sheffield United Women is delighted to confirm the signing of young forward Juliet Adebowale-Arimoro from FA Women’s National League side London Bees. Read Also: Rotary...
Rotary Club Of Ikeja Alausa Celebrates Maternal, Child Health Month With Informative Webinar, Donation Of Diapers To Nursing Mothers
In observance of Maternal and Child Health Month, the Rotary Club of Ikeja Alausa under the leadership of Rotarian Sola Ayanwale, FCA (President 2023-2024)...
Ekiti United TM Pumps Up Players, Staff On Resumption
Team manager of Ekiti United FC, Adedeji Adu has charged players and staff of the club to be more determined and focused ahead of...
Iconic Images Of 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup As Super Falcons Penalty Shoot-out Loss To England Stands Out
With Spain crowned as the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup winner for the very first time after edging out England at the Accor Stadium...
Kenyan Governor Arrives Lagos For PANASA President’s Cup, AYSC
Kenyan Governor of Kurnana County His Excellency Jeremiah Lomorukai will be arriving in Lagos on Tuesday to attend the maiden President's Cup and the...
NOC Felicitates With Owan Enoh After Appointment Into President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Cabinet
Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has sent out their heartfelt congratulatory message to the Grand patron of the Olympic movement in Nigeria John Owan Enoh...
2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup: First-ever FIFA Fan Festival Sets New Standard
The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup fan festival became the focal point of celebration for thousands who enjoyed this unique football experience without entering...
French Rugby Federation President Welcomes Rugby Africa President To Paris In Bid For A New Era Of Partnership
Newly elected French Rugby Federation President, Florian Grill has welcomed Rugby Africa President to Paris for discussions on a new era of partnership with...
Island Allstars Take Winning To Owerri
Return leg match between Owerri Fitness Club of Imo State and Island Allstars Sports Club of Lagos; 23/8/23. First Leg in Lagos ended in a...
Rudi Garcia Hails Victor Osimhen Competitiveness, Demands More Defensive Input
Napoli manager, Rudi Garcia has praised the competitive spirit of Victor Osimhen while also demanding more defensive output from the Nigeria international as the...
Job Vacancies For Today Monday 21st August 2023
Sports247.NG brings you, our loving sport audiences the latest Job Vacancies in Nigeria today Monday 21st August 2023. Vacancy! Vacancy! Vacancy! Job Title: Administrative Head Location: Abuja Sector: Manufacturing...
Ike Shorunmu Joins Abia Warriors As New Goalkeepers Coach
Former Super Eagles goaltender, Ike Shorunmu has joined the Technical crew of Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia as the new goalkeepers coach. Read Also:...
Oyo SWAN Mourn Two Departed Referees
Oyo SWAN (Sports Writers Association of Nigeria) has condoled with the state branch of the Nigeria Referees Association (NRA) and the football fraternity over...
2023/24 TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup: Samuel Akinbinu’s Arta Solar Wins Big As Bendel Insurance Hopes To Build On Second Leg Advantage
Nigeria descent Arta Solar midfielder, Samuel Akinbinu was in action as his side eased past Somalian side Horseed SC in their opening game of...
Kanu Nwankwo Encourages Enyimba Despite 4-3 Defeat To Al Ahly Benghazi In CAF Champions League Opener
Enyimba faced off against Al Ahly Benghazi in the opening clash of the CAF Champions League, resulting in a heart-pounding 4-3 defeat. Read Also: Barcelona,...
Intense Competition Awaits: Nigeria Set For 2023 African Table Tennis Championships, Olympic Qualifiers
The African table tennis arena is bracing for an exhilarating showdown as Nigeria prepares to go head-to-head with formidable opponents from September 11 to...
3SC Mourns Departed NRA Member Rafiu Opeyemi
The management of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), mourns the demise of a member of the Nigeria Referees Association (NRA), Oyo State Council, Mr...
David Stockbrink’s FC Monglabach Lose To FC Duren
Nigerian Teenage sensation David Stockbrink was on the losing side in a friendly against FC Duren as FC Monglabach continue to prepare for the...
Gateway United and LOC Forge Alliance for Mega 2024 National Sports Festival
The Management of Gateway United has initiated talks of collaboration with the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 2024 National Sports Festival (NSF). Read Also:...
Lagos International Badminton Classics: Over 100 players jostle for medals
A total of 108 foreign players from over thirty-five countries and 43 Nigerian players are expected to compete for honours at the sixth edition...
Nigeria Bounces Back in 2023 African Senior Women’s Volleyball Championship
Nigeria's women's volleyball team reclaimed their winning momentum at the ongoing 2023 African Senior Women’s Volleyball Championship in Yaounde, Cameroon, securing a resounding victory...
Super Falcons Defender Osinachi Ohale Joins Pachuca Femeni in Mexico
Renowned Super Falcons defender, Osinachi Ohale, has made a significant move to Mexican club Pachuca Femeni, marking an exciting new chapter in her illustrious...
2023 NBBF/Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball League Begins Tuesday In Akure
The 2023 NBBF/Zenith Bank Women’s basketball league is now expected to begin Tuesday, in Akure, Ondo State, after the seemingly unpreparedness of the Ondo...
Nigeria’s U-18 Girls’ Handball Team Clinches IHF Women’s Trophy Africa Continental Phase Title
In a display of sheer skill and determination, Nigeria's U-18 girls' handball team emerged triumphant as they secured the IHF Women's Trophy Africa Continental...
Nigerian Football Stars Shine Across European Leagues: Osimhen’s Brace, Ariyo’s Hat-Trick, and More
In a thrilling weekend of European football, Nigerian players displayed remarkable performances across various leagues, capturing the attention of fans and pundits alike. Read Also:...
Napoli Striker Victor Osimhen’s Opening Performance Garners Mixed Reviews from Manager Rudi Garcia
Napoli's highly anticipated 2023/24 Serie A campaign kicked off with a 3-1 victory against Frosinone, as Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen clinched the spotlight with...
Delta Queens Kick Off CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU Zone B Playoffs with Convincing Win
Benin City's Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium bore witness to a remarkable start for Delta Queens in the WAFU Zone B playoffs of the CAF Women’s...
Enyimba FC Faces 4-3 Defeat to Al Ahli Benghazi in CAF Champions League First Leg Thriller
In a riveting encounter on Sunday, August 20, 2023, Nigerian champions Enyimba FC locked horns with Al Ahli Benghazi in the preliminary round first...
Nigerian Sprinters Face Semifinal Setback at World Championship
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, Nigerian sprinters Ushoritse Itshekiri and Seye Ogunlewe fell short in their bid for the 100m semifinal at the...
Ese Brume Narrowly Misses Medal in Women’s Long Jump as Nigeria’s Hopes Dwindle
Nigeria's aspirations for a podium finish in the women's long jump event were dashed on Saturday as Ese Brume secured a fourth-place finish in...
Medeama Clinches 1-0 Victory over Remo Stars in CAF Champions League Qualifying First Leg
In a gripping showdown on Sunday, Ghana Premier League champions Medeama secured a narrow 1-0 win over debutants Remo Stars in the first leg...
2023 African Volleyball C’Ship: Nigeria To Face Kenya In Quarterfinals
Nigeria will face vice champions Kenya in the quarterfinals of the 2023 African Senior Women's Volleyball Championship in Yaounde, Cameroon. Read Also: Nigerian Talent Chukwubuikem...
Ogun FA Boss Lauds Remo Stars Owner, Charges Skye Blue Stars To Conquer Medeama
The Chairman, Ogun State Football Association Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi has charged Remo Stars to make the country proud in today's CAF Champions League first...
Viaplay Cup: Cyriel Dessers On Target As Rangers Secure Nervy 2-1 Victory
Summer signing, Cyriel Dessers was on target, converting a spot kick in the Viaplay Cup as Scottish Premiership side Rangers FC nicked a nervy...
World Athletics Championships Budapest 23: Sebastian Coe Lauds LOC Organization As He Backs Budapest’s World Championships Promotion
Sebastian Coe, World Athletics president has lauded the local organizing committee, LOC 'world class' organization of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 23 that is...
Beyond Limits Win Optima Energy Gold Cup After Biliaminu Stuns Ijebu United
Beyond Limits has claimed its first Optima Energy Gold Cup after three attempts with a victory over Ijebu United, to claim the bragging rights...
Bendel Insurance Beat ASO Chlef By Lone Goal… Obaseki Optimistic of Victory In Algeria
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has commended Bendel Insurance Football Club for their one-goal victory over Aso Chlef FC of Algeria at...
22nd Oyedeji Basketball Camp Begins Monday
The 22nd edition of the Olumide Oyedeji Basketball Camp and Clinic will start Monday, August 21, 2023, at the Indoor Sports Hall of the...
