Rivers United Coach, Ndubuisi Nduka Praises Organizers Of Naija Super 8 Competition After Victorious Finish
Rivers United's interim coach, Ndubuisi Nduka, expressed his appreciation for the organizers of the Naija Super 8 competition during a post-match conference following their...
Nigeria’s D’Tigers Suffer Heartbreaking Exit in FIBA AfroCAN Tournament Quarterfinals
Nigeria's D'Tigers suffered a disappointing exit from the 2023 FIBA AfroCAN tournament in Luanda, Angola, after a narrow 74-72 loss to defending champions DR...
Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) Hosts Shuttle Symphony Ahead of Lagos International Badminton Classics
The Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) set the stage for next month's Lagos International Badminton Classics with their grand event, Shuttle Symphony, held at...
Niger United and Safety Babes Dominate as First Phase of Ardova Handball Premier League Concludes
Niger United and Safety Babes have emerged as the leaders at the conclusion of the first phase of the Ardova Handball Premier League in...
MBUM FERDINAND TAKES OVER AS GENERAL MANAGER MIGHTY JETS INTERNATIONAL FC OF JOS
It was a breath of freshness in Jos Plateau state as the Nigeria National League side and one of the most popular clubs in...
Nigeria Olympians Association lists 22 distinguished personalities for merit awards
The Nigeria Olympians Association has listed 22 Nigerian sports personalities which include 16 of the country's accomplished athletes for a. Merit award this evening. According...
2026 FIFA World Cup Race: Eagles up against Bafana, Warriors, Cheetahs, two others
Nigeria, who have reached the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup finals on three occasions, must overcome the challenge of South Africa,...
NAIJA SUPER 8: Ike Shorunmu Backs Akwa Utd For Title Final Showdown Victory
Legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper, Ike Shorunmu has tipped Akwa United to make it all the way to the finals of the ongoing NAIJA SUPER...
‘I Have Trust In His Exceptional Qualities’, Michael Beale Euphoria Over Leon Balogun’s Addition
Rangers FC manager, Michael Beale is pleased with the addition of experienced Super Eagles of Nigeria defender, Leon Balogun to his team as he...
CAF Announces A Significant Increase In Commercial Revenues At The 45th Ordinary General Assembly
CAF today posted commercial revenues of USD $125.2 million - a 17% year on year increase - at the CAF 45th Ordinary General Assembly...
WTT Lima: Aruna Quadri Leads Wildcard Selection
Haruna Quadri, the first African table tennis player to be ranked top 10 in the world will be leading the selection for entry into...
Wimbledon: Highest Ranked African Ons Jabeur To Take Motivation In Win Over Defending Champion Ahead Of Semi-final Clash With Aryna Sabalenka
Ons Jabeur, the highest-ranked African who is of Tunisian origin with a career-high Women's Tennis Association ranking of world No. 2 defied the odds...
Engr. Dr. Funmilayo Waheed-Adekojo Donates Kits To NUGA For World University Games
The Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) is pleased to announce that Engr. Dr. Funmilayo Waheed-Adekojo, renowned entrepreneur and passionate advocate for youth development and...
Job Vacancies For Today Thursday 13th July 2023
Sports247.NG brings you, our loving audiences the latest Job Vacancies in Nigeria today Thursday 13th July 2023. Vacancy! Vacancy! Vacancy! Job Title: Revenue Assurance Officer • Location: GRA...
Diplomacy Wall Of Fame: Air Peace Gives Fresh Hope To Ex-Athletes
Some of Nigeria's long forgotten ex-athletes are in for some refreshing breath of air, as one of Nigeria leading airlines, Air Peace, has concluded...
2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup: ‘I Believe In The Talent Of The Girls’, Randy Waldrum Optimistic Of Super Falcons Chances Against Canada
Super Falcons manager, Randy Waldrum has stated that he believes in the talent pool of his squad as they intensify preparations ahead of the...
Niger United, Safety Babes Lead Summit As Phase 1 Of Ardova Handball Premier League 2023 Ends
Niger United and Safety Babes are the leaders going into the off season as the Ardova Handball Premier League 2023 phase 1 ends in...
HFN President Salute Edo Govt As Ardova Handball Premier League Ends In Benin
As the first round of the 2023 Ardova Handball Premier League ends in Benin, Edo state capital,the president of the Handball Federation of Nigeria...
Mark Zuckerberg Vs Elon Musk: Israel Adesanya Preparing Facebook Meta Boss For Billionaire Bout Against Twitter Rival
Israel Adesanya has taken Mark Zuckerberg under his wings as the MMA star alongside Alex Volkanovski continues training with the Facebook Meta boos ahead...
KG sports Acadamy In Flying Start To Delta State LAST TEAM Standing Scouting Tournament
KG Sports Academy Agbor kicked off its campaign in the Delta State Last Team Standing scouting tournament at Ogor Technical School ground Ughelli with...
FIFA Wade In Over Ahmed Musa’s Leicester Exit As Potential Ban Looms On Al-Nassr
World football governing body, FIFA has waded into the long-term dispute involving Super Eagles of Nigeria captain, Ahmed Musa, and Al-Nassr with the Saudi...
Olympic Gold Medalist Introduces Dosu Joseph FC in Nationwide League One Debut
Former Nigerian international and Olympic gold medalist, Dosu Joseph, MON, is the proud owner of Dosu Joseph FC, one of the esteemed teams taking...
Bishop Olufemi Omomajemi Leads BOFA FC in Nationwide League One with High Expectations
Bishop Olufemi Otusanya Omomajemi, president of TCCG FC and BOFA FC, has been actively involved in the Nigerian football scene, with his teams participating...
Nationwide League One: NLO2 Aims To Showcase Youthful Talent And Revolutionize Grassroots Football – Shola Ogunnowo
In an interview with Sports 247, Shola Ogunnowo, the Chief Operating Officer of the Nationwide League One (NLO), shared valuable insights ahead of the...
Dosu Joseph FC 2-1 Authority FC: “Our Plan Did Not Work”- Ibrahim Isiaka Confesses
Ibrahim Adedayo Isiaka, the Captain of Authority FC, shared his thoughts with Sports 247 following the NLO2 opening match, which saw Authority FC narrowly...
Dosu Joseph FC Captain Relishes NLO2 Debut Victory, Sets Sights on Future Triumphs
Damilare Emiola, the captain of Dosu Joseph FC, reflected on his team's triumphant start in the NLO2 tournament, where they secured a 2-1 victory...
Air Peace Receives Commendation from Segun Odegbami for Diplomacy Wall of Fame Initiative
Renowned former international football legend, Segun Odegbami, has expressed his admiration for Air Peace, praising the airline for its upcoming Diplomacy Wall of Fame...
Nigeria’s Women’s Basketball Team Faces Major Setback as Players Boycott Tryouts for Afrobasket Championship
Nigeria's preparations for the upcoming 2023 Afrobasket Women's Championship in Rwanda have encountered a major setback, as several players who were expected to participate...
Magnus Mangut Takes the Helm: Plateau United Appoints New Head Coach to Lead the Charge
Plateau United, a prominent Nigerian Premier League club, has announced the appointment of Magnus Mangut as their new head coach during this transfer window. Read...
House of Representatives Takes Action to Prevent Super Falcons’ Boycott of Women’s World Cup
The House of Representatives intervened yesterday to prevent the Nigerian women's national football team, the Super Falcons, from boycotting the upcoming Women's World Cup...
Former Chelsea Sporting Director Michael Emenalo Takes Helm as Director of Football for Saudi Pro League
Former Chelsea Sporting Director, Michael Emenalo, has been appointed as the inaugural Director of Football for the nascent Saudi Pro League (SPL), according to...
Godson Brume’s Arrival Boosts Nigeria’s Relay Team for Lagos Series and Budapest 2023 World Championships
Nigerian athletics legend Seigha Porbeni has expressed confidence in the abilities of United States-based sprinter Godson Brume to make a significant impact on Nigeria's...
Flying Eagles-Eligible Duo Included in Manchester United’s Travelling Squad for Pre-Season Friendly in Norway
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has announced the inclusion of two promising Flying Eagles-eligible players in his travelling squad to Oslo, Norway for...
ANFASSC Preaches Unity, Celebrates Ileya With Sport Stakeholders, Well Wishers
The Secretariat of Authentic Nigeria Football and Allied Sports Supporters Club, (ANFASSC) was a beehive of activities on Monday, June 10, 2023. Sport Stakeholders, friends...
Job Vacancies For Today Wednesday 12th July 2023
Sports247.NG brings you, our loving sport audiences the latest Job Vacancies in Nigeria today Wednesday 12th July 2023. Vacancy! Vacancy! Vacancy! Job Title: Personal Assistant Industry: Eastern...
ANFASSC Takes Delivery Of Another Set Of Kits From Europe, Customized Tracksuit Goes On Sale
Ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup scheduled for Australia and New Zealand, the Authentic Nigeria Football and Allied Sports Supporters Club (ANFASSC),...
NWFL Championship Play-Off: Prince Kazeem Eletu Queens Suffers Setback, Settles For Delta Babes Draw From Winning Position
Late goals seem the norm in the ongoing NWFL Championship play-off as another 88th-minute goal may have decided who wins the play-off, who will...
World Scrabble Championship: Godswill Akpabio Hosts NSF Team, Charges Players To Make Nigeria Proud Again
The President of the House of Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday, charged members of the Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF) to make the country proud...
Nigeria Taekwondo Coach Urges Increased Financial Support for African Championships Preparation
Ibrahim Yahuza, the assistant coach of Nigeria's national taekwondo team, is appealing for greater financial support to aid the country's preparations for the upcoming...
Former Nigerian Tennis Star Raises Alarm Over Nigeria’s Poor Preparation for Paris 2024 Olympics
Nigeria's former top-ranked tennis player, Prof. Sadiq Abubakar, has expressed concerns about the country's inadequate preparation for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics, with only...
Jordan Nwora Foundation Wraps Up Successful Elite Basketball Camp, Empowering Over 300 Young Athletes in Lagos
The Jordan Nwora Foundation Elite Basketball Camp recently concluded its final leg on the African continent at the Warriors Basketball Academy Courts in Ilupeju,...
Super Eagles Await Fierce Opponents as African Qualifiers Draw for 2026 FIFA World Cup Looms
The highly anticipated draw for the African qualifiers of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to take place tomorrow in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. Read...
Enyimba FC Suffers Elimination from Naija Super 8 Tournament After Defeat to Katsina United FC
Enyimba FC, a nine-time champion of Nigerian football, has faced a disappointing exit from the Naija Super 8 tournament following a 1-2 defeat against...
2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup: ‘Now Is The Time To Bring Nigeria’s Hope Alive’, Tonna Oguzie Ofuasia Charges Super Falcons To Make History
Tonna Oguzie Ofuasia, the Immediate Past President of Rotary Club Of Ikeja Alausa has charged the Super Falcons of Nigeria to create hope for...
Rangers Make Player Cuts in Preparation for 2023-24 Nigeria Premier League Season
Rangers Football Club has made significant changes to their squad in anticipation of the upcoming 2023-24 Nigeria Premier League season. Read Also: Unyielding Passion and...
Former ISL Athletes Unveil Renovated Basketball Courts, Honoring Beloved Coach
Former athletes of the International School, University of Lagos (ISL), have proudly inaugurated two newly renovated basketball courts at the university's Sports Centre. Read Also:...
Senator Shehu Sani Appeals to Nigerian Government and Football Federation to Support Ailing Ex-International Daniel Joshua
Senator Shehu Sani has called upon the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to extend their assistance to former professional...
Sporting Lagos Stages Remarkable Comeback to Secure 2-1 Victory over Remo Stars
Sporting Lagos FC showcased their resilience and determination as they rallied from behind to defeat Remo Stars FC 2-1 in a thrilling Group A...
Tottenham Emerges as Front-Runner in Race to Sign Super Eagles-Eligible Defender
According to prominent football pundit Dean Jones, Tottenham Hotspur has taken the lead in the pursuit of central defender Tosin Adarabioyo, who is Super...
National Women’s Rugby Sevens Tournament Begins In Asaba With 12 Teams On Queue
Now fewer than 12 teams will participate in the forthcoming National Women's Rugby Sevens Tournament holding in Asaba, Delta state this week Read Also: Olushola...
