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...
European Clubs Eye Chelsea’s Anjorin as Loan Move Becomes Likely
Chelsea Football Club is considering the loan of Faustino Anjorin this summer as the talented midfielder attracts attention from European clubs, according to reports. Read...
NFSC Dazzles, Thrills Soccer Fans At Naija Super 8 Championship ..As Ikpea commends organisers of the championship
Nigeria's foremost football fans group, the Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC), have been in their best entertainment elements since the beginning of the equally...
Louisville’s Emmanuel Okorafor to Showcase Skills for Team Africa in Prestigious Global Jam Tournament
Louisville's sophomore basketball player, Emmanuel Okorafor, hailing from Nigeria, is set to showcase his skills on an international stage as he competes in the...
Unyielding Passion and Overcoming Adversity: The Inspiring Journey of Grassroots Footballer Frank Oluwafemi
Sports247 recently had the opportunity to interview Frank Oluwafemi, a 32-year-old grassroots footballer hailing from Osun State. Read Also: Goal-Scoring Legend Joins Canada’s Squad for...
Olushola Ogunnowo Assures Fans The Best Of Football Action As Dosu Joseph FC Tackles Authority FC In 2023 NLO U19 Season Opener
The stage is set for the maiden Nationwide League One (NLO) 2023 U19 tagged Youth League season curtain raiser which is a Lagos Derby...
Lagos Host NLO Youth League Season As Dosu Joseph FC Face Authority FC In League Opening Game
All is set for the much-awaited maiden Nationwide League One (NLO) U-19 Youth League scheduled to officially kick off on Wednesday July 12, according...
10-Woman Lakeside Queens Stun Sunshine Queens In NWFL Championship Thriller
The race to gain promotion to the Premier League at the ongoing NWFL Championship play-off arrived at a frightening crescendo in Group B with...
Last-Gasp Winner Shatters Delta Babes As Imo Strikers Record First Championship Victory
The headline and the body of the story which was awaiting release upon the blast of the referee's whistle had to undergo a total...
‘I Wanted To Hide But Tripped Over On The Stairs To Meet Sir Alex Ferguson’s Death Snare Face’ – Mikel Opens Up On Aftermath of Snubbing Man Utd For...
Former Super Eagles of Nigeria captain, Mikel Obi has opened up on the aftermath of subbing Man Utd for Chelsea in a death snare...
Nigeria’s First Lady Of Nigeria Roots For Asisat Oshoala As Player Is Nominated For 2023 Ballon D’or Award
Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu OON. CON extends her congratulations to Asisat Oshoala, the Nigerian forward and Barcelona Femeni striker, as she receives...
“He Will Wear The New Shirt For Next Season” – Napoli President Talks Tough On Victor’s Osimhen Exit After Hefty Valuation
Napoli president, Aurelio de Laurentiis has stated that in-demand forward, Victor Osimhen will put on the club's new jersey for next season unless a...
Ogun Set To Host NSF 2024, Olopade, Adebajo, Others To Lead 16-man Committee
Ogun State government, on Tuesday, announced its readiness to hold the 2024 National Sports Festival (NSF) in fulfilment of an earlier promise made by...
Emmanuel Danjuma Attah: Meet The New Nigeria National league (NNL) Chief Executive Officer
Prior to his appointment on Friday 7 July, 2023 by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to be the business and public face of the...
Adegbite Wins Nigeria Qualifiers For Joy Heyball Masters Div One Tour 3
Aderibigbe Adegbite is the winner takes all of the second Nigeria qualifiers of the Joy Heyball Masters Division one Tour 3, “The Boss” as...
Job Vacancies For Today Tuesday 11th July 2023
Sports247.NG brings you, our loving sport audiences the latest Job Vacancies in Nigeria today Tuesday 11th July 2023. Vacancy! Vacancy! Vacancy! Job Title: Marketing Representative Location: Lagos Salary is...
Abuja Agog As Nigeria Olympians Association Summit Holds On Thursday
All roads lead to the venue of the 2nd Nigeria Olympians Association Summit in Abuja on Thursday when heroes and heroines who have represented...
Emir Of Ilorin Endorses Emir’s Cup As Mogaji Promises To Donate Trophy
Ahead of his 28th year coronation anniversary, the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Sulu Gambari (CFR) has thrown his weight behind the Emir...
Plateau Peacocks Win Big On Day 9 of Ardova Handball Premier League 2023 Phase 1
Plateau Peacocks got the biggest win of Match Day 9 as they defeated Bayelsa Queens, Monday, at the Ardova Handball Premier League 2022 phase...
FIFA Football Agent, Endurance Ogbemudia Gets New Role
Renowned FIFA Licensed agent, Endurance Iseri Ogbemudia has been elevated beyond being a member of the African Football Agents Association (AFFAA). Read Also: Omeruo rates...
Gombe State Athletics Association Appeals to Private Sector for Support in Sports Development
Gombe State Athletics Association Chairman, Ahmed Shaibu Gara-Gombe, has issued a plea to the private sector, urging their support in the association's mission to...
Kanu Nwankwo Takes the Helm: Enyimba Appoints Legendary Footballer as Chairman to Lead Club’s Pursuit of Glory
Governor Alex Otti has made a significant decision in the Nigerian football scene by dissolving the Enyimba board, led by Anyansi-Agwu. This move comes shortly...
Government Secondary School, Topfield College Triumph at 23rd Nestle Milo Secondary Schools Basketball Championship
Government Secondary School, Karu, Abuja, and Topfield College, Ajegunle, Lagos State, emerged as champions in the boys and girls' categories respectively at the thrilling...
Tijani Babangida Applauds Nigeria Premier League’s Progress and IMC’s Standard Setting
Tijani Babangida, former international footballer and current mentor for Enyimba, the reigning Nigeria Premier League (NPL) champions, has commended the Interim Management Committee (IMC)...
Golfers Triumph at 14th PGA of Nigeria Qualifying School, Secure Cash Rewards and Sponsorship Deals
Golfers Olusegun and Danjuma emerged victorious at the recently concluded 14th Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) of Nigeria Qualifying School (Q'School) final examination held at...
Nigerian Striker Victor Mbaoma Completes Move to Rwandan Champions APR FC
Nigerian striker Victor Mbaoma has completed his move to Rwandan club APR FC, bidding farewell to Katsina United after a brief spell with the...
Sporting Lagos Coach Paul Offor Anticipates Tactical Battle against Remo Stars in Naija Super 8 Clash
Sporting Lagos head coach, Paul Offor, is eagerly anticipating today's highly anticipated encounter against Remo Stars in the Naija Super 8 Group B competition. Read...
Governor Uzodimma Honors Super Falcons with N30m Reward for AWCON Performance
Governor Hope Uzodimma has fulfilled his promise of N30 million to six Super Falcons players from Imo State who represented Nigeria in the 2022...
Lobi Stars Duo Alalade, Ani Face Uncertain Future as Club Undergoes Transition
Lobi Stars could potentially see the departure of their players Wasiu Alalade and Elijah Ani, as recent reports suggest. Read Also: ANFASSC Unveils New Set...
Nigeria Olympians Association converge in Abuja for 2nd Summit Banquet
The Nigeria Olympians Association will on Thursday, July 13, 2023, converge in Abuja for the second edition of the NOA Summit Banquet. Read Also: NFF...
Imo Strikers Targets First Victory Against Delta Babes
Following their two consecutive losses against Lakeside Queens FC and Prince Kazeem Eletu FC respectively, the coach Nelly led Imo Strikers looking forward to...
Basketball Africa League Men’s And Women’s Select Teams To Compete In GLOBL JAM In Toronto, Canada July 12-16
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) and Canada Basketball today announced that two BAL Select Teams comprised of 24 male and female players ages 23...
Goal-Scoring Legend Joins Canada’s Squad for 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Clash Against Nigeria
In the highly anticipated upcoming 2023 Women's World Cup, two women's football powerhouses, Nigeria and Canada, are set to face each other for the...
FC Lugano Goalkeeper Sebastian Osigwe Sidelined by Serious Shoulder Injury, Club Faces Decision on Backup Options
FC Lugano has been dealt a significant setback as goalkeeper Sebastian Osigwe has been forced to leave the club's training camp due to a...
Chelsea Secures Promising Nigerian Left-Sided Centre-Back on New Deal
In an official announcement on their website, Chelsea Football Club has revealed their latest group of academy scholars for the upcoming 2023-2024 season, and...
I Shall Work For Nigeria Basketball With Passion, Pride And Dedication- Rena Wakama
Newly appointed Head Coach of Nigeria's senior female national basketball team, Rena Wakama, has assured Nigerians and the basketball community of her total commitment...
Sunday Dare Applauds President Tinubu on His Emergence as ECOWAS President
The Immediate past Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Chief Sunday Dare CON FNIS, has congratulated the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,...
Super Eagles Star Snubs Belgian Giants Anderlecht and Club Brugge for Turkish Adventure
Super Eagles forward Henry Onyekuru recently made headlines as he turned down offers from renowned Belgian clubs Anderlecht and Club Brugge, opting to extend...
Defying Adversity: Mbakaogu Chidozie’s Inspiring Football Journey from Setbacks to New Horizons
In a candid interview with Sports247, 29-year-old Mbakaogu Chidozie, a talented footballer hailing from Imo State, reflects on his remarkable journey in the world...
Grassroots Footballer Exposes Corruption and Nepotism in Player Selection Process, Says Obinna Goodluck
Obinna Goodluck, a seasoned 38-year-old chef hailing from Owerri, Imo State, has been making waves in the football scene as a talented defensive midfielder...
CAF To Partner Global Sports In Bid To Attract Top Talent To Drive African Football’s Ambition
Africa's football governing body, CAF is set to partner with Global Sports in a bid to attract top talent both in Africa and on...
Alex Iwobi Leads Everton Pre-season Switzerland Training Camp Trip
Super Eagles of Nigeria international, Alex Iwobi is among a host of first-team stars heading to Switzerland for the club's pre-season training camp trip...
We Will Partner With Anambra FA To Promote Football In The State – CP Adeoye
The new Anambra State Commissioner of Police CP Aderemi Olufemi Adeoye has commended Anambra state Football Association Chairman, Gen. Chikelue Iloenyosi for giving the...
2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup: Barbra Banda Cleared To Play For Zambia Despite Failing Gender Eligibility Test
Zambia Women's national team captain, Barbra Banda has been cleared to participate in the upcoming 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup game in Australia and...
AMAPRO 2023 : Organisers Express Gratitude To Gov. Abdulrazaq Abdulrahman, Hon. Kunle Soname, KFA And The Media
Organizers of the 2023 AMAPRO Bet9ja Football Championship have expressed their sincere thanks to the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam Abdulrazaq Abdulrahman, Kwara State...
Job Vacancies For Today Monday 10th July 2023
Sports247.NG brings you, our loving sport audiences the latest Job Vacancies in Nigeria today Monday 10th July 2023. Vacancy! Vacancy! Vacancy! Job Title: Product Manager Location: Aswani, Lagos Salary:...
Enyimba Nears Signing Of Defender Desmond Ojietefian From Shooting Stars
Shooting Stars defender, Desmond Ojietefian is on the brink of finalizing a move to Enyimba Football Club. After declining a contract extension with Shooting Stars...
Nigeria Continues Quest For World Championships Relay Qualification At Lagos Series
Following their recent participation in the African Region 2 relay events in Togo, Nigeria is now shifting its focus to the upcoming Lagos Series...
Governor Hope Uzodimma Honors Sporting Achievements: Heartland FC, Super Falcons Receive Recognition
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has expressed his commitment to providing increased financial and moral support to Heartland Football Club of Owerri following their...
