I Shall Work For Nigeria Basketball With Passion, Pride, 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...
How I Stopped Playing Football – Wole Soyinka… Says Modern Football Has Turned To Dance Circus
World famous writer and Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka, has revealed his interest in football and the reasons, why he stopped his playing career. Read...
Versatile Super Eagles Defender Bruno Onyemaechi Commits To Boavista With Permanent Contract
Boavista, the ninth-ranked club in Portugal Liga last season, has secured the services of Super Eagles defender Bruno Onyemaechi on a permanent basis. Read Also:...
NUGA Highest Goal Scorer, Ogundele Visits Alma Mater, Offers Scholarships To 10 Students
Olasubomi Ogundele, the talented student-athletes from the University of Lagos and the highest goalscorer at the 2022 Nigeria University Games (NUGA), recently paid a...
Nigerian Striker Cyriel Dessers Completes Move To Rangers
Nigeria's prolific striker, Cyriel Dessers, has finalized his permanent transfer to Scottish football giants, Rangers FC. Read Also: Danladi Joins NFF President To Three-Pronged Refereeing...
Former Golden Eaglets Striker Iheanacho Joins Three-Time Danish Champions FC Midtjylland
Nigerian striker Stanley Iheanacho has officially completed his move to three-time Danish champions, FC Midtjylland, as confirmed through a statement on the club's official...
Nigerian Striker Mbaoma Nears Move To APR
Reports indicate that Super Eagles forward Victor Mbaoma is on the verge of joining Rwanda Premier League champions APR. Read Also: Katsina SWAN Congratulate Katsina...
Naija Super 8 Championship Kicks Off In Lagos With Exciting Football, Music Extravaganza
The Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Lagos, is set to witness an extraordinary display of Nigerian football talent as the Naija Super 8 Championship...
FG Urges AFN To Ensure Professionalism, Adherence To Selection Rules For 2023 World Championships
In a recent development, the Federal Government has issued a warning to the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) regarding the importance of professionalism and...
NFF Pays Tribute To Titus Davis Okere, The ‘Last Of The Firsts’
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF has paid tribute to the last member of the pioneering UK Tourists to pass away, Titus Davis Okere, whose...
NNL Calls For Review Of Igwebuike Performance In Super Eight Promotion Playoff
The Nigeria National League (NNL) has called upon the Nigeria Referees Association (NRA) to thoroughly evaluate the performance of Akachukwu Igwebuike during the Super...
Highly Experienced Goalkeeper Itodo Akor Attracts Interest From Three NPL Clubs
The talented goalkeeper Itodo Akor has garnered attention from three prominent Nigeria Premier League clubs. Read Also: Genk Pursues Return of Super Eagles Star Following...
Enyimba, Remo Clash As Naija Super 8 Begins
The maiden edition of the multi-million Naira Naija Super 8 football competition kicks off on Friday (today) at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos with...
Governor Oyebanji Lauds Oloworemo Led Ekiti FA On PPP Drive, Charges Board On Gender Inclusiveness
History was made last Friday in Ekiti state when Governor Biodun Oyebanji became the first governor of the state to receive the board of...
Delta Queens Set To Compete In Group A Of WAFU Zone B Qualifiers For CAF Women Champions League
Nigeria's reigning champions, Delta Queens, are gearing up to participate in Group A of the WAFU Zone B qualifiers for the CAF Women Champions...
Super Falcons To Begin Qualifiers For 2023 Africa Women’s Cup Of Nations Against Sao Tome, Principe
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have been drawn to face Sao Tome and Principe in the first round of the qualifiers for the 2023...
Nilayo Sports COO Salutes Premium Trust Bank For Consistent Support Of Athletics In Nigeria
The Chief Operating Officer of Nilayo Sports Management Limited (NSML), Mr. Ebidowei Oweifie has hailed the impact of sports friendly financial institution, Premium Trust...
Tojemarine Ends Kano Pillars Winning Run On Day 5 Of Ardova Handball Premier League 2023 Phase 1
Tojemarine Academy continued their superlative performance in the Ardova Handball Premier League 2023 as they ended over two years winning streak of defending champion...
Abia Angels FC Gets New Club Head
Abia Angel's FC of Aba gets a new club chairperson after the dissolution of the club management weeks ago by the Abia state...
Professional Basics FC, Marlians Top Of African- Khmer Unity Cup
The African Khmer Unity cup 2023 enters week 6 this weekend at the Boueng Trabek Stadium Phnom Penh with 3 matches billed for the...
Shuttle Symphony As Sports Friendly Firms Gather Ahead Of Lagos International Badminton Classics
Ahead of the sixth edition of the Lagos International Badminton Classics, the biggest badminton competition in Africa, the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) has...
Nigerian Women Runners Storm Abeokuta For 2nd Ogun Women’s Run
A large number of Nigerian women long distance runners from across the country have been confirmed to compete at the Second Edition of the...
“No Player Would Reject A Chance To Learn From Mourinho” – Victor Osimhen Hails Highly Rated Portuguese Tactician
Victor Osimhen, Napoli talisman has recalled a discussion he had with Jose Mourinho after Napoli's victory at the Stadio Olimpico against Roma where he...
CAF Coaching Instructors’ Course Commences In Abuja
The first-of-its-kind CAF Coaching Instructors’ Course to be conducted on Nigerian soil was flagged off at the NFF/FIFA Goal Project, MKO Abiola National Stadium,...
Nigeria Cycling Announces President Tinubu National Championship
In celebration of President Bola Tinubu's first 100 days in office, the Cycling Federation of Nigeria (CFN) has unveiled plans for the President Tinubu...
Official – Remo Stars Sign Victor Collins On Free Transfer
Former Nassarawa United defender, Victor Collins has completed a free transfer to Daniel Ogunmodede's Remo Stars ahead of the 2023/24 campaign. Read Also: NNL Playoff...
Nigerian Sensation James Nnaji Shines in NBA Debut for Charlotte Hornets
The basketball world was captivated as 18-year-old Nigerian prodigy, James Nnaji, showcased his remarkable talent during his NBA debut for the Charlotte Hornets against...
Cannavaro Warns Napoli: PSG or Man Utd Eyeing Osimhen’s Serie A Brilliance
Renowned former footballer and 2006 World Cup winner, Fabio Cannavaro, has shared his insights regarding the future of Nigerian international Victor Osimhen at Napoli. Read...
Genk Pursues Return of Super Eagles Star Following Previous Triumph
KRC Genk, the Belgian football club, has set its sights on the return of Paul Onuachu, an esteemed Nigerian international, whose extraordinary accomplishments during...
Job Vacancies For Today Thursday 6th July 2023
Sports247.NG brings you, our loving sport audiences the latest Job Vacancies in Nigeria today Thursday 6th July 2023. Vacancy! Vacancy! Vacancy! Job Title: Digital Marketing/ IT Personnel Location:...
Transfers: RC Lens Want Chuba Akpom To Replace Germany bound Lois Openda
Ligue 1 club, RC Lens are already preparing for life if the departure of their Belgian forward, Lois Openda materializes as they earmark Middlesbrough...
BFN Partners Community Sport Educational Development To Train Badminton Trainers In Bid To Develop Students’ Hidden Talents
A 2 day Shuttle Time Train the Trainer Badminton project, Organised by the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), in partnership with the Community Sports...
NNL Playoff 2023 : Heartland Zoom Into Super 8 Final, Stun Sporting, Stop Stormers
The pride of Imo, Heartland FC played their best football since the start of the play-off in Asaba to bulldoze their way into the...
Imo SWAN Hails Heartland FC’s Swift NPFL Return, Calls On The Owerri Side To Win NNL Title And Ends The Season Unbeaten
Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Imo Chapter has hailed the gallantly and the brave disposition of Heartland FC which secured their return to...
Danladi Joins NFF President To Three-Pronged Refereeing Training Programe
Permanent Secretary, Nasarawa State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Chief Barr. Isaac Danladi, on Tuesday, accompanied President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF,...
African U21 Championship: We’ll Eat Ghana Like ‘Jollof’ Says Mohammed
The head coach of Nigeria U21 women's volleyball team, Rakiya Mohammed says her team will eat Ghana like a Nigeria delicacy, 'Jollof' when both...
Katsina SWAN Congratulate Katsina United Fc For Getting Promotion Back To NPFL
Katsina State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria SWAN has Congratulated Katsina United Football Club and the good people in the State...
NNL Playoff 2023 : Dick Marvel Donates Teqball Board To Sharpen Skills, As Adesanya Set To Strike For Team NNL
Chairman of Delta state Teqball Association, Marvel Dick has donated Teqball Board for both Team Delta and Team NNL/NFF and Friends this Thursdays to...
Safety Babes Continue Dominance On Day 4 Of Ardova Handball Premier League 2023
It was a day of sober reflection that birth day 4 of the Ardova Handball Premier League phase 1 in Benin. With the news flying...
CFN Appeals For Government, Corporate Support Ahead of World Cycling Championship
Nigeria's Cycling Federation (CFN) has called upon the government and corporate entities to provide substantial support to the national team as they embark on...
Och’ Idoma Rains Blessings As New Benue FA Board Visits
It was a peculiar moment of an outpour of special blessings and encomiums when the new Benue State Football Association (BSFA) led by Barr....
John Owolabi: A Passionate Graphics Designer and Football Enthusiast Advocating for Grassroots Football Development
Meet John Owolabi, a 35-year-old graphics designer hailing from Osun State, whose love for football knows no bounds. Read Also: 36 Lion Wins Maiden Edition...
World Athletics Championship Trials: AFN President Commends Edo State Govt
As the World Athletics Championship Trials enter day two of actions and thrills in Benin, the president of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN)...
Fame Foundation Teams Up With French Embassy To Empower Youths Through Sports
FAME Foundation is proud to announce its new partnership with the French Embassy in Nigeria, ahead of the Olympic/Paralympics Games 2024. The partnership under...
AMAPRO 2023 : NPFL All Berth At The Quarter Final After Dismissing Gateway Two Goals To Nothing
NPFL All Stars dispatched Gateway 2-0 to seal their place in the quarter final of 2023 Amapro Bet9ja Football Championship Owolabi Aremu got the...
Amusan Ready To Take On The World As New Champions Emerge At Nigerian Athletics Trials
Tobiloba Amusan, the world record holder in the women's 100m hurdles, acknowledges that the pressure has increased as all eyes will be on her...
Godson Brume Absence At National Trials Casts Doubt On World Championships Participation
Godson Brume, Nigeria's most successful sprinter this season, may have jeopardized his chances of competing in the 2023 World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, as...
NFF President Urges FIFA Refereeing Instructors To Elevate Nigerian Referees For Major Assignments
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has urged FIFA refereeing instructors visiting Nigeria to assist in elevating the standard of Nigerian...
French PSG Midfielder Yacine Adli Could Play a Significant Role in Chukwueze’s Transfer to AC Milan
In the pursuit of Super Eagles striker Samuel Chukwueze, AC Milan faces a condition set by Villarreal, the La Liga side. Read Also: 3SC Will...
Delta Queens Set For Debut In CAF Women’s Champions League As They Face Tough Opponents In WAFU Zone B Qualifiers
Delta Queens, the reigning champions of the Nigeria Women's Football League (NWFL), are set to make their debut appearance in the CAF Women's Champions...
