Organizers Announce Kickoff Date For Amapro Football Championship
The annual Amapro Football Championship which has now become a constant feature in preparing players for the new football season is put together by...
Nigeria Earns First Win Over Zambia At The 25 Africa Men Senior Handball Championship
The Golden Arrows of Nigeria won their first match of the 25th Africa Men Senior Handball Championship with an emphatic 35-17 victory over Zambia...
Ajax line up Calvin Bassey as replacement for Manchester United-bound target
Rangers star Calvin Bassey has emerged as a transfer target for Ajax. According to reports, the Nigerian international has been identified by Ajax as...
Villarreal intensifies Umar Sadiq chase
Villarreal are stepping up their pursuit of Umar Sadiq, with the club manager Unai Emery keen on adding the Nigerian international to his striking...
Chidera Ejuke: “How moving to Europe has helped me grow as a player and person”
Chidera Ejuke has talked about his career path thus far, which has taken him from his native Nigeria to Norway, the Netherlands and now...
Ikeja League: Usefulyouth Manager Breaks Silence On Team’s Heavy Defeat
Team Manager of Usefulyouth Soccer Academy, Ojo Oyebode has explained why his team suffered 8-1 in the hands of Bucknor Football Club. Bucknor went on...
Ekofootball League: MAY Team Manager Remains Optimistic
Team Manager of MAY Football Club, Olusanjo Adeoti has expressed optimism that his team would have a good outing when they confront Tailgate FC...
New-Elected NAFF President Paul Maduakor, Lambasts Previous Administrations, Promises To Implement Drastic Changes
Newly-elected President of the Nigeria Amputee Football Federal, Mr. Paul Chukwudi Maduakor has vowed to make positive changes in the sector of football in...
Club Chairman Full Of Joy As Bendel Insurance Gain Promotion To NPFL
Bendel Insurance Football Club has gained promotion into the Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL as they defeated Ikorodu City last Thursday in the prestigeous...
WAFCON 2022: Another Semifinals, Another Rivalry Win, 5 Take Away From The Super Falcons Win Against Cameroon
The Super Falcons continued their long standing dominance over their long continental rivals, the Indomitable Lioness of Cameroon. A hard earned 1-0 win saw the...
WAFCON 2022: It’s Ajibade’s Golden Boots Race
The 14th Women Africa Cup of Nations currently on going in Morocco has got to its latter stages. The tournament played in the cities of...
‘There’s A New Generation Of Super Falcons, We Want To Leave With The Cup,’ Rasheedat Ajibade Reveals
Super Falcons sensational forward, Rasheedat Ajibade has revealed that the team is aiming for the ultimate price, a record tenth Women Afcon trophy following...
Randy Waldrum, Asisat Oshoala, Monday Gift Makes CAF Awards 2022 Shortlist
Super Falcons Trio, Head coach Randy Waldrum, Rivers Angels/ FC Robo striker, Monday Gift and Nigeria's poster girl, Asisat Oshoala has made CAF's 2022...
Favour Ofili Ready For World Athletics Championship, Made List Of Those To Watch Out For
Nigeria, for a long time has not got a large number of young stars who are quite promising to rule the world of athletics...
Super Falcons Were Not Stronger Than My Team, Cameroon’s Coach, Zabo Boasts Despite Defeat
Head Coach of the Indomitable Lioness of Cameroon, Gabriel Zabo insisted that Nigeria's Super Falcons were not better than his team despite being knocked...
Super Falcons qualify for FIFA World Cup
Nigeria qualified for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup finals after a lone goal by Rasheedat Ajibade steered the Super Falcons to the semi...
Nigeria Athletes Depart For African Taekwondo Championship In Rwanda
Nigeria Taekwondo Federation athletes and officials on Wednesday departed to compete in the Africa Taekwondo G-4 Championship in Kigali, Rwanda, Sport247 gathered. The athletes have...
AIG Badminton Tournament Holds 29 July In Lagos
The much anticipated Inspector General of Police Badminton tournament would commence on 29 through 31, July at the Badminton Indoor Sports Hall of Police...
LAB Memorial Football Carnival:Mighty Stars Coach Others Commend Organisers After Receiving Their Cash Prize
Head coach of Mighty Stars, Jolayemi Kunle has expressed appreciation to the organizers after his team received the sum of N250,000 and a giant...
Ikeja League Champs:Organisers Fine Yahweh Soul, Suspend Referee For Three Months
Board members of Ikeja Divisional Football Association IDFA led by Rafiu Alagbe have fined Yahweh Soul International FC a sum of N5,000 for bringing...
NNL 22: Doma United Defeat Jigawa Golden Stars To Secure Promotion To The NPFL
Gombe state-based Doma United have sealed their promotion to the Nigeria Professional Football League for the first time in the history of the club...
“We’ll Keep Working Hard” Says Dakkada Midfielder Lawal Muritala, On Escaping Relegation
Dakkada FC midfielder, Lawal Muritala Adeseun has stated that the team will not stop fighting despite their huge chances of staying in the top...
Ekofootball League:Yekini late Goal Denies May FC Victory
Aliu Yekini 92th minutes goal was SAAB Academy needed to force May Football Club to play draw in the week one of the Ekofootball...
Just-in: Chidera Ejuke Completes Move Bundesliga Outfit, Hertha Berlin
Nigeria international Chidera Ejuke has completed a move to German Bundesliga outfit Hertha Berlin from Russian side CSKA Moscow on a temporary deal, Sports247...
NPFL 22: “I Am Excited About The Win In Aba”- Dakkada’s Lawal Muritala Makes Bold Statement As He Tips Club For Success
Dakkada F.C midfielder Lawal Muritala Adesheun expressed excitement that the Dakkada were able to conquer Enyimba in a surprising outcome in the Nigeria Professional...
UFC: Kamaru Usman Shut Down Possibility Of Fighting Israel Adesanya In The Octagon
Nigerian mixed martial artist and current UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has shut down any possibilities of facing fellow Nigerian compatriot and current UFC...
Super Falcons To Play Team USA In Prestige Friendlies
Nine-time African champions Nigeria will fly to the United States of America for a two-match tour against the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT)...
Sulaiman Shaibu Vows To Shine In TP Mazembe Next Season
Former Prince Kazeem Eletu Football Club goalkeeper, Sulaiman Shaibu has expressed confidence that he would have enough playing time to shine in TP Mazembe...
Nigeria Lose Second Match To Cape Verde In The Africa Men Senior Handball Championship.
Nigeria lost their second match to Cape Verde on Tuesday at the ongoing Africa Men Senior Handball Championship in Egypt. The Golden Arrows went into...
Our Intention Was To Play In WGB Lagos FA Cup Final Says Owolabi
Team manager Melody Football Club of Iwaya, Ibrahim Owolabi says his intention was to see the Iwaya-based club play in the final of the...
Liverpool Releases Sheyi Ojo With 25yr Old Set To Join Cardiff City On Free Transfer
Nigeria descent Hemel Hempstead-born winger, Sheyi Ojo has left Liverpool after seven unproductive years at the club making eight appearances with no single goal...
Morocco 2022: Super Falcons target FIFA World Cup ticket against Cameroon Lionesses
Ever-present Nigeria believe they will celebrate another FIFA Women’s World Cup ticket on Thursday night after a quarter-final clash with neighbors Cameroon in Casablanca...
“My Injury Is Not As Serious As The Media Claims” – Amoo Clears The Air On His Fitness Issues
FC Copenhagen stated on Tuesday that midfielder Akinkunmi Amoo suffered an injury during preseason training in the Netherlands and would be out for an...
WAFCON 2022 : Rasheedat Ajibade, Osinachi Ohale Makes CAF’s Group Stage Best XI
Following a superb defensive display against Botswana and Burundi, Ohale who won the Woman of the match award in the big win against Burundi...
WAFCON 22: Nigeria Vs Cameroon, A Game Of Fireworks
Nigeria and Cameroon will face off in WAFCON 22 quarter finals match after both teams qualified from thier respective group stage with a mouthwatering...
WAFCON 22: Nigerian Fans Making Waves At Morroco With Outmost Support For Super Falcons
There is no part of the world that you won't see a Nigerian be it on social media or in several countries that you...
Eberechi Eze, Michael Olise Among Crystal Palace Stars Dropped For ‘Not Meeting Requirements’ As Preseason Tour Begins
Crystal Palace has been forced to drop a handful of senior players including Eberechi Eze, Wilfred Ndidi, Marc Guehi, Michael Olise at home after...
Golden Eaglets: After conquering West Africa, Emmanuel Michael returns Home
After conquering West Africa at the WAFU-B U-17 championship with his Golden Eaglets teammates, Simoiben Futball club product, Emmanuel Michael returns home. Simoiben Futbol club...
LAB Football Carnival Wraps Up As Mighty Stars Emerge Winners, High Chief Balogun Promises An Annual LAB Carnival
The Iwaya axis of Yaba, Lagos Mainland was lighted up as the LAB Memorial Football Carnival took the center stage on a day described...
NPFL 2021/22 : Scoring Against My Dream Club Is My Happiest Moment says Isiaq Ogundare
It was a moment of joy for Isiaq Ogundare after scoring one of the two goals that gave Dakkada FC victory over Enyimba International...
Abejoye Reacts After His team Lost To Mighty Stars In LAB Memorial Cup Final
Head coach of J-Save Football Club, Adewole Abejoye has confessed that he accepted defeat suffered in the final of LAB Memorial Football Carnival in...
2022 WAFCON: ‘Bring on Cameroon’ – Uchenna Kanu says Falcons are ready for next challenge
Uchenna Kanu was at the double as the Super Falcons defeated Burundi 4-0 on Sunday night to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2022...
CAF Awards 2022: Simon, Amoo omitted from final shortlist of Player of the Year category
The Nigerian duo of Moses Simon and Akinkunmi Amoo has been omitted from the final list of nominees for the men’s categories of the...
Samson Tijani Out For The Rest Of The Year After Broken Tibia Injury, Salzburg Confirms
Red Bull Salzburg have confirmed that 20 year old midfielder, Samson Tijani is injured having suffered a broken tibia and fibula in yesterday's friendly...
Randy Waldrum Content With Super Falcons Brave Display, Says There’s Definitely Room For Improvement
Head coach of Super Falcons, Randy Waldrum has praised his team's response and display in the victory against Burundi to secure quarter final clash...
Beach Volleyball Tour: Paris 2024 Olympic Participation Is Our Target, Says Nimrod
The Chairman of Nigeria Beach Volleyball Commission, Engineer Musa Nimrod said the Federation is working round the clock in ensuring Nigeria does not miss...
‘Nigeria Are Physically Better Than Us With More Experience,’ Burundi’s Head Coach Admits Defeat To Reigning Champions
Burundi's Head coach, Niyonkuru has admitted that Super Falcons are in no ways a match to his inexperienced, young side as they fell to...
Ohale Wins Woman Of The Match In Emphatic Victory Against Burundi
Osinachi Ohale has couped the WOTM award in Super Falcons deserved victory against Burundi with the win securing a quarter finals slot for Randy...
Commonwealth Games 2022: Nigeria To Participate In Nine Sports, Sunday Dare Narrates
Sports247 has gathered that Nigeria’s Minister for Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has stressed that Nigeria went through an exhaustive process to scientifically...
POTY AWARD: CAF Rulled Out Simon Moses For Mane, Salah, Amoo Dropped Too As African Football Body Trims List For Awards
Ahead of the 2021 Confederation of African Football Awards, African soccer ruling body has trimmed the number of selected players for the events, Sports247.ng...
