International Sports Press Association (AIPS) Sport Media Awards 2020 edition launched today – Submissions now open!
The Awards are a true festival for the best sport storytellers across all media platforms, from photography to video, from print to digital, from...
COVID-19: Lulu reaches out to Nigerians as he clock 62 …thanks Federal Government
Alhaji Sani Lulu Abdullahi, former NFF President has appreciated Nigerians for enduring the pains of the Conoravirus pandemic which has forced a lockdown to...
Fosla Football Club celebrate Sanni Lulu on his birthday
Players and management of Fosla Football Academy have sent a heartwarming message to the former chairman of the Nigerian Football Federation, Alhaja Sanni Lulu....
REVEALED: WHAT RANGERS INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALLER, KEVIN ITOYA DOES DURING THE COVID-19 LOCKDOWN
With the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) 2019/2020 session suspended due to the directive from the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Ministry of...
Quadri, Omotayo drop in ITTF ranking … Edem remains best ranked Nigerian female star
The rating of Nigeria’s duo of Aruna Quadri and Olajide Omotayo in the April 2020 ranking released by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF)...
KANO PILLARS FC CONDOLES WITH THEIR PLAYER OVER SON’S DEMISE
Kano Pillars FC management, players, technical crew and the entire fans condoled with its player, Rahaku Adam over the death of his son who...
Dickson Etuhu given 5-year ban for match fixing
The Swedish FA have handed former Manchester City footballer, Dickson Etuhu a 5-year ban from all footballing activities in the country. This is after...
At age 15 Babangida was the best player in the world – Arteta
Former Nigeria and Barcelona winger, Haruna Babangida has been hailed by Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta but the Arsenal boss regrets he never made a...
No competition is worth risking a single human life, FIFA president reveals …as Super Eagles AFCON qualifiers off the card
The COVID-19 pandemic outbreak may now force international matches like those of the Super Eagles AFCON qualifiers not to be played again this year...
Nigerian boxing sensation, Efe Ajagba shortlisted for Commonwealth heavyweight title
Nigeria’s heavyweight boxer, Efe Ajagba has been shortlisted among candidates for the vacant Commonwealth heavyweight boxing title with elimination fights set to kick off...
Sheffield United, Dortmund, Newcastle in hot race to land Club Brugge’s Nigerian striker
Belgian League were the first to end the season due to the Coronavirus outbreak as Club Brugge were last week named as league...
Nigeria’s 2018 World Cup outfit nominated for Iconic Football Jersey
In a recent survey carried out by BBC Sports, Nigeria’s home jersey worn at AFCON 2019 last summer in Egypt has been nominated among...
I rejected $250k salary for Nigeria’s assignment – Olumide Oyedeji
Retired Nigerian Veteran basketballer, Olumide Oyedeji has revealed he turned down several luxurious offers to come back to Nigeria and give back to the...
Super Eagles will be paid in Naira Henceforth – Pinnick
Chairman of the Nigerian Football Federation Amaju Pinnick has said that the Super Eagles will now be paid with Naira as again the foreign...
Shun the big clubs, stay at Villarreal , Ikechukwu Uche tells Chukwueze
Former Super Eagles and Villarreal forward, Ikechukwu Uche has urged Samuel Chukuweze to remain at Villarreal and continue his development. Before now, Chukwueze has...
NIGERIA BADMINTON UMPIRE GETS CONFEDERATION RECOGNITION
The Nigerian badminton community just recently had cause to celebrate and rejoice with one of it’s own, Naomi Adeoyi Oyinleye, Certificated National Badminton Umpire...
Anthony Okpotu is ligue 1 best foreign player
Nigeria international Anthony Okpotu is a player of Union Sportive Monastiriene in the Tunisian Ligue 1 in Northern Africa. The former NPFL player with...
Carpenters do bricklayers job in Nigeria sports industry – Obisanya
Former National table tennis coach Babatunde Obisanya has raised alarm on how sports, Particularly tennis is going down the drain because of incompetence in...
Yemi Lawal Pledges Development In All Sporting Activities In The State
The Osun State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Hon. Yemi Lawal has expressed commitment of the Government to develop all sports in the state. Lawal...
Eddie Hearn proposes abroad showdown for UK fights involving Anthony Joshua, Dillian Whyte, Dereck Chisora
The Matchroom Boxing chief, Eddie Hearn, has seen his business severely affected due to the escalating pandemic after the British Boxing Board of Control...
Israel Adesanya fuels fight with Jones …as he calls him out in recent Twitter exchange
As per reports from www.themix.net, Israel Adesanya and Jon Jones who have traded numerous verbal shots over the previous year has given a hint...
Yobo: It’s unfair to deny Liverpool EPL title …as he put meyerside rivalry apart
Newly appointed Nigeria senior national team assistant coach, Joseph Yobo, has joined the train of those who think Liverpool deserve to be crowned 2019-20...
Moses Simon, Victor Osimhen set for Ligue 1 action as FPP authorities move to restart league
As reported by Sports daily, L’Equipe has reported citing a document from league organisers (LFP) that Victor Osimhen, Super Eagles goal poacher and...
SPORTS PERSONALITY FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL – RUSTUM FRANCIS BERNARD
In an exclusive interview session, Sports247.ng top Sports Journalist, Ubong Bassey focuses on the Sport of Karate as he quizzes karateka, Rustum Francis Bernard. Ubong...
INFRASTRUCTURAL SUPPORT WILL BOOST THE SPORT OF KARATE IN NIGERIA – RUSTUM BERNARD
The light complexioned karateka who hails from Akwa Ibom State, Rustum Francis Bernard who represents Cross River State in national tournaments in Nigeria has...
COVID-19: 2020 Okpekpe 10km Road Race Cancelled
Due to the escalating COVID-19 crisis and the travel restrictions across the globe, organisers of the Okpekpe international 10km road race, the first label...
I would love to play for Real Madrid – Awaziem
Super Eagles defender, Chidozie Awaziem has revealed to fans that his dream is to play for Spanish giants Real Madrid. It is a general phenomenon...
I don’t want the Super Eagle’s job – Oliseh
Former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh says he will never coach the Nigerian national team again if given the opportunity. Oliseh said he will...
Table tennis will be popular again if we involve the young – Coach Obisanya
Former National Table Tennis coach Babatunde Obisanya has shared his opinion on why table tennis is not very popular among the youth in Nigeria...
Minister of youths and sports development commends Governor Sanwo-Olu’s relieve package for youths
The minister of youths and sports development, Sunday Dare has saluted Governor Sanwo's effort over his decision to feed youths at such a seemingly...
Sports facilities should be available at all levels to… says obisanya
Babatunde obisanya has said that basic sports facilities should be made available at all level of government to encourage youths to be involved more...
NPFL 2019/20: Plateau deserve title – Ilechukwu
Head coach of Heartland FC of Owerri, Fidelis Ilechukwu has said that league leaders plateau United deserve to be crowned NPFL champions. Expressing his opinion...
World goalkeepers day: Uzoho celebrates goalkeepers, urges dance to stay at home
In football, the goalkeeper is the last line of defense, and so often, the man who is left with all the blames most times...
CANAAN TABLE TENNIS CLUB, WHERE ART THOU GLORY DAYS
On Saturday mornings, it is a bee hive of activities liken to the ever busy Watt Market of Calabar at the U. J. Esuene...
Knights FC Boss Seeni Falonipe Have Strong Desire For Grassroot Politics
The President of Nationwide League One side Knights FC Of Ile-Ife Seeni Falonipe has dismissed talks of entering politics through football. According to...
Ighalo to take pay cut in Man Utd permanent move …as Shanghai Shenhua offers bumper deal
Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo, 30, will have to take a £200, 000- a week pay cut if he wants to turn his loan move...
Alex Iwobi: Ndidi is undefeatable
Everton forward and Nigeria international, Alex Iwobi has revered the presence of Wilfred Ndidi on the pitch of play in a live session on...
Table Tennis League resurgence, key to spurn youth development, Former National Table Tennis coach reveals
Former National Table Tennis Coach, Babatunde Obisanya has revealed FUBS initiative online interview the need for young ones early exposal to variety of sporting...
Tyson Fury invites Anthony Joshua in stay home workout challenge
Tyson Fury has put out a public challenge to Anthony Joshua, asking him to join his stay-at-home workout this week in the 'Gypsy King’...
Taiwo Awoniyi turns on spirituality mode in wake of Easter celebration
Nigeria under-23 forward at FSV Mainz 05, Taiwo Awoniyi showed his spirituality in wake of Easter Celebration with the mass sermon posted on his...
Osun Football Association Boss Wants More Private Sector Support For Football Development In The State
The Osun State Football Association Chairman, Otunba Razaq Ishola Mustapha has called on the private sector to be more involved in the development of...
Hon. Soname deserves global recognition in grassroot sports development , Authentic Nigeria Football supporters club President reveals
Abayomi Ogunjimi, President of the Authentic Nigeria Football Supporters Club has saluted the efforts of Remo Stars Football Club Chairman, Hon. Kunle...
COVID-19: See how Onome Ebi is making use of the lockdown
Super Falcons defender, Onome Ebi currently playing for Henan Huishang in the Chinese Women's Super League has revealed some of the things she does...
We want FIFA Recognition – Authentic Nigeria Football Supporters Club
It is said that every football team has a 12th player on the field of play and that is largely directed to the supporters...
WHAT TRANSPIRED IN THE CHIEF OBANOR LED NIGERIA-JAPAN GYMNASTICS EXCHANGE PROGRAMME – COACH ASUQUO
Gymnastics is a sports that has its own share of bottlenecks over the years in Nigeria. Coach Anthony Asuquo reveals extensively to Sports247.ng on how...
Warm up to greatest Striker in 60 years of Nigerian Football
A Happy Easter to you all. I pray that in the spirit of the resurrection, we find peace and happiness in the beginning of a...
This is what Dele Alampasu is up to…
Nigeria is a country blessed with a lot of talents. Little wonder we hold the record of the FIFA under 17, winning it five...
Ndidi, the best midfielder in the premier league
Nigerian international, Wilfred Ndidi has been identified and voted by Sky Sports as Leicester City's most valuable player in this season. For so...
Destiny Ashade can leave Kastina United if the right offer comes – Club chairman
Kastina United Football Club chairman, Prince Abudulsamad Badamosi has taken time to X-ray one of Kastina United finest player, Destiny Ashadi. The chairman talked...
Kanu wishes fans Happy Easter, urges them to stay at home
Former African footballer of the year and founder of the Kanu Heart Foundation, Kanu Nwankwo wishes well meaning Nigerians a Happy Easter celebration. The Olympic...
