History Of Polo in Nigeria
The Game of Polo in Nigeria is as old as the country, first played by European naval officers in the early years of the twentieth...
Tyson Fury fires warning to Anthony Joshua after British heavyweight boxers crossed path in Marbella
Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have met in Marbella as both British heavyweight champions holidayed amid rumors of a superfight between the pair. WBA, WBO...
EPL clubs concede defeat in race to sign Victor Osimhen as Napoli agree £74m deal
Arsenal and Chelsea are set to miss out on Lille star Victor Osimhen as he is heading to Napoli in a £74million deal, according...
Michael Emenalo opens up on challenges as Chelsea technical director
Michael Emenalo was the brain behind Chelsea's operations from 2009 – 2017 with the 55-year-old Nigerian admitting that he was heavily stereotyped and doubted...
Eket Stadium to be commissioned before December 2020
Eket Stadium which has been undergoing reconstruction for a year now is almost ready for commissioning, Sports247 has gathered from a reliable source. The stadium...
No resumption for Zambian league after positive Coronavirus tests
The return of the Zambian Super League has been put on hold after leaders Forest Rangers revealed that 28 players and staff had tested...
COVID -19 : Katsina state FA pledges total support to Federal government in stalling the spread of the virus.
Katsina state football association rose from a meeting Saturday, promising to join the federal government in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic which has...
SWAN condemns suspension of Osun United, Osun Babes players’ salaries
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Osun State Chapter, has condemned the suspension of salaries of players and staff of the state-owned football...
“It’s official, I survived the first week of preseason” – Asisat Oshoala
Asisat Lamina Oshoala MON is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays for Spanish side FC Barcelona Femení in the Primera División as a forward....
‘It would make my dreams perfect’: Odion Ighalo targets FA Cup glory with Manchester United
Boyhood Manchester United fan, Odion Ighalo has set his heart on reaching the FA Cup final with the club as United take on Chelsea...
Anthony Joshua enjoys holiday night out with friends at Marbella hotspot… Meets 87-year old fan
Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua hugged an 87-year-old super fan as he appeared to ignore local rules over social distancing and face masks during a...
William Troost-Ekong Releases An Awe-inspiring Throwback Picture
William Paul Troost-Ekong is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Italian club Udinese. Born in the Netherlands into a...
History Of Athletics Federation of Nigeria
History Of Athletics Federation of Nigeria The Athletics Federation of Nigeria is the governing body for the sport of athletics in Nigeria. It is a member of the Confederation of...
HB Køge secures Nigerian player Effiong Nsungusi Jnr
20-year-old Effiong Nsungusi Jnr. has been leased from the Ghanaian premier league club Inter Allies FC to HB Køge since March. Since arriving, there have...
Feet’ N’ Tricks International Extends Freestyle UNLOCKED Africa 2020, Announces New Dates
Feet' N' Tricks International, the organisers of the Freestyle UNLOCKED Africa 2020 has announced that it would be extending its on-going virtual freestyle football...
Breaking: Top Azerbaijan side Neftci signs former 36 Lion attacker
One of the brightest lights in Nigeria football, Yusuf Lawal, has moved to southeast Europe as he joined the top Azerbaijan side, Baku based...
FC One Rocket to play NNL next season
Akwa Ibom based semi-pro side FC One Rocket is expected to make a debut in the Nigeria National League side from the next football...
Abaranje/Okerube Communities Cry Out To Gov Sanwo-Olu Over Absence Of Sports Centres
Abaranje/Okerube communities in Alimosho local government of Lagos State have cried out to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu to build sports centres in the...
AIPS Seminar ‘The Cost of Reporting while Female’: second speakers announcement
A second group of renowned speakers has proudly accepted to take the virtual stage during the first AIPS digital seminar entitled “The Cost of Reporting...
Tokyo 2020 confirms Olympic competition schedule and venues
The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (Tokyo 2020) today confirmed the event line-up for each competition session of the Olympic...
BetKing $12 Million KPL sponsorship: Nigeria Sport can generate more but our administrators lack insight – Paul Maduakor
Paul Maduakor, Haggai Sportswear CEO has revealed the need for all Nigerian Sports Administrator to begin to consider the sector as a secured means...
Toke Makinwa Interviews Jay Jay Okocha Who Shares His Priceless View About Sport (Details)
Augustine Azuka "Jay-Jay" Okocha is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder Jay Jay Okocha shares his priceless view about sports,...
Just-In: Francis Uzoho joins Apoel FC
Francis Uzoho, Super Eagles goalkeeper has joined Apoel FC on a three-year deal with in an undisclosed fee. Uzoho was on loan from Deportivo de...
No State Can Match Delta In Sports – Hon. Nkeki
By Raymond Nwaduba Special Assistant to Delta State Governor on Sports, Hon. Lucky Sunday Nkeki has sounded a note of warning to other states dreaming...
THE ROLE OF PSYCHOLOGY IN ENHANCING PERFORMANCE IN SPORTS
By Nsikakabasi AKPAN The Highest positions in any Sport is occupied by those who are Strong, Creative , Fast and above all mentally Durable to...
Club Owners commend Clubs for steadfastness despite Covid-19 challenges
The Executive committee of the Football club Owners Association of Nigeria (Club Owners) have expressed concern over the challenges posed by the novel coronavirus...
Check Out Victor Moses Latest Hair Style Which He Calls The ‘A Star Treatment’
Victor Moses is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a winger on either flank for Serie A club Inter Milan, on loan from...
IHF Praise HFN For Progressive Handball Growth in Nigeria
The Sam Ocheho led board of Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) have received praised from the President of the International Handball Federation (IHF) Mr....
Nigeria youth International Samson Tijani complete a 5 Year deal with Salzburg
By Clarkson Ogo Team captain of the current Nigeria Golden Eaglet Samson Okikiola Tijani has complete a move from Collins Edwin Fc to F.c Red...
Ughelli Preseason Cup 2020 Official Emblem revealed
The Official Emblem of the 10th edition of the Ughelli Preseason Football Cup was unveiled Thursday as the tournament organisers reached another major milestone...
Sports Minister , Dare Identifies With Women , Gives Financial Empowerment
Minister of Youth and Sports , Mr. Sunday Dare has empowered women through the disbursement of Micro Enterprise Enhancement Scheme (MEES) interest free loan...
3SC Management, supporters pay condolence visit to Bode Oyewole’s family, as his body is committed to mother earth on Friday
The management of the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan and members of the team's Supporters Club , on Thursday, paid a condolence...
Nigerian Entrepreneur Nneka Ede Buys Portuguese Club Lusitano
Nigerian entrepreneur Nneka Ede has purchased Portuguese club side Lusitano Ginásio Clube, Futebol, SAD. Starting in June 2020, Mrs Ede has become the new owner...
NBA and Smart TV Platform VIDAA Announce Multiyear Partnership
VIDAA to Offer NBA League Pass on Hisense and Toshiba Smart TVs Beginning with 2020-21 NBA Season... The National Basketball Association (NBA) (www.NBA.com) and VIDAA...
History Of Nigerian Professional Football League
History Of Nigerian Professional Football League The Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) is the highest level of the Nigerian football league system, for the Nigerian...
Sunday Dare mourns Oyewole, Ukaigwe
The death of the former Chairman of Shooting Stars Football Club of Ibadan Chief Bode Oyewole and a former board member of the Women...
FIFA COVID-19 Relief Plan: NFF expecting fund from FIFA, CAF, others – Pinnick
The Nigeria Football Federation President, Amaju Pinnick has revealed that the body is still expecting monies from FIFA and CAF respectively following the federation’s...
“The Problem With Lack Of Results,It’s Our Lack Of Discipline” – Enefiok Udo-Obong
Enefiok Udo-Obong, also known as Enee, is a Nigerian sprinter and accomplished athlete. He is the only Nigerian to win two Olympic medals, winning...
Pinnick: NFF set to support league clubs for next season’s campaign
The Nigeria Football Federation will provide support for Clubs in the Nigeria Professional Football League, Nigeria National League, Nigeria Women Football League and the...
BetKing Premier League matches to be aired live on an app from next season
Football Kenya Federation (FKF) boss Nick Mwendwa has revealed that from next season all top-tier Kenyan league matches will be live on an app...
Paul Pogba celebrates with Nigeria Nnamdi Ofoborh in wake of Wycombe’s Championship promotion
Manchester United star Paul Pogba sent a touching message to Wycombe Wanderers midfielder Nnamdi Ofoborh following the Chairboys' promotion to the Championship. Wycombe won...
Breaking: Nigeria Gaming Company, BetKing in $12 Million Kenyan Premier League Takeover
Football Kenya Federation (FKF) is set to officially announce a new sponsor for the country’s top league this morning. BetKing, a gaming company founded in...
Sports Alive in partnership deal with Dekaizen as it aims to cover athlete insurance, expanding specialized sports
Sports Alive Ltd UK has officially announced a partnership with Nigeria-based Dekaizen Worldwide Limited to bring specialty insurance and promotions to Africa as the...
FISU cancels World University Championships till end of 2020
Following discussions between the International University Sports Federation (FISU) and respective Organising Committees of the 2020 World University Championships, the FISU Steering Committee has...
Francis Obikwelu Releases An Adorable Picture Of His Son
Francis Obiorah Obikwelu, GOIH is a retired Nigerian-born Portuguese sprinter, who specialized in 100 metres and 200 metres. He was the 2004 Olympic silver...
UFC President hails Jorge Masdival revenue influence despite defeat to Kamaru Usman
Dana White, President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), has lauded Jorge Masvidal for his part in the headline UFC Fight Island clash with...
Just-In: Tijani Samson gets unveiled at FC Salzburg
Tijani Samson the former U-17 Nigeria National team captain has just been unveiled at FC Red Bull Salzburg today. Tijani who joined the team...
IOC provides financial support of USD 100 million to Olympic movement
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has already supported the National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and International Federations (IFs) with more than USD 100 million since...
Sunday Dare tasks Nigerian Youths on self – development to aid economic crises
The Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has tasked Nigerian youths on deliberate self-development schemes in order to help curb Nigeria’s current...
FIFA World Cup match schedule confirmed: hosts Qatar to kick off 2022 tournament at Al Bayt Stadium
The iconic image of FIFA World Cup champions France lifting the trophy at Luzhniki Stadium is still fresh in the memory of every football fan....
