Happy Birthday to John Ogu as he celebrates himself @30
Al Adalah of Saudi Arabia and Super Eagle’s midfielder, John Ogu has taken time to celebrate himself on his birthday today. The midfielder took to...
Omeruo cautions Victor Osimen, advises him to remain focused
Former Chelsea FC defender and Super Eagle's player, Kenneth Omerua has lent his voice to Victor Osimen amidst the talk going around on a...
Abbey George was best passer and shooter in our youth days- Joseph Yobo
Super eagles assistant coach, Joseph Yobo has gone down Memory Lane as he puts former Super Eagle's right back, George Abbey on the spotlight....
NFF mourns Abba Kyari, says he was a colossus
The Nigeria Football Federation has expressed profound shock and a sense of deep sorrow at the passage on Saturday, 18th April 2020 of Mallam...
Nigeria volleyball community mourns weightlifting President
The Nigeria Volleyball Federation has expressed shock over the death of the President of Nigeria Weightlifting Federation, Mallam Yahaya Mohammed. Mohammed also known as "big...
Hand ball Federation mourn Ahmed’s demise
The handball federation of Nigeria (HFN) have expressed shock over the death of one of its board member, Abubakar Ahmed. In seperate statements from...
COVID -19 : NWF Hopeful of Revised Wrestling Schedule – Igali …Advises Wrestlers To Train Outside The Mats
The Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) says it is hopeful its programme of activities this year will be re-arranged, latest in June, after the coronavirus...
NBBF to beef up National Teams ahead of busy 2021/2022 international window
Ahead of a busy 2021 and 2022 international calendar, the Nigerian Basketball Federation is becoming the most sort after federation thanks to her rising...
NBA PLAYER PLEDGES HIS ALLEGIANCE TO THE D’TIGERS BASKETBALL TEAM OF NIGERIA
In the Slam N' Dunk sport of Basketball, D'Tigers, the Senior National Men Basketball team of Nigeria will have their squad bolstered as a...
Yahaya Mohammed Demise Is A Monumental Loss- Gumel
The President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Engr Habu Gumel has described the demise of Hon. Yahaya Mohammed, President of the Weightlifting Federation...
John Ogu’s prayers answered as he arrives Nigeria along with Ahmad Musa
Super Eagles of Nigeria players John Ogu and Captain Ahmed Musa, who play their football in Saudi Arabia have on Saturday, arrived Nigeria via...
I almost gave up football, I did bricklayer job to survive in Lagos – Victor Osimen
Lille metropole goal sensation, Victor Osimen has shared his history to fans about his humble beginnings. He told how his background and experiences almost...
Yakubu Aiyegbemi reveals Portsmouth switch despite West ham trials
Yakubu Aiyegbemi, retired Nigeria international striker has revealed that he trained wit h West Ham United before his eventual switch to in January 2003...
NANPF praise Surulere council boss for providing ex-players with relief packages
The Executive Chairman of Surulere local government, Hon. Tajudeen Ajide Yusuf, last week Friday, at the council headquarters provided Ex-Nigeria footballers with palliative packages...
Tranbzonspor keeps tab on Iheanacho as potential Sorloth replacement
Turkish gaint, Trabzonspor are considering acquiring the services of Nigeria international striker, Kelechi Iheanacho when the summer transfer window opens. With reports emanating from the...
Osimhen on Inter’s radar as Martinez imminent exit draws nigh
Italian giant, Inter Milan has earmarked Lille's Nigerian target man, Victor Osimhen as a potential replacement to in- demand forward, Lautaro Martinez as clubs...
Learning from the best, see Yobo’s advice to young players
Newly appointed assistant technical director of the National team, Joseph Yobo has given an insight into what it takes to suceed as a young...
Sports247 Commemorates with Dr Patrick Ekeji
Sports247.ng through it's Chief Operations Officer, Tosin Adeniji commemorates with Dr. Patrick Ekeji on his appointment as the new Deputy Chief of Staff to...
Director of Professional Golfers Association, Lawal laments financial shortage as members seeks for COVID-19 palliatives
Director of Professional Golfers Association (PGA) of Nigeria, Samson Lawal, has reiterated that the association is not buoyant enough to give out palliatives to...
BLACK DAY FOR THE WEIGHTLIFTERS FEDERATION OF NIGERIA AS HON. BIGMAN PASSES ON
The president of the Weightlifters Federation of Nigeria, Hon. Yahaya Mohammed Bigman kicked the bucket as many Sport loving Nigerians were thrown into a...
A Reminiscence of Alex Iwobi
It is said that when a successful man looks back, he only checks how far he has gone through the path of success. That...
A Decade in Football business, a rewarding experience for Chykap Football Club – Chilaka
Oluchi Tobe-chukwu Philip Chilaka an ex professional footballer who a had to abruptly quit active football career after series of disappointment and extortations by so...
Dare pays Tribute to Abba Kyari
The late Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Mallam Abba Kyari has been described as a very passionate, patriotic and committed personality whose...
Minister of Youth and Sports Development Floats Relief fund for Athletes
Nigerian athletes will soon heave a sigh of relief as the Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr Sunday Dare has concluded plans...
NBBF MOURNS : Uprising star, Deborah Onu is dead
One of the rising prospects in the Nigerian basketball scene, Deborah Onu has succumbed to the cold hands of death in the early hours...
The perfect defensive Midfield player – Sunday Ogochukwu Oliseh!
It is very hard to find anything to write about that are physically and spiritually uplifting since the global cessation of all sports-related activities....
NFSC lauds Soname on donation to athletes trust fund
The proposed Athletes Trust Fund, which is a new initiative of the Minister of Youths and Sports development, Sunday Dare has received a massive...
How Nigeria basketball legend cried when told he was not good enough
Dreams could be blurry or teary. And sometimes, too, it could make you smile or grin endlessly. However, for former NBA star Olumide Oyedeji,...
SUPER EAGLES SUPPORTER CLUB DISTRIBUTES COVID – 19 PALLIATIVE FOR INDIGENT MEMBERS
Following the 2 weeks extension of the lockdown ordered by the Federal and various State governments in Nigeria and the attendant hardship being faced...
Abdu Maikaba deserves National Team appointment – Ibe
Uzbekistan based Nigerian midfielder, Michael Ibe has said that the former Akwa United and current Plateau United coach, Abdu Maikaba is one of the...
NFSC condoles with President Buhari on death of Abba Kyari
Nigeria Football Supporters Club has joined millions of Nigerians to commiserate with President Muhammadu Buhari on the death of his Chief of Staff, Abba...
SENATOR ESSIEN AYI ON A RESCUE MISSION TO PELICAN STAR PLAYERS
Promises made should be fulfilled in LIFE no matter what, that is called INTEGRITY. But the reverse is the case of the Cross River...
I am working towards beating Tyson Fury – Anthony Joshua
WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has commented that he would love to take on Tyson Fury now but Joshua...
The quality of Nigerian league X-rayed – Barr Chris Green
In time past, many have raised concern about the quality of the Nigerian league. When the league is X-rayed one will find a...
COVID-19: Sports Minister engages NFF on impact on Nigerian Football, demands protection of players, domestic league …Season to end in 6-8 weeks
By Alloy Chukwuemeka The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare on Thursday, April 16, 2020 engaged the leadership of Nigeria Football Federation...
Olopade recovers from Covid-19 says medical workers are gods, thanks Gov. Sanwo-Olu
Three weeks after being diagnosed with a Covid-19, bukola olopade has been discharged after testing negative twice in confirmatory tests. The former Ogun state commissioner...
Bukola Olopade recovers from corona virus … Thanks Family, Friends, Health workers
A former Ogun State Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Hon. Bukola Olopade, has said he has tested negative for Coronavirus. It was earlier reported...
I want to play in biggest clubs in Europe – Ibe
Former Akwa United and Plateau United midfielder, Michael Ibe has said that he wants to play in the biggest clubs in Europe. The...
Minister Launches No Contact Machine Face Masks
As part of efforts to stem the spread of the dreaded Covid-19 pandemic, Minister for Youths and Sports Development Mr. Sunday Dare on Thursday...
Odion Ighalo: I have not said anything. There is no offer anywhere
Manchester United loanee Odion Ighalo has cleared the air at last on which way he will be heading to after his loan deal ends...
UNBELIEVABLE! How 90 Naira took Olumide Oyedeji to NBA limelight
Veteran Nigeria basketball player, Olumide Oyedeji has narrated his ordeal before breaking through to stardom after facing a series of rejection and mockery. The Ex...
Anthony Joshua gives insight to Deontay Wilder’s Las Vegas rematch defeat to Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua has revealed the reason behind Tyson Fury's rematch victory against Deontay Wilder as he claims the American fighter will continue...
THE HEALTH OF NIGERIAN SPORTS MEN AND WOMEN IS PRIORITY – DR. FRANCIS FADUYILE
The president of the Nigerian Medical Association, Dr. Francis Adedayo Faduyile has expressed the difficulty of taking out sports from the pandemic of COVID-19...
Remo Stars FC Chairman, Soname donates N10m as Athletes’ Trust fund receives major boost
Minister for youth and sports development, Sunday Dare's proposed Athletes Trust Fund, has been given a boost with the donation of N10m by Chairman...
Abayomi reveals strong call behind Authentic Nigeria Football supporters club …as he celebrates Sani Lulu
Abayomi Ogunjimi, President of Authentic Nigeria Football supporters club has joined the wagon of well-wishers to celebrate Alhaji Sani Lulu has he celebrates his...
COVID-19: AFN congress indefinitely postponed
In a statement signed by its Secretary-General, Prince Adeniyi Adisa Beyioku, the AFN has shown its remorse over the postponement of the scheduled congress...
Rohr has not done enough to justify his huge salary- Barr. Green
Former NFF member and head technical department, Barrister Chris Green, has lampooned Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr for not doing enough to justify...
I played many sports including football before I discovered myself in basketball – Olumide Oyedeji
Former Nigerian basketball international, Olumide Oyedeji has opened up on how he started the game of basketball back then. Sports247 gathered that Olumide...
No global Recognition for NPFL without TV live viewing- Kola Daniel
LMC Match Delegate and Match Commissioner presently the Special Adviser on Media to the Minister of youth and sports development, Kola Daniel, has revealed...
Chris Green lauds Governor Nyesom Wike’s Rivers State quality project
Barrister Chris Green, former Chairman of NFF's Technical Committee has lauded the efforts of Governor Nyesom Wike's quality project, Real Madrid Academy in River's...
