Joshua has to beat Wilder to become undisputed champion
Anthony Joshua's trainer Rob McCracken believes the British fighter has to beat the best to become an undisputed champion, Sports247 report. McCracken also feels it...
Eagles Abroad: AFCON bound defender gets relegated in Turkey
Super Eagles fullback, Shehu Abdullahi got relegated with his Turkish side Bursaspor in the Turkish Super Lig ahead of the 2019 African Cup of...
T20 Cricket World Cup: Nigeria Coach Highlights Reasons for Failed Qualification Bid
Nigeria Cricket team failed to qualify for the ICC T20 International Cricket World Cup playoff to be hosted in the United Arab Emirates after...
Gymnastics began National Open competition ahead of AAG
Competitive outing in day one on Monday as Nigeria Gymnastics Federation kicks off her 3 days event at the Indoor Sports Hall of the...
Flying Eagles lose to USA, render Ukraine game crucial
An unimpressive Flying Eagles side was well beaten by Team USA in Bielsko-Biala on Monday night, meaning they must earn a result against table...
Mikel Obi to quit International football after AFCON 2019
Super Eagles Captain, Mikel John Obi has given the clearest indication that he will be retiring from International football heading into next month’s Africa...
ESU blasts NFF over Falcons’ World Cup departure
Godfrey Esu takes an aim at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for the manner in which the Super Falcons left the shore of the...
We are ready for the task ahead – Pillars Handball coach
Coach Solomon Yola of Kano Pillars has said his team good form that saw a rise to the top of the Handball League table...
Oparanozie expresses confidence in Super Falcons ahead World Cup
Super Falcons Captain Desire Oparanozie believes the time is right for the multiple African Champions to transfer their dominance in the Continent to success...
Okpekpe race can be one of the best in World – Dalung
The Nigerian Minister for Youths and Sports Solomon Dalung says that he's happy that Okpekpe 10 km race has come to stay for a...
MOHAMMED ALKALI RE-ELECTED FA CHAIRMAN UNTIL 2023
The Elective Congress of the Nasarawa State Football Association held today at Alheri Guest House, Nassarawa-Eggon Council Area, has unanimously re-elected Alhaji Mohammed Alkali,...
Akinwunmi, Fresh, Okenwa, Alkali re-elected
The First Vice President of Nigeria Football Federation, Barr. Seyi Akinwunmi has been re-elected as Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association. The amiable legal...
FG fulfils pledge of house to former Super Eagles’ coach, Clemens Westerhorf
The Federal Government on Monday fulfilled a 25 –year pledge to former Technical Adviser of the Super Eagles, Mr Clemens Westerhof. At an impressive ceremony...
2019 Women World Cup: Oshoala, Ihezuo arrive Austrian camp
The duo of Asisat Oshoala and Chiwendu Ihezuo have arrived the Super Falcons camp in preparation for the Women's World Cup. The two players were...
Azubuike announces departure from Turkish side
Nigeria’s Dream Team VII captain, Azubuike Okechukwu has announced his departure from the Turkish side, Rizespor after five months on loan at the club. Azubuike,...
Babayaro names his toughest ever opponent
1996 Atlanta Olympic Games gold medalist and former Chelsea left-back Celestine Babayaro have named Manchester United legend, David Beckham as the toughest opponent he...
Ogu set to join Onazi and Nwaekeme in Trabzonspor after an emotional farewell in Israel.
Super Eagles midfielder, Ugochukwu John Ogu is set to sign for Turkish Super Lig side, Trabzonspor after playing his last game for Hapoel Be'er...
FIFA U-20 World Cup: USA coach fires warning shot at Flying Eagles
Ahead of the game between Nigeria and USA at the ongoing U20 World Cup, American coach, Tab Ramos has warned the Flying Eagles that...
Nigerians Abroad: Osimhen scores goal no. 20, Moses, Aina end season on a high
Nigeria and Fenerbahce forward, Victor Moses scored as his team defeated Antalyaspor 3-1 on the final matchday of the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday. The...
NPFL Review: EL-Kanemi Warriors, Insurance relegated; Sunusi ties Udoh in Golden Boot race
Sports247 brings you the breakdown of matches on the final matchday of the 2018/19 season, with a total of six teams making it to...
RANGERS SUCCUMB TO WIKKI IN GOMBE
It was a spirited display from already qualified Rangers International F.C for the end of season ‘Super-Six’ playoff in a match day 22 encounter...
T20 World Cup: How Nigeria narrowly missed the qualification
Despite winning 2 out of three matches played at the just concluded ICC T20 World Cup African qualifiers in Uganda, Nigeria finished third behind...
Osun United to Focus on the League after AITEO/FA Cup Exit
Osun United again bowed to the Shooting Stars of Ibadan 0-1 to crash out of the AITEO/FA Cup round of 64, sports247.ng can report The...
Flying Eagles target another three points against USA
Another three points that will take them to the championship’s knockout stages is the objective of Nigeria’s U20 boys, Flying Eagles, as they confront...
France 2019: Oshoala, Ihezuo complete Falcons’ group in Austria
Strikers Asisat Oshoala and Chinwendu Ihezuo on Sunday arrived the Super Falcons’ Avita Resort camp in Austria, completing the final squad of 23 players...
Four-star Flying Eagles arrive in Bielsko-Biala
Nigeria’s U20 boys arrived in the city of Bielsko-Biala on Saturday morning for their second game of the FIFA U20 World Cup against the...
Qatar 0 – 4 Nigeria: Tomiwa Dele-Bashir reacts to scoring vs Qatar
Manchester City prodigy, Tom Dele-Bashiru was one of the players that inspired the Flying Eagles to a comprehensive 4-0 win against Qatar in their...
I’m leaving for Inter – Moses
Victor Moses has announced that he has no intention of seeing out his loan at Fenerbahce which was to end next season. With his decision...
Liverpool wants Chukwueze to replace Shaqiri at Anfield
Liverpool Football Club is reportedly ready to offload Xherdan Shaqiri as they look to seal the transfer of Villarreal starlet Samuel Chukwueze. The Reds narrowly...
Onyekuru on verge of Bayern transfer
Everton striker Henry Onyekuru is on the verge of a move to Bayern Munich. Onyekuru has yet to make an appearance for the Blues due...
Enyimba can’t afford to miss out of Super Six – Anaemena
Enyimba defender Ifeanyi Anaemena has called on his teammates to step up and deliver the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Super Six ticket to...
Handball: Pillars want to sustain good form
Coach Solomon Yola of Kano Pillars has said his team good form that saw a rise to the top of the Handball League table...
CAF Champions league final appearance delights Lokosa
Esperance de Tunis Striker, Junior Lokosa says he is delighted with his performance in the first leg of CAF Champions league between his side...
Ghana elevates Asamoah Gyan to ‘GENERAL Captain’
Ghana coach Kwasi Appiah on Friday named Andre Ayew as the new captain while the nation’s football federation said former captain Asamoah Gyan had...
CAF Champions League final (first leg): as it happened
Wydad Casablanca of Morocco and Esperance of Tunisia played out a 1-1 draw in the first leg of CAF Champions League final played at...
Iwobi lauds Emery for his development
The Nigeria international says he's happy with how his Arsenal's career has taken a good shape since the arrival of Unai Emery at the...
BURUJ PLAYERS REVEL IN JUBILATION AFTER BAGGING ENTRY VISAS TO UK – CEO Thank Embassy Officials, NFF And LSFA For Support And Cooperation
The management team, officials and players of Buruj Sports Academy are all over the moon following the decision of British High Commission to grant...
Rangers determined to finish the season on a high – Ogunbote
The head coach of high riding Enugu Rangers, Gbenga Ogunbote has reiterated the determination of the Flying Antelopes to finish the current NPFL season...
Eagles Abroad: Nwakaeme grabs two assists; Onyekuru, Kalu fire blanks
Super Eagles forward Anthony Nwakaeme grabbed two assists as Trabzonspor defeated Rizespor 3-2 in the final Turkish Super League game of the season on...
Oshoala to arrive Falcons camp on Sunday
Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala has been issued a visa by the France embassy and will be joining her teammates at their Austria camp...
Chukwueze rubs shoulders with La Liga’s elite wingers
Nigeria and Villarreal youngster Samuel Chukwueze has been listed among the top twelve best LaLiga Santander young talents in the just concluded 2018/2019 season,...
Uche Agbo intends to remain in La Liga
Uche Agbo has expressed his intention to stay put in La Liga next season even though his loan stint at Rayo Vallecano from Belgian...
AFCON 2019: Mikel hungry for more success
Nigeria captain John Mikel Obi is aiming to win his second Africa Cup of Nations title with the Super Eagles as he displayed his...
U-20 World Cup: Man City starlet delighted to open goal account for Nigeria
Highly-rated Manchester City starlet, Tom Dele-Bashiru has expressed his delight after scoring his first competitive goal for Nigeria in their 4-0 win over Qatar...
NPFL: Udoh eager to make history with Akwa United
Akwa United’s Mfon Udoh has revealed he is eager to see his club win the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title this season, as...
F.A CUP: WARRIORS, GIANTS SHIFT BATTLE TO NEUTRAL GROUND
South West neighbours Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan and Osun United of Osogbo, will set the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium, Ado Ekiti on...
France 2019: Ebi, Oparanozie, Oshoala, 20 others in Nigeria’s final squad
Power forward Desire Oparanozie and defender Onome Ebi top the list of 23 players who will dorn Nigeria’s colours at the 8th FIFA Women’s...
Four-goal Flying Eagles thrash Qatar in FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland 2019 opener
Nigeria's Flying Eagles delivered a bold statement of intent with a 4-0 thumping of Qatar in their Group D curtain-raiser at the FIFA U-20...
Nwofor states confidence in Eagles ahead of AFCON tournament
Former Super Eagles striker, Uchenna Nwofor has backed Nigeria to do big things at the forthcoming AFCON in Egypt due to the talents abundant...
Merrybet Fans Crossfire radio game show: Gunners Cruising
The Fans Crossfire radio game show on Sports Radio 88.9 Brila FM sponsored by Merrybet looks to be taking a dramatic turn as Arsenal...
