Ambode Testimonial Match: Organizers restate readiness to host African legends
Football fans have been promised a thoroughly exciting time on 18th May, 2019, as a coterie of top rated African soccer legends including Liberian...
Rugby Governor’s cup berths in Lagos …as Lagos Island RFC is launched
The teeming lovers of rugby football in Nigeria are in for a double thrilling event aimed at taking the game to higher levels would...
AFCON 2019: Enugu Rangers goalkeeper in-line for Ghana call-up
Enugu Rangers and Ghana goalkeeper Nana Bonsu is set to be given a chance to earn a place in Ghana’s squad to the 2019...
Troost-Ekong bounces back for Udinese
Udinese have confirmed the return of William Troost-Ekong to training, having missed the last two games due to an adductor injury. Troost-Ekong trained with his...
NSF 2020: Edo State step up preparation
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has confirmed his state's readiness to host the 20th National Sports Festivals (NSF) in March 2020. Delta State emerged the...
Rodgers backs Iheanacho to succeed at Leicester
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed that Kelechi Iheanacho's future at the club is still secured despite his poor performance for the club...
AFCON 2019: Ighalo’s participation in doubt after latest injury setback
Super Eagles striker, Odion Jude Ighalo is a major doubt ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) following his injury against Tianjin...
Ex-Golden Eaglets skipper scores first professional goal
Former Golden Eaglets skipper, Musa Muhammed scored his first professional goal in HNK Gorica 4-1 thrashing of Istra 1961 in the Croatian 1. HNL...
NPFL: Abubakar Bala apologises as Kwara United threaten to sanction him
After the resignation of Kwara United coach Abubakar Bala on Monday following a goalless draw with defending champions Lobi Stars, the management of the...
U20 FIFA World Cup: Tsunami in F/Eagles camp as Aigbogun drops 5 foreign players
Coach of the Nigerian under 20 side, Paul Aigbogun, has on Thursday pruned down his pre FIFA U-20 World Cup training camp in Germany...
Udinese welcomes Troost-Ekong back to training from Injury
Serie A side Udinese has welcomed William Troost-Ekong back to training with his colleagues on Thursday as he steps up his rehabilitation from a...
YAKUBU offers to train Flying Eagles strikers on better finishing
Former Portsmouth, Everton, Blackburn, and Boro forward Yakubu Aiyegbeni has offered to train the U-20 strikers as they continue to shape up for the...
I’m coming home! Maduka’s reacts to Dream Team VII Call up
Germany-based Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has reacted after getting his well deserved invitation into the U23 Dream Team VII led by Coach Imama Amapakabo. An excited...
Oyedeji blasts NBBF over neglect of domestic league
Former captain of the D’Tigers Olumide Oyedeji has slammed the NBBF in communication with FIBA over what he sees as negligence of the Nigeria...
D’Tigers will surpass D’tigress’ World Cup feat – Nwamu
D’tigers’ Ike Nwamu has stated that the Nigeria men national basketball team is set to emulate the world cup story of their women counterpart...
Embrace the Spirit of Sportsmanship in the Face of Defeat – Islamic Cleric
An Ibadan based Islamic scholar, Alhaji Tirimisiyu Ishola has urged politicians and national leaders to exhibit spirit of sportsmanship whenever they experience defeat in...
Organizers roll out plans for Bet9ja Ekiti Football league
The organizers of the eagerly awaited Bet9ja Ekiti state football league have rolled out plans that would make the competition exciting and grandiose. According to...
Nigeria women will deliver in all African Game, Says Oshodi
Ahead of this year All African games slated for 19 to 31 August 2019 in Rabat, Morocco, former Chairman of Lagos state sports commission...
How Flying Eagles overcome German side VFR Aalen
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria continued their preparation for the FIFA U-20 World Cup with another International friendly game with VFR Aalen on Thursday. The...
Eagles Abroad: Omeruo and Aina set for Chelsea return
Super Eagles players Kenneth Omeruo and Ola Aina are set to return to their parent club, Chelsea due to the transfer ban inflicted on...
REVEALED: Reasons why Abubakar Bala quit Kwara United
Former Kwara United coach Abubakar Bala has broken his silence on the reason he left his position as the coach of the club, Sport247...
Athletics: Poor coaching, shortage of competitions plague domestic Athletics
According to two-time Olympics medallist Enefiok Udo-Obong, local-based athletes need more competitions and better coaching to be able to perform as their foreign-based counterparts. Udo-Obong,...
Europa League: Iwobi to debut in European final
Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi is the only Nigerian to make the European finals this season as Arsenal beat Valencia 4-2 on Thursday night and...
WAFU Cup: Uchenna Kanu Bags Hat Trick as Super Falcons Thrash Burkina Faso 5-1
Nigeria Super Falcons started their WAFU Women's Championship campaign with a 5-1 victory over Burkina Faso on Thursday in Abidjan. The Nigerian side had an...
AFCON 2019: Osimhen Dispel Injury Fears, Seeks Europa Spot with Charleroi
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has put to rest fears about him being unfit for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. Super Eagles...
REMO STARS PIP SUNSHINE STARS IN SHAGAMU
Sunshine Stars were left to rue a disputed Victor Mbaoma's goal in Thursday's NPFL week 18 game narrowly edged by Remo Stars in Sagamu...
WAFU Cup: Super Falcons determined to sweep aside Niger
African champions Nigeria intend to take all their opportunities when they clash with the senior women team of Niger Republic in Abidjan on Saturday...
NFF: Eagles not playing Atlas Lions before 2019 AFCON
The Nigeria Football Federation has denied that the Super Eagles will play a friendly game with the Atlas Lions of Morocco in France as...
Norwich City and Sheffield United already in talks to sign Mikel Obi
Premier League Newcomers Norwich City and Sheffield United are among the front runners in talks to sign Middlesbrough fans favourite and former Chelsea star...
Galatasaray wants to extend Onyekuru stay
Turkish champions Galatasaray have expressed their willingness to double the wages of Nigeria international Henry Onyekuru following his impressive performances and keep him in...
Kennedy Boboye makes U-turn, returns to Remo Stars
After much deliberations and speculations, Coach Kennedy Boboye has returned to Nigeria Professional Football League side Remo Stars. Former Plateau United gaffer was absence in...
Udeze wants Rohr to decide on Chukwueze’s AFCON inclusion
Former Super Eagles defender Ifeanyi Udeze has stated that coach Gernot Rohr should come up with a definitive stand on Villarreal enterprising winger Samuel...
How Rivers United end Enyimba’s unbeaten run
Ossy Martins scored the all important goal in the 13th minute for Rivers United in the match day 18 clash at the Yakubu Gowon...
CAF to announce new AFCON 2019 sponsor
Confederation of African Football is set to announce Germany company, Continental Tyres, as part of its sponsors for next month’s Africa Cup of Nations...
Awoniyi wants Liverpool return
Nigerian International Taiwo Awoniyi has disclosed his readiness to return back to Anfield in the summer and prove his worth to Manager Jurgen Klopp...
Samuel Kalu is back to training after injury layoff
Super Eagles forward Samuel Kalu’s hope of making Gernot Rohr’s AFCON squad is now brighter as the forward returned back to training with his...
Oparaku believes Heartland will bounce back
The best days of Heartland may be behind them, and attempts to fight for a league title this season may have died as soon...
BURUJ TO UNLEASH KID-BOMBER DAPPA DA-ASAWO ON SUPER CUP OPPONENTS!
-As 10 Year Old Soccer Prodigy Dazzles All Since Arrival In Camp Ahead Of UK Outing. As they are getting set for the defense of...
Chukwueze’s needless dilemma
Chukwueze came out recently to say that he has not made a decision on whether to play in Poland for the flying Eagles or...
What happened to the promising Iheanacho
The fast decline of Nigeria's golden boy winner at FIFA Under 17 World Cup in 2013 reached a new low on Monday at the...
LASTMA boss installed as supporters club patron
Another illustrious name was yesterday added to the growing list of influential members of the society as patrons of the Nigeria Football Supporters Club. At...
HFN Conclude Plans To Stage Prudent Energy Handball Premier League Phase One In Abuja
The Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) have concluded plans to commence the first phase of the Prudent Energy Handball Premier League, sports247.ng can report Media...
WRESTLING: 3rd Governor Dickson Classics Get New Date
The Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) is pleased to announce that the long-awaited 3rd Governor Dickson National Classics will now be staged in Yenagoa, the...
U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles star scores in his third consecutive game
The Flying Eagles continued their preparations for the upcoming FIFA U20 World Cup with a 3-1 win over the U19 side of VFR Aalen...
NBBF excited with referee nomination for FIBA World Cup
The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has celebrated Kingsley Ojeaburu’s nomination by the Federation of International Basketball Federation (FIBA) to officiate in the upcoming 2019...
NPFL: Tornadoes ready to fight till the end
Niger Tornadoes head coach Hamza Abara still believes that his relegation threatened side will remain in the top flight even as they face a...
Taiwo Awoniyi seeks Liverpool return next season
Nigeria international and Royal Excel Mouscron striker Taiwo Awoniyi has implied that he would love to prove his worth at his parent club, Liverpool...
NPFL: Enyimba give update on Onuwa injury
Coach of Enyimba FC Usman Abd’Allah has given an update on the progress made by mercurial midfielder Chukwuka Onuwa, who is suffering from a...
Chukwueze eager to end the season on a high.
Nigeria International Samuel Chimerenka Chukwueze reveals his intention to end the season on a high after being rated the Most Valuable African Player at...
NPFL Review: Enyimba’s unbeaten run halted in Port Harcourt as Akwa United win away from home.
Enyimba FC surrendered their 12-match unbeaten record in Group A of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) as they lost to Rivers United in...
