Oshonaike in race for main draw spot in Budapest
Nigerian Table tennis legend Olufunke Oshonaike was all smile, as she recorded an emphatic 4-1 win over Ecuador’s Mylena Plaza in her first group...
Golden Eaglets to face Guinea in AFCON Semifinals
The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria will on Wednesday battle their Guinean counterparts in the semi final tie at the ongoing U17 AFCON 2019 championship...
Jolomi Atune admits Eaglets’ finishing problem
Assistant coach of Nigeria's U17 national team Jolomi Atune has stated that the Eaglet is still work in progress despite finishing top of her...
FIFA, Chelsea, others celebrate Mikel at 32
World football governing body, FIFA, has led the celebrations for Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi on his birthday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that...
12 countries in Nigeria for Africa Nations Beach Volleyball
Twelve countries are already in Nigeria ahead of the 2019 Africa Nations Beach Volleyball Seniors which begins on Monday, sports247.ng reports According to the Secretary...
ITTF 2019: MIXED BAGS FOR NIGERIAN TOP PLAYERS IN LIEBHERR
At 2019 ITTF World Table Tennis in Liebherr where sports loving Nigerians anticipate top notch performance from their athletes, it was like a difference...
ABD’ALLAH LAMENTS INJURIES, HAILS TEAM FOR ‘ENCOURAGING RESULT’
Enyimba technical adviser, Usman Abd'Allah has revealed that his side were forced to resort to an alternative system following injuries to his players in...
AFELOKHAI SHINES AS ENYIMBA HOLD LOBI TO STALEMATE
Man of the match, Theophilus Afelokhai produced a string of top rate saves as Enyimba Football Club weathered a second half surge by Lobi...
ABIA COMETS PUMMELLED BAYELSA UNITED IN ABA
Goals from each Half by Abdulkareem Mummini in the 10th and 73rd minute gave Abia Comet a two zero victory over visiting Bayelsa United...
Michael Hunter could be announced as Joshua’s new challenger
Sports247 has learned a fight between Anthony Joshua and Michael Hunter is expected to be confirmed early next week for June 1. On the back...
Sone Aluko scores first ever Beijing Renhe goal in CSL
Nigeria International Omatsone Aluko scored his first goal of the season for Beijing Renhe in their 2-2 draw at home to visiting Shenzhen Kaisa...
Nwakaeme scores again in Trabzonspor 2-1 win over Yeni Melatyaspor
Super Eagles forward Anthony Nwakaeme has continued his rich form in front of goal in the Turkish League, scoring one and assisting another to...
Divine Oduduru is now the Fastest man in the World
Nigerian sprinter and former 100m African Youth Champion Divine Oduduru has become the fastest man in the planet, at least so far in 2019. Oduduru,...
Swedish side Malmo back in race to sign Ikouwem Udo as Maccabi move failed
Swedish side Malmo are now back in pole position to sign the 19 year old Flying Eagles Captain Ikouwem Udo who made his senior...
Gernot Rohr wants Tyronne Ebuehi in Eagles AFCON squad
Super Eagles Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr is still very confident on the chances of Benfica right full back Tyronne Ebuehi making the AFCON squad...
Odegbami warns Rohr against recalling Mikel to Eagles AFCON squad
Former Green Eagles Captain and legend Segun Odegbami, has advised coach Gernot Rohr to perish the thought of recalling John Mikel Obi to the...
Rwandan Volleyball team to arrive Nigeria today for African Championship
The national beach volleyball teams left the country early morning on Sunday with high ambitions for this year’s African Championships, which run from April...
We will keep pushing to beat the drop – Victor Chidume
Remo Stars Football Club (RSFC) will continue their pursuit to escape regulation when they welcome Niger Tornadoes FC to the Gateway International Stadium, Sagamu...
NNL: FC Taraba hold on to survive Kogi United’s late rally in a dramatic clash
FC Taraba stood their ground to record a controversial 2-1 win over Kogi United in the Matchday Two of Nigeria National League, NNL (Group...
NNL: 3SC IN DRAMATIC WIN OVER GIANT BRILLER
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan put their promotion bid back on track with a dramatic 2-1 win over hard fighting Giant Briller...
Joshua to face new opponent after Jarrell Miller fails second drugs test
World Heavy weight Champion Anthony Joshua is to face a new opponent for his next fight after Jarrell "Big Baby" Miller failed a drugs...
Mikel leads Boro to third victory in a row as Captain
Super Eagles skipper, Mikel John Obi has now led Middlesbrough to their third consecutive victory as the Team’s Captain against Stoke City with Oghenekaro...
‘He covers the ground so fast’ – Rodgers hails ‘very impressive’ Leicester star Ndidi
Leicester City Manager BRENDAN RODGERS says Wilfred Ndidi is the sniffer dog operating in the shadows of Leicester's big name stars. While the likes of...
Nigeria to play Benin Republic in Asaba to replace Ghana friendly tie
Super Eagles are now set to take on fellow 2019 AFCON qualifiers Benin in a warm-up game in June after a proposed friendly with...
Musa Al Nassr’s on course for League title after win over AL Fateh
Ahmed Musa’s Saudi club Al Nassr are now two matches away from being crowned Champions of the Saudi Premier League after a 5-0 bashing...
How Chukwueze’s Europa league dream was ended by Valencia
Super Eagles sensation Samuel Chukwueze’s Europa League dream was truncated on Thursday after he was introduced in the 46th minute and Villarreal suffered a...
Siasia tells Eagles to Beware of debutants in AFCON Group B
Former Flying Eagles and Super Eagles Coach Samson Siasia has charged the current Eagles players and handlers to be wary of debutants in their...
U17 AFCON: Eaglets top group after 1-1draw with Uganda
Two-time champions Nigeria finished as winners of Group A of the ongoing Africa U17 Cup of Nations in Tanzania after forcing Uganda to a...
RANGERS TARGET THE SCALP OF MFM
After dropping its first point on home soil in the ongoing abridged NPFL season, midweek, the ‘Flying Antelopes’, Rangers International F.C is in no...
Dont Underrate any team in Egypt, Udeze tells Eagles
Former Super Eagles defender, Ifeanyi Udeze, has again urged the Gernot Rohr led Super Eagles team not to underrate any of the Group B...
Jogo Bonito warn Eagles over complacency
Former Super Eagles goalkeeping coach, Joe Erico, has stated charged the Super Eagles against underrating the Group B opponents in Burundi and Madagascar who...
Nwosu advises Eaglets to go for a win against Uganda
Super Eagles former player Henry Nwosu has urged the Golden Eaglets to go for win when they clash with Uganda in their final Group...
Stakeholders commend standard of Ekiti FA cup …as semi- finalists emerge
Stakeholders and football enthusiasts in Ekiti State have continued to wax lyrical over the quality and standard of matches played at the ongoing Ekiti...
Samuel Kalu Relocates Family from Village to Lagos After Mother’s Kidnap
Super Eagles winger Samuel Kalu has relocated his family to Lagos following the release of his abducted Mother few weeks ago. The 21-year-old Bordeaux star...
Ighalo’s Shanghai form shows Barcelona snub was spot on
Odion Ighalo turned down a move to join Barcelona in January, but four months down the line the forward is proving he might have...
Plateau State Commissioner for youth and sports issues two match ultimatum to Plateau United technical crew
The Plateau State government has given a two match ultimatum to the technical crew of Plateau United to change the fortunes of the team...
We have all it takes to shock Rangers, says Emiloju
Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries FC utility player, Emiloju Julius believes the Olukoya Boys have all it takes pull off a result against...
Aigbogun wants Chukwueze in Flying Eagles squad for World Cup
Flying Eagles Boss Paul Aigbogun has stated that he wants the likes of Samuel Chukwueze, Kingsley Michael and other good players within the age...
Why the Ghana vs Nigeria friendly was canceled
The planed friendly match between Ghana and the Super Eagles of Nigeria has been called off. There were reports that Nigeria will host the Black...
Gernot Rohr to release Eagles AFCON squad before June 1
Super Eagles Coach Gernot Rohr has been mandated to announce the squad list of players to represent the country in the AFCON holding in...
Delta Force Boss Deutsch targets ‘important’ win against Abia Warriors
The Festive Week 16 fixture at the Stephen Keahi stadium Asaba between host Delta Force against Abia Warriors will be very exciting as the...
Eaglets’ Samson Tijani delighted to be named MOTM vs Angola
Golden Eaglets Captain Samson Tijani was awarded the man of the match award in Nigeria's 1-0 win against Angola in the second Group A...
2019 ITTF World Championship: Aruna Quadri Ranks 22nd Position As The Top Player
Aruna Quadri ranks 22nd position as the top player listed in the 64-man seeding released by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) for...
FC Zamfara gets the whip for violating NNL rules
Gusau,based FC Zamfara who are campaigning in group A2 of the Northern Conference in the 2019 Nigeria National League,NNL season ,will have their next...
NNL Wants Clubs To Stay Clear Of Referees
With a view to curbing undue influence or interference with match officials, the Nigeria National League, NNL has warned clubs and their officials to...
Check Out The NBA Next Generation That Will Help Shape Players’ Careers
NBA Academy Africa Technical Director, Roland Houston commend the players that took part in the Next Generation programme which took place at Minneapolis and...
FOSLA Academy shortlists 30 U13 players for final screening and entrance
Fosla Academy Abuja has shortlisted 30 players comprising of 22 boys and 8 girls from FCT and it's environs for the final phase of...
5 Benefits of Colon Cleansing
Colon cleansing can help improve your body’s overall health and wellness, and may even reduce your risks for colon cancer. 1. MAKES THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM...
NPFL: MFM ready to shock Rangers – Emiloju
Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries FC utility player, Emiloju Julius believes the Olukoya Boys have all it takes pull off a result against...
NNL: Kogi United optimistic of positive result in Jalingo
Kogi United are set to continue their bright start to the new Nigeria National League (NNL) season with a clash against FC Taraba on...
