Nigerian Universities Get Intercollegiate Basketball Tourney
Nigerian universities are bound to busy in the last quarter of the year, as a new basketball competition among undergraduates in the Ivy Tower...
Aguda Targets ‘Respectable Result’ Away To Sfaxien
Rangers International of Enugu hotshot, Godwin Aguda is targeting a 'respectable result' away to CS Sfaxien of Tunisia in his side's next CAF Confederation...
Lobi Stars Will Fight For Nine CCL Points- Ogbeide
Lobi Stars of Makurdi coach, Solomon Ogbeide has declared that his side will not give up on their hope of reaching the knock out...
Anjorin Replaces Uwakwe In Chelsea’s Injury List
Two Nigerian youngsters have swapped places on the injury list of Chelsea's youth team, as sports247.ng gathered that Fastino Anjorin has bowed out on...
Uche Agbo Cherishes Meeting Omeruo In Spain
Rayo Vallecano of Spain's January signing, Uche Agbo has stated delight with his return from illness and ability to meet Super Eagles colleague, Kenneth...
Josh Maja To Benefit From Kalu, Karamoh Absences
Girondins-Bordeaux January signing, Josh Maja is set to benefit from the forced absences of Samuel Kalu and Yann Karamoh to star against Paris Saint-Germain...
Super Eagles Fall To 46th In FIFA Ranking
Nigeria has dropped by two slots to 46th position in the latest rankings by world soccer governing body, FIFA. Sports247.ng gathered that, in contrast with...
GHANA COACH LABELLED FLYING EAGLES PLAYERS OVER AGED
Nigeria Under 20 Flying Eagles players who currently participating at the ongoing AFCON Under 20 in Niger Republic have been described as over aged...
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NPFL: Kabiru Sanusi Digged deep to earn Kada city 3 maximum points against El Kanemi Warriors
Kada City on Wednesday secured the three maximum points as Kabiru Sanusi's curler off a free kick on the dot of ninety minute was...
NPFL: ABIA WARRIORS STRETCH DOMINANCE OVER HEARTLAND…BEAT NAZE MILLIONAIRES IN UMUAHIA
Obi Samson's first half wonder strike at the Umuahia Township Stadium gave Abia Warriors a 1-0 victory over Heartland of Owerri in a week...
Edema Fuludu Sent Packing As Acting FA Chairman
Former Super Eagles midfielder, Edema Fuludu has been removed from his position as acting chairman of Delta State Football Association, in the wake of...
Dele Alli Cited In EPL’s Post-World Cup Injuries
Tottenham Hotspur's Nigerian-born midfielder, Bamidele Alli has been cited among the large number of players who have copped injuries back in action for their...
Delta Govt Downplays Fallen Scoreboard At Keshi Arena
Delta State government has allayed fears over the collapsed scoreboard at Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, as officials downplayed the incident and say there is...
NLO: Phoenix ASC set for new season
The Ado Ekiti based Nationwide League One side, Phoenix Athletics Sports Club preparations for the new NLO season hits top gear as it is...
Supporters’ club congratulates Gov. Obaseki on 2020 NSF
The endorsement of Edo State as host of the 2020 National Sports Festival by the Federal Ministry of Sports has continued to receive plaudits...
BURUJ ACADEMY 10TH ANNIVERSARY: CAMP IN CELEBRATION MOOD AS ENTRY KITS ATTRACT HIGH DEMANDS
With the arrival of a new player from abroad and their preparations for their 10th Anniversary Celebration holding this Sunday intensify, the Ikorodu camp...
NPFL: FC IFEANYI UBAH MAINTAINS ANOTHER CLEAN SHEET WITH WIN AGAINST DESERT SCORPIONS
FC Ifeanyi Ubah on Wednesday recorded a 6th clean sheet of the season with a win against Gombe United on match day seven of...
Lagos National Stadium Shut For APC Presidential Rally
Sports activities are on hold at Lagos National Stadium, Surulere, as officials have shut the edifice in preparation for the presidential rally of All...
Ogba Throws More Light On Ultra-marathon Race
Former president of the Athletic Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief (Evangelist) Solomon Ogba JP has thrown more light on the forthcoming maiden ultra-marathon race...
Moses Simon To Motivate Moroccan Youngster
Levante of Spain winger, Moses Simon has the task of motivating a fellow-African player in the squad, following their signing of Moroccan kid, Chams...
Eze, Osayi-Samuel Help QPR Into FA Cup Fifth Round
Queens Park Rangers of England youngsters, Bright Osayi-Samuel and Eberechi Eze were both in action, as The Rs put up a battling show and...
Aigbogun: We Must Beat Niger Republic On Friday
Youth national team, Flying Eagles coach, Paul Osahon Aigbogun has acknowledged that his players must step up their efforts and beat the hosts, Niger...
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1xBet bookmaker company officially announces its partnership with some of the most prestigious African football competitions. The partnership will see 1xBet sponsor CAF’s main events...
Mikel Misses FA Cup Replay Due To Leeds Battle
Sports247.ng has learnt that Middlesbrough of England new signing, John Mikel Obi was rested from the club's English FA Cup replay against Newport County...
Samuel Kalu Regrets Red Card In French Ligue 1
Girondins-Bordeaux of France winger, Samuel Kalu has disclosed his deep level of regrets, over the red card he got Tuesday night's in his side's...
Nigeria Rank 3rd In African Beach Soccer, 16th Globally
Nigeria's beach soccer national team, Super Sand Eagles have been ranked Africa's third best team in the sector, and 16th overall in the world. Sports247.ng...
Gideon Goyet Advocates Camping For Nigerian Runners
Nigerian long distance runner, Gideon Goyet has advocated a situation in which the country's athletes would be taken to camp before they line out...
Joshua’s USA Debut Catching Like Fire – Hearn
Nigerian-born heavyweight boxing champion of the world, Anthony Olaseni Joshua has put his mind fully on the possibility of getting his debut fight in...
Itoje Ruled Out Of England’s 6-Nations Rugby Team
Nigerian-born British rugby star, Maro Itoje has been rule out of action with England at the Six-Nations series against France and Wales due to...
NPFL: Heartland Mock Abia Warriors As ‘Younger Siblings’
Heartland of Owerri aim to extend their bright start to the new season in Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) with victory away to Abia...
Oliseh Fears For Liverpool’s EPL Title Chances
Former Super Eagles captain and coach, Sunday Ogorchukwu Oliseh has added his thoughts to doubt over the chances of Liverpool still winning the English...
NPFL: SPORTS COMMISSIONER APPROVED NIGER TORNADOES INTERIM COACH
The Honorable Commissioner of Niger State Ministry of Sports Development, Honorable Emmanuel Duza Babur had approved the Niger Tornadoes Football Club Interim Coach in...
A/Starlets unveil coach King as new Technical Adviser
CAF football coaching A-license holder, coach Emmanuel King, has been unveiled as new Technical Adviser of Uyo-based NNL side, Akwa Starlets football club. The...
Edo 2020 facilities world class says Dalung; signs MOU with Edo Government
Nigeria’s Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Barrister Solomon Dalung on Monday praised facilities being put in place by the Edo State Government for...
NPFL: RIVERS UNITED SETS TO TAKE IT AGAINST KWARA UNITED
As Rivers United host the Harmony Boys on Wednesday at Liberation Stadium, Port Harcourt in the clash of the United in Match Day 7...
Samson Adamu Leads CAF’s AFCON Inspection Team
Nigeria's foremost beach soccer organiser, Samson Adamu is at the head of an inspection team from Confederation of African Football (CAF), on a mission...
South Africa’s Amajita postpones Flying Eagles World Cup ticket party
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles hopes of securing an automatic FIFA u-20 World Cup ticket after match day two of the ongoing U-20 Africa Cup of...
Aigbogun Acknowledges $1,500 Boost For Flying Eagles
Nigeria's youth national team, Flying Eagles coach, Paul Aigbogun has acknowledged that the $1,500 each of players received before playing against South Africa at...
Omoyele Relies On Passion To Shine In Egypt
Former Plateau United of Jos attacker, Tosin Omoyele has revealed that passion and hard work are the secrets that have kept him on top...
Uzoho Shakes Off Elche, Deportivo Disappointments
New arrival at Anathorsis Famagusta of Cyprus, Francis Odinaka Uzoho says he has put behind him the disappointments he faced at Elche and Depotivo...
Lobi Stars Lost To Wydad Due To Poor Ref – Ujah
Lobi Stars of Makurdi media officer, Emmanuel Ujah has blamed his side's 1-0 loss on Saturday to Wydad Casablanca of Morroco in the CAF...
Ajani: Rangers Ready To Shock Sfaxien In Tunisia
Rangers International of Enugu striker, Ibrahim Ajani has predicted that his side will shock CS Sfaxien of Tunisia next week Wednesday in the CAF...
Belgium-based Youngster Cherishes Maiden Awo Cup
Belgium-based ex-youth football star, Emmanuel Olakunle Awosanmi has stated delight with the successful organisation of a competition he sponsored for youngsters in Mushin area...
Dalung Reels Out Terms Of Reference For Edo 2020
Sports minister, Barrister Solomon Dalung has reeled out a long list of factors, issues and structures Edo State government must complete to ensure they...
Obaseki Pledges Best Effort For National Sports Festival
Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki has promised to put in his personal best effort and carry his aides along in the task of ensuring...
Samuel Kalu: Super Eagles Can Rule Africa In Egypt
Girondins-Bordeaux of France winger, Samuel Kalu has predicted that the Nigerian national team can win this year's Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, as...
Onazi: Eagles Need Total Focus For AFCON Glory
Trabzonspor of Turkey midfielder, Eddy Ogenyi Onazi has put aside his ongoing rehabilitation from injury to speak on the Super Eagles' chances of doing...
Nigeria Football Supporters Club: Ejidike, Ladipo, others salute Ikpea on his birthday
Encomiums have been pouring in for the National Chairman of Nigeria Football Supporters Club, Rev. Samuel Ikpea, as he celebrates his birthday today. Expectedly, stakeholders...
NPFL: We’II return to winning ways – Coach Okagbue
The Chief Coach of Ifeanyi Ubah football club, Uche Okagbue is upbeat about the chances of his team returning to winning ways after the...
