I am ready to play for my fatherland-Fernado Adi
Fernando Adi of FC Cincinnati Star of America spoke exclusively to sports247.ng of his readiness to serve his fatherland. I am ready to play for...
Flying Eagles to resume camping session first week of January ahead of the 2019 AFCON
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria who finished in second position in the just concluded WAFU Cup tournament will resume camping first week of January...
Lokosa NPFL Revelation of 2018
Junior Lokosa seems to be a potent goal scorer, with intimidating record of scoring goals in the NPFL season. Junior Lokosa arguably the best goal...
Iwobi delights as Arsenal gun down beleaguered Fulham
Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi was a impressive as Arsenal started 2019 with a morale-boosting win following their hammering at the hands of Liverpool,...
Haskey 7-A-Side Football Tournament: Tudun Fulani Emerge As Champions
This year's edition of Haskey 7-a-side football tournament ended on Sunday at Bwari Mini Stadium. A total of 16 teams participated in this year's edition...
Players Union Hint Better Days Ahead For Nigerian Footballers
The leadership of the National Association of Nigeria Professional Footballers (NANPF) says the new Tijani Babangida-led EXCO will work assiduously to better the plight...
Umuoparalum FC emerges winners of Umualumaku unity cup tournament
A first half brace by star player Agwo Nwagwo of Umuoparalum FC secured the much needed 2-0 victory against Umuihim FC as they emerged...
NFF vice president Seyi Akinwunmi scores Nigerian football high in 2018
First vice president of the Nigeria football Federation Barr Seyi Akinwunmi has scored football in Nigeria high in 2018 despite the various crises that...
Samuel Chukwueze’s best is yet to come – Victor Osimhen
Super Eagles and Charleroi FC forward Victor Osimhen has stated that the football world is yet to see the best of his 2015 U-17...
Solanke Set For Tuesday Unveiling By Crystal Palace
Nigerian-born England youth international, Dominic Solanke is sure to begin 2019 at a new base, as he is set to be unveiled on Tuesday...
Ndidi May Take Over Elneny Pairing From Iwobi
Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Onyinyen Ndidi might be the one to take over team partnership with Egyptian ace, Mohamed Elneny, from Arsenal star, Alex...
Tammy Abraham Should Return To Chelsea – Sinclair
Aston Villa striker, Tammy Abraham should be back playing at Chelsea this month, if the piercing words of former Blues' star, Frank Sinclair are...
Alao: Virgil Van Dijk Reminds Me Of Stephen Keshi
Renowned sports editor, Alhaji Mumini Alao has raised nostalgia afresh for former Super Eagles' captain and coach, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi, as the group managing...
Carl Ikeme Gets Emotional On New Year’s Eve
Former Wolverhampton Wanderers of England goalkeeper, Carl Onuoha Ikeme got very emotional on Monday, as he revealed memories of the previous New Year's Eve. Heading...
Simy: My Daughter’s Birth Boosted My Career
Crotone of Italy striker, Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo (Simy) has stated that his career took a major leap with the birth of his baby daughter...
Musa Joins Global Fight Against Drugs Abuse
Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia striker, Ahmed Musa opted for a different like of thought into the New Year, as the Super Eagles' assistant captain...
Amputee Eagles Turn Focus On Special Football AFCON
Nigeria Amputee Football Federation (NAFF) have intensified efforts to ensure the Special Eagles participate in the 5th Amputee Football Africa Cup of Nations, which...
Blind Football Project Starts January 15 In Enugu
The screening project of Nigeria Para-Athletics Federation for visually challenged football talents is set to start January 15 in Enugu. Sports247.ng learnt that the programme,...
Chukwueze On Arsenal, Leicester Radars For £36m
Villarreal of Spain winger, Samuel Chukwueze has gained another heavy transfer boost to his growing value, as sports247.ng learnt he is now on the...
Funmilayo Ajala Targets 2019 All Africa Games Spot
National Sports Festival female table tennis bronze medalist, Funmilayo Ajala says she has set her sight on making Nigeria's team to the 2019 All...
NBBF banks on stakeholders for better 2019
The leadership of the Nigeria Basketball Federation has tasked all stakeholders to brace up for another rollercoaster ride in 2019 as the federation gets...
Sunsel set to commence open screening
The management of Sunsel fc has announced an open screening for interested players ahead of the 2018/19 season. Chairman of the club, Engr. Eugene Eremionkhale...
Report: Otegbeye Hasn’t Signed For Any NPFL Club
Sources close to Ajibola Otegbeye says the striker is relaxed over his future despite several reports linking him with a move to Plateau United,...
Plateau United striker Tosin Omoyele joins Egyptian Premier League side Nogoom on loan
Plateau United striker Tosin Omoyele has joined Egyptian Premier League side Nogoom on a six-month loan deal, reports Sports247.ng. The former COD United and Osun...
Lobi Stars Makes U-Turn Back To Markudi. NO Going Back to Ijebu Ode
Lobi Stars who were to set to resume immediately after the new year at Ijebu Ode for a closed camping session ahead of the...
Gernot Rohr Becomes A German Citizens After 35 Years
The Technical adviser of the Super Eagles of Nigeria Gernot Rohr has finally been officially issued a German passport after thirty five years of...
Tijani Adamu breached contract with prime creation Ltd NFF intermediary
Tijani Adamu who's contract was facilitated by Prime Creation Limited to Kwara United failed to meet up payment of his contractual agreement for over...
Age cheats peculiar to Africa football – Gianni Infantino
FIFA President Gianni Infantino made it known by stating that age cheating is one of the biggest challenges confronting football in Africa. It is to...
FIFA Set To Introduce MRI Age Test For U 20
FIFA President Gianni Infantino made it known by stating that age cheating is one of the biggest challenges confronting football in Africa. It is to...
Coach Solomon Ogbeide deserves the coach of the year
Coach Solomon Ogbeide having won the inconclusive Nigerian professional League (NPFL) with Lobi stars football club of Markudi and went further again to prove critics...
Adebayo Makes Waves With Miami Heat In NBA
Another youngster is taking America's National Basketball Association (NBA) by storm, as Edrice Femi "Bam" Adebayo is making waves with Miami Heat. Sports247.ng reports that...
Solanke’s Swoop Excites Crystal Palace’s Coach
The impending arrival of Nigerian-born striker, Dominic Solanke at Crystal Palace of England is already exciting The Eagles' coach, Roy Hodgson, as he believes...
Nmecha’s Effort Officially Declared Own Goal
What appeared to be a crucial equaliser by Lukas Nmecha for Preston North End against Aston Villa has been officially declared an own goal...
Ross Barkley Shares Sarri Grief With Moses
Chelsea's Nigerian-born midfielder, Ross Barkley is sharing pressure at Stamford Bridge with former Super Eagles winger, Victor Moses, as the former Everton dazzler has...
Iwobi Receives Pundits’ High Rating In 5-1 Defeat
Arsenal attacker, Alex Iwobi has gained high ratings from various top pundits, in spite of his side's alarming 5-1 loss away to Liverpool. Sports247.ng can...
Balogun Relishes Final 2018 Win Over Everton
Brighton & Hove Albion defender, Leon Aderemi Balogun is celebrating his side's 1-0 victory over Everton, as he says it is a special way...
Onyekuru Set To Face Fernando Llorente Threat
Galatasaray of Turkey striker, Henry Onyekuru is set to face a stern test for a regular spot in the Istanbul-based side's starting line, as...
Akpoguma Moves To Hannover 96
Hannover 96 of Germany have snatched an early transfer coup, following their acquisition of the signature of Nigerian-born defender, Kevin Akpoguma from Bundesliga rivals,...
Chukwueze Casts Doubt Over Atletico Madrid Link
Villarreal of Spain youngster, Samuel Chukwueze has cast doubt over a transfer link with La Liga giants, Atletico Madrid, as he says he is...
Abia State Has Lost Is Sports Glory – Toblow
Renowned athletics coach, Tobias Igwe has sent out a passionate appeal to Abia State governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu to revive sports in the state,...
Oyerinde: Nigerian Squash Has Grown In 2018
The president of Nigeria Squash Federation (NSF), Boye Oyerinde is taking stock of the body's programmes for the outgoing year, and says they achieved...
NFF Confirms Stephen Keshi Stadium Asaba as Venue For Eagles Match Against Egypt
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has decided to play the international friendly between the Super Eagles and the Pharaohs of Egypt at in Asaba International...
11 Foods to Eat Get Rid of Belly Fat
Belly fat is more than unsightly, it is dangerous. Visceral fat releases a hormone that causes diabetes and inflammation. It’s also linked to cardiovascular disease,...
Ayooluwa Adetola: I’ll earn my place at Tornadoes
Midfielder Ayooluwa Adetola has vowed to prove he is worthy of a Niger Tornadoes place and is willing to play out of position for...
Iwobi rated Arsenal’s best player in 5 -1 loss to Liverpool
Arsenal and Super Eagles winger Alex Iwobi has been an object of mixed reaction from Arsenal fans all around the world after the London...
Flying Eagles coach Paul Aigbogun debunks public disturbance/drunk allegation
Flying Eagles head coach Paul Aigbogun has refuted claims of public disturbance labeled against him by a Nigeria online blog which claimed he was...
We are going into the CAF champions league group as underdogs – Coach Solomon Ogbede
The head coach of Lobi Stars coach Solomon Ogbede believes Lobi Stars will go into the group as underdogs speaking to our source sports247.ng...
NPFL: We have a formidable team ahead of next season – Mustapha Aliko
The captain of Niger tornadoes Aliko Mustapha has blatantly come out to proclaim his optimism of the strength and capacity of the team ahead...
This might be a tricky tie for us in CAF champions League – John Lawrence
The goalkeeper of Lobi star John Lawrence believes ,this is a tricky tie for them being faced with past champions of the CAF Champions...
Camtel Int’l B/Volleyball: Nigeria teams meet Cameroon in Semifinals
Nigeria Beach Volleyball teams will meet Cameroon in the Semifinals of the male and female categories at the ongoing Camtel International Championships in Yaoundé. The...
