Michael Babatunde Seeks National Team Recall
Wydad Casablanca of Morocco midfielder, Michael Babatunde is seeking a recall to the Super Eagles, as he believes he still has a lot to...
Ochebo Seeks Support For Handball World Tournament
Sports247.ng can report that Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) president, Samuel Ochebo is seeking support from various circles to aid the country participate at...
Dalung Flaunt Sports Ministry’s Communication Channels
Minister of youth and sports development, Barrister Solomon Dalung is flaunting what he calls a strong communication channel created by his office to accord...
30 Taekwondo Coaches Attend Course In Abuja
No fewer than 30 taekwondo coaches are currently participating in a coaching certification seminar organsied in Abuja by Nigeria Taekwondo Federation (NTKF). The course was...
Dart Federation Swaps Secretariat With Cricket
Nigeria Dart Federation (NDF) and Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) have quickly undertaken an exchange of secretariats, following a directive from the sports ministry. Sports247.ng learnt...
Volleyball Scribe Targets Global Glory For U19s
Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) secretary-general, Malam Adamu Kano has disclosed that efforts are already in place to ensure the country's under-19 team become world...
Olopade Reveals Plans For Abuja, Abeokuta Marathons
Former commissioner for sports in Ogun State, Bukola Olapade has revealed extensive plans for successful staging of the maiden editions of international marathon races...
Aiteo Cup: Pillars, Rangers, Ibom Angels through to the final
To book passage to the final Kano Pillars defeated northern neighbors Katsina 4 - 1 on penalties after the match ended 2 – 2...
Oshaniwa charges Super Eagles to humble the Mediterranean Knights
Former Nigeria international Juwon Oshaniwa has charged the Super Eagles to go all out for victory against Libya in Saturday's Group E tie at...
NFF Gen Sec Confident Of Victory Over Libya
Secretary General of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dr Sanusi Mohammed has assured Nigerians of victory in their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)...
Okunowo: Eagles are favourites to top Group E
Former Barcelona and Nigeria defender, Gbenga Okunowo says the Super Eagles are the favourites to win the Group E 2019 Africa Cup of Nations...
Volleyball Scribe Targets Global Glory For U19s
Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) secretary-general, Malam Adamu Kano has disclosed that efforts are already in place to ensure the country's under-19 team become world...
Abdulrahman Admits: I Always Worry About Kano Pillars
Gombe Bulls basketball club coach, Abdulrahman Mohammed is still relishing his side's conquest of the National Handball Premier League in Lagos, but admits they...
Niger United Caoch Counts Blessings Of Handball League
Niger United of Minna handball club's coach, Yekini Adebayo is counting the blessings of his side's recent involvement in the revived National Handball Premier...
NFF Fix Tuesday, Wednesday For Federation Cup Finals
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have shifted the male and female Federation Cup finals from this Sunday till next week, due to the Super Eagles'...
Eagles Eventually Commence Training With Gym Session
The Super Eagles finally set in motion their plans for Saturday's match against Libya at 10am on Wednesday, with fitness drills in the gym,...
Collins Eyes Competitive Nigeria Debut On Saturday
SC Paderborn of Germany left-back, Jamilu Collins says he has set his mind of getting his competitive match with the Super Eagles against Libya...
Onyekuru Cites Collective Responsibility For Victory
Galatasaray of Turkey striker, Henry Onyekuru has declared emphatically that the spirit of togetherness in the Super Eagles' camp will help the team beat...
Rohr undaunted by Libya
Nigeria Coach Gernot Rohr was in decidedly bullish mood ahead of Saturday's 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers versus Libya, reports Sports247.ng The Super...
NBBF shifts attention to domestic scene after World Cup heroics
For many wondering what comes next after the 2018 World Cup heroics of the D’Tigress, the President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Engineer Musa...
Musa Blows Hot On Arrival In Eagles’ Camp
Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia attacker, Ahmed Musa was blowing hot and lyrical on his arrival at the Super Eagles' camp in Uyo, as he...
Akinwunmi: Rohr Will End Our AFCON Setbacks
First vice-president of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Barrister Seyi Akinwumi has backed Super Eagles' handler, Gernot Rohr to put an end to the country's...
Ahmedu Says Kwese Basketball League Was ‘Invitational’
FIBA Africa Zone 3 president, Col Sam Ahmedu has stated that the just concluded Kwese Premier Basketball League in Kano was an invitational competition. Ahmedu,...
Abdulrahman Wants Recognition For Gombe Bulls
Gombe Buklls coach, Abdulrahman Mohammed wants official recognition from Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) for the newly crowned Kwese Premier League champions. The Tijani Umar-led NBBF...
Yakmut: Youth Olympics Is Good For Nigerian Talents
Former director-general of the now defunct national sports commission, Alhassan Yakmut has stated that the 2018 Youth Olympic Games, which started over the weekend...
Simy Tips Eagles To Overwhelm Libya
Crotone of Italy striker, Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo (Simy) has predicted that the Super Eagles will overwhelm Libya with their skills and quality in Saturday's...
Kulu-Akinyemi Tasks Female Athletes On Self-belief
Director in the ministry of youth and sports, Hauwa Kulu-Akinyemi has tasked female athletes to hold a high sense of self-belief in their talent...
Rivers Angels, Bayelsa Queens Fed Cup Clash On Hold
Semi-final matches of this year’s Federation Cup competition for men and women will hold on Wednesday, with the exception of the clash between Rivers...
Musa, Onazi, 20 other Eagles liven up Uyo
Stand –in skipper Ahmed Musa and 21 other invited Super Eagles have arrived in Uyo, capital of Akwa Ibom State ahead of Saturday’s 2019...
AITEO Cup: Semi final matches rock Lagos, Kano, Owerri
The semi final matches of this year’s AITEO Cup competition for men and women will hold on Wednesday, with the exception of the clash...
Libya Will Fall In Uyo – Ifeanyi Ifeanyi
Akwa United of Uyo midfielder, Ifeanyi Ifeanyi has thrown his weight behind the Super Eagles to beat Libya in this weekend's Africa Cup of...
Para-powerlifting Boss Highlights World Hosting Gains
Nigeria Para-Powerlifting Sports Federation president, Queen Uboh has highlighted the gains which the country stands to achieve from hosting the world championship this year. Uboh...
Oladosu Faces Ghanaian Threat In Title Defence
Nigerian boxer, Rilwan ‘Real One’ Oladosu will have a mammoth task on his hands to keep his West African Boxing Union (WABU) lightweight title...
Eagles Target 4-0 Win Against Libya – Rohr
The Super Eagles should be able to snatch a 4-0 win against Libya in Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, sequel to a declaration...
Nilayo Fix Date For Abuja, Abeokuta Marathons
Nigeria’s foremost Marathon and Road Races organizing company, Nilayo Sports Management Company on Tuesday announced dates for the maiden editions of the Abuja City...
Alloy Agu: We have plans to invite more keepers to the Super Eagles
Super Eagles goalkeeper trainer, Alloy Agu has revealed that the technical crew have plans to give other goalkeepers the chance to compete for a...
Queen Uboh reveals benefits of hosting Para Powerlifting World Championship
President of the Nigeria Para Powerlifting federation, Queen Uboh has stated that one of the benefits from hosting the Para Powerlifting World Championship will...
Jamilu Collins eyes progress with Eagles
Ahead of the double header 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers with Libya, Paderborn 07 defender Jamilu Collins has reflected that Nigeria's victory...
NCF maintain zero tolerance to Doping
President of the Nigeria Cycling Federation (NCF), Engineer Giandomewico Massari has revealed that the federation has set up a committee to wade into any...
Kaliyanda Poonacha charges Nigerian players to use their physical strength
Indian's Kaliyanda Poonacha has charged Nigerian players to use their physical strength and build to their advantage after beating Nigeria's supposed number 1 ranked...
ICC Set To Arrange Nigeria’s Cricket Stripes
Officials of International Cricket Council (ICC) are set to arrive in Nigeria to facilitate improved arrangement of stripes in Abuja and Lagos. This much has...
Dikko: League Matches Will Soon Return To TV
League Management Company (LMC) chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko has promised that matches of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) will return to television screens next...
Nimrod Clears Air On Shortage Of Sponsors
The president of Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod has cleared the air on lack of sponsors available for the sport in the...
Akindoju Hints At Change Of Focus In Tennis
The president of Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Ifedayo Akindoju has served a strong hint that a change of focus is at hand for the...
Thomson Espies Bright Future For Handball Team
Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) vice-president, Kwashi Thompson has predicted that the country's senior national team have a bright future ahead of them, considering...
Ugbade Dares All Opposition In U-17 AFCON Draw
Nigeria cadet national team, Golden Eaglets assistant coach, Nduka Ugbade has shot his mind ahead of the draw ceremony for next year's Africa U-17...
Adepoju: Past Failures Are Haunting Eagles
Former Super Eagles midfielder, Mutiu Adepoju has sued for caution heading into Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya, as he reckons the...
Osabuohien Aims To Build Lagos Tennis Open Experience
USA-based Nigerian female tennis rising star, Osabuohien has declared that her biggest task now is to build on the experience she gained from playing...
Quadri Truns Focus On ETTU Champions League
Portugal-based table tennis star, Aruna Quadri says he has turned his attention fully on this week's European Table Tennis Union (ETTU) Champions League fixture. So...
Handball Federation Boss Picks Positives From League
Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) president, Sam Ochebo is picking several positives from the just concluded National Handball League in Lagos, as he says...
