Semi Ajayi Happy To Sink Stoke City
Rotherham United of England defender, Semi Ajayi has expressed delight with the role he played in helping his side pull off a thrilling 2-2...
CAF backs Infantino for another four years
African football will support FIFA president Gianni Infantino in his re-election bid next year, the Confederation of African Football president Ahmad said on Sunday...
Gbadamosi eyes Gold Medal in Youths Olympic Games
Nigeria youth boxer Hadijat Gbadamosi has stated that she is hopeful of winning Gold medal at the fast approaching Youths Olympic Games. She stressed that...
Osimhen Approaches Permanent Contract At Charleroi
Charleroi of Belgium attacker, Victor Osimhen is inching nearer a permanent deal with the top-flight club, following repeated sterling performances with the team. Osimhen is...
CAF Approves October 13 in Uyo For AFCON Clash
Confederation of African Football (CAF) have finally approved a request by Nigeria to have their Africa Cup of Nations first leg qualifier against Libya...
Nigeria’s under-20 team Off To Niger In February
Nigeria's under-20 team, Flying Eagles are billed to enter into ken contest for a ticket to the FIFA U-20 World Cup when they line...
Another Goal for Ighalo Making it Goal Number 18 In China
Changchun Yatai of China striker, Odion Jude Ighalo on Saturday hit home his 18th goal of the season, but his lost 5-2 to Jiangsu...
NIGERIA VS LIBYA AFCON SHOWDOWN JUSTICE CHRISTOPHER CHARGES PLAYERS TO STEP UP
Former Super Eagles midfielder, Justice Christopher has stated that players who would be invited to camp for the fast approaching AFCON 2019 qualifying double...
PREPARE FOR NEW FACES! OKOCHA ADVISE NIGERIAN FANS
Former Nigerian international, Emmanuel Okocha has advised soccer-loving Nigerians to brace themselves for more new faces in the national team under coach Gernot Rohr...
CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: IDOKO ASSURES LOBI STARS WILL DO NIGERIANS PROUD
The vice chairman of NPFL Champions, Lobi Stars of Makurdi, Mike Idoko has reaffirmed that the club is getting tremendous support and backing from...
CAMEROON MAY LOSE AFCON 2019 HOSTING RIGHTS
The initial looming danger of Cameroon losing the hosting rights of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations has resurfaced. Rising on Friday from a two-day...
IMPREGNABLE STARS EXIT AITEO CUP WITH THIRD STALEMATE AGAINST RANGERS
Sunshine Stars ended the 2018 AITEO Cup campaign undefeated Friday, no thanks to a barren draw against Rangers of Enugu in the final Group...
KANO PILLARS 2-1 KWARA UNITED
After day 3 match, Kwara United still maintain the lead with goals difference +4 goal despite loosing today's match against Kano Pillars and also...
Hardwork is our watchword
Ex-international and assistant coach of the Golden Eaglets, Nduka Ugbade has attributed the success achieved at the recently concluded Zonal U17 Africa Cup of...
Adepoju calls for support for NFF
Following the victory of Amaju Pinnick in the last NFF election in Katstina, former Nigeria international Mutiu Adepoju has stated that the future of...
AITEO CUP 2018 Quarter Finals
*AITEO* *CUP* *2018* Quarter Finals *GOMBE* *CENTRE* Enyimba FC ? Kano Pillars *LAGOS* *CENTRE* Katsina United ? Kwara United *ABA* *CENTRE* Nasarawa United ? El-Kanemi Warriors *KANO* *CENTRE* Enugu Rangers ? Akwa United
Winning the World Cup in 2022 is my dream- Seyi Akinwummi
Nigerians can trust the new board to qualify for the all major competitions between now and 2022, barrister Seyi said as a board, they...
Rohr Banks On AFCON Ticket To Keep Eagles’ Job
Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr has affirmed that he cannot afford to take his team's forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifies against Libya...
Oyedeji hails D’Tigress despite loss to Yankees
Former D'Tigers captain Olumide Oyedeji has hailed D'Tigress' commitment and work ethic despite falling to 71-40 defeat to USA on Friday. The Nigerian girls saw...
Super Falcons Remain Top In FIFA Rankings
Nigeria's female national squad, Super Falcons remain top of the ratings in Africa's women teams, but down in 38th position on the global scales,...
Here or There
QAT 06:00 PM Umm Salal VS Al-Khor 1x WAL 07:45 PM Bala Town VS Llandudno FC 1x AUS 2 06:10 PM SV Lafnitz VS Vorwaerts Steyr...
Aisha Mohammed: D’Tigress have a chance in “David and Goliath” cracker
D'Tigress player Aisha Mohammed says Nigeria definitely have a chance against USA ahead of today's "David and Goliath" quarter final battle at the FIBA Women's...
Ogoke targets consolidation against USA
D'Tigress point guard Sarah Ogoke has stated that the Nigeria women national team will consolidate on the victory achieved in their last three games...
Justice Christopher calls against complacency
Former Super Eagles midfielder Justice Christopher has stated that players that will be called to camp for Nigeria's fast approaching 2019 Africa Cup of...
Ezine reveals D’Tigress’ secret
D'Tigress point guard Ezine Kalu has stated confidently that there is no limit to what the Nigeria women national basketball team can achieve after...
D’Tigress coach Otis Hughely satisfied with progress at World Cup
Coach of Nigeria's women basketball national team Otis Hughely has stated that he is very happy his players have all lived up to billing...
D’Tigress players hail NBBF for record breaking feat
Members of the D’Tigress team have attributed their record breaking feat at the ongoing FIBA Women’s world cup to the unflinching support given the...
BURUJ MANAGEMENT CALL FOR SPONSORS AHEAD OF UPCOMING INTERNATIONAL OUTINGS!
Ahead of their participation in the upcoming Arabian Champions Cup in the United Arab Emirates in November this year and other international tournaments they...
SWAN Gets African Students’ Merit Award
The League of African Development Students (LEADS), an umbrella body for African students in tertiary institutions, has awarded the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria...
Moses Glad With Return To Chelsea Action
Chelsea of England winger, Victor Moses was glad to make a long-awaited return to action with The Blues, as sports247.ng reports that he was...
Danjuma Relishes Holland Senior Team Invitation
Club Brugge of Belgium’s Nigerian-born attacker, Arnaut Danjuma has admitted he is happy to take a step closer to an international future with Holland,...
Kelechi John Cherishes Progress At Rio Ave
Rio Ave of Portugal defender, Kelechi John has expressed satisfaction with the progress he is making with the modest Portuguese Primeira LigA side, as...
Troost-Ekong Rates High In Physical, Aggressive Play
Udinese of Italy defender, William Troost-Ekong has received high marks from one of the Serie A club's technical buffs, as the Udine-based outfit’s technical...
Moses back in Action
Sports247.ng reviews the performances of Nigerian players in the third round of the League Cup on Wednesday, September 26. We start off at Anfield, venue...
Ezine: Expect more from us
Tigress star Kalu Ezine has declared that there is more to come from the team following a nail biting 57:56 points win over Greece...
Omeruo Misses Barcelona Clash After Late Arrival
Leganes of Spain defender, Kenneth Omeruo eventually arrived back late at his club's base, and was subsequently left out of their match day squad...
Anthony Ujah Recalls Meeting Rohr At Frankfurt Airport
SV Mainz 05 of Germany striker, Anthony Ujah is set to finally gain from a chance meeting he had with Super Eagles technical adviser,...
Peter Ahmedu: We don’t fear Greece
Assistant D'Tigress coach Peter Ahmedu believes the Women National Basketball team will once again set out to make Nigeria proud ahead of today's pre-quarter...
Onu calls on Super Eagles to buckle up
Former Niger Tornadoes coach, Erasmus Onu has called on the technical crew of the Super Eagles to work hard and ensure victory at home...
Kaduna SWAN Secondary Schools Indoor Sports Competition Set To Kickoff
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kaduna State chapter has concluded arrangements to host the maiden edition of its All Secondary Schools Indoor Sports...
Maikano: More financial investment will make Volleyball get to the Zenith
Secretary General of the Nigeria Volleyball federation, Adamu Maikano has assured that the sitting Volleyball Federation will get financial support from the Ministry of...
Akhator: No looking back for D’Tigress
D'Tigress forward Evelyne Akhator has declared that there is no looking back from here and that the women national basketball team is determined and...
Rayon players saluted despite exit from Confederation Cup
Rayon Sports head coach Roberto Oliveira has praised his players and stressed that neither himself nor the players will lose sleep over their 5-1...
FIBA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP: NIGERIA BEAT ARGENTINA
Nigeria’s D’Tigress, the women basketball team has sent Argentina out of the FIBA Women’s World Cup after a defeat of 75-70. It was a hard-fought...
ODSFA BOSS RALLIES SUNSHINE STARS TROOP AHEAD OF WARRIORS CHALLENGE
The Chairman of the Ondo State Football Agency (ODSFA), Otunba Tajudeen Akinyemi has made a rally call to Sunshine Stars FC ahead of the...
Why I dragged Dangote, Otedola to London for FIFA award – Pinnick
President of the Nigerian football federation has said that the need to have Nigerian football completely free of government funding, so that government can...
AITEO CUP: WE STILL STAND A GOOD CHANCE TO QUALIFY FROM THE GROUP – KABIR DOGO
Having failed to make possession count into goals Nasarawa United Technical Adviser Coach Kabiru Dogo has bemoaned his side’s missed chances during the game...
2018 Aiteo Cup: Maigoro and Mustapha stole the show as Pillars earn a deserved victory over Rivers
Kano Pillars took a sweet revenge off Rivers Utd in the ongoing 2018 Aiteo Cup Group stages opener decided at the Soccer Temple, Monday...
