Gora: Nigeria’s participation at the World Scrabble Championship a success
President of the Nigeria Scrabble Federation, Suleiman Gora has stated that the nation's participation at the just concluded Scrabble World Championship in London was...
Ohaa: NSF will bring tourism and economic development to Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Permanent Secretary Ohaa Chinyeaka Christian says hosting the National Sports Festival in the nation’s capital next month will bring...
Otuadinma Seeks To Retain Sports Festival Taekwondo Gold
National Sports Festival female taekwondo gold medalist, Uzoamaka Otuadinma has declared that she wants to retain her top spot at this year's edition in...
Adewumi Aderemi Savours MFM’s Basketball Debut
Mountain of Fire & Miracles Ministry (MFM) of Lagos female basketball team coach, Adewunmi Aderemi is relishing his side's maiden outing in the national...
Akashili Praises Increase In Women’s League Money
First Bank female basketball club of Lagos captain, Nkechi Akashili has praised the league sponsors for increasing the prize money for this year's edition...
Cameroon Heroine Haunted By Falcons’ Spanking
One of the star players Cameroon will be banking on for glory at this year's Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON 2018), Madeleine Ngono...
Monidafe Marvels Over Bendel Insurance’s Revival
Ex-soccer star, Francis Monidafe has marveled over the prospects of his former club, Bendel Insurance of Benin City returning to the top-flight league in...
KEEPING FAITH AGAINST ALL ODDS
I have gone through a lot of stuffs in the short years I've lived so far. Naturally, I'm a very daring person and I...
Agu: I’m Enjoying My Return To Setubal
Vitoria Setubal of Portugal midfielder, Mikel Ndubuisi Agu has stated that he is enjoying his second spell with the club, and sports247.ng can report...
Amuneke Advocates International Passport Restrictions
Former Super Eagles winger, Emmanuel Amuneke has advocated tighter restrictions on the acquisition of international passports for under-aged Nigerian footballers. The 1994 Africa Footballer of...
Eunisell Boot: Gold Cup congratulate Lokosa, Eunisell
Organisers of the Gold Cup Tourney have poured encomiums on Super Eagles ace, Junior Lokosa and leading global chemical and specialty fluid management company,...
Kwara United Are Starting Afresh – Bala
Kwara United of Ilorin coach, Abubakar Bala has admitted that he is starting from scratch with The Harmony Boys, because he aims to give...
Nigeria Targets Double Glory In 3×3 Basketball
Nigeria has set a target of double glory in male and female categories of this year's Nigeria’s FIBA 3×3 Africa Cup in Lomé, Togo. Sports247.ng...
Wilder Wants Two Fights With Joshua – Fury
Nigerian-born British world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Olaseni Oluwafemi Joshua may be in line to battle American rival, Deontay Wilder in two top-notch unification...
Iwobi Feels Deep Sympathy For Welbeck
Arsenal attacker, Alex Iwobi has expressed a deep feeling of sympathy for his teammate, Danny Welbeckk, who got a serious injury during Europa League...
Obuh Rules Out Mistakes Against Bafana Bafana
Former Golden Eaglets and Flying Eagles coach, John Obuh has charged the Super Eagles to avoid any errors and complacency in next Saturday's Africa...
FCT Perm Sec Relishes Gains Of Hosting Sports Festival
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) permanent secretary, Christian Ohaa Chinyeaka is already exuding enthusiasm over the gains that would be accruable to the area for...
NCF Mobilisation Will Favour Everyone – Ayemola
A board member of Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF), Oludare Ayemola has enthused that the body's recently launched mobilisation programme will favour all parts of...
Cricket Board Member Advocates More Schools’ Events
A board member of Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF), Chika Okoro has advocated a situation whereby schools across the country will make space for their...
Nigeria Volleyball League: Benue Queens record first win on Day 5
Benue Queens beat Kada Emeralds 3-0 to record her first win in the female category of the ongoing Nigeria Volleyball Premier League in Abuja. Benue...
Kwara athletes protest ill fated treatment metted out to them in Baseball/Softball competition
Kwara athletes have frowned at the ill fated treatment accorded to them at the just concluded Toyin Saraki Baseball/Softball competition in Ilorin, sports247.ng can...
Nigeria National teams arrive Lomé for 2018 FIBA 3×3 Africa Cup
The Men and Women’s National teams arrived in Lomé, Togo on Thursday for the 2018 FIBA 3x3 Africa Cup. The men’s team captained by Azouma...
Akwa United elevate impressive duo
The management of Akwa United have appointed experienced defender Godspower Igudia and winger Ubong Friday as new Vice and Assistant Captain of the club...
Lagos SWAN, CANON plan big for Sports Journalists
Canon, a leading provider of Consumer, business-to-business and industrial digital imaging solutions is proposing a partnership with the Lagos State chapter of the Sports...
AFN Technical Director Celebrates Sports Festival
Technical director of the Athletic Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Sunday Adeleye has expressed happiness over the forthcoming National Sports Festival, as he says it...
Lokosa Might Play For Beach Soccer Team
A strong indication has emerged that Kano Pillars striker, Junior Lokosa might appears for Nigeria's beach soccer national team, Super Sand Eagles at the...
Nigeria Basketball: Ahmedu Reveals Build-up Plans For D’Tigers
Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) board member, Colonel Sam Ahmedu (rtd) has unfolded an elaborate build-up plan for the male national team, D'Tigers, ahead of...
Odey: I Use Space, Corner Kicks To Score
FC Zurich of Switzerland fast-rising striker, Stephen Odey has disclosed that he has made the best use of space opportunities and corner kicks to...
Super Eagles Must Fill Up Ighalo’s Vacuum – Ibitoye
Super Eagles media officer, Toyin Ibitoye has declared that all players in the national team have a role to play in ensuring that the...
Onyekuru Promises Best Performance Against Bafana
Galatasaray of Turkey striker, Henry Onyekuru has promised to give his best performance for the Super Eagles if he is called upon to play...
Nigeria to face Equatorial Guinea after CAF reinstatement
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will face two time African champion Equatorial Guinea in its final group B match at the 2018 Africa Women Cup of...
Nmecha Enters Bournemouth’s Transfer Radar
Manchester City's Nigerian-born youngster, Lukas Nmecha has caught the fancy of Bournemouth gaffer, Eddie Howe, with hints of a likely January transfer deal now...
Changchun Yatai goal machine Odion Ighalo ruled out of Eagles clash with Bafana Bafana
Striker Odion Ighalo has been ruled out of Nigeria's 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa next weekend due to a hamstring...
Pinnick in a bone of contention with Rohr over refusal of Asaba stadium
The NFF President Amaju Pinnick who in an radio interview monitored by our source in sports247.ng spoke on vital issues regarding the Nigerian Football. President...
NPFL: Akande returns after horrific leg break
On Sunday, July 23, 2017, Rivers United goalkeeper, Abiodun Akande woke up with one thought at the back of his mind – inspire the...
Goalkeeper Afelokhai happy with Super Eagles call up
Nigeria goalkeeper Theophilus Afelokhai is delighted with his call up to the Super Eagles for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa. The...
Nigeria Volleyball League (Day 4): Nigeria Army, NSCDC Record Victories
The female team of the Nigeria Army recorded a 3-0 victory over the Kada Emeralds on the day 4 of the Nigeria Volleyball Premier...
Musa-Kida Thanks Private Sector For Women Development
Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) president, Ahmadu Musa-Kida has thanked the private sector for efforts of uplifting the quality of women participation in the sport. In...
Nigeria Women Volleyball League Not Planned For Abuja – Coach
The coach of Kaduna State's team to the 2018 National Women Volleyball League in Abuja, Sulaiman Hassan has raised complaints over the organisation of...
Super Sand Eagles Coach Wants To Open Camp
Nigeria's beach soccer national team, Super Sand Eagles coach, Audu Adamu (aka Ejo) has declared that he wants to quickly open camp, ahead of...
Squash Federation Moves To Renovate Courts
Squash Federation of Nigeria has moved to renovate playing surfaces and courts for the game across the country, as it seeks better facilities that...
Halimat Promises Special Impact With Falcons
Female national team, Super Falcons star, Halimat Ayinde has stated delight with her inclusion in the final squad to this month's African Women Cup...
Nigeria Scrabble Federation Boss Lauds London Outing
The president of Nigeria Scrabble Federation, Sulaiman Garba Gora has lauded the country's recent participation at the Scrabble World Championship in London. Gora told sports247.ng...
NOC Hold Second Investiture In Abuja
Nigeria Olympics Committee (NOC) will on Thursday hold the second phase of its investiture of patrons in Abuja. Sports247.ng can report that Thursday's event, which...
Dalung Charges Officials To Maintain Athletes’ Welfare
Sports minister, Barrister Solomon Dalung has charged officials and administrators of various sporting bodies across the country to ensure they maintain adequate welfare packages...
Ebewele Battle To Walk Again, After Accident
Former national athlete and coach, Brown Ebewele (Jujuman) is still battling hard in hospital to regain usage of his legs, following a scary car...
‘Owollo’ Relishes Basketball League Action With MFM
Mountain of Fire & Miracles (MFM) female basketball team coach, Aderemi Adewunmi (aka Owollo) is relishing his side's maiden outing in the Nigerian Women...
Mutiu Adepoju Wishes Daughter Luck In Basketball
Former Super Eagles star, Mutiu Adepoju Adepoju has revealed that his daughter, Lade, is a rising basketball star, and he is wishing her good...
Vande To Coach Nigeria’s Unversity Football Team
University of Agriculture, Makurdi (UAM) football team head coach, Priscilla Vande has been appointed to handle Nigeria's squad to the world championship in Naples,...
Pinnick Gives Thumbs Up To Stephen Keshi Stadium
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president, Melvin Amaju Pinnick has predicted that the Super Eagles will enjoy playing on the pitch of Stephen Keshi Stadium,...
