Lagos Want Abula Mixed Doubles At Sports Festival
The coach of Lagos State's abula team, Rasheed Olawle has made a case for the inclusion of mixed doubles events for the sport at...
Under-20 Handball Team Thrives On Physicality – Obi
Nigeria's under-20 handball national team coach, Fidelis Obi has disclosed that the strength of his side is in the physical attributes, which he believes...
Dennerby Stops Falcons’ Friendly With Zambia
Nigeria's female national team, Super Falcons coach, Thomas Dennerby has ruled out the possibility of lining his squad out against Zambia in a build-up...
16 teams for 2018 National Volleyball Premier League
The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) said 16 teams were set to take part in the 2018 National Volleyball Premier League. President of the federation, Engineer...
Yakmut calls for proper monitoring of Olympic Youth Games top performers
Former Director General of the National Sports Commission, Alhassan Yakmut has stated that without a properly structured program for athletes that just returned from...
I am not your enemy – Samson Unuanel tells Kwara fans
As far as football coaching is concerned in Nigeria, the name of Samson Unuanel is not a pushover considering his achievements and ways of...
BURUJ TO SQUARE UP AGAINST SUNSHINE ACADEMY IN A FRIENDLY GAME
Buruj Sports Academy will take on Sunshine Football Academy in a friendly game on this Friday, October 26, as part of preparations for their...
TOTAL/NBBF FINAL 8: CAMAC, GOLDEN TOUCH IN GOOD START
It was a good start for CAMAC of Yenagoa in group B as they got their total NBBF National Final opener to a winning...
Roman Reigns Drops WWE Belt Due To Leukaemia
Just as it was with former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Carl Onuoha Ikeme, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) champion, Roman Reigns has relinquished his title due...
Senegalese Star Hails Nigeria’s Basketball Progress
Senegalese female basketball star, Astou Ndiaye has given thumbs up to Nigeria for vast developments the country has taken in the game for the...
Amputee Eagles Book Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Flights
Sports247.ng has learnt that Nigeria's team is set to travel in batches to the Amputee Football World Cup on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. This was...
Chukwu Says Eagles Are Now Better Prepared
Former Super Eagles head coach, Christian Chukwu has opined that the Nigerian national team will beat South Africa in next month's Africa Cup of...
Rohr Admits Worry Over Spate Of Injuries
Super Eagles' technical adviser, Gernot Rohr has admitted he is getting worried over the recent spate of injuries hitting key players in his squad,...
Omeruo Seeks Just One Official Game With Chelsea
Leganes of Spain defender, Kenneth Omeruo has confessed that he has a strong desire to play at least just one senior competitive match with...
Iwobi Reveals Secrets Of Arsenal’s Success
Arsenal of England attacker, Alex Iwobi has uncovered secrets of The Gunners' amazing run of ten straight victories across all competitions, saying it is...
Igwilo: My aim is to reposition Cricket in Nigeria
Newly appointed General Manager of the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) Emeka Igwilo has spoken to Sports247.ng for the first time since his appointment. Igwilo who...
Ochebo Seeks New Ideas At African Handball Congress
Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) president, Samuel Ochebo says he is hoping to gain new ideas and fresh links to better the sport in...
MSport Link Begin Battle Against Youth In Crime
Another step is set to be taken in the battle against drug abuse, juvenile delinquencies and youths involved in crime, as a private venture,...
WAUG Knocks Out National Badminton Championship
This year's West Africa Universities Games (WAUG 2018) in Port Harcourt has knocked out the much-talked about National Badminton Championship. Although the badminton championship is...
Afelokhai Targets ‘Good’ Result In Casablanca
Enyimba of Aba goalkeeper, Theophilus Afelokhai has declared that he and his teammates will target a 'food' result against Raja Casablanca of Morocco in...
Arsenal’s Okonkwo Tops Ikeme’s Hunt For Eagles
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Carl Onuoha Ikeme has put Arsenal of England fast-rising shot-stopper, Arthur Okonkwo at the head of his talents hunt for...
Aigbogun hints on new faces for Flying Eagles
Flying Eagles coach, Paul Aigbogun has explained that he will be bringing in some new players into the Flying Eagles despite the good works...
Adijat Gbadamosi expresses mixed feelings with Silver Medal rush
Silver medal winning Nigerian female boxer, Adijat Gbadamosi has expressed delights following her outing at the just concluded Olympic Youths Games. The Pugilist won a...
Oribamise: Better days lies ahead
2018 National Junior Women's League Tennis champion, Tosin Oribamise has stated that featuring at the just concluded Olympic Youths Games in Buenos Airies, Argentina...
Danjuma fancies Falcons CV in Ghana, calls for caution
Former Super Falcons coach, Christopher Danjuma has declared that he doesn't see Nigeria's women national team struggling or having any worry to sail through...
Akaraiwe calls for level playing ground in national team selection
D'Tigress forward, Nkem Akaraiwe has argued that selection of players for the national team should be based on quality and form rather than whether...
16 teams for 2018 National Volleyball Premier League
The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) said 16 teams were set to take part in the 2018 National Volleyball Premier League. President of the federation, Engineer...
Senator Buhari, Fresh pledge support for Gold Cup Tourney
Distinguished Senator Federal Republic of Nigeria, Buhari Abdul-Fatai (BAF) has pledged his continued support for Nigeria's most organised Pre-season Tournament tagged "Gold Cup Pre-season". The...
Striker Emem Eduok excited about scoring form
Skillful forward Emem Eduok says he is thrilled to keep his scoring form for Kasimpasa in the 2018/19 Turkish Super. The former Dolphins striker scored...
Chukwuma Admits Single Gold Didn’t Come Easy
Nigeria's only gold medalist at the 2018 Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Rosemary Chukwuma has confessed that route to her getting the achievement...
Ineh Looks Beyond Argentina 2018 Silver Medal
Nigeria's captain to the recent 2018 Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Emmanuel Oritsemeyiwa Ineh has promised to build on the silver medal he...
Nigeria Will Build On Youth Olympics’ Gains – Coach
Team Nigeria head coach to the recent Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Peace Epia has promised that the country will build on the...
Gumel Relishes Opportunity To Honour NOC Patrons
Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) president, Engineer Habu Gumel says it is a privilege for him and his board members to honour patrons of the...
Anambra State Wins 2018 NCC Tennis League
Anambra State have emerged winners of the 4th NCC Tennis League sponsored by Nigerian Communication Commission in Warri, Delta State. The Anambra team took top...
Kelechi Nwakali Faces FC Porto Exit Door
FC Porto of Portugal youth team midfielder, Kelechi Nwakali is facing the club's exit door, following what sports247.ng gathered is discontent with his form...
Falcons’ Coach Admits South Africa Threat
Nigeria's female national team, Super Falcons' coach, Thomas Dennerby has admitted that South Africa could be his side's biggest threat in their group at...
Cricket Federation Will Get New Direction – GM
The new general manager of Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF), Emeka Igwilo has declared that the body will get a new direction and better impetus...
Lobi Will Be Better Next Year – Adikwu
Lobi Stars of Makurdi defender, Gabriel Adikwu has declared that the Middle Belt club will be better next season, as he believes the arrivals...
Uwua Faults Govt Ownership Of NPFL Clubs
Former Flying Eagles coach, Godwin 'Koko' Uwua has faulted the preponderance of government-owned clubs in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), as he believes...
Aigbogun Sets Eyes On New Discoveries
Nigeria's under-20 national team, Flying Eagles coach, Paul Aigbogun has declared that he will be setting his eyes on the possibility of discovering new...
Eguavoen Glad With Third Division Job In Greece
Former Super Eagles captain and coach, Augustine Eguavoen has stated delight with his ability to sign a deal with a third division club in...
Poland-based Star Ready For Special Eagles Cap
Nigeria’s team to this year’s Amputee Football World Cup in Mexico is bound to enjoy the experience of a player based in Poland, as...
Female Wrestlers Begin Hunt For Glory In Budapest
Four Nigerian female wrestlers will this week begin their hunt for glory at the World Wrestling Championships in Budapest, Hungary, sports247.ng can report. The president...
Masevex Targets West African Boxing Belt
Nigeria's new light heavyweight boxing champion, Adewale “Masevex” Masebinu says he has a strong desire to now win the West African Boxing Union (WABU)...
Omeruo Joins Nigeria’s Escalating Injury List
Leganes of Spain defender, Kenneth Omeruo on Saturday joined the growing list of Nigerian players who are copping injuries this month, as sports247.ng learnt...
Women Basketball League Commences October 28 – NBBF
Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has confirmed October 28 as date for the dunk-off in the Women's Basketball Premier League, sports247.ng gathered. While confirming the date...
BURUJ MANAGEMENT SHIFT ATTENTION TO MANCHESTER AND SPANISH CUP TOURNAMENTS
Attention of Buruj Sports Academy 's management have now shifted to registration of players for the 2019 Manchester Cup and Spanish Cup. According to statement...
Moses missing in action for Blues
Former Nigeria international Victor Moses couldn't play a part in Saturday's epic match between Chelsea and Manchester United. Moses, 27, retired from Super Eagles duties...
Adeniyi Targets Gold At World Wrestling Championship
Fast-rising Nigerian female wrestler, Aminat Adeniyi has declared that she wants to win a gold medal at this year’s World Women Wrestling Championship in...
Onazi Welcomes Second Baby To The World
Trabzonspor of Turkey midfielder, Eddie Ogenyi Onazi on Saturday welcomed his second bay to the world, and did not waste time to splash out...
