Uzoho makes impressive debut for Elche
Nigeria International goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho made an impressive debut for Elche in the Spanish Segunda Division on Friday night, reports Sports247.ng. Francis Uzoho who is...
Cycling President Woos NGOs For Partnerships
Nigeria Cycling Federation (NCF) president, Engineer Giandomewico Massari is seeking support from an unusual source, as he says the body is open to partnerships...
Jioghere: I’m Ready For World Scrabble Championship
Nigerian scrabble ace and world champion, Wellington Jighere has disclosed that he is again ready to take on the best from all over the...
Elegbeleye Gives Kudos to Youth Olympics Contingent
Former director general of then National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye has given a pat on the back to the country's contingent to...
Ezenwa Turns Attention On Battle With South Africa
Enyimba International of Aba goalkeeper, Ikechukwu Ezenwa has stated that he and other players in the Super Eagles have now turned their attention on...
Gusau Credits NFF Planning For Eagles’ Victories
An executive committee member of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau has forwarded proper planning by the soccer governing body as the main reason...
Igali Expects Glorious Outing At Budapest 2018
President of Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), Honourable Daniel Igali has expressed optimism in the ability of the country's wrestlers to do well at the...
Feyisetan: Amputee Footballers Are Not beggars
National Para-Powerlifting coach, Prince Are Feyisetan has scolded people who have dubbed members of the Nigerian amputee football team beggars because of their appeals...
AFCON 2019: Expect Next Eagles’ List Early November -Ibitoye
Super Eagles media officer, Toyin Ibitoye has disclosed that the next list of invitees to the national team's camp will be made public in...
Musa: I Delayed Club Return To See My Ill Mother
Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia attacker, Ahmed Musa has confirmed that he had to stay back in Nigeria after starring for the Super Eagles against...
Falode Relishes NWFL’s La Liga Connections
Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) chairperson, Aisha Falode has expressed delight with the outcome of her trip to Spain to meet officials of La...
Shooting Federation Seeks Support From Ministry, NOC
Nigeria Shooting Federation (NSF) president, Brigadier General Lonsdale Adeoye (rtd) has made a passionate plea for support from the ministry of sports and Nigeria...
Onyeama: Cricket Leadership Is Not For Me Only
The former president of Nigeria Cricket Federation, Emeka Onyeama has taken a philosophical reaction to his exit from the body's leadership, as he says...
U-18 Handball Team Needs Taller Players – Nnamani
Nigeria's handball under-18 national team coach, Emeka Nnamani has confessed that the squad needs taller players for them to be able to do better...
Saiki Faults Her Non-inclusion In Falcons’ List
Rivers Angels of Port Harcourt midfielder, Mary Saiki has faulted her non-inclusion inn the latest list of players invited to the national team, Super...
Squash Deserves Better Treatment – Oyerinde
The president of Nigeria Squash Federation (NSF), Bode Oyerinde has lamented over what he called undue treatment of the sport in the country, as...
Nnadozie Cherishes Invitation To Super Falcons
Rivers Angels goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie has expressed joy over her invitation to Nigeria's female national team, Super Falcons, just few months after she starred...
Ezenwa Turns Attention On Battle With South Africa
Enyimba International of Aba goalkeeper, Ikechukwu Ezenwa has stated that he and other players in the Super Eagles have now turned their attention on...
Plateau United appoint ex-Wikki Tourists boss Abdu Maikaba as head coach
Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) giants Plateau United announced on Friday the appointment of Abdu Maikaba as their new head coach taking over from...
Taiwo Abdulrahman confident of stopping bad run
FC Nitra forward, Taiwo Abdulrahman believes that the club can overcome their recent poor form with a win in their next match in the...
Nigeria to participate in World U19 Championship
The Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) has approved the qualification of Nigeria U19 Boy's National Team to the World Championship in Tunisia next year. FIVB...
Ogu describes league game against Hapoel Raanana as final
Hapoel Beer Sheva midfielder John Ogu has described his team’s home game against Hapoel Raanana as ‘a final.’ The reigning league champions have had a...
Ekong set to star for Udinese in Serie A match with Napoli
Super Eagles central William Troost Ekong will feature for Udinese Calcio in the Italian Serie A week nine game with Napoli on Saturday, reports...
AFCON 2019: Elated Rohr urges Eagles to decide their destiny
Super Eagles Manager, Gernot Rohr has stated that he is happy after going top of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying Group...
Ladan Hails Important Win Against Libya
Nigeria's Ambassador to Libya, Abdullahi Ladan has hailed the Super Eagles after beating Libya 3-2 to go top of the 2019 African Cup of...
Basketball: NBBF to organize three-day refresher course for arbiters
The Nigeria Basketball Federation is to organize a three-day refresher course for referees in continuation of its capacity building of key stakeholders in basketball. The...
Musa praises Ighalo after brilliant performance in Sfax
Super Eagles stand in captain, Ahmed Musa has praised his teammate Odion Ighalo for his ‘’exceptional performance’’ in the 3-2 win over Libya in...
BURUJ MANAGEMENT VOW TO MAXIMIZE THE BENEFITS OF EUROPEAN TRIPS AHEAD
Ahead of their busy schedule for next year, the management of Buruj Sports Academy are already putting in place modalities that will ensure that...
NOC To Unveil Patrons On Tuesday At Elegushi Palace
Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) will on Tuesday unveil their latest patrons at the palace of the monarch of Elegusi in Lekki area of Lagos,...
Chukwumerije: Takekwondo Needs Private Sector Support
Technical director in the board of Nigeria Taekwondo Federation (NTF), Chika Chukwumerije has appealed to the private sector to support the body financially, in...
James Peters Gives Kudos To Eagles’ Coach
Former technical director of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), James Peters has thrown his weight behind Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr to continue the style...
Cricket Federation To Reveal Budget In January
Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) are making plans to reveal their annual budget for 2019 in Janaury. President of the body, Profesor Adams Yahaya told sports247.ng...
Gymnastics’ Boss Flaunts Nigeria’s Talents
The president of Nigeria Gymnastics Association (NGA), Prince Kelvin Erhuwunsie has stated eight with the vast array of talents the country has been able...
Sugar Ray Leonard Backs Joshua/Wilder Fight
American boxing legend, Sugar Ray Leonard has thrown his weight behind a much-talked about four-belt unification title fight between Nigerian-born British heavyweight, Anthony Oluwafemi...
Peter Ahmedu Egaer To Coach D’Tigress
Nigeria's female basketball national team, D'Tigress assistant coach, Peter Ahmedu is thinking of becoming the next man in charge of the squad, and says...
Babalola Ready For Another Davis Cup Outing
Veteran Nigerian tennis player, Abdulmumini Babalola has confessed that he is still eager to play the game at the highest level and would not...
Chukwuma Reveals Pressure Before Youth Games Gold
Nigeria's latest track field on the block, Rosemary Chukwuma has come out to recount the level of pressure she felt before stunning the world...
Patrick Pascal Eyes Coaching Job
Former Super Eagles defender, Patrick Pascal has confessed that he is thinking of taking over a coaching job very soon, as he seeks a...
AFCON 2019: Bafana Bafana Will Fall In Johannesburg – Bassey
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) technical committee member, Paul Bassey has predicted that the Super Eagles will beat South Africa in next month's Africa Cup...
AFCON 2019: Rohr Should Start Planning For South Africa – Ka’oje
Former minister of sports, Bala Bawa Ka'oje has urged Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr to start planning his strategies on how to brat South...
Wrestling: Oborodudu Turns Attention On World Championship
Nigerian female wrestler, Blessing Oburududu has shifted her attention to the fast approaching 2018 World Senior Wrestling Championship in Budapest, Hungary. As she continues her...
AFCON 2019: Eagles Won’t Get Carried Away -Amapakabo
Super Eagles assistant coach, Imama Amapakabo has promised that the players and crew will not get carried away by their home and away victories...
AFCON 2019: Iwobi Wins Christian Chukwu’s Nod As Playmaker
Arsenal of England attacker, Alex Iwobi has won the verdict of former Super Eagles head coach, Christian Chukwu for a permanent role as playmaker...
Boxing: Team Nigeria Boxing Coach Rates Gbadamosi High
The head coach of Team Nigeria's boxing team to the ongoing Youths Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Daniel Adekunle is talking boldly about...
Basketball: Oladipo Mixes Basketball With Politics
Nigeria's NBA star with Indiana Pacers, Victor Oladipo has disclosed that he is now thinking a lot about politics, as he sees himself as...
AFCON 2019: Adepoju lauds Super Eagles after feat over Libya
Former Super Eagles player, Mutiu Adepoju has lauded the Super Eagles for Tuesday night's 3-2 win over Libya to seal back to back victory...
Big name coaches linked to Plateau United
Plateau United reportedly interviewed close to 20 coaches applications, a little over a week after parting ways with Kennedy Boboye. The management of the Peace...
John John’s hat trick sends Kogi United to top
John John scored his first career hat trick to help Kogi United to a comfortable 3-0 away win over FC Taraba in the rescheduled...
Delta Force share spoils with Remo Stars
Williams Delima scored a late equaliser as hosts, Delta Force fought back to claim a 1-1 draw against Nigeria National League Group B2 leaders,...
Libya Will Still Make It To AFCON 2019 – Coach
Libya's interim coach, Omar Al-Maryami has declared that his team can still qualify for next year's Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, despite losing...
