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...
Ahmed: D’Tigers Will Do Well At FIBA World Cup
FIBA Africa zone 3 president, Colonel Sam Ahmedu (rtd) has expressed confidence in the chances of Nigeria's male basketball national team, D'Tigers doing well...
UNILAG Inaugurates Committees To Host 2019 NUGA
University of Lagos vice-chancellor, Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe has inaugurated 14 sub-committees for the institution's effort at pulling off a successful hosting of the 2019...
Shooting Federation Boss Reveals Nigeria’s Potentials
Nigeria Shooting Sports Federation (NSSF) president, Brig. Gen. Lonsdale Adeoye (rtd) has disclosed that the country has great potentials in the game, as many...
Oyedeji Calls For Peace In Nigerian Basketball
Nigerian basketball senior men's national team, D'Tigers' former captain, Olumide Oyedeji has called for peace in the running of the sport in the country,...
Sports Ministry Celebrates Medals At Youth Olympics
Permanent secretary in the ministry of sports, Adesola Olusade has stated delight at the performances of Team Nigeria at the ongoing Youth Olympic Games...
Wheelchair Tennis Grading Contest Starts In Lagos
Lagos National Stadium, Surulere came alive on Wednesday, as a grading competition began for wheelchair tennis players across the country. Nigeria’s wheelchair tennis head coach,...
Amputee Eagles Need More Assistance – Isah
The president of Nigeria Amputee Football Federation (NAFF), Suleiman Isah has declared that the country's national team, Special Eagles need more financial support for...
6 players who can breathe life into Super Eagles team
With the Africa Cup of Nations qualification game against South Africa billed to take place on November 17, Sports247.ng's Ademetan Abayomi picks six players...
Pranjala aims at top 200 ranking
Lagos Open Women's singles champion, 19-year-old Pranjala Yadlapalli has told Sports247.ng she's aiming to break into the top 200 ranking by the end of...
Abdul Sule: Eagles Need To Convert Half Chances
Former Super Eagles defender, Abdul Sule has added his expert voice to reactions of the Nigerian team's 3-2 win away to Libya, but advised...
Rohr Praises Eagles’ Players For Holding Their Nerves
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has praised his players for holding heir nerves to finally win 3-2 against Libya in Tuesday night's 2019 Africa...
Ighalo Cherishes Scoring Five Goals Against Libya
Chanchun Yatai of China striker, Odion Jude Ighalo is basking in the euphoria of scoring five goals in two back-to-back matches of the Africa...
Ogu Dedicates Nigeria’s 3-2 Victory To Eagles’ Fans
Hapoel Be'er Sheva of Israel midfielder, John Ugochukwu Ogu has come out to dedicate Tuesday's 3-2 away victory of the Super Eagles to all...
Nigeria Gets 2 Female Referees For AWCON 2018 Training
Two Nigerian referees, Ndidi Peace Madu and Mimisen Agatha Iyorhe, are set to take part in the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON 2019)...
Aruna Quadri hit France for 2018 ITTF World Cup
After leading Portugal’s Sporting to their first win of the 2018/2019 European Table Tennis Union (ETTU) Champions League, Africa’s sole representative at the 2018...
Ghana 2018: Dennerby invites Oshoala, Oparanozie, Nnadozie, 45 others to camp
Head Coach Thomas Dennerby has invited a total of 29 home –based and 19 overseas –based professionals for the first phase of camping of...
Ndanusa calls for support from Corporate bodies for Tennis players.
Nigeria Tennis Players based in the country are heading for tougher days in the new year as 2019 may prove the most difficult yet...
Biffo unhappy with continuous neglect of domestic league players
Head coach of Katsina United, Abdullahi Biffo has hailed the Super Eagles' win over Libya in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier last...
IGHALO NETS A BRACE AS SUPER EAGLES MOVES TO TOP OF THE GROUP AFTER 5 GOALS THRILLER
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have moved to top the group after winning against Libya in the return leg fixture of the African Cup...
Amputee Team Receive N6.5m From Super Eagles
Nigeria Amputee Football Federation president, Suleiman Isah has come out to confirm that the national team, Special Eagles received a cash gift of N6.5m. He...
Abayomi Raises Alarm Nigeria’s West Africa Status
Fast-rising tennis youngster, Philip Abayomi has raised alarm over the country's status among other nations in West Africa, as he says many of them...
Ahmedu: We Must Spot New National Team Stars
After Nigeria's impressive outing at this year's FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Tenerife, Spain, Nigeria's national team, D'Tigress assistant coach, Peter Ahmedu said...
Ekpo Braces For October 26 Comeback Fight
Super middleweight boxer, Isaac Ekpo has declared that he is ready to make a spirited return to the ring on the 26th of this...
Gusau Reveals AFN’s Plans For Statewide Outreach
President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Engineer Ibrahim Gusau has revealed that the body will soon commence a programme that will touch...
Omeruo, Simon Miss Out Of Action In Sfax
The Spain-based duo of Kenneth Omeruo (Leganes) and Moses Simon (Levante) both missed out of action with the Super Eagles on Tuesday, as they...
