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...
Seychelles Help Nigeria With 0-0 Draw Against South Africa
Seychelles pulled off a huge shock on Tuesday by pulling off a goalless draw against South Africa, to help Nigeria slow Bafana Bafana down...
Povia urges African administrators to think on the long term
Head Coach of Ivory Coast men's Basketball national team, Paolo Povia says African administrators must start to think long term planning if the continent...
TURKEY TRIAL CAMP: TWO CENTRAL DEFENDERS AND A STRIKER TO COMPLETE THE SQUAD
The management of Buruj Sports Academy have announced that only three players consisting of two central defenders and a forward player are required to...
Coach Gernot Rohr Names Starting XI Vs Libya
Super Eagles Manager, Gernot Rohr has named his starting line-up for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya in Sfax. Francis Uzoho will...
Akinwunmi: Qualification for 2019 AFCON is 50% done
NFF First vice President Barrister, Seyi Akinwunmi has explained that the job to qualify for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is 50%...
Aigbogun focused on Flying Eagles job
Flying Eagles coach, Paul Aigbogun has revealed that he has sent his programs to the NFF Technical Committee and expects approval for commencement of...
Eagles won’t underrate Libya, says Gernot Rohr
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has stated that his team will not underrate the Libyan Mediterranean Knights ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations...
Kano Pillars Will Storm Asaba On Monday – Musa
Kano Pillars coach, Ibrahim Musa has disclosed that his team will move to Asaba on Monday, ahead of their clash with Rangers International of...
Rangers Plan 10,000 Supporters For Fed Cup Final
Rangers International of Enugu supporters club have revealed a plan to have at least 10,000 of their members nationwide at Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba...
Women In Sports Want Academies For Special Athletes
Nigeria Association of Women in Sports (NAWIS) have advocated a situation in which sports academies for people with disabilities are established across the country. The...
Akintola Settles For Silver In Argentina
Nigerian male sprinter, Olukunle Alaba Akintola had to settle for a silver medal in the male 100m final of the Youth Olympic Games in...
Rosemary Chukwuma Wins Youth Olympics 100m Gold
Fast-rising female sprinter, Rosemary Chukwuma made history by winning the women's 100m gold medal at the ongoing Youth Olympic Games. In running to gold on...
Ajayi: Eagles will replicate Uyo performance in Sfax
Super Eagles defender, Semi Ajayi believes the team can get all three points against Libya in the return leg of the 2019 Africa Cup...
Focus: Left back problem finally solved with Jamilu Collins
The left back has been a problematic position for the Super Eagles for years, since the time of Taiye Taiwo, with a number of...
Ekiti State ready to host 2018 Gold Cup Tourney
Impressed by Gold Cup standard and quality, Ekiti State is set to hijack the nation's prestigious pre-season tournament hosting right from Benue State. The General...
Confident Eagles land in Sfax for Knights
Nigeria’s delegation to Tuesday’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between the Super Eagles and the Mediterranean Knights of Libya landed safely in...
Ezenwa: I have strong confidence on my team mates
Ikechukwu Ezenwa who is a year older today, in the course of the celebration urges his team mates who will be in the field...
TURKEY TRIAL CAMP A PLATFORM FOR EMERGING TALENTS TO SHINE
The upcoming trial camp to be attended by Buruj Sports Academy promises to be a veritable platform for all the registered players (both old...
Samuel Kalu the wizard
What makes Samuel Kalu so great? Sport247.ng's Ademetan Abayomi takes a closer look at the Nigerian youngster. The Nigerian international has been amassing interest for...
Glory Nathaniel Hit With Integrity Suspension
National hurdler, Glory Onome Nathaniel has been hit hard with the hammer of Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), which has announced a provisional suspension for...
Lakowe Lakes Golf Classic Here To Stay – Elliott
An affirmation has come that the six-year-old Lakowe Lakes Golf Classic will now continue on an annual basis for several years to come, as...
Taekwondo Body Woos Korea For Technical Centre
Nigeria Taekwondo Federation (NTF) has issued a solemn appeal to the Ambassador of Korea to help in construction of a training centre in the...
NBBF Approves MFM Registration For Female League
Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has finally approved the participation of the female team from Mountain of Fire & Miracles Ministry (MFM) in next season's...
Eagles Make Monday Morning Stop Over In Kano
The Super Eagles dramatically had a stop over in Kano on Monday morning, on their way to Sfax, Tunisia for Tuesday second leg of...
Libya vs Nigeria: 5 Eagles to look out for in Sfax
The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier between Nigeria and Libya will take place at the Stade Taïeb Mhiri in the city of...
Key men prove Super Eagles can be confident ahead of battle in Sfax
The Super Eagles' clash with Libya was dominated by the men in green on Saturday. Eagles won through hard work and mental toughness. They showed...
RANGERS SUPPORTERS CLUB MOBILIZE, SET TO STORM ASABA
The national chairman of Rangers International F.C supporters club and S.A on Rangers matters to the governor of Enugu state, Honorable Ibuchukwu Nwodo has...
IT WILL BE AN EMOTIONAL FINAL –EZEAKU
Team manager of Rangers International F.C, Barrister Amobi Ezeaku has stated that the final match of the 2018 NFF/Aiteo Federation cup slated for Stephen...
William Troost-Ekong Developing Into A Classy Defender
Saturday’s showing against Libya was another classy performance by the Udinese defender, and at the age of 24, has the potential to become one...
The loss of Ogenyi Onazi, a blessing in disguise?
With the Super Eagles of Nigeria playing against Libya on Tuesday, the question begs that would the Eagles have got this far if midfielder...
Ibitoye: Celebrations Suspended Till After Tuesday
Super Eagles media officer, Toyin Ibitoye has raised the ante for victory in Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers reverse fixture against Libya, as...
Rohr Reels Out Winning Formula For Away Fixture
Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr has reeled out what he believes would be an effective winning formula for his team's second leg Africa...
