Nigeria Athletes Depart For African Taekwondo Championship In Rwanda
Nigeria Taekwondo Federation athletes and officials on Wednesday departed to compete in the Africa Taekwondo G-4 Championship in Kigali, Rwanda, Sport247 gathered. The athletes have been in camp at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium training in preparation for the championship. The Taekwondo Team comprises two female and four male which includes; Chinazum Nwozu (Athletes Rep.) who will be fighting in the...
AIG Badminton Tournament Holds 29 July In Lagos
The much anticipated Inspector General of Police Badminton tournament would commence on 29 through 31, July at the Badminton Indoor Sports Hall of Police College, Ikeja, Lagos. The three days tourney which is put together by zone 2 under the leadership of AIG Adeleke Adeyinka Bode would see four teams in action. Among the participants that would be on the...
LAB Memorial Football Carnival:Mighty Stars Coach Others Commend Organisers After Receiving Their Cash Prize
Head coach of Mighty Stars, Jolayemi Kunle has expressed appreciation to the organizers after his team received the sum of N250,000 and a giant trophy at the just concluded LAB memorial football carnival. The one-day event which was held on Monday at the Abete playground, Iwaya saw Mighty Stars defeat the J-Save football team 5-4 on penalties after a barren...
Ikeja League Champs:Organisers Fine Yahweh Soul, Suspend Referee For Three Months
Board members of Ikeja Divisional Football Association IDFA led by Rafiu Alagbe have fined Yahweh Soul International FC a sum of N5,000 for bringing the league into disrepute. The IDFA acted on the protest letter filed by Ramond International FC after they lost 2-0 to Yaweh soul FC recently at the ongoing Ikeja league championship. The protest letter submitted by officials...
NNL 22: Doma United Defeat Jigawa Golden Stars To Secure Promotion To The NPFL
Gombe state-based Doma United have sealed their promotion to the Nigeria Professional Football League for the first time in the history of the club after defeating 2nd placed Jigawa Golden Stars on matchday 20 of the Nigeria National League(NNL) on Thursday afternoon. Harun Ibc and Muhammad Muhammad both scored in the 39th and 65th minute respectively to hand Doma a...
“We’ll Keep Working Hard” Says Dakkada Midfielder Lawal Muritala, On Escaping Relegation
Dakkada FC midfielder, Lawal Muritala Adeseun has stated that the team will not stop fighting despite their huge chances of staying in the top flight even as they are in the relegation zone. The Akwa-Ibom-based club will need to secure a win on the last day of the league thanks to their victory over Enyimba FC in Aba in the...
Ekofootball League:Yekini late Goal Denies May FC Victory
Aliu Yekini 92th minutes goal was SAAB Academy needed to force May Football Club to play draw in the week one of the Ekofootball league which kicked off across various centres in Lagos. The encounter which held at the Igbobi College saw both teams played purposeful football. Micheal Arinze drew the first blood in the early first half before Momoh Fatai...
Just-in: Chidera Ejuke Completes Move Bundesliga Outfit, Hertha Berlin
Nigeria international Chidera Ejuke has completed a move to German Bundesliga outfit Hertha Berlin from Russian side CSKA Moscow on a temporary deal, Sports247 Nigeria can confirm. The transfer of the winger was officially unveiled on the club’s social media pages on Wednesday afternoon, accompanied by a note that reads; “Welcome to Berlin, Chidera Ejuke! The Nigerian international joins us on...
NPFL 22: “I Am Excited About The Win In Aba”- Dakkada’s Lawal Muritala Makes Bold Statement As He Tips Club For Success
Dakkada F.C midfielder Lawal Muritala Adesheun expressed excitement that the Dakkada were able to conquer Enyimba in a surprising outcome in the Nigeria Professional Football League matchday 37 fixture against Enyimba in Aba over the weekend and that he is confident the club can achieve success. The Uyo-based club needed a win to keep their hope of survival on Sunday,...
UFC: Kamaru Usman Shut Down Possibility Of Fighting Israel Adesanya In The Octagon
Nigerian mixed martial artist and current UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has shut down any possibilities of facing fellow Nigerian compatriot and current UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya in the Octagon. Some fans have been suggesting that there are chances that the ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ will enter the middleweight division to fight Israel for the belt but in an interview...
