Eberechi Eze, Michael Olise Among Crystal Palace Stars Dropped For ‘Not Meeting Requirements’ As Preseason Tour Begins
Crystal Palace has been forced to drop a handful of senior players including Eberechi Eze, Wilfred Ndidi, Marc Guehi, Michael Olise at home after missing out on covid-19 requirements for the trip to Australia and Singapore. Although, the club have not confirmed which players are unvaccinated, and which players are 'not currently fit'. Eze and Olise who are both of...
Golden Eaglets: After conquering West Africa, Emmanuel Michael returns Home
After conquering West Africa at the WAFU-B U-17 championship with his Golden Eaglets teammates, Simoiben Futball club product, Emmanuel Michael returns home. Simoiben Futbol club is one of the several football academies in Nigeria based in Kaduna. Emmanuel Michael who played left back position for the Nduka Ugbade led U17 team was one of the shinning lights of the team. Emmanuel was...
LAB Football Carnival Wraps Up As Mighty Stars Emerge Winners, High Chief Balogun Promises An Annual LAB Carnival
The Iwaya axis of Yaba, Lagos Mainland was lighted up as the LAB Memorial Football Carnival took the center stage on a day described to be fairly wet. The LAB Memorial Football Carnival was organised in memory of the late Father, Brother Uncle and family member of the Baloguns, Layiwola Ayinde Balogun. According to family members, during his life time,...
NPFL 2021/22 : Scoring Against My Dream Club Is My Happiest Moment says Isiaq Ogundare
It was a moment of joy for Isiaq Ogundare after scoring one of the two goals that gave Dakkada FC victory over Enyimba International FC on match day 37. The former Joy Cometh FC captain, moved to the NPFL side Dakkada FC during the mid-season of 2021/22. In an interview with sports247.ng, Isiaq, revealed that the game was a tough one...
Abejoye Reacts After His team Lost To Mighty Stars In LAB Memorial Cup Final
Head coach of J-Save Football Club, Adewole Abejoye has confessed that he accepted defeat suffered in the final of LAB Memorial Football Carnival in good faith. The one day event held on Monday at the Abete playground,Iwaya,Yaba,Lagos. The pulsating final ended in barren draw before Mighty Stars defeated J-Save 5-4 on penalty shootout. Abejoye in a chat with Sports247 said it was...
2022 WAFCON: ‘Bring on Cameroon’ – Uchenna Kanu says Falcons are ready for next challenge
Uchenna Kanu was at the double as the Super Falcons defeated Burundi 4-0 on Sunday night to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Rasheedat Ajibade converted from the penalty spot to open the scoring in the 25th minute. Three minutes later, Peace Efih extended Nigeria's lead, followed by Kanu's brace either side...
CAF Awards 2022: Simon, Amoo omitted from final shortlist of Player of the Year category
The Nigerian duo of Moses Simon and Akinkunmi Amoo has been omitted from the final list of nominees for the men’s categories of the CAF Awards 2022. Simon made the initial 30-man list of nominees for the men’s Player of the Year award following his impressive performance for both club and country. The winger was one of Nigeria's top players at...
Samson Tijani Out For The Rest Of The Year After Broken Tibia Injury, Salzburg Confirms
Red Bull Salzburg have confirmed that 20 year old midfielder, Samson Tijani is injured having suffered a broken tibia and fibula in yesterday's friendly match against Feyenord. The Germany based outfit released on the official website: Unfortunately, the hope that Samson Tijani's injury would turn out to be less serious has not been fulfilled. The 20-year-old midfielder suffered a broken tibia...
Randy Waldrum Content With Super Falcons Brave Display, Says There’s Definitely Room For Improvement
Head coach of Super Falcons, Randy Waldrum has praised his team's response and display in the victory against Burundi to secure quarter final clash against Cameroon. It was more of a mountain for Nigeria when they fell to South Africa in the opening game of Group C, that wasn't enough until the confirmation of star player loss, Asisat Oshoala to...
Beach Volleyball Tour: Paris 2024 Olympic Participation Is Our Target, Says Nimrod
The Chairman of Nigeria Beach Volleyball Commission, Engineer Musa Nimrod said the Federation is working round the clock in ensuring Nigeria does not miss the Paris 2024 Olympic. Sports247.ng report. The commissioner stated this at the end of the National Beach Volleyball Tour (Round 1) in Yola, Adamawa State on Saturday. He said the beach volleyball tour will ensure Nigeria...
