Collins Edwin SC Emerge Champions Of GS Magna Future Stars Tournament
Nationwide League One Outfit, Collins Edwin Sports Club have been crowned the winners of the GS Magna Future Stars tournament after defeating G12 Football Club 3-1 in the final on Friday, Sports247 Nigeria can report. The Gladiators showed no mercy for their opponent in the final match that took place at the Legacy Pitch Surulere, Lagos to be crowned the...
Nigeria, Portugal Sign MoUs on Sports and Youth Development
The Governments of Nigeria and Portugal have entered into bilateral agreements in the areas of Youth and Sports Development. These agreements are part of the benefits of the State visits by President Muhammadu Buhari to President Costa Rebelo De Sousa The Minister of Youth and Sports Development Sunday Dare signed the two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on behalf of Nigeria. The...
Sunday Dare Signs Multiple MoUs With Portugal on Sports and Youth, in the Presence President Muhammadu Buhari and Portugal’s Prime Minister
Minister of Youth and Sports Development Sunday Dare has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on behalf of Nigeria with Portugal in the areas of sports and also Youth Development in Portugal. The first MoU will see Nigeria and Portugal engage in fruitful exchange programmes and facilitate expertise transfer for sports development amongst other areas. Also, Hon. Dare signed another Memorandum...
ICYMI: Meet ‘EmpowerPro’ The Official Tournament Ball For 2022 Women’s African Cup of Nations
Confederation of African Football(CAF) had last week released the official tournament ball for the 2022 TotalEnergies Women’s African Cup of Nations(WAFCON) scheduled to begin on Saturday(tomorrow) till 23th of June 2022 in Morocco. The tournament ball named “EmpowerPro '' which was made by English sports equipment company Umbro featured a dominant white colour with the popular African colours of...
Amoo Dedicates CAF Awards Nomination To Nigerians, Says Recognition Will Make Him Work Harder
Akinkunmi Amoo has dedicated his Caf Awards nomination to his family, teammates, coaches, and the Nigerians whose love he 'feels every day. Amoo was one of the ten players that were nominated for the CAF Young Player of the Year award. Reacting to his nomination, the FC Copenhagen attacking midfielder told Goal: “I am very glad to be among Caf’s list...
NLO: Messiah Coach Tells His Players To Be Ruthless Against Zenith Emperor
Messiah players have been asked to be ruthless when they confront Zenith Emperor Football Club in the ongoing Nationwide League One NLO. Messiah would be at home against Zenith Emperor in tomorrow's encounter and a draw or loss to the home team would take them to the bottom of the table. The pulsating encounter would hold by 4 pm at the...
English Side Eyes Ola Aina, Could Become Second Nigerian
English side Nottingham Forest are said to be interested in Super Eagles and Torino right full-back Ola Aina for a possible move away from Italy to England. According to reports in Italy, interest has been indicated for the Nigerian defender. The out-of-favor Torino player had earlier lamented how he lost his place in the starting lineup of Torino because...
“Nigeria Athletes Are Not Motivated Financially” BBNaija Long Jumper Claims, Says He Is Not Afraid Of Anybody
Nigeria athlete and Big Brother Naija star, Mike Edwards has come out to call for financial support for Nigerian athletes by the athletic authorities in Nigeria. He made this know while addressing press men after the just concluded national trials held in Edo State capital, Benin City. The TV reality show participant earlier emerged as champion in the men's...
Finnish-Born Super Falcons Striker Joins Belgian Club On A Permanent Deal
Super Falcon forward Roosa Ariyo has joined Belgian outfit Club Brugge YLA from Spanish club Real Betis Feminas on a permanent deal, Sports247 Nigeria can confirm. The multi-year was confirmed on the club’s official Instagram page alongside pictures of the Roosa with the caption “ready for a new phase.” “Roosa Ariyo is a 28-year-old striker coming from Spain. The Finland-born player...
Racing Rugby FC Host 10’s Rugby Tournament In Lagos
One of the foremost Rugby Clubs in Lagos and indeed Nigeria Racing Rugby Club will be hosting a 10-A-Side Rugby Tournament on Saturday 02 July 2022 at the Army Cantonment in Ikeja from 9 am to 6 pm. The Racing 10's Rugby Tourney is in its 3rd Edition and will feature 6 Male & 2 Female Teams from Lagos...