Baale Oki Challenge Cup Kicks Off October
The third editions of Baale Oki Kingdom Challenge Cup would commence on 29, October at the Oki Primary School football pitch, Alaguntan Bus Stop, Iyana Ipaja, Lagos. Chairman Organising Committee, Badiru Azeez Olawale confirmed to sports247.ng that the competition is being sponsored by a Lagos based traditional ruler High Chief Adedayo Badeyemo Oki(Baale of Oki Kingdom) saying that clubs owners...
Former Prince Kazeem Eletu Winger Pens Three -Year Deal With Moroccan Club
Former Prince Kazeem Eletu winger, Morakinyo Ajadi has signed three - year professional contract with the Moroccan club side,Kawkab Athletic Club Marrakech,KACM. Ajadi was unveiled to the officials of the club recently in Marrakech. Ajadi who was excited with the contract expressed delight with the new signing noted that he is ripe to play in the Moroccan league. "I am happy to...
“I’m very happy with the performance of my players,” Jose Peseiro defiant despite defeat to Algeria
Despite the Super Eagles' 2-1 loss to Algeria's Desert Foxes in a friendly international match on Tuesday evening, head coach Jose Peseiro is proud of his team's efforts. Nigeria got off to a strong start and took the lead in the ninth minute when Lorient striker Terem Moffi poked the ball into the net after the Algerian defense lost focus. Algeria...
India 2022: “We Have Done A Lot To Improve On Our Loopholes, We Will Raise Our Game,” Bankole Olowookere Gives Insight Into Nigeria’s Preparations
Ahead of the U-17 World Cup games in India, head coach of the Flamingos, Bankole Olowookere has revealed that his team are ready as they have learnt from the African qualifiers game as they seek to go all out for the prestigious trophy. The team safely arrived Istanbul before connecting to Kocaeli yesterday and had since settled down at Dedeman...
“The Referee Did Not Give Justice,” Captain Moses Simon On Super Eagles Loss To Algeria
The Super Eagles of Nigeria fell to another defeat to Algeria, this time in an international friendly on Oran after earlier playing a 2-2 draw with the Algeria B side days ago Sports247 reports. Terem Moffi put the Super Eagles in front before a penalty and a fantastic strike brought the Algerians back in front to win the game which...
Nigieria Scrabble Federation Begins Africa Championship Qualifiers In Abuja Today
Nigeria Scrabble Federation will on Wednesday commence the process of selecting 10 players for the 2022 Africa Scrabble Championship which holds in Zambia next month. Nigeria is the current holder of the title which Moses Peter won in 2019. The invited players were drawn from the top 20 as at 30th of April ranking by the NSF. Top 20 rated players in...
“All Good Things Must Come To An End,” Mikel Obi Quotes As He Draws Curtain On Professional Career
Former Super Eagles Captain, Mikel Obi has drawn the curtain on his trophy-laden professional career after 20 years of active play in his emotional post earlier today. The post read; "There is a saying that “all good things must come to an end”, and for my professional football career, that day is today." "I look back at the past 20 years of...
“Enjoy The Good Life”, Austin Eguaveon Salutes Mikel Obi Following Retirement Announcement
Former Super Eagles Coach, Austin Eguaveon has wasted no time in wishing Mikel Obi well following the ex-Super Eagles captain's announcement of retirement today calling it an honor to have coached him. The former Chelsea man called his trophy-laden 20yrs professional career quit sharing a lengthy emotional post on his verified Instagram handle while revealing the next path of his...
Adefuye Ready For Heartland Queens Offer
Captain of Papa Soccer Queens Football Club Of Epe, Oluwafunmilayo Adefuye has expressed a desire to start her professional career with Heartland Queens Football Club of Owerri. Adefuye while chatting with sports247.ng said Heartland Queens officials have come to meet his coach but have yet to finalize her move to Heartland Queens. "One of the premier clubs that showed interest in...
Optima Energy Gold Cup Records 53 Goals In Group Phase
A record more than half-century goals were scored by the 10 teams taking part in the 10th edition of the Optima Energy Gold Cup held at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne and FC Ebedei in Sagamu. With the group, phase matches concluded on Monday and semi-finals billed for Wednesday and Thursday, 2021 champion Remo Stars and runner-up Shooting Stars were...
