KOGI FA CUP: Bad Officiating Denied Us The Trophy, Says Federal Medical Center FC Midfielder
The federal medical center FC Midfielder, Ayonma Mission Edesiri made this known to sports247.ng in an interview that they are not relating despite their second position in the just concluded FA CUP league against Kogi United FC that was played on the 15 July 2022 at the confluence stadium Lokoja Kogi state. Recall that the Federal Medical Center FC is...
“Osimhen can be the best in the world if… ” – Drogba reveals what Nigerian star needs to fulfill his potential
Ivory Coast and Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has heaped praise on Victor Osimhen, saying that the Nigerian star has the potential to be the best in the world. Osimhen is one of the highly-rated young forwards in today's game. The Napoli striker scored 18 goals last season despite spending almost two months out through injury. He was crowned Serie A's...
Asisat Oshola Academy Partners Nike Football, Women Win…Aims To Provide Access To Girl Child Education
Asisat Oshola Academy has now partnered with Nike Football, Women Win with the aim of combining sports and education seamlessly for the female child. The FC Barcelona Femeni took to her verified Twitter handle to share the massive feat which will give room for more community growth and talent discovery and growth through sports and education. Read Also: Participants Laud Love...
Sacramento Kings Confident Over Chimezie’s Metu Contract For Next Season
Sacramento Kings are confident over Nigerian- American professional basketball player, Chimezie Metu who was recently selected for the D'Tigers 2023 FIBA Basketball world cup qualifiers contract ahead of the 2022-2023 season despite numerous options upfront. As reported, Sacramento Kings are exercising the option on PF/C Chimezie. Metu averaged 8.9 points and 5.6 rebounds in 21 minutes a game for the Kings...
Historic Nigerian Badminton Gold Winner, Eniola Bolaji Receives Continental Award
Nigeria’s Eniola Bolaji was recently awarded a continental recognition by the Badminton Confederation of Africa (BCA) at its Annual General Meeting held in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Para-badminton player, Eniola, playing in her first international competition, made history as she became the first African to win athlete to win gold at the Spanish Para-Badminton International Championship. Eniola came from a setdown...
Tobi Amusan Edges Closer To World Championship Readiness As She Finishes Second At Stockholm Diamond League
Last night herald an event to behold at the World Championships as the women’s 100mH heat up the track with a fine performance from Nigeria’s champion, Tobi Amusan in the Diamond League. Fresh from her 12.54s CR at the National trials in Benin City, Tobi raced against the Olympic 100m hurdles champion Jasmine Camacho-Quinn who took the first position ahead...
UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman Nominated For Prestigious Sports Awards
Nigerian professional mixed martial artist Kamaru Usman has been nominated in the category of Best MMA Fighter at the 2022 ESPYS Awards, Sports247 Nigeria can report. The current UFC Welterweight Champion who is also the number one pound-for-pound MMA fighter in the world was nominated in the category alongside Alexander Volkanovski, Charles Oliveira, and Kayla Harrison. ESPY Awards is a yearly...
Remo Stars Urge Supporters To Embrace Sportsmanship, Shun Violence As Club Prepare For Fans Return
Remo Stars have advised their supporters to express the spirit of sportsmanship and shun violence ahead of fans returning to the stadium starting from the Nigeria Professional Football League Matchday 36 match against Enyimba United. Recall that the Sky Blue Stars were sanctioned by the League Management Company by ordering the closure of the Remo Stars Stadium to fans for...
Organisers Announce Merger, Make Other Critical Changes In Nigeria League Third Tier
The organizing body of the Nigeria third-tier division, Nationwide League One(NLO) have announced some drastic changes ahead of the 2022/2023 season of the NLO, Sports247 can report. Some crucial decisions pertaining to the promotion and relegation of teams from the division were made at the end of the mid-season meeting on developments in the league, Board of Directors, and Management...
10 Goals In Six Games, Nigerian Young Football Academy Player Promises More
Crowned Academy striker, Akindele Ayatu has boasted that he has what it takes to win the highest goal scorer award in the ongoing Ikeja Divisional Football Association Super League. Ayatu disclosed this after he netted an equalizer for his team to force the NAFRC team to a 1-1 draw in the IDFA Super League. Ayatu in a chat with sports247.ng said...
