São Tomé and Príncipe 0 vs 10 Nigeria: The Rebuilding Process Has Just Begun – Sunday Dare
The Minister For Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has commended The Super Eagles on their historic win against São Tomé and Príncipe in their second Group A match of the 2023 AFCON Qualifiers on Monday evening. Victor Osimhen found the back of net four times, Terem Moffi got brace while Moses Simon, Oghenekaro Etebo, Ademola Lookman and Emmanuel Dennis...
WGB Lagos FA Cup: It’s 36 Lion FC Against Ottasolo In Round Of 16
36 Lion Football Club would have their hands full when they confront a Lagos based NNL club,Ottasolo Football Club in the round of 16 of the ongoing Winners Golden Bet Lagos State Challenge Cup. The victory of Ottasolo against Young Stars on Monday morning set up their next match against face 36 Lion scheduled for Wednesday morning (9am) at the...
Mauritius 2022: “I am Satisfied With Our Performance,” Athletics Federation President Says
President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, Tonobok Okowa has declared that he is "satisfied" with the performance of Team Nigeria at the just concluded Africa Senior Athletics Championship in Mauritius. Nigeria finished third on the medal's table behind Kenya and South Africa the same position they finished in Asaba 2018 with a total of 11 medals (5 gold, 3...
10-0! Super Eagles Record Biggest Win In History With Annihilation Of Sao Tomé and Principe
The Super Eagles of Nigeria smashed 10 goals past minnows Sao Tome and Principe in their 2023 AFCON qualifier on Monday to record their largest win margin in history. Nigeria dominated the game at the Adrar Stadium in Morocco from start to finish. Striker Victor Osimhen bagged four to make it five goals in two qualifying games, while Moses Simon,...
Oba Akran Cup: Ex Eagle player,36 Lion Boss Others To Grace Opening Match
Former Super Eagles lanky striker, Victor Okechukwu Agali and chairman of 36 Lion Football Club, Liameed Gafar would be among the invited guests that would grace the opening match of Oba Akran Cup scheduled to kick off 2 July at the Ibereko Barrack pitch, Badagry. The chairman organising committee,Ibegbu Martin's Osondu told Sports247.ng that the opening match would be watched...
AFCON 2023: The Osimhen Show? Super Eagles Run Riot Against Sao Tome, Records Highest Goal Return
It's Victor Osimhen Against Sao Tome and Principe as the Napoli man tops the AFCON goal scoring chart with five goals, one against Sierra Leone and four today against Sao Tome in a ten unreplied goals riot. The Napoli talisman scored four himself and made two assists, most goal involvement in a single Afcon game. This win so far is the...
The Challenges of Representing Nigeria As U.S Based Gold Medalist Recounts
Nigeria's Shot put a star, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi made obvious the difficulties foreign-based athletes like him pass through when representing Nigeria, especially here in Africa. Chukwuebuka successfully defended his title worn in Delta State Nigeria two years ago in the African Athletics Championship in Mauritius. The highly-rated athlete won Nigeria's last gold medal to galvanize Nigeria's third-place finish on the medals...
AAC: Five Gold Medals Is A Good Performance AFN President Claims
The African Senior Athletes Championship, AAC has come to an end with Nigeria successfully coming 3rd on the final medals table. Nigeria finished with a total of 11 medals of which 5 are gold. Silver and bronze medals are 3 each. Athletes Federation of Nigeria's president, Chief Tonobok Okowa has praised the athletes who represented the nation in the...
Teenage Nigerian Midfielder Sets Sight On A Move To Europe After U20 Success
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles midfielder, Falodun Oluwaseyi, has taken the time to appreciate the opportunity to represent Nigeria while also stating his desire to make a breakout move to Europe. The Giant Brilars midfielder was among the players to make the final squad for the U20 West African Football Union tournament to emerge champions and book a spot at the U20...
WGB Lagos FA Cup: Smart City, Messiah Renew Rivalry In Round of 16
Smart City Football Club of Surulere and Messiah Football Club of Ikeja would renew their rivalry as both teams clash in the round of 16 WGB Lagos State FA Cup. The much-anticipated game would hold tomorrow afternoon (2 pm) at the Nathaniel Idowu Sports center, Ajegunle. Smart City walkover Emmydinho to reach this stage, while Messiah beat BE Arena 3-2 yesterday...
