Nigeria Is An Appropriate Venue Says Orlando Pirates’ Coach
Orlando Pirates' head coach Mandla Ncikazi has described Nigeria as a beautiful place after seeing his side tackle RSB Berkane at the Godswill Akpabio stadium Uyo yesterday. Pirates lost the game on penalties 5-4 after both teams played a goalless draw in regulation time and a dramatic 1-1 at extra time. Asked by reporters in the post match presser what he...
“We’re Going All Out For Victory,” Rivers Angels Deborah Abiodun Promises Victory in Final Super Six Game
Coming from behind, defending champions of the Nigeria Women’s Football League, Rivers Angels, picked up a win over Nasarawa Amazons to take them up to second place on the table. Mercy Idoko gave the Amazons the lead in the 39th minute before being cancelled out by Maryann Ezeanagu and Deborah Kehinde’s goal for the Angels. “It was a good win but...
Adeyinka Lauds NFF Over National Team Call-Up
Akwa United’s goalkeeper, Adewale Adeyinka has reacted to his inclusion in the provisional list of thirty players invited for Super Eagles’ upcoming friendlies in the United States. Adeyinka has been impressive for the reigning champions in the ongoing season of the Nigeria Professional Football League with 10 clean sheets in 22 appearances. Giving his opinion on the call up, Adeyinka...
“We Have Hope And Confidence To Go,” Nasarawa Amazon’s Joy Duru Says On Final Super Six Fixture
Nasarawa Amazons defeated Naija Ratels 2-0 in their rescheduled fixture in the Nigeria Women’s Football League Super Six holding in Benin City, Edo State Amarachi Okoronkwo was the hero at the double as she first put the Amazons ahead in the 30th minute before adding a second 11 minutes later to hand the Amazons a 2-0 lead into the break. “We’re...
Eletu Striker Scores Brace, Dedicates Goals To Family
Prince Kazeem Eletu Striker, Divine Victor has dedicated the two goals he scored against Pat Football Club of Ajah to his family and teammates in a friendly match played early Friday at the Eagle Club football pitch, Surulere, Lagos. Eletu Boys came from behind to beat their opponents 4-1 in a tough friendly match watched by football fans but Victor’s...
Organisers Begin Preparation For Taribo West Cup
Relief Global Football Academy& General Agency in conjunction with Tamuno Inaemi National Football Club have concluded plans to organize first edition of Pastor Tarbo West U-12 and 16 boys’ trial tournament in Lagos and Ogun s State. The match coordinator, Moshood Babarinsa disclosed this to our correspondent in Lagos. He said the trial competition has received the blessing of former Super...
‘We Followed Due Process During Players Registration’, Remo Stars Reacts
Nigeria Professional Football League side (NPFL), Remo Stars Football Club have reacted to the news of the League Management Company(LMC) announcing the disqualification of two of their players Andy Okpe and Isha Alli, Sports247 can confirm. The LMC announced the ban on both players for the remainder of the NPFL season in a press release yesterday, citing lack of “critical”...
“We Played For Our Pride,” Chioma Olise As Edo Queens Pick First NWFL Super Six Victory
Nigeria Women’s Football League side Edo Queens finally picked their first win of the Super Six with a 1-0 victory over Naija Ratels courtesy Esther Oyenezide. Esther who got their first goal of the super six in the last game against Bayelsa Queens, put the Edo side ahead after 18 minutes and. It ended that way as Chioma Olise described...
Sunday Dare Set To Host Victorious Flying Eagles, Scrabble Team in Abuja
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development Sunday Dare will host members of the victorious Flying Eagles squad to the WAFU U20 Tournament and the all conquering Scrabble Team to the West African championships in Abuja on Monday. The Flying Eagles beat Benin Republic 3-1 in Friday's final of the WAFU U20 tournament in Niamey, Niger Republic while the Nigeria...
Organiser Temporarily Suspend Ekiti Obas Cup Following Sudden Death Of Football Referee
All matches in the ongoing Ekiti Obas Cup have been temporarily halted for 24hours following the tragic death of Ekiti State Football Referee, Ajibola Success who succumbed to death following injuries sustained in a motorbike accident while on transit in Ado the state capital of Ekiti state on Friday. Before his demise, Success was a popular referee who regularly handled...
