“Osimhen Is Lukaku’s Heir” – Chelsea Legend Zola Compares Nigerian Star To Chelsea’s Frontman
Former Chelsea and Italy striker Gianfranco Zola has likened Napoli star Victor Osimhen to Chelsea's Belgium forward Romelu Lukaku. Zola who also featured for Napoli during his playing days said Osimhen has room for improvement but praised the young striker's movements and athletic strength. “Napoli are really strong in every department,” Zola, a former Partenopei striker, said. “They have Osimhen,...
Aisha Buhari Cup: Sports Minister Charges Super Falcons To Learn, Bounce Back From Loss To South Africa
Youth and Sports Development Minister Sunday Dare has challenged members of the Nigeria senior national Women's football team- Super Falcons to learn from Tuesday's loss to South Africa's Bayana Bayana in the final game of the Aisha Buhari Cup and bounce back. The Nigerians were outclassed by their opponents 4-2 in the final game of the inaugural edition of the...
Youth Ministry Begins Workshop For Young Entrepreneurs In Southern Zones
The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has begun the national training workshop for existing and aspiring young entrepreneurs based in the southern zones of Nigeria. This is keeping in line with some of the major programs lined up by the present administration and also fulfilling one of the many mandates of the Ministry. The program, which has since...
‘Oshoala, Onome, Ordega, Rita, Oparanozie, Get Them All Out’, Onome Obruthe Tears Into Aged Super Falcons Stars As He Pours Accolades On Ktaglana
Sports administrator, Onome Obruthe has laid into the Super Falcons shambolic display against South Africa losing out 4-2 at the just concluded Aisha Buhari’s cup with the team full of aged foreign-based stars as he calls for their exit to give room for new young, talented, homegrown potentials, Sports247 understands. Onome remarked after the shameful defeat with a picture with...
Abuja To Host NBBF Extraordinary Congress
The Nigeria Basketball Federation has announced Saturday, 2nd October for its Extraordinary Congress following the invitation letter sent to stakeholders dated 21st of September. In a letter sent out to the 36 State Basketball Association Chairmen and the Federal Capital Territory by the NBBF Secretary, Mrs. Afolabi-Oluwayemi Olabisi, the Congress will take place at Hotel De Bentley, Utako, Abuja. Delegates are...
Coach Ogunbote Excited Over Remo Stars Appointment, Promises To Meet Expectations Ahead Of New Season
Newly appointed tactician of Remo Stars, Coach Gbenga Ogunbote popularly called "the Oracle" has revealed his enthusiasm over the new position after taking over from Coach Daniel Ogunmodede who secured the team's promotion back to Nigeria's top-flight league, NPFL. Read Also: “Ijaball To The World,” Say Daniel Ogunmodede Explains How Happy He is Making The Move From Remo To Portugal Ahead...
Air Peace Airline President Shells Out Another N20 million
President of Air Peace Airline, Barrister Allen Onyema was not dismayed by the lashing received by the Super Falcons in the hands of South Africa’s Banyana Banyana at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Tuesday. He presented the sum of N10million to the Super Falcons’ class of 1999 that reached the quarter-finals of the FIFA Women’s Cup in the USA...
Plateau United General Manager Warns Players Against Indiscipline
The General Manager of Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL side, Plateau United Football Club of Jos, Pius Henwan has warned players of the club that indiscipline under any guise in the team will not be tolerated. Henwan gave the warning while introducing the newly appointed Technical Adviser, Fidelis Ilichukwu, and his assistants, Abdulazeez Hamza Abara to both the old and...
Banyana Spank Falcons To Dominate Aisha Buhari Tournament …Make Strong Statement For Nigeria To Blood New, Young Falcons
Two penalties and an own goal by defender Michelle Alozie conspired to hand South Africa’s Banyana Banyana victory over the Super Falcons in the final match of the maiden edition of the Aisha Buhari Invitational Tournament at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos on Tuesday. The incidences of penalties and own goal should take nothing away from the efficiency of...
17 Primary Schools Battle For Dullar Kids Cup In Lagos
No fewer than 17 primary schools in Somolu local government are expected to take part in the second edition of Dullar Kid’s Cup which kicks off on 28 October at the two centres namely: U.N.A Primary School and Agunbiade Primary School, Somolu. Among the schools competing for honours are St Augustine Primary School, Baptist Primary School, U.N.A Primary School, Odunlade...
