Celebrant On Cloud Nine As His Mees Palace And Jazzy Stars Ended It In A 9 Goal Thriller
The much-awaited friendly encounter between Mees Palace Football Academy and Jazzy Stars Football Academy lived up to expectations as goals rained in torrents amidst some great football artistry from both sides! The match, which was organized to celebrate the birthday of the owner of Mees Palace FA, Emmanuel Adukwu, and to prepare for the forthcoming Tsemba Wummen marathon league, saw...
Crime, Criminality Show Laziness And Lack Of Futuristic Attitude – Ariyo Igbayilola Tells Nigerian Youths
Co-Founder of Box2Box FC, Ariyo Igbayilola has urged Nigerian youths to stay away from crimes and criminality, as this shows laziness and lack of future ambitions. The Amazing Chairman stated this in a chat with Sports 247, where he encouraged the youths to indulge themselves in sports, rather than attaching themselves to crimes and criminal activities, which...
Most Nigerian Coaches Always Place Personal Needs Ahead Of Picking The Rightful Players – Olufemi Elijah
Head Coach of Ottasolo Fc, Olufemi Elijah has stated that most coaches in Nigeria place their personal needs ahead of selecting the right crop of players for their team. The Amazing Coach stated this during his side's 2-1 friendly win over SmartCity Fc, as they prepare for the upcoming NLO season. In a chat...
INTERVIEW: French Coach On Grassroots Football Talents In Nigeria & How He Hopes To Improve Those He Is Working With
Sports247 caught up with Hugon Gilles, the head coach of Prince Kazeem Eletu FC following a successful test game in which his boys won 3-1 over Messiah FC. The experienced gaffer arrived in Nigeria from France some three months ago. In this interview with Sports247, the Frenchman talks about the degree of talents he has seen so far in the...
NNL 2021: Rickety Bus May Hinder 3SC, Crown FC Promotion Bids
By: Wale Omotoyosi Barely a week to the commencement of the Nigeria National League, NNL, the football stakeholders in Oyo State appear to be too tarry in the dark as to when the governor of the state, Engineer Seyi Makinde, GSM will hand over the keys of their much-anticipated buses for the two teams in the state: Shooting Stars Football...
NWFL: “We Miss Playing…Our Team Is Ready Now,” Says Ayo, Ibom Angels Attacker
The NWFL was shut down due to certain Covid-19 protocol issues but the Chairperson of the League, Aisha Falode, has since announced the resumption of the league from Matchday five on the 10th of February, 2021. Players and coaches alike, have shared their thoughts and expressed their joy over the resumption of the league. "I'm very happy that the league...
TCC Cup: “We want to finish in the top three of the TCC League,” says Captain of Iganmu FC, Nurudeen as they crash out of the TCC Cup
Condemned to a first leg 4-0 thrashing in the hands of Valiant FC, the fightback to go through was evident for Iganmu FC but it just wasn't enough as they crashed out of the cup competition despite defeating Valiant FC 3-1. Captain of the Iganmu Side, Mohammed Nurudeen Kola, spoke to Sports247 on his side's ouster from the cup at...
Why Minister Of Sport Must Investigate Anti-Doping Activities Of December 2018 – The Nkechi Akashili Saga
Following my article last week a social media platform of very prominent stakeholders, cutting across all sectors of sports, took up the subject matter. One of the principals in the body that I erroneously referred to as WADA Nigeria, which is really the (Nigeria) National Anti-Doping Committee, NADC, published portions of the code of WADA (the world anti-doping agency) that...
JAFA Boosts Football Development By Recognizing, Appreciating And Challenging Individuals With Awards
Jos Amateur Football Association, JAFA, have appreciated some individuals that have contributed immensely to the growth and development of grassroots football in Plateau North, especially in Jos North local government area of Plateau State by putting up a befitting "thank you" ceremony where awards were ditched out. Speaking at the award ceremony, the Chairman, Jos Amateur Football Association(JAFA), Alhaji Ali...
A Difficult End Of Reign For Ahmad Ahmad
The Executive Committee of the CAF, meeting today in Yaounde, has made dark hours to President Ahmad Ahmad, recently re-installed at the head of CAF after the decision of the CAS. Indeed, the members of the executive committee insistently requested and obtained the withdrawal of Ahmad Ahmad for the remaining three-quarters of the executive committee meeting. Discussions were very hot, with...
