FIFA Secretary-general Arrives For 2019 NFF Awards
World football governing body, FIFA secretary-general, Ms Fatma Samoura arrived in Lagos at the weekend for this year's edition of the NFF Football Awards, billed to hold Monday night at Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, sports247.ng reports. Samoura arrived on Saturday, ahead of more than 20 presidents of FIFA’s Member Associations across the African continent for the ceremony, in...
Dennerby Desires Best Ever Falcons’ World Cup Squad
Super Falcons' coach, Thomas Dennerby has declared that he wants to produce the best ever Nigerian female squad, and go ahead to record the nation's most glorious outing so far at the FIFA Women's World Cup. Sports247.ng reports that the best the Falcons achieved from the competition since inception at China '91 is a quarter-final finish at USA '99 and,...
Osereme Ikpea is star of GPC Inter House sports festival
The maiden inter house sports festival of Great Platinum College, which held last week Friday at Anglican Comprehensive High School, Ipaja, has come and gone but not without leaving some memorable moments in the minds of sports enthusiasts. The well attended sports event which had distinguished individuals from different walks of life had spectators on the edges of their seats...
Onuachu: I’ll Stay Focused, Keep Concentrating
FC Mydtjylland of Denmark striker, Paul Ebere Onuachu has promised to continue with full concentration and remain focused on his game, as he vowed not to allow his new found fame get to his head. Following his massive breakthrough in the Super Eagles, with a milestone goal against Egypt, which set new marks in African football last week, Onuachu admits...
Iwobi Gets Okocha’s Tips For Newcastle Clash
Arsenal of England attacker, Alex Iwobi again gained expert advice and experienced tips from his uncle, Austin 'Jay Jay' Okocha, with both stars exchanging views ahead of Monday night's clash with Newcastle United in the English Premier League, sports247.ng reports. As Arsenal play host to Newcastle at Emirates Stadium, the Super Eagles star enters the game fresh from a visit...
Mikel Is Middlesbrough’s Rock In Midfield – Pal
Middlesbrough of England star, John Mikel Obi has been described as the English Championship club's rock that provides them with stability, zeal, motivation, quality and experience, especially in the middle. This is the verdict of one of Mikel's teammates, Britt Assombalonga, who sports247.ng reports disclosed that the Super Eagles' skipper does not lord himself over younger players in the team,...
Balogun Eyes ‘Significant Role’ At AFCON 2019
Brighton Hove Albion defender, Leon Aderemi Balogun has disclosed that he is hoping to play a 'significant role' with the Super Eagles at this year's Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt but admits it means he will have to work harder in order to keep his place in the squad. Sports247.ng reports that the former Fortuna Dusseldorf, Darmstadt and SV...
Ajayi Drops In Championship Ratings, Etebo Missing
Rotherham United of England defensive midfielder, Semi Ajayi has dropped from first to fifth in the English Championship's player rankings, but Stoke City's Oghenekaro is again missing. Sports247.ng reports that, while Etebo again gained rave reviews at the weekend, following his superlative form for Stoke against Sheffield Wednesday, pundits have for the umpteenth time left him out the log. Dramatically, Sheffield's...
Troost-Ekong’s Injury Worries Udinese’s Tech Buff
Udinese of Italy defender, William Troost-Ekong left the Serie A club's technical director, Danielle Pradé worried at the weekend, after the Super Eagles' star complained of pain in his abductor's muscle. Sports247.ng reports that, although Troost-Ekong lasted the duration of his side's 2-0 win against Genoa, much to the dismay of Pradé, who fears it is another instance of season-ending...
Moses’ Transfer Value Is Higher Than €5m – Chelsea
Fernebahce of Turkey star, Victor Moses has found Fenerbahce value escalate beyod €5m, following his sterling performances in the Turkish Super Lig, and his parent club, Chelsea, want to cash in on the star's lift, sports247.ng reports. Although Moses has been out of the spotlight in recent days, his early burst of form with The Yellow Canaries left many mouths...
