Ordega: My Move To China Is Privilege From God
Shanghai Shengli WS of China's new signing, Francisca Ordega has declared that her successful deal with The Oriental Nation outfit is a great privilege from God. Sports247.ng can report that the 27-year-old Ordega is delighted to make the move from Washington Spirit of America, and acknowledged that there was divine connection in how it became possible. As she gets ready to...
Falcons, Spain Friendly Yet To Get Date, Venue
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are battling hard to get a date and venue for a proposed international friendly between the female national team, Super Falcons and Spain's women's squad. Sports247.ng gathered that, although the game is tentatively billed to hold between April 2nd and 9th, an exact date and venue are yet to be stated for what would be another...
Akinola, Olosunde Gets Team USA Dates On Friday
The Nigerian-born duo of Ayo Akinola from Toronto FC of Canada and Matthew Olosunde from Manchester United of England are both set to play for United States of America in different age-grade ties on Friday. Sports247.ng reports that, while Akinola steps up to Team USA's under-19 squad, Olosunde is moving to the under-23 cadre and set to make his international...
Ola Aina Continues Treatment Of Abdominal Complaint
More details have emerged in reasons behind the inability of AS Torino of Italy defender, Ola Aina to honour an invitation to the Super Eagles, as officials at his Serie A club say he has to continue treatment of a recent abdominal complaint. Although Aina returned to action last weekend and played more than 90 minutes in his team's league...
Egypt’s Goalkeeper Out Of Eagles Friendly Due To Injury
Egypt have been hit with another setback ahead of their international friendly against Nigeria, as one of The Pharaohs' new invitees, fast-rising goalkeeper, Amer Amer has been ruled out of the game due to injury. Sports247.ng gathered that The Pharaohs, who are already without Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Ahmed Gahzi of West Bromwich Albion for Tuesday's match at Stephen Keshi...
Rohr: It’s Not Easy For Nigeria’s Home-based Players
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has admitted that players in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) do not find it easy plying their trade on the home front, as he says many factors affect their performances. Sports247.ng can report that Rohr stated during a press conference in Asaba that he often wonders how Nigeria's home-based players manage to develop and...
Olympic Eagles Showcase Poor Individual Marks
Olympic Eagles coach, Imama Amapakabo will have to step up his efforts of blending the team into a more formidable force, as his players ended up with below average marks during their loss to Libya on Wednesday. This follows scathing remarks and ratings offered by pundits, following Nigeria's 2-0 loss to Libya in the first leg of their 2019 Africa...
Chukwueze Stands Out In Nigeria’s 2-0 Loss To Libya
Villarreal of Spain winger, Samuel Chukwueze on Wednesday received another lift to his fast-rising profile, as he was rated the best performer in an otherwise disappointing squad of Nigeria's Olympic Eagles. Sports247.ng reports that Chukwueze played all 90 minutes of Nigeria's 2-0 loss away to Libya in the first leg of their Africa U-23 Cup of Nations qualifier in Tunisia...
Edozie’s BBL Best 11 Listing Excites Bristol Flyers
Bristol Flyers of England have sent a message of congratulations to their Nigerian-born forward, Daniel Edozie, after he was named to the latest British Basketball League (BBL) team of the week, after. Sports247.ng gathered that Edozie got his latest career highlight after putting up a brilliant outing in his side's win over Cheshire Phoenix, in which he scored his fourth...
Gumel: Nigeria Needs More IOC Athletes’ Scholarships
Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) president, Engineer Habu Gumel has expressed happiness with the selection of 11 sports stars from the country for the International Olympic Committee scholarship scheme, but added that more slots are needed by the nation. Sports247.ng reports that, while Gumel described the IOC's gesture as a welcome development, he noted that only 11 stars could be selected...
