Dennerby: I Won’t Complain About World Cup Preparation
Super Falcons coach, Thomas Dennerby has declared that he has nothing to complain about in his team's preparations for this year's FIFA Women's World Cup, as he says the programme set in place by Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is okay by him. Sports247.ng reports that, although he pointed out that the team still need to get better in a handful...
REGISTRATION FOR HOLIDAY COACHING CLINIC COMMENCE AT BURUJ -Management Putting Modalities In Place To Keep School Children Busy To Explore Their Soccer Potential
The management of Buruj Sports Academy has commenced registration of schools children between the age of 9 to 16 for the holiday coaching during the upcoming break from school activities. The coaching clinic according to the management will be tailored to meet the needs of young boys and girls who are naturally endowed or keen to play the beautiful game...
Onuachu Feels Very Great After Scoring Milestone Goal
FC Midtjylland of Denmark striker, Paul Ebere Onuachu has disclosed that he feels great, after netting a historic wonder goal in only his second ever match for the Super Eagles. Sports247.ng can report that the product of FC Ebedei of Sagamu, Ogun State is still elated with his feat, as rave reviews continue trailing what has become the second fastest...
Kida Reveals Focus For NBBF Congress, General Assembly
Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) president, Engineer Ahmed Musa-Kida has thrown more light on details of the forthcoming stakeholders meeting, Congress and Annual General Meeting of the body. Sports247.ng reports that Kida is excited with the strides basketball has made under his tenure and wants to use next month's tripod meeting to evaluate the gains and chart a fresh course for...
Dalung Tags U-19 Cricket Team’s Success ‘Transition Gift’
Minister of sports, Barrister Solomon Dalung has described as a timely 'transition gift' the historic ICC World Cup qualification that was picked recently by Nigeria's under-19 cricket team in Windhoek, Namibia. Sports247.ng can report that Dalung admitted that the Junior Yellow Greens achieved the feat against all odds, as they faced financial issues before heading out for the competition and...
Orbih: Desires Hosting To Win African Badminton Title
Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) president, Francis Orbih believes the real idea of Nigeria having a successful expedition as hosts of this year's African Badminton Championship is for the country's players to emerge top overall at the end of it all. Sports247.ng gathered that Orbih is enthusiastic that the BFN will be able to pull off a smooth continental show...
BURUJ’S FAWAZ TIJANI SHINE IN LOSS TO HANDSWORTH -Game Vs Handsworth Ends 2-1 As CEO ‘Doctor Buruj’ Assess Team Performance Ahead UK Trip
Buruj Sports Academy lost their first preparatory game to Handsworth Football Academy on Friday evening but there were so many positives to be taken from the impressive display of some youngsters led by 17-year-old United States of America-born, Fawaz Tijani, who scored from the penalty spot midway into the second half. In a build-up game that was organised to test...
Igali Rates Nigeria’s Female Wrestlers Ahead Of Males
Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) president, Honourable Daniel Igali has rate the country's female grapplers with better opportunities of excelling at the African championship in Tunisia, ahead of their male teammates, sports247.ng reports. Igali stated as much ahead of the commencement of the contests on Saturday, as he says the NWF registered a full squad of female wrestlers, while the males...
Warri/Effurun Peace Marathon Holds Saturday
The oil rich terrain of Warri/Effurun in Delta State will come alive this Saturday, as runners gather to compete in another marathon race of note, in Nigeria's south-south geo-political zone. Sports247.ng gathered that 3,000 elite athletes have registered to take part in the 2019 Warri/Effurun Peace Marathon, a 10km race billed to start at Airport Road junction and terminate at...
WRESTLING: NIGERIA RETAIN AFRICAN FEMALE CHAMPIONS DAZE TUNISIA AND EGYPT
Nigerian female wrestlers on Saturday retain African female Wresting Champions in Hammamet , Tunisia with a stellar performance in Hammamet, Tunisia winning 5 Gold, 2 Silver and 3 Bronze Medals. In one of the bouts, Blessing Oborududu beat Anta Sambo of Senegal 10-0 in the finals to win the 4th NIGERIAN gold medal at the ongoing African wrestling champions in...
