Ariyibi Determined To Make Impact At Motherwell
Motherwell of Scotland January signing, Gboly Ariyibi has declared that he has a burning ambition to excel with the modest team and help them to success this season in the Scottish Premiership. Ariyibi, who arrived at Motherwell earlier this month from Nottingham Forest of England, added that he wants to settle down fast among his new teammates, among whom are...
Lookman: I Need Hard Work, Support, Confidence, Time
Everton of England winger, Ademola Lookman has reeled out the factors that will help him excel with The Toffees and overall in his chosen career, as he says he needs hard work, support, confidence and time. The 21-year-old Nigerian-born youngster, who started his career with Charlton Athletic and joined Everton in January 2017, says he is happy to finally settled...
Adi Turns Attention On MLS’ March 2 Kick-off
FC Cincinnati of USA striker, Fanendo Adi is excitedly looking forward to the start of Major League Soccer (MLS) action on March 2nd, as it would accord him the privilege of resuming action in the American top-flight. Sports247.ng gathered that the former Super Eagles invitee is excited that Cincinnati are back in the MLS and the expansion side, for which...
Chidiebere Nwakali Cherishes Loan Spell In Norway
New signing at Kalmar FF of Sweden, Chidiebere Nwakali has disclosed that he opted for a return to Scandinavia because he remembers the best days of his past loan deals were at two clubs in Norway. Sports247.ng reports that Nwakali is excited with his four-year deal at the Swedish Allsvenskan side, which will run until the end of the 2022...
U15 Eagles Billed For June Invitational In Japan
Nigeria's under-15 national team, Future Eagles are scheduled to embark on a trip to Japan for an invitational competition in June. Sports247.ng gathered that the youngest of all Nigeria's male soccer teams will participate at the eight nation U16 International Dream Cup from 12th to 16th June in the Japanese city of Sendai. Host Japan, Chile and France finished in that...
Three Journalists To Receive Access Bank Lagos City Marathon Award
Three Journalists who have contributed immensely to the reportage of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon will be honoured at the Media Seminar that will be held on Monday, January 28 at the Sports Bar of the Teslim Balogun Stadium. In a statement issued by Olukayode Thomas, the Head of Communications and Media for the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon,...
CAF LIFTED SUSPENSION FROM JANNY SIKAZWE
CAF has lifted the provisional suspension of top FIFA referee Janny Sikazwe after being accused of corruption in November last year. The top referee who has been flying the Zambian and African flags high has been handed a reprieve by the CAF Disciplinary Committee. “After having thoroughly checked the elements presented to them regarding the violation by Mr Janny Sikazwe of...
FIBA UPDATES: NWORA INVITES 15 PLAYERS FOR WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS
D’Tigers Head Coach, Alex Nwora has invited 15 players for the last window of the 2019 FIBA Men’s World Cup qualifiers taking place in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire starting on the 18th of February. The team is dominated by players who missed out of the last phase of the qualifiers campaign hosted in Lagos. Jekiri Tonye will likely make his debut for...
NPFL: Ibrahim Pius wants positive result in Katsina
Wikki Tourists goalkeeper Ibrahim Piys has claimed that his side will go to Katsina United this midweek looking for ‘something positive’. The Giant Elephants travel to the Mohammodou Dikko Stadium in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) on Wednesday hoping for their second win of the season, something the shot stopper is confident of. “Katsina is one of the most difficult...
NPFL: Club Owners boss condemns violence, assaults on match officials
Chairman Club Owners Association Barr. Isaac Danladi has observed with great dismay and dissatisfaction the recent assault and violence on Nigeria Professional Football League Referees in some venues of our League Matches which is barely 3-week-old. "I wish to condemn in the strongest terms this act of barbarism which I consider as arising out of desperation to win games at...
