Josh Maja Turns Transfer Attention To Germany

Sunderland of England striker, Josh Maja has sensationally turned his attention on a possible January transfer deal in Germany.     Sports247.ng gathered that, after failing to get anything concrete in England, despite opting out of a contract extension with Sunderland, Maja is seriously thinking of a deal in the German Bundesliga. The report out of Queensland states further that The Black Cats'...

KANU NWANKWO’S APARTMENT BULGED

News making the rounds has it that the Victoria Island home (Hardly Apartments) of former Super Eagles captain, Nwankwo Kanu was allegedly bulged on Monday and his medals, trophies and other valuables carted away.   Unconfirmed report says, this has left the Arsenal legend devastated. According to report the two time African Footballer of the Year says, "This is the saddest day...

Faustino Anjorin May Move Out Of England

Chelsea youth team player, Faustino Anjorin has been rated among a handful of young players who could move out of England in the summer, as he seeks better playing time outside Stamford Bridge.     Sports247.ng gathered that Anjorin, who was named after Colombian legend, Faustino Asprilla, has seen his stock shoot up in recent months and it is believed his talent...

Chikelu Ofoedu’s goal help Maccabi Tel Aviv continue unbeaten run in Israel

Nigerian striker Chikelu Francis Ofoedu's 32nd minute goal was enough to ensure that Maccabi Tel Aviv remained unbeaten in 18 league games as they played out a one all draw against Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Israeli Premier League on Monday night.   Ofoedu opened the scoring for the away side in the 32nd minute of the encounter but were pegged...

Mikel, Moses Combo Looms At Crystal Palace

Nigerian soccer fans might be in for a rehashed setting of two of their topmost players lining out for the same club once again in the English Premier League, as Crystal Palace are now in the hunt for Super Eagles' captain, John Mikel Obi, alongside their former player, Victor Moses.     Moses and Mikel both played together at Chelsea, who are...

NNL: We are down not out – Kabongo psyches 3SC players up

Ahead of the new Nigeria National League (NNL) season, Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) resumed training on Monday with Team Manager, Dimeji Lawal lifting the spirit of the players.   It was a full house at the Lekan Salami Stadium as almost all the players both old and new were. on ground. At the end of the training, team manager Dimeji Lawal...

NPFL: Okoro happy for responsibility

Victor Okoro has emphasised the importance of Nasarawa United starting the season with a win and enthused at his increased responsibility within the side.   The youngster looks set to feature prominently under Bala Nikyu this term and helped the Solid Miners to a 1-0 opening weekend win over Abia Warriors this weekend. “The ambition was to start by winning against a...

NPFL: Bature values Pillars start

Forward Yaro Bature is happy to see his Kano Pillars team begin the season with a win, as he values the morale boost in the dressing room.   Masu Gida picked up a scrappy 1-0 win over Heartland on Sunday to start 2018-19 season with three points, in a game Bature has reflected was more valuable for the result than the...

3SC Resumes Training Monday

In preparation for the 2018/19 season of the Nigerian National League (NNL), Oyo state darling team, Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) will resume training on Monday, January 14, 2019. Team Manager of the club, Dimeji Lawal who confirmed this development, revealed that the team decided to swing into action in order to be in good shape ahead of the commencement...

Osun FA inaugurates Electoral, Appeal Committees

Chairman State of Osun Football Association, Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi, on Monday January 14, inaugurated Electoral and Appeal Committees to devise strategies ahead of the state FA elective congress.   Ogunjobi alongside his board members sworn-in the committees at the Oshogbo Township Stadium. The Electoral Committee is composed of Barrister Taiwo Awokunle (Chairman), Peter Adeddiji (vice-chairman), Nurudeen Olapade, Prince Yemi Adegoke, Honourable Toki...