Kalu’s Third Goal Takes Bordeaux Up To 11th
Girondins-Bordeaux of France winger, Samuel Kalu is relishing the value of his third goal of the season in Ligue 1, as his effort helped his side move up to 11th position on the log. Sports247.ng gathered that Kalu was on target for the second time under a week, and his goal helped Bordeaux win 2-1 away to Angers in a...
Odey Thanks Teammates For Birthday Goal
FC Zurich of Switzerland striker, Stephen Odey has sent a hearty thank you message to his teammates and club fans for helping him notch a goal on his birthday, sports247.ng reports. Although Odey could not lead the team to victory, he said it was a delight for him to score on his birthday, as he labelled it double celebration for...
Shehu Abdullahi Reveals Gradual Return From Injury
Bursaspor of Turkey defender, Shehu Abdulahi has revealed that he is making gradual progress in his effort to regain full fitness from an injury that has kept him out of action since August 2018. Sports247.ng can report that Abdullahi has stepped up his rehabilitation process, as he aims to make himself available for the Super Eagles' games in March -...
Super Falcons Will Soar High Against China – NFF
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) top shots have expressed confidence in the ability of the female national team, Super Falcons to soar high and put up a strong show against China in Thursday's opening match of a top-rated four-nation invitational competition, sports247.ng reports. Though the nine-time African champions will take on a team with quite a rich pedigree in the women's...
NPFL: We have to keep working – Babatunde Solomon
Defender Babatunde Solomon is happy for Elkanemi Warriors’ winning start to the 2018-19 season and for his debut, but has warned ‘this is just the beginning’. The centre-back marshalled the defence line in the 1-0 win over Akwa United in Uyo. “It is always important to start the season on the right foot and with a win away from home. The...
Nigeria female Volleyball team for Tokyo 2020 Olympics qualifiers
Nigeria female volleyball team has registered for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games qualifiers which will feature a two phase qualifiers to start later this year. According to Confederation of Africa Volleyball (CAVB), three national teams from both genders confirmed their participation in the event ahead of the deadline of February 28th. Nigeria, Cameroon and Kenya registered for the women's tournaments while...
Aigbogun: We want to be in Poland
Head Coach Paul Aigbogun has declared the readiness of his Nigeria U20 squad to give their very best in all group phase matches at the Africa U20 Cup of Nations in Niger Republic, in order to qualify to represent Africa at the FIFA U20 World Cup slated for Poland mid-year. “It is a tournament we are going to approach with...
Christian Obiozor joins Tunisian Club Stade Gabesien
Christian Obiazor who played Super 8 bet9ja for Gombe United as at last week with the hope of joining Gombe ahead of the new season in NPFL has put pen on paper for a modest Tunisia side. Former Enyimba striker Christian Obiozor has joined Tunisian side Stade Gabesien on a two year deal Sports247.ng reports. Obiozor has endured challenges as at...
BURUJ ACADEMY SET FOR A BUSY YEAR WITH INTERNATIONAL TOURNEYS
Buruj Sports Academy's management are already looking forward to engage the young players in high profile tournaments this year and both the already established players who participated in previous outings and those who are going to register afresh will be given equal opportunity to prove their mettle and make the cut. The Ikorodu-based academy won two titles at the English...
NPFL: Nasarawa United pumped up for FC Ifeanyi Ubah test – Ndala
The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) continues as Nasarawa United take a long trip to Nnewi to book a date with FC Ifeanyi Uba on day 2 After ending a stretch of not winning an opening match for more than 3 seasons when they defeated Abia Warriors 1-0 at the Lafia City Stadium, Nasarawa United will fancy their chances as...
