Quadri, Abiodun retain Portuguese Cup
Nigeria’s duo of Aruna Quadri and Bode Abiodun made it five Portuguese Cup title in a row at the weekend after their team – Sporting beat GDCS Juncal 3-0 to retain the Portuguese Cup. Also, the women’s team of Sporting Club started their return to the first division on a good note by claiming the Portuguese Cup at the expense...
Moses May Join Fernebache… Tempted With £130,000 Weekly Wages
Nigerian International and Chelsea prolific winger, Victor Moses is bound to be tempted all the way by Fernebahce of Turkey, as the Istanbul-based side are ready to offer his £130,000 weekly pay package. It was gathered that, while Moses feels inclined to snub Fernebahce’s offer and remain in England, the former Super Eagles star will find a six-month package worth...
NPFL: We’ve shown our desire – Bello Musa
Bello Musa has commented briefly on Elkanemi Warriors' start to the Nigeria Professional Football League season, believing that it has ‘shown the team's desire for the campaign. The Desert Warriors opened their 2018-19 term with a 1-0 win over Akwa United at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Sunday. “It was a good start in the League,” Bello Musa who featured for...
NPFL: We wanted to start well – Baba Ganaru
Coach Baba Ganaru placed ‘great value’ on the manner of Elkanemi Warriors’ opening weekend win of the season over Akwa United. Substitute Ba’akaka Ajikolo profited from Olorunleke Ojo's expensive gaffe in stoppage time to give El-Kanemi Warriors an efficient 1-0 win away to the Promise Keepers in Uyo. Ba’akaka, who had barely touched the ball since coming on as an...
NPFL: Important to win – Bala Nikyu
Coach Bala Nikyu praised Nasarawa United for picking up three points in their opening fixture of Nigeria Professional Football League. The Solid Miners started the new season with a 1-0 win over the Umuahia Warriors at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday. Abubakar Abdullahi netted the only goal of the game for the hosts who pipped a stubborn Abia Warriors team. “It...
NPFL: Ilechukwu not gutted with team’s performance against Enyimba
MFM FC head coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu says he’s not gutted with his team's performance despite the 2-0 loss to Enyimba on Sunday in Aba. The People's Elephant claimed the full points with a 2-0 win over the Lagos-based team in one of the opening fixtures of the 2018/19 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) played at the Enyimba International Stadium courtesy...
League Followers Demand Suspension of Pius Henwan, Samson Longbap, others from Nigerian Football
I write to convey a goodwill message of League Followers of Nigeria to the leadership of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF and League Management Company, LMC for breaking all barriers and start the Nigerian Professional Football League matches as scheduled in spite of little hiccups. Our huge and deep thumps up goes to the leadership of Nigerian Referee Association for the...
Mfon Udoh Reveals Factors Behind Return To Akwa United
Akwa United of Uyo returnee, Mfon Udioh has disclosed that giant strides and great ambition for the future made him return to the club that shot him to limelight. In the wake of his return to his roots, sports247.ng can report that Udoh hopes to replicate the form that saw him excel at Enyimba of Aba. He noted that a lot...
Squash Association Of Lagos State Reveals 2019 Plans
Lagos state Squash Association chairman, Tomi Falase has reeled out the body's plans for the year, which he says will centre basically on youth development training of coaches. Sports247.ng reports that Falase wants the squash governing body to focus more on grassroots efforts in 2019, but says they will not forsake training and retaining of coaches as well. Falase added that...
Hoopers, Defenders Go To North Africa In FIBA League
Nigeria's top two basketball clubs, Rivers Hoopers of Port Harcourt and Civil Defenders of Abuja will take long trips to North Africa, after they were drawn to face teams from that region for the continental league. Sports247.ng gathered that Rivers Hoopers and Civil Defenders will have to redouble their efforts, if they are to shine in the inaugural edition of...
