Adekanye’s Lazio Transfer Hits Brick Wall
Liverpool youngster, Bobby Adekanye has come up against a brick wall in his hope of joining SS Lazio of Italy, as the Serie A side have disowned reports about hooking a deal with him. Sports247.ng learnt that, in contrast with widespread reports that Adekanye has already sealed a deal with the Rome-based side, Lazio stated Tuesday that they have nothing...
Eagles Return To Egypt For AFCON 2019 Battles
Nigeria's national team, Super Eagles will be back in a fervent search for continental soccer glory in Egypt this summer, following the country's emergence as host of the 32nd Africa Cup of Nations. Sports247.ng recalls that the last time the Eagles were in Egypt in the hunt for AFCON glory was at the 2006 edition, when the Nigerians got bronze...
Efe Ambrose Attracts Trabzonspor, 3 Others
Former Super Eagles defender, Efe Ambrose has caught the attention of fellow-Nigerian, Eddy Ogenyi Onazi's Turkish Super Lig club, Trabzonspor and three other suitors in the January transfer window. Sports247.ng gathered that, so soon after opting out of his running contract with Hibernian of Scotland, Ambrose is not short of suitors. Aside interest from Onazi's Trabzonspor, Ambrose is wanted by another...
Okaka’s Arrival Excites Udinese’s Technical Director
The arrival of Nigerian-born striker, Stefano Chuka Okaka at Udinese of Italy has set bolts of excitement through the club, and the Udine-based side's technical director, Daniele Prade is not left out. Sports247.ng reports that Prade is happy that the Serie A side have been able to hook Okaka on loan from Watford of England, with a view that he...
‘Simy’ Lokeren Transfer Stirs Up Controversy
Controversy has erupted in the reported transfer of Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo (Simy) to SK Lokeren of Belgium, as counter-claims are soaring over the deal that takes him away from Crotone of Italy. Sports247.ng can report that the issue is bound to stir up several fishy and ugly dimensions in the coming days, as talking points round the deal come from...
Awoniyi’s Gent Spot Taken By Crystal Palace Striker
KAA Gent of Belgium flop, Taiwo Awoniyi has found his position in the team taken over by Crystal Palace striker, Alexander Sorloth. Sports247.ng reports that, while Awoniyi is already in the hunt for a new club this month, Sorloth is expected to replace him at Gent on loan until the end of the season. Awoniyi was at the weekend recalled by...
NEW YEAR MESSAGE FROM THE BADMINTON FEDERATION OF NIGERIA
2018 was a tremendously busy one for Nigerian Badminton and came with laudable achievements. From the inauguration of the BFN Board, we have continuously sought the support and understanding of members of the BFN Family as no meaningful progress could ever be made without effective collaboration. With support and encouragement from all badminton stakeholders across the country, we were able to...
WE WONT ALTER NNL SUPER 8 FIXTURE SCHEDULE – CHIDI OFOR
Independent Chairman of Bet9ja Nigeria National league of the ongoing Super Eight playoff in Aba have ruled out any possibility of adjusting the tournament fixtures for the match day three games. A lot of football fans have been clamouring for the altering of the games fixtures in each group to be decided simultaneously to avoid a possible compromise. The clubs reckon...
NNL Super 8 play off: Oyo APC Guber Flag bearer promises 3SC cash rewards
The All Progressive Congress (APC) governorship flag bearer in the 2019 governorship election, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has promised to shower huge amount of money on the players of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) for every goal scored in their last match against Insurance of Benin. Assuring the management,Coaching crew and players via a video conversation in the presence of the...
Age cheat allegations hits Flying Eagles camp ahead of U-20 AFCON
The invitation of Niger Tornadoes forward Kenneth James to the camp of Nigeria's Flying Eagles ahead of the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Niger Republic has been met by age cheat allegations by online fans in Nigeria. The forward is expected to meet up with the rest of the team in Abuja after receiving the call up from head...
