Tammy Abraham Decides To Stick With Aston Villa
Chelsea's Nigerian-born striker, Tammy Abraham has decided to stick with Aston Villa in the English Championship, rather than move on loan to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the top-flight. Sports247.ng gathered that, in what could be a counter-reaction to Chelsea's insistence on not giving him a full transfer to Wolves, Abraham has opted to stay put at Villa Park, where he has...
Emeruwa Heads CAF’s Safety, Security Committee
An official at Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dr. Christian Emeruwa has been appointed head of safety and security at the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Sports247.ng gathered that Emeruwa, who has served over the years as special assistant to three successive NFF general secretaries, is on a two year leave of absence from The Glasshouse in Abuja to CAF. He has...
Moses Will Add To Our Victory Chances – Rohr
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has admitted he is ready to accept Chelsea winger, Victor Moses back into the Nigerian national team because he believes the player can boost his side's winning chances. Sports247.ng can report that Rohr is not adverse to recent moves by Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president, Melvin Amaju Pinnick to get Moses to rescind his retirement,...
Nkwocha Labels Oshoala, Ordega, Others All Winners
Former Super Falcons striker, Perpetua Nkwocha Nwufoh turned up in Dakar, Senegal to witness live the 2018 CAF Awards, after which she labelled all the nominees as winners. Sports247.ng gathered that Nkwocha was among the special invitees by Confederation of African Football (CAF), which used the occasion as a rare gathering of legends and celebration of excellence. It was not limited...
Iwobi’s €55.2 Market Value Tops Ndidi’s €55m
Arsenal attacker, Alex Iwobi has gained recognition in financial terms for his busy spell with The Gunners, as he retains top spot on the overall value cards of Nigerian footballers. However, sports247.ng gathered that Iwobi is only marginally ahead of Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Onyinyen Ndidi, with the difference between both Super Eagles' stars being €2m. This is sequel to reports...
2019 ACCESS BANK LAGOS CITY MARATHON: D’ Banj, Teni To Perform At Finish Point
One of Nigeria’s biggest music stars, Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj, has been signed to entertain runners and fans at Eko Atlantic City, the finish point of the 2019 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon on February 2. In a statement signed by Olukayode Thomas, Head of Communication and Media, D’banj will perform alongside rave of the moment, Teni...
The wife of Famous Manager coach Ibrahim aka Coach Bros, put to bed yesterday
The proprietor of Golden Boot Soccer Academy, Coach Bros, his wife finally put to bed yesterday, speaking with sports247.ng, he said: “it’s a dream come through, this is the happiest moment of my life, the moment I’ve always longed and waited for and God granted me my request. It’s a moment to celebrate, I and my wife will forever be...
The coast is getting clearer as far as the Bet9ja NNL Super 8 is concerned
Match day two began yesterday morning, the team in question is no other than the team whom no one actually gave a chance before the commencement of the Bet9ja NNL Super 8, Gombe United left it late against Real stars, one nil it ended. Adamu Mohammed, a veteran player got the only goal as at 92 minutes of play. The goal...
Henry Makinwa is now the new gaffer of Abia warriors
Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia has officially announced the resumption of Henry Olufosoye Makinwa as its Manager to head the team in the 2018/19 Nigeria Professional Football League. The UEFA B license coach have resumed with the Ochendo boys in preparation of the league. Makinwa lost his job at ABS FC after the Ilorin club were relegated two years ago. Last...
Set to make his first debut with new club Ismaily SC of Egypt in CAF Champions League
New signing Onoriode Odah could make his Ismaily SC debut in a CAF Champions League group game against TP Mazembe after he was named in the Egyptian club’s match day squad. Big striker Onoriode is one of three new signings on the squad. Onoriode , who joined Ismaily from another Egyptian club ENPPI, is seen as a direct replacement for compatriot...
