Lokosa Receives ‘Official Welcome’ At Esperance
Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) top scorer, Junior Lokosa has been officially received at Esperance of Tunisia, as the African champions put the seal on a two-and-half-year with the striker. Sports247.ng reports that the deal, which takes Lokosa to Esperance from Kano Pillars, was formally announced Monday afternoon by the Tunis-based side, who stated that they were glad to welcome...
Fuludu: Referees Need Protection During NPFL Matches
Ex-international, Edema Fuludu has sent charge to League Management Company (LMC) to ensure referees receive better safety and protection at match venues this season, sports247.ng reports. Speaking against the backdriop of last weekend's start to action in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NFPL), Fuludu, who played for top clubs like Julius Berger FC of Lagos and Bendel Insurance of Benin...
Rangers Will Work Harder For Second Leg Win – Chukwu
Rangers International of Enugu technical director, Christian Chukwu has pledged that The Flying Antelopes will work harder to get another victory against Bantu FC of Lesotho in the second leg of their CAF Confederation Cup play-off. Speaking against the backdrop of the Cola City side's 2-1 away win in Sunday's first leg, 'Chairman' Chukwu said he is confident that the...
Karate Champion Mixes Academics With Active Sports
A 300 level sociology student at University of Port Harocurt, Ujunwa Nwankwo has admitted the tough time she is going through, mixing academics with active performances in the sport. Nwnakwo, who is a national champion in her category said she is already training for thisn year's African Games in Morocco, but sports247.ng also gathered that she is not finding it...
Abdullahi Biffo Kidnapped…#15M ransom placed on Katsina United Gaffer
Coach of Nigeria Professional Football League side, Katsina United, Abdullahi Biffo is reportedly abducted by unknown gunmen along Katsina – Zaria express way, Sunday Agunbiade confirmed the incidence. A source close to the clubs who confirmed Biffo’s abduction on Monday said N15 Million ransom has been placed on the coach. Sunday Agunbiade who recently Interview Kwara born tactician in Sports...
Caleb Okoli Steps Closer To Atalanta Mainframe
Atalanta of Italy defender, Caleb Okoli is stepping closer to the club's mainframe, as he keeps growing in leaps and bounds as a formidable member of the second team's back-four. Sports247.ng learnt that Okoli's surge into the mainframe of the club that once had former Super Eagles striker, Stephen Ayodele Makinwa ion their cards got a massive boost with his...
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...
