AIGBOGUN TO RELEASE AFCON U20 FINAL LIST NEXT WEEK
National Under 20 Head Coach, Paul Aigbogun will name his final list of Flying Eagles for this year’s Africa U20 Cup of Nations early next week, The seven –time African champions, who finished as runners-up at the WAFU U20 Cup Championship in Lome, Togo in December, have been in a training camp at the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja for...
CAF FINED GOR MAHIA FOR UNRULY BEHAVIOUR
Confederation of African Football, CAF has fined Gor Mahia Sh1 million for the unsporting behaviour of their two players. Defenders Harun Shakava and partner Joash Onyango were accused of misconduct during their Caf Champions League first round second leg game away to Lobi Stars of Nigeria on December 22. According to the match officials'report, Onyango used abusive language towards the referees...
2019 Access Bank Lagos City marathon: Revolution Plus Property , organizers promise excitement
With 26 days to the start of the biggest Marathon in West Africa, the Lagos city Marathon organizers have stated that the event which is in its fourth edition will witness a new dimension with more innovative features as well as top elite marathoners featuring. Lagos Marathon official Real Estate partner Revolution Plus Property Development Company has stated that it...
NPFL: Why I decided to stick with MFM FC -Fidelis Ilechukwu
MFM FC head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has revealed to Sports247.ng that he will do his best to ensure that the team gets a good and profitable season despite losing a bulk of their players to top teams before the start Nigeria Professional Football League season. The Olukoya boys lost her first match of the 2018/2019 NPFL abridged league season to...
NPFL: WE NEED MORE SECURITY AT MATCH VENUES – TADE AZEES
President of Nigerian Referee Association, Alhaji Tade Azees Adegboyega has called for more protection and the need to protect the lives of the referees at Match Venues. Alhaji Tade stated this in an exclusive Interview with Sunday Agunbiade while reacting to the reports of violence against one of his members, Sam Agba in Match Day one of Nigerian Professional Football...
NIGERIA SECURE 29 SLOTS FOR FIFA REFEREES FOR INTERNATIONAL MATCHES
More blessings are coming the way of the Nigeria (Football) Referees Association, NRA at the international level as FIFA has recognized 29 of its active members for the 2019 season. History was made on Monday in the ancient city of Kano as the President of the NRA, Otunba Tade Azeez led the referees, comprising men and women who were decorated...
NNL: Agoye Solicits Players’ Commitment
Technical Adviser, Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan, Edith Olumide Agoye has charged his players to develop positive character on the pitch. Agoye who read out a riot act to the players, warning that only those who live up to the billings would make the team this season, while those found wanting would be axed. The former Shooting Stars' goal poacher,...
Ghana Premier League clubs are selfish and greedy – Alhaji Grusah
Bankroller of King Faisal Football Club, Alhaji Grusah, has descended heavily on the 16 Premier League Clubs who have unanimously decided to boycott the Normalization Committee’s special competition. The competition which is expected to revive domestic football in the country was supposed to have been launched last Friday but that has been rescheduled due to the impasse between the Premier...
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...
