DADDY KEITA SHOWS PROMISE ON ARRIVAL AT BURUJ SPORTS ACADEMY
Another soccer whizkid has landed in the camp of Buruj Sports Academy and after just about one week of training, the technical and management team of the academy has seen enough in the budding talent and are poised to unleash the 13-year old on the world of football. Daddy Keita is a prodigiously gifted midfielder from Cotonou, Benin Republic, and...
Ighalo’s Invitation Draws Mixed Reactions
Mixed reactions are trailing the inclusion of Changchun Yatai of China striker, Odion Jude Ighalo in the Super Eagles' squad to battle Libya in next weekend's Afirca Cup of Nations qualifier. With Ighalo failing to show top form during national team matches, sports247.ng learnt that critical comments are trailing his inclusion in the latest list of invitees for the home...
Super Eagles Must Stay Fully Focused – Lawal
Former Super Eagles winger, Garba 'Chindo' Lawal has declared that the Nigerian team will have to be fully focused and alert to beat Libya in next weekend's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo. Although the former Roda of Holland star acknowledged that the Eagles will aim to make the best of home advantage and beat the visitors at Godswill...
Conny Perrin Says Lagos Tennis Open Is Tough
Lagos Governor's Tennis Cup women's former champion, Conny Perrin says she is not getting carried away by her chances in the competition, which is now known as Lagos Tennis Open, which she believes will be hard to win. In spite of an enchanting win in her first match of the ongoing competition at Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Onikan, Perrin said...
Ryder Cup Eye Victim Threatens Court Action
A spectator at this year's Ryder Cup, Corine Remande, who was hit by a golf ball, has threatened legal action over the mishap, sports247 has gathered. Remande was struck in the face by a wayward tee shot from American golfer, Brooks Koepka at Le Golf National’s sixth hole on Friday, and the 49-year-old was taken away with a bandaged eye. Although...
Serena Turns Focus on 2019 Hopman Cup
American female tennis ace, Serena Williams has turned her attention on representing her country at next year's Hopman Cup, following her decision to end the current season prematurely. As she turns her focus fully on next year's mixed-team event, sports247.ng learnt that the big thrill for Williams is getting to play in front of Australian fans. Williams, who pulled out of...
TWO SURE 03-10-2018
UCL 08:00 PM Atletico Madrid VS Club Brugge 1 1.30 UCL 08:00 PM Porto VS Galatassaray 1 1.45 UCL 08:00 PM PSV VS Inter 1st 10 Mins Draw 1.15
Igwilo: Seminar would help cricket officials
The General Manager of the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF), Emeka Igwilo says the recently concluded seminar for coaches and umpires would help enhance its efforts at technical and grassroots development of cricket in Nigeria. The Federation’s General Manager said on Tuesday in Abuja that the seminar would be an opportunity for Nigeria to further enhance the game’s development. "It is a...
Williams optimistic of Nigeria’s involvement in future Rugby tournaments following superlative show in Sevens tournament
Technical Director of the Nigeria Rugby team, the Black Stallions, Ntiense Okon Williams has revealed to Sports247.ng that Rugby Africa will determine Nigeria’s participation at the 2019 All Africa Games, the Bronze Cup and Olympic Games qualifiers. The continent meeting will hold on October 10 in Morocco. "The administrative body in African Rugby known as Rugby Africa will determine those who...
