Aisha Mohammed: D’Tigress have a chance in “David and Goliath” cracker
D'Tigress player Aisha Mohammed says Nigeria definitely have a chance against USA ahead of today's "David and Goliath" quarter final battle at the FIBA Women's World Cup. Aisha speaking in a chat with Sports247.ng stressed the importance of unity in D'Tigress team as a key ingredient and hope that fortune favours them against a side that has won six of the...
Ogoke targets consolidation against USA
D'Tigress point guard Sarah Ogoke has stated that the Nigeria women national team will consolidate on the victory achieved in their last three games in the World Championship ahead of the quarter final game against USA. Ogoke told Sports247.ng that Nigerians should expect a D'Tigress side that will be motivated to come out with even more energy against the Americans...
Justice Christopher calls against complacency
Former Super Eagles midfielder Justice Christopher has stated that players that will be called to camp for Nigeria's fast approaching 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers should all be made to know the importance of getting to business and ensuring that the team sorts itself to take pole position in terms of qualifying from the group. Christopher says the...
Ezine reveals D’Tigress’ secret
D'Tigress point guard Ezine Kalu has stated confidently that there is no limit to what the Nigeria women national basketball team can achieve after booking a place in the last eight of the ongoing FIBA Women's World Cup in Spain. Speaking in a chat with Sports247.ng, Kalu attributed the team's run so far to speed, skills of the players and...
D’Tigress coach Otis Hughely satisfied with progress at World Cup
Coach of Nigeria's women basketball national team Otis Hughely has stated that he is very happy his players have all lived up to billing as a team after positing 3 wins in 4 games played so far at the ongoing FIBA Women's World Cup in Spain. Hughely speaking on the team's run so far stressed that he wants D'Tigress to...
D’Tigress players hail NBBF for record breaking feat
Members of the D’Tigress team have attributed their record breaking feat at the ongoing FIBA Women’s world cup to the unflinching support given the team by the board of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) under the able leadership of Eng. Musa Kida. The team said the solid structure which has continued to cause upsets would not have been possible without...
BURUJ MANAGEMENT CALL FOR SPONSORS AHEAD OF UPCOMING INTERNATIONAL OUTINGS!
Ahead of their participation in the upcoming Arabian Champions Cup in the United Arab Emirates in November this year and other international tournaments they have been invited to feature in between the end of 2018 and early 2019, the management of Buruj Sports Academy have declared their readiness to consider sponsorship package from well meaning individuals and corporate organisations. Following...
SWAN Gets African Students’ Merit Award
The League of African Development Students (LEADS), an umbrella body for African students in tertiary institutions, has awarded the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) with Corporate Mandate Delivery Merit Award in recognition of its efforts in regional integration, nation building and economic growth. The body also invested the SWAN President, Mr Honour Sirawoo with Africa’s Patriotic Personality award. According to...
Moses Glad With Return To Chelsea Action
Chelsea of England winger, Victor Moses was glad to make a long-awaited return to action with The Blues, as sports247.ng reports that he was part of their dramatic away victory against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup. After missing all of The Blues’ matches so far this season in the English Premier League and Europa League, due to the new gaffer’s...
Danjuma Relishes Holland Senior Team Invitation
Club Brugge of Belgium’s Nigerian-born attacker, Arnaut Danjuma has admitted he is happy to take a step closer to an international future with Holland, as he has been invited for upcoming matches against Germany and Belgium. It is a maiden senior call up for Danjuma, who has so far scored four goals in the league for the Belgian champions and...
