Nigeria, France in big World Cup tango in Rennes
The 28,000 –capacity Roazhon Park in Rennes is the venue for Monday’s big FIFA Women’s World Cup clash between Nigeria and France, with group leaders Les Bleues already qualified for the knockout rounds and the Super Falcons looking for a ticket to that corridor. Head Coach Thomas Dennerby to his charges through a pre-match final training session on Sunday at...
Pinnick inspired Super Falcons’ resurgence – Oshoala
Super Falcons’ assistant captain and goal-poacher, Asisat Oshoala has declared that the President of Nigeria Football Federation, Mr Amaju Melvin Pinnick played a huge role in the team's confidence-restoring victory over Korea Republic in their second group match of the 8th FIFA Women's World Cup finals. Nigeria started off with a loss in their opening match against Norway. Pinnick, who watched...
International Dream Cup: Future Eagles finish third, return to Nigeria on Tuesday
Nigeria's U15 boys on Sunday lost their final game of the 2019 International Dream Cup to their European counterparts Romania 2-1 at the Yurtec Stadium in Miyagi. The game which was played on Sunday morning saw the Future Eagles bag a second consecutive defeat at the U16 tournament in Japan. Nigeria started the tournament with a 3-1 win over Mexico...
Egyptian referees for Nigeria, Senegal clash
Egyptian referee Mahmoud Ashor will take charge of proceedings when three-time African champions Nigeria and current Africa number one team Senegal clash in a friendly match in Ismailia on Sunday. He will be assisted by compatriots Mohamed Abdel Mgeed (First Assistant), Ahmed Salah (Second Assistant) and Said Abdollah (Reserve Referee). Both camps have agreed to play the match behind a closed...
Super Falcons must be proactive, tactical – Falode
African champions, Nigeria must be proactive in their approach in order to earn a result against the host nation and group leaders France at the 8th FIFA Women’s World Cup on Monday, according to Member of the NFF Executive Committee, Aisha Falode. “I must commend the Super Falcons for their approach and gameplan against the Koreans in Grenoble on Wednesday....
OLUWOLE JOHNSON’S SOLITARY GOAL HANDS GATEWAY VITAL WIN OVER ROVERS
Gateway United this Saturday at the MKO Abiola International Stadium earned her first win of the 2018/2019 Nigeria National League, NNL campaign with a 1-0 win over Rovers FC of Calabar, sports247.ng learns In a rain-soaked encounter, Gateway United were first to threaten when Stephen Adodo charged towards Rovers keeper Agbor Ekoi who misplaced his kick but Solomon James cleared...
Biffo parts ways with Katsina United moves to UK for a refresher course
Head Coach of Katsina United, Abdullahi Usman Biffo has tendered resignation letter from his position as the head Coach of Changi Boys, sports247.ng can report In his resignation letter on Saturday morning from his base in the UK to sports247.ng says: "I, Abdullahi Usman Biffo wish to inform the management of Katsina United after deep thought and consideration, that I have...
PHOTO: We African Celebrate Toronto Raptors
Congratulations to the Toronto Raptors for winning the 2018/19 NBA Championships. We African, Nigerian and Deltan so proud of our own Masai Ujiri Toronto Raptors President and Founder of Giants of Africa. And other Africa players are not left out, Pascal Siakam, Serge Ibaka, coach Patrick and the entire team for this wonderful milestone history.
Bet9ja Ekiti Football league: 30 teams qualify for 2nd round
It has been non-stop actions and excitement in the much-followed Bet9ja Ekiti State Football League. The competition that began with 60 teams drawn from across the 16 local government areas of the state is gradually itching close to the peak. The competition sponsored by Nigeria's foremost betting company, Bet9ja, has continued to confound fans and stakeholders, and what with its...
Eagles look forward to good outing against Teranga Lions
Senegal’s Teranga Lions is Africa’s number one –ranked team, but the Super Eagles are determined to give a good account of themselves when both teams square up in Ismailia on Sunday evening. Feelers from the camp indicate only a very positive ambience with players and officials thinking of how to bring honour and glory to the nation when the whistle...
