Two upsets herald Zenith Bank NextGen Masters
Toyosi Adeusi saved a match point to eventually overcome third seed, Rebecca Ekpenyong 1-6, 6-4, 14-12 in the girls’ event in the Zenith NextGen Masters, which served off yesterday. Emmanuel Jebutu also came from behind to upset the fourth seed, Michael Oshewa 3-6, 6-3, 11-9. The Zenith Bank Next Gen Masters served off at the National Stadium Surulere Tennis Centre...
NPFL Playoff: Kano Pillars fined, Rabiu Ali Banned
Sequel to the crowd disturbances and harassment of match Referees in one of the fixtures of MatchDay4 of the Nigeria Professional Football League(NPFL) Championship Playoff, Kano Pillars FC has been fined Eight million Naira (N8m) and its captain, Rabiu Ali banned from all NPFL activities and matches for a period of 12 matches. Supporters sympathetic to the Kano football side...
Anthony Joshua can not make it again – says Tyson Fury
Tyson Fury believes former world champion Anthony Joshua has nothing to offer again and that he is “finished” after the British heavyweight’s shock defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr in New York. Joshua lost his IBF, WBA and WBO titles on June 1 in one of the biggest upsets in the history of the division. After the fight, Fury sent a message...
EMULATE MKO: BURUJ CEO CHARGES WEALTHY NIGERIANS – As Nigerians Home And Abroad Celebrates Nigeria’s Democracy Day On June 12 For The First Time
On the occasion of celebrating the Democracy today June 12, the management of Buruj Sports Academy are joining Nigerians both at home and diaspora to share the joy of the day that symbolises unity, justice and freedom in the annals of the country's history. Following the event that led to the death of the symbol of June 12, Basorun MKO...
KIFA congratulates FG on democracy day
Kanu International Football Academy has congratulated the Federal Government of Nigeria on the declaration and celebration of June 12 as the official democracy day. In a statement signed and released by its National Coordinator, Prince Dapo Ajibade, KIFA remarked that the celebration of the day evokes fond memories of the country's struggles and strides towards a lasting democracy. " Today's celebration...
Lagos Media Marathon organisers tasks Sanwo-Olu on road race culture
The organisers of the maiden Lagos Media Marathon have appealed to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu to sustain the renewed culture of road races and marathon in the state. Chairman of the Organising Committee for the media race, Tony Ubani, said yesterday that Lagos has been blessed with another visionary leader, adding that Sanwo-Olu’s first few days in the...
Future Eagles lock horns with Mexico U16 team
Nigeria’s U15 boys, known as Future Eagles, will take on the U16 National Team of Mexico on Wednesday in the opening match of the International Dream Cup tournament taking place in the city of Miyagi, Japan. The Nigerian contingent arrived in Sendai (where the team is staying at the Sendai Hills Hotel) on Monday evening, and the team had its...
AITEO Cup: Women go to war in nine centres
There will be quality football action across the country on Wednesday as the first round matches of this year’s AITEO Cup competition hold in eight centres. A ninth match will hold in Lokoja on Thursday, between Kaduna Queens and Abia Angels. Seven teams, namely Rivers Angels, Adamawa Queens, Sunshine Queens, Delta Queens, Nasarawa Amazons, Confluence Queens and Ibom Angels have...
Falcons to go big against Korea to avoid going home
The Super Falcons will throw all their firewoods into the furnace when they file out against their counterparts from the Korea Republic on Wednesday in their second match of the 8th FIFA Women’s World Cup finals in France. The venue is the Stade des Alpes in the city of Grenoble, where Group A’s bottom-of-the-table clash will begin at 3 pm. Head...
Bulgaria Defeats Nigeria in IHF Emerging Nations Tournament in Georgia
The under 23 male national handball team on Monday evening, suffered a 27-19 defeat to Bulgaria at the IHF Emerging Nations Tournament holding in Georgia, sports247.ng can report Nigeria had lost their first game in Group B to host Georgia by 24-14 before playing our a thrilling 31-31 draw with Ireland and had hoped to get a win over Bulgaria...
