Poland 2019: See Why Flying Eagles lost 2-0 to USA
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria suffered a slight setback in their quest to win their first U-20 FIFA World Cup following a 2-0 loss to the United States of America (USA) on Monday night. Paul Aigbogun’s team began the tournament in Poland on a comprehensive note when they whitewashed Qatar 4-0 and needed a win to guarantee qualification to the...
We will shock the World in France – Oparanozie
Super Falcons Captain Desire Oparanozie has promised that Nigeria's outing at the forthcoming FIFA Women's Cup will be successful - due to the experience of the team. Asisat Oshoala will be playing at her second FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament, Francisca Ordega and Oparanozie their third while veteran defender Onome Ebi is on the brink of history as the first...
Athletics: Oduduru secures a spot in NCAA Championship
Nigeria golden boy, Divine Oduduru has secured a place in the finals of the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Outdoor Championships billed to take place between June 5-8. The Nigerian sprinter, who is the fastest collegian this year, easily progressed in both 100m and 200m categories. Oduduru clocked 10.06 in the 100m behind Cravon Gillespie, who recorded a time of 10.03,...
NPFL Super Six: Enyimba coach urges players on the need for sacrifice
Enyimba coach Usman Abd'Allah has urged his team to stay focused and rise up to the challenge that awaits them at the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) playoffs. The team qualified for the Super Six on the final day of the regular season despite slipping to a 1-2 loss against Katsina United on Sunday. Abd’Allah said: "We have scaled through the...
Joshua has to beat Wilder to become undisputed champion
Anthony Joshua's trainer Rob McCracken believes the British fighter has to beat the best to become an undisputed champion, Sports247 report. McCracken also feels it is a matter of time before Joshua faces American World Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder. "It’s just a matter of time and I think that’s the best fight out there at the moment because Josh could become...
Eagles Abroad: AFCON bound defender gets relegated in Turkey
Super Eagles fullback, Shehu Abdullahi got relegated with his Turkish side Bursaspor in the Turkish Super Lig ahead of the 2019 African Cup of Nations in Egypt, Sports247 report. The Sokoto-born defender who joined the Green Crocodile from Cyprus Premier League side Anorthosis Famagusta in the summer of 2018 made 13 league appearances and scored a goal for Bursaspor this...
T20 Cricket World Cup: Nigeria Coach Highlights Reasons for Failed Qualification Bid
Nigeria Cricket team failed to qualify for the ICC T20 International Cricket World Cup playoff to be hosted in the United Arab Emirates after finishing third behind Namibia and Kenya at the recently concluded World Cup African Qualifiers in Uganda. The Yellow Greens recovered from their day 1 loss to Kenya by eight wickets to beat Botswana and Ghana by...
Gymnastics began National Open competition ahead of AAG
Competitive outing in day one on Monday as Nigeria Gymnastics Federation kicks off her 3 days event at the Indoor Sports Hall of the package B, National Stadium, Abuja, sports247.ng can report Prior to this tournament billed for 26th-28th May, the Federation held a board meeting aftermath her constitution review and enactment in April 2019. According to (Mrs. Amina Amanchi) the...
Flying Eagles lose to USA, render Ukraine game crucial
An unimpressive Flying Eagles side was well beaten by Team USA in Bielsko-Biala on Monday night, meaning they must earn a result against table –toppers Ukraine on Thursday to be sure of a place in the Round of 16. Looking already good for the knockout stages following a commanding 4-0 win over Qatar in Tychy on Friday, the two –time...
Mikel Obi to quit International football after AFCON 2019
Super Eagles Captain, Mikel John Obi has given the clearest indication that he will be retiring from International football heading into next month’s Africa Cup of Nations. The 32-year-old, who is making his return to the team following a self-imposed exile after the 2018 World Cup in Russia, posted a video of his trophy collection and ending it with a...
