Defending Champions Falters in Day 1 of Prudent Energy Handball Premier League
It was a day of fireworks on Tuesdays, the matchday day of the Prudent Energy Handball Premier League Phase one holding at the Velodrome of the Abuja National Stadium, sports247.ng learns. In the men category, Kada Stars defeated Bornu Spiders 38-31 while Kano Pillars inflicted a painful defeat on Lagos Seasiders. In other games, De Defenders defeated comfortably defeated Owena Kings...
WAFU Cup: 22 –goal Falcons drive fear into Black Queens
Nigeria and Ghana go toe-to-toe in the semi finals of the WAFU Women’s Cup tournament for the second year running and the Black Queens are the ones truly in awe after watching the African champions ship 22 goals past opponents in three group phase matches in the Ivorian capital, Abidjan. Both teams are in the top drawer of African women...
Poland 2019: Beating Qatar will be key to group phase success
Head Coach Paul Aigbogun has stated that three points from their FIFA U20 World Cup opener against Qatar in Tychy next week Friday would greatly boost confidence in approaching the remaining games of the group phase. “Our target is to get those three points in our first game and set off on a run. It would be a big booster....
Sunshine stars can’t sack me, says Kabiru Dogo
Sunshine Stars won't be shopping for a new Head Coach any time soon as it appears the Management have passed a vote of confidence on current Boss, Kabiru Dogo, despite the team's inconsistencies this NPFL season. Sunshine Stars are hovering above relegation by just two points, but are also only three points from a playoff spot, a situation Dogo himself...
Ogu believe Eagles can win AFCON in Egypt
Super Eagles midfielder and Hapoel Beer Sheva of Israel player, John Ogu has called for all hands to be on deck if Nigeria is to do well at the forthcoming AFCON in Egypt. Speaking with www.brila.net, Ogu stated that with the team taking each match step by step as well as with dedication, hard work and commitment, Nigeria can win...
Norwich City leading race for Mikel’s signature
Norwich City is reportedly one of the front-runners in talks to sign former Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel as earlier reported by this portal. The Canaries were linked with a move for the Middlesbrough player in recent days and it appeared as if Norwich and Sheffield United were in talks with the Nigerian international. The 32-year-old surprisingly made the move to...
South Africa To Appeal Semenya Testosterone Ruling
Athletics South Africa (ASA) will lodge an appeal against the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s (CAS) decision to rule in favour of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) in its landmark legal case against Caster Semenya, it has been claimed. The CAS decision means Semenya and other affected athletes will have to take medication to reduce their testosterone if...
Oboabona reveals reason behind decision to dump HNK Gorica
2013 AFCON Champion Godfrey Oboabona has revealed how he feels playing for HNK Gorica in the Croatian top division for the first time in his career. Oboabona, who was formerly at Al-Ahli, joined Gorica In September and has since received a warm reception in the Croatian top flight. Oboabona told Sports247 in a chat and highlighted his experience and best moments...
‘Simy’ Nwankwo delighted with Crotone trust after he signs new 3-year deal
Simeon Nwankwo has said he is delighted with the trust from Crotone after he signed a new three-year contract with the Serie B club today. "I am very happy to be able to continue my story with this shirt,” the striker told his club’s official website. “In Crotone I grew up both as a man and as a footballer and I...
How Lobi stars plan to dislodge Rangers
Lobi Stars of Makurdi are seriously plotting and nursing the ambition of overtaking Rangers Internation as leaders of group A of the NPFL table. In a chat with Sports247, Sikiru Alimi who said the players and good management of the team can make it happen even with 3 matches to go. "Of course it is possible to end up as league...
