LASTMA boss installed as supporters club patron
Another illustrious name was yesterday added to the growing list of influential members of the society as patrons of the Nigeria Football Supporters Club. At a brief but colourful ceremony held at the headquarters of the Lagos State Traffic Maintainance Agency in Oshodi, Lagos, the Chief Executive Officer of the agency, AIG Chris Olakpe rtd was installed as a national...
HFN Conclude Plans To Stage Prudent Energy Handball Premier League Phase One In Abuja
The Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) have concluded plans to commence the first phase of the Prudent Energy Handball Premier League, sports247.ng can report Media Assistant to HFN President, Cosmos Chukwuemeka Akisi who made the news available to newsmen on Thursday said the Handball Premier league is proudly sponsored by oil and gas energy company, Prudent Energy, has grown in...
WRESTLING: 3rd Governor Dickson Classics Get New Date
The Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) is pleased to announce that the long-awaited 3rd Governor Dickson National Classics will now be staged in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, between 15th and 30th June, 2019, sports247.ng can report This follows the approval of the Bayelsa State Government – sponsors of the tournament – for the National Championships to go ahead after previously...
U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles star scores in his third consecutive game
The Flying Eagles continued their preparations for the upcoming FIFA U20 World Cup with a 3-1 win over the U19 side of VFR Aalen on Wednesday. The match saw Swedish based midfielder, Henry Offia continue his sparkling form as he opened the scoring from a through ball by Tom Dele-Bashiru in the first half. It was Offia's third goal for...
NBBF excited with referee nomination for FIBA World Cup
The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has celebrated Kingsley Ojeaburu’s nomination by the Federation of International Basketball Federation (FIBA) to officiate in the upcoming 2019 Men’s World Cup in China and the U-19 WC in Greece. NBBF President, Musa Kida, who sees the recent recognition as a witness to the growing stature of the game in Nigeria described it as an...
NPFL: Tornadoes ready to fight till the end
Niger Tornadoes head coach Hamza Abara still believes that his relegation threatened side will remain in the top flight even as they face a serious struggle. Tornadoes, who are 11th on the NPFL Group A table with 18 points from 18 games and five points adrift of top-flight safety, grabbed a 1-0 win against Katsina United on Wednesday. Only four league...
Taiwo Awoniyi seeks Liverpool return next season
Nigeria international and Royal Excel Mouscron striker Taiwo Awoniyi has implied that he would love to prove his worth at his parent club, Liverpool if given the opportunity. The 21-year old has possibly been one of Liverpool's best loan players this term and he's fancying his chances for the new season. “The goal for me has always been to be better...
NPFL: Enyimba give update on Onuwa injury
Coach of Enyimba FC Usman Abd’Allah has given an update on the progress made by mercurial midfielder Chukwuka Onuwa, who is suffering from a knock. The former MFM FC dazzler has entertained the Aba Giant fans with his creativity and panache this season, but he is yet to feature for the club in recent matches due to minor knock. "Onuwa has...
Chukwueze eager to end the season on a high.
Nigeria International Samuel Chimerenka Chukwueze reveals his intention to end the season on a high after being rated the Most Valuable African Player at the U-20 level. The Villarreal youngster who is rated 12th on the most Valuable Teenager list with a value of €35 million wants to end the season on a high. “It’s always a pleasure for me to...
NPFL Review: Enyimba’s unbeaten run halted in Port Harcourt as Akwa United win away from home.
Enyimba FC surrendered their 12-match unbeaten record in Group A of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) as they lost to Rivers United in Port Harcourt. In Group B, Akwa United edged host Go Round to ensure their stay at the top of the standings - after a slow start to the season. Rivers United 1-0 Enyimba Rivers United ended Enyimba's unbeaten...
