Oyetola inaugurates Osun Football Clubs Boards, charges them to produce National Stars
Governor State of Osun Mr. Gboyega Oyetola today Wednesday 8th May, 2019 inaugurated the management boards of Osun United and Osun Babes football clubs, sports247.ng can report Governor Oyetola while speaking during the inauguration charged the new boards to work together harmoniously and use the platform to launch the state into the comity of outstanding clubs and athletes in the...
NFF denies alleged misappropriation of World Cup fund
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) notes that it has been inundated with enquiries about charges allegedly filed against its leadership (Amaju Melvin Pinnick, Seyi Akinwunmi, Shehu Dikko, Ahmed Fresh and Mohammed Sanusi) by the Federal Government of Nigeria. NFF denies that FG has filed any such charges. NFF states that the orchestrated media blitz about the existence of such charges...
FG Charges NFF President Pinnick With N4bn Fraud
The Nigerian Government has charged the President of the NFF Amaju Pinnick and four others with alleged misappropriation of $8,400 belonging to the football body. In a 17-count charge, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/93/2019, filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, the money was said to have been paid by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to the NFF...
Ndidi continues to be best tackler for the second season
With the look of things, Super Eagles midfield chairman Wilfred Ndidi will retain his status as Europe’s best tackler after yet another inspiring display in the colours of Leicester City in the 2018/2019 season. The Leicester man was a pain in the back of Manchester City on Monday night as they dug deep to claim a hard fought 1-0 victory...
France 2019 – Super Falcons to earn $4M if they win World Cup
The Super Falcons of Nigeria will get $4 million if they eventually win the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup which kicks off on June 7 in France. This was revealed by the Federation of International Football (FIFA) as the prize money for the team that wins the trophy that would be contested by 24 teams. According to the financial breakdown, the...
Tobiloba Amusan qualifies for Tokyo 2020 100m hurdles
Nigeria’s 100m sensation OluwaTobiloba Amusan has qualified for Tokyo 2020 Olympics after an impressive outing in Doha. Amusan finished second behind Danielle Williams, the 2015 World Championships 100m hurdles gold medallist, who won gold at the first meeting of the 2019 IAAF Diamond League. Williams won the women’s 100m hurdles event in 12.66 seconds. Amusan finished second in 12.73, (0.05 seconds)...
Daniel Igali sets target for Nigeria Wrestlers ahead All African Games
Wrestling Federation President Daniel Igali has set a target for the country’s wrestlers ahead of the 12th All-Africa Games in Rabat, Morocco, which will be staged from 19th to 31st August this year. The World and Olympic champion is confident wrestling can deliver no fewer than 10 gold medals for Team Nigeria at the Games given early camping for the...
Brendan Rodgers aims dig at flop Iheanacho
Leicester City Boss BRENDAN Rodgers has aimed a slight dig at Kelechi Iheanacho for his shocking miss against Manchester city in the week 37 of the English Premier League on Monday. Vincent Kompany gave the Citizens the lead with a powerful 30-yard effort. But the former Liverpool coach slammed the Super Eagles striker after the game, and admitted that the mistake...
Eguma agrees with Fidelis Ilechukwu on Rivers United assessment
MFM FC gaffer, Fidelis Ilechukwu says his players has to more and give everything on the pitch after their narrow win over Rivers United on Sunday. Rivers United dominated the game in MFM's territory, but Chijioke Akuneto penalty handed the Olukoya Boys a 1-0 victory at the Agege Stadium. However , Fidelis admits the visitors gave better performance than his side...
What Rangers win really mean to Enyimba
Enyimba international of Aba midfielder Austin Oladapo says he wasn't surprised with how they dismantled Rangers international in the Oriental derby on Sunday. The Usman Abdallah side produced a commanding performance, beating the table toppers 3-1 and extend their unbeaten run to 12 games in the process. While reflecting on the game, Oladapo told Sports247 that the victory means a lot...
