Echiejile could make Eagles return ahead 2019 AFCON
HJK Helsinki of Finland defender Elderson Echiejile could be back in contention to make the squad of the senior national team of Nigeria for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. Echiejile lost his spot as first choice left back to Brian Idowu Before the World Cup and Idowu has since lost the left back spot to Paderborn’s Jamilu...
Blow for Aigbogun as Chukwueze pulls out of U20 World Cup squad
Villarreal star SAMUEL Chukwueze has pulled out of the U20 World Youth World Cup squad and he will now focus on playing for Nigeria at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. The youngster was initially interested in the idea of representing Nigeria at both tournaments but his La Liga club ruled out the idea to avoid burnout. In a chat with...
Galatasaray and Enyimba ‘near total agreement’ on Ozornwafor deal
Nigeria 19-year-old defender Valentine Ozornwafor is close to sealing a high profile move to Turkish giants Galatasaray, reports Sports247. Enyimba have already received the contract notes from the Turkish side and the deal is expected to be sealed in the coming days as Galatasaray want him signed before the U20 World Youth Championship in Poland. Ozornwafor was the stand out performer...
Moses shines as Levante thrash Rayo Vallecano 4-1 in La Liga
Nigerian International Moses Simon was on song as Levante thrashed Rayo Vallecano 4-1 in their LaLiga clash at the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia on Saturday. The Super Eagles forward replaced Borja Mayoral 11 minutes from time and provided the assist for Ernis Bardhi fourth goal. The game was Simon’s 18th league appearance for Levante this season and he has scored only...
Semenya Wins 800m After Losing Testosterone Appeal
Caster Semenya has won her final race over the distance before controversial new IAAF testosterone regulations come into place. South African Semenya had her appeal against the measures, which place an upper limit on testosterone levels in female athletes, rejected by the Court of Arbitration for Sport this week. Following that verdict, the 28-year-old took up a late entry in the...
Moses’ Fenerbahce return ends in a win
On-loan Chelsea forward Victor Moses’ return from injury ended in a victory over Kasimpasa for his Turkish side Fenerbahce. Fenerbahce won 3-1 with goals from Eljif Elmas, Mathieu Valbuena and Roberto Soldado. Moses had missed the last two matches of the Yellow Canaries due to a groin injury. He was a second half substitute coming on for Elmas. “Great win today the boys...
Salah could miss AFCON?
Mohamed Salah could miss the 2019 AFCON after a head injury forced the Liverpool forward out of Saturday evening’s 3-2 win over Newcastle United. With just over an hour gone at St James’ Park, the Egyptian was involved in a sickening clash with Magpies goalkeeper Martin Dubravka that resulted in him being taken from the field on a stretcher. However, Klopp...
Regina George Releases Breathtaking Picture
Regina George is an American-born Nigerian sprinter who specializes in the 400 metres. Read also: https://www.sports247.ng/oluwatobiloba-amusan-rocking-natural-hair-in-a-new-photo/ She represented Nigeria at the 2012 Summer Olympics and was the silver medallist at the African Championships in 2012. George releases breathtaking picture looking beautiful as always, which she posted on her Instagram page. According to her post: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwm--TzHZ8d/ reginageorge1991 🔥🥰❤️👋
Oluwatobiloba Amusan Rocking Natural Hair In A New Photo
Oluwatobiloba Ayomide Amusan is a Nigerian sprinter who specialises in the 100 metres hurdles. She is the 2018 Commonwealth and African champion in the event. Amusan showed athletic potential from an early age. She was a silver medallist at the 2013 African Youth Championships in Warri. She also claimed gold in the 100 metres hurdles at the 2015 African Junior Athletics...
“Remember Life Isn’t Just Short , It’s Also Very Precious” – Blessing Okagabare
Blessing Okagbare-Ighoteguonor is a Nigerian track and field athlete who specializes in long jumping and short sprints. She is an Olympic and World Championships medalist in the long jump and a world medalist in the 200 metres. She also holds the Women's 100 metres Commonwealth Games record for the fastest time at 10.85 seconds. Okagbare releases beautiful selfie photo of herself sharing...
