Mikel Obi set to leave Middlesbrough
Super Eagles Skipper John Obi Mikel had strongly hinted that he was not extending his contract with Middlesbrough, saying he had options elsewhere and wanted to win trophies. Shortly after Boro’s 2-1 win against Rotherham United, the Chelsea legend confirmed that his contract ends at the end of the season. ‘’I don’t know, you can never say never, that’s why I...
Ruiz wants to make history by beating Joshua in New York
Challenger Andy Ruiz Jr says he's ready to prove doubters wrong when step into ring against Anthony Joshua for heavyweight world title fight at the Madison Square Garden in New York. Ruiz was drafted in as immediate replacement for Jarell Miller who was due to face Joshua for the June 1 fight , but the latter failed drug test to...
IWOBI shifts focus from Arsenal to winning AFCON with Eagles
Super Eagles striker, Alex Iwobi has said his dream is to win the Nation's cup and representing Nigeria donning the national team jersey. In a chat with Sports247, Iwobi said that the team has prepared well after qualifying well and now, they are ready for the Afcon proper and for him, he is looking forward at the Afcon competition to fulfill...
NDIDI wants Eagles to rule Africa by winning AFCON
Super Eagles defensive midfielder, Wilfred Onyinye Ndidi has said its time for the super eagles team to correct the mistakes they made at the world cup in the upcoming Afcon in Egypt. In a chat with Sports247, the Leicester City midfield maestro said the world cup has come and gone, now they have the chance to redeem their mistakes from the...
Game Changer, Jamilu Mohammed joins the Flying Eagles camp in Germany
The camp of the Flying Eagles of Nigeria received great relief and is currently bubbling after Kano Pillars midfielder, Jamilu Mohammed stormed the camp in Inglostadt, Germany. The combative midfielder and deep lying playmaker, joined his colleagues in Germany, adding to coach Paul Aigbogun's options. The player who has been compared to former Super Eagles Captain, Sunday Oliseh because of his...
Israel Adesanya Celebrates His Sparring Partner For His Mentorship With The Youth
Israel Mobolaji Adesanya is a Nigerian-born New Zealand professional mixed martial artist, kickboxer, and boxer. Read also: https://www.sports247.ng/nff-fifa-remember-late-rashidi-yekini-seven-years-after/ Adesanya celebrates his sparring partner for his mentorship with the youth, which he posted on his Instagram page. According to his post: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw8uJrlHkRt/ style-bender My og sparring partner 🗼 He introduced me to my first #muaythai gym He watched me from the jump as I talked shit and did it. He's...
NFF, FIFA remember late Rashidi Yekini seven years after
The Nigerian Football Federation and the Federation of International Football have once again paid glowing tributes to the late Rashidi Yekini who died seven years ago. Yekini passed away in Ibadan in 2012 at the age of 48. FIFA Tweeted #OnThisDay seven years ago, we lost @NGSuperEagles legend Rashidi Yekini. The first player to score a World Cup goal for the Super Eagles, his...
2019 AFCON: Rohr to battle Aigbogun, Imama for Chukwueze
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr , Dream Team VII Coach Imama Amapakabo and Flying Eagles manager, Paul Aigbogun are battling for the services of Villarreal’s teenage sensation, Samuel Chukwueze, ahead of the 2019 FIFA U20 World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations. Aigbogun had taken the first step by including the winger in his provisional squad list for the tournament...
Mission accomplished! Omeruo’s Leganes wins Relegation battle
Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo once again put up a top performance in a Spanish La Liga clash as he helped Leganes secure another season at the top after they thrashed Sevilla 3-0 at the Ramon Sanchez on Friday Night. Needing at least a point to remain in the top Division, Leganes came into the match with confidence after an...
Why CAF snubbed Nigerian Referees for 2019 AFCON, Others – CHUKWUJEKWU
Former match Referee, who is presently Fifa and Caf Referee instructor in Nigeria, Calistus Chukwujekwu has said that Nigeria Referees failed their pre-match physical and match analysis test that should have enlisted them for this year's tournaments. Speaking to Sports247, Chukwujeku stated reasons why Nigeria Referees were not listed for the just concluded U17 championship in Tanzania and the forth...
