Eagles will make AFCON semifinals, says Taribo
Former AC Milan and Inter Milan defender Taribo West has predicted that the Super Eagles of Nigeria will go all the way to the semi-final of the forthcoming AFCON in Egypt next month. Nigeria will be in group B alongside Guinea, Burundi and Madagascar, and many are hoping that they will do well at the mundial. In a chat with Sports247,...
Tanzania to open AFCON Camp soon
Head coach of Tanzania and former Super Eagles player, Emmanuel Amuneke has revealed that he will soon be opening his AFCON camp as he and the players look forward to making an impact at the continental showpiece. Tanzania will be featuring at this year's edition, and are housed in group C alongside Senegal, Algeria and Kenya In a chat with Sports247,...
Usman Abd’allah not thinking about Derby clash with Rangers
Enyimba Technical Adviser, Usman Abd’Allah, Says he's only interested in grabbing a playoff ticket for his side , rather than focusing on the derby game with Rangers international. Enyimba will host Rangers at the Enyimba international stadium Aba in what is regarded as the biggest game of the season . The People's Elephants are in second behind the Flying Antelopes with...
Quadri retains Africa No 1, 23 in ITTF World rankings
Nigeria’s Aruna Quadri maintains his position as the Africa’s in the latest ranking released by the ITTF for the month of May. Although Quadri failed to move in the ranking despite his impressive showing at the ITTF Championship in Budapest last month, he maintains his 23rd position on the global ranking. Meanwhile, Egypt’s Assar who’s first round exit at the 2019...
Aina’s Torino Hold Juventus, Omeruo blossoms
Super Eagles wing back Ola Aina came on as a second-half substitute as Torino drew 1-1 with Juventus in Serie A on Friday night. Aina came on for Sasa Lukic in the 79th minute of the game. Lukic had given the Bulls the lead after 18 minutes but Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 21st Serie A goal of the season to...
Mikel Agu returns from injury ahead of AFCON
Super Eagles midfielder, Mikel Agu has recovered from an injury which kept him out of action for three months ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, Sports 247 can confirm. The Nigeria international who was instrumental for his Portuguese club Victoria Setubal before he got injured in February is set to return to action when they host Boavista in...
Onyekuru ready to help Galatasaray beat Besiktas
Galatasaray forward Henry Onyekuru believes his side has the advantage going into Sunday's Istanbul derby at home against Besiktas. The reigning champions will successfully defend their title if they win all their remaining league matches. Though the club has won just one of the 15 derbies played recently, Onyekuru is depending on the fans support to record a decisive win in...
NPFL: Lobi Stars ready to tame Kwara United
Lobi Stars midfielder Tamara Ezekiel has said that his side must defeat Kwara United to aid their chances of picking a super six ticket in Group A. The youngster, who has been a revelation in the league this season explained that the Ortom Boys must get all three points in Ilorin to show they are ready to battle for a...
Adesokan road to becoming African Champion is a study in talent and grit
Badminton Singles African champion, Dorcas Adesokan says she devised a game plan by studying her rival's weaknesses which resulted in her first-ever victory over African top-ranked player Kate Foo Kune, in the All Africa Senior Badminton Championship. The tournament which was held in Port Harcourt saw Adesokan clinch her maiden African title with a straight set 21-12, 21-13 victory over...
2019 AFCON: Rohr speaks on captaincy and Moses return
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has revealed he is open to Victor Moses return but is yet to make a decision about who will captain his team at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. Moses announced his retirement after the Super Eagles exit at the 2018 FIFA world cup, in other to face club commitment. ''We tried to convince...
