HIDDEN motive behind Joshua VS Ruiz fight revealed
Andy Ruiz has revealed the hidden motive behind his fight against Unified Champion Anthony Joshua as the unfinished business with the WBO title when he lost to New Zealand with Joseph Parker. Ruiz Jr was always among the favourites to occupy the right side of the bill at the Mecca of boxing, and became the frontrunner after Luis Ortiz’s camp...
Dalung charges Nigerian Wrestlers to go for gold in Tokyo 2020 Olympics
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Barrister Solomon Dalung has predicted a successful outing for Nigerian wrestlers at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Barrister Dalung made the remark when the Ministry of Youth and Sports held a reception on Tuesday in Abuja for Nigerian wrestlers who emerged African Champions at the recently held Africa Championships held from 26 –...
Juwon Oshaniwa eyes League title with Akwa United
Juwon Oshaniwa is a man on a mission, 7 years since he last played in the NPFL, the left back returned and says he's eyeing his first ever league career title. Oshaniwa, 28, who has also previously played for Lobi Stars and Kwara United is confident highflying Akwa United have all the credentials it takes to win the 2018/19 NPFL...
YISA Sofoluwe backs Eagles for AFCON glory
Former Nigeria international Yisa Sofoluwe has stated that playing well and seeing grey areas to work on in time for the AFCON in Egypt should be the main focus of the team and urge Nigerians to be cool with this. In a chat with Sports247, Sofoluwe said that having it good at the tournament should supersede any form of results...
Eaglets Boss Manu Garba to Invite Lateef Omidiji, others for U17 W/Cup
Golden Eaglets coach Manu Garba says he is going to invite Dutch-Nigerian teen prospect Lateef Omidiji Junior to his squad for the World Cup in Brazil despite dropping him for the recently concluded Africa U17 Cup of Nations. The Eaglets finished fourth at the tournament held in Tanzania to book a place at the U17 World Youth Championship which will...
Caster Semenya Loses Appeal Against Testosterone Rules
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed an appeal by Olympics 800 metres champion Caster Semenya against the introduction of regulations to restrict testosterone levels in female athletes. The court ruled that regulations were needed for athletes with differences in sexual development (DSDs) to ensure fair competition. The rules cover events ranging from 400m to a mile. The case is likely...
Werder Bremen, Lyon ready to battle for Awaziem’s signature
Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem could be set for a permanent transfer away from FC Porto when his loan spell with Turkish side Rizespor comes to an end. Awaziem has emerged as one of the promising defenders in Turkey this season following his loan move to Rizespor. Since his signing he has been ever present for the team and they have...
Flying Eagles To Face Saudi Arabia In pre World Cup Friendly
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria will take on Saudi Arabia in a friendly encounter on May 5 ahead of their participation at the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Poland. The friendly encounter will take place in Austria, where the Saudi Arabians who will compete for the title in Poland have set up camp ahead of the mundial. Paul Aigbogun’s charges...
Yobo says Messi is World’s greatest player
Former Super Eagles and Everton Captain Joseph Yobo has described Barcelona and Argentina captain Lionel Messi as the greatest player in the World after Wednesday night performance against Liverpool at the Camp Nou. The Argentina superstar scored his 600th career goal from a sensational free-kick which could not be saved by the Liverpool goalkeeper. ''I think that's what makes him so...
Italy could block Verona’s Destiny Udogie from playing for Eagles
Italy and Verona left back Destiny Udogie is in line to represent the Italians at the upcoming European U17 Championship in the Republic of Ireland, having been included on the final 20-man roster. The 1982 European champs at U17 level will do battle with Spain, Germany and Austria in Group D. Udogie represented Italy U16 team in two friendlies before making...
