NFF Congress ratifies postponement of State FA elections
An extra-ordinary General Assembly of the Nigeria Football Federation on Monday ratified the decision of the NFF Executive Committee of 26th January 2019 to postpone the elections into the Boards of the Football Associations in the 36 States and the FCT. At an emergency meeting (e-meeting), the NFF Excutive Committee had decided: “That given the various complaints that have been received...
Oyedeji: Lagos Can Be Nigeria’s Basketball Hub
Nigerian basketball national team, D'Tigers' former captain, Olumide Oyedeji has disclosed that he is part of efforts by Lagos State Basketball Association (LSBBA) to create a new hub for the sport in the country. Oyedeji, who sports247.ng reports is also now vice-chairman of LSBBA, said the association is planning many innovative efforts and activities that will make Lagos State stand...
Kpalukwu Receives Club Owners’ Charge After PhD Award
Nigeria's League Club Owners Association added a charge for a better effort in their congratulatory message to Rivers United of Port Harcourt general manager, Chief Okey Kpalukwu, following his conferment with a doctorate award by Rivers State University, sports247.ng reports. While describing the honorary PhD award in Political & Administrative Science as well deserved and excellently meritorious, Club Owners chairman,...
FIFA Secretary-general Arrives For 2019 NFF Awards
World football governing body, FIFA secretary-general, Ms Fatma Samoura arrived in Lagos at the weekend for this year's edition of the NFF Football Awards, billed to hold Monday night at Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, sports247.ng reports. Samoura arrived on Saturday, ahead of more than 20 presidents of FIFA’s Member Associations across the African continent for the ceremony, in...
Dennerby Desires Best Ever Falcons’ World Cup Squad
Super Falcons' coach, Thomas Dennerby has declared that he wants to produce the best ever Nigerian female squad, and go ahead to record the nation's most glorious outing so far at the FIFA Women's World Cup. Sports247.ng reports that the best the Falcons achieved from the competition since inception at China '91 is a quarter-final finish at USA '99 and,...
Osereme Ikpea is star of GPC Inter House sports festival
The maiden inter house sports festival of Great Platinum College, which held last week Friday at Anglican Comprehensive High School, Ipaja, has come and gone but not without leaving some memorable moments in the minds of sports enthusiasts. The well attended sports event which had distinguished individuals from different walks of life had spectators on the edges of their seats...
Onuachu: I’ll Stay Focused, Keep Concentrating
FC Mydtjylland of Denmark striker, Paul Ebere Onuachu has promised to continue with full concentration and remain focused on his game, as he vowed not to allow his new found fame get to his head. Following his massive breakthrough in the Super Eagles, with a milestone goal against Egypt, which set new marks in African football last week, Onuachu admits...
Iwobi Gets Okocha’s Tips For Newcastle Clash
Arsenal of England attacker, Alex Iwobi again gained expert advice and experienced tips from his uncle, Austin 'Jay Jay' Okocha, with both stars exchanging views ahead of Monday night's clash with Newcastle United in the English Premier League, sports247.ng reports. As Arsenal play host to Newcastle at Emirates Stadium, the Super Eagles star enters the game fresh from a visit...
Mikel Is Middlesbrough’s Rock In Midfield – Pal
Middlesbrough of England star, John Mikel Obi has been described as the English Championship club's rock that provides them with stability, zeal, motivation, quality and experience, especially in the middle. This is the verdict of one of Mikel's teammates, Britt Assombalonga, who sports247.ng reports disclosed that the Super Eagles' skipper does not lord himself over younger players in the team,...
Balogun Eyes ‘Significant Role’ At AFCON 2019
Brighton Hove Albion defender, Leon Aderemi Balogun has disclosed that he is hoping to play a 'significant role' with the Super Eagles at this year's Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt but admits it means he will have to work harder in order to keep his place in the squad. Sports247.ng reports that the former Fortuna Dusseldorf, Darmstadt and SV...
