Dubai-based Aliu Lasisi Defends WBC Tielt On April 5
Nigeria's Dubai-based champion boxer, Aliu Bamidele Lasisi is billed to April 5 defend his World Boxing Council (WBC) International Silver Super Flyweight title against Keyvin Francisco Lara of Nicaragua. Sports247.ng gathred that the bout, which is already scheduled to hold at Emirates Golf Club in Dubai, United Arab Emirates will see the 28-year-old stake the belt he won when he...
Wrestlers Hit Tunisia Next Week For African Championship
A team of Nigerian wrestlers will next week travel out to Tunisia to participate in the 2019 African Wrestling Championship, following the country's confirmation of participation. This much was made known by Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) president, Honourable Daniel Igali, who, however, said only a limited number of grapplers will make the trip, due to lack of funds. Igali admitted there...
Onuachu Promises Best Efforts Always For Nigeria
FC Midtjylland of Denmark striker, Paul Onuachu admits he is excited to finally get his chance in the Super Eagles, and promised that he will always give his very best anytime he is called upon to play for Nigeria, even as he also vowed to maintain good attitude, sports247.ng reports. Onuachu is staying humble, after gaining lofty words from Eagles'...
Balogun Misses Out On Eagles’ Starting Line-up
Inactivity at club level has caught up with Brighton & Hove Albion of England defender, Leon Aderemi Balogun in the Nigerian national team, as he missed a place in the Super Eagles's starting line-up for Friday's last Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Seychelles. Sports247.ng reports that Balogun, who has dropped to number three in the central defence perking order...
Rohr Wary Of Morocco, Egypt At AFCON 2019
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has admitted he is wary of the threat posed by both Egypt and Morocco at this year's Africa Cup of Nations, which has left him ruling out his team as one of the favourites. Although the France-German tactician added that he believes his side will go far at Egypt 2019, he hinted that they might...
ICC Under 19 World: ALL TO PLAY FOR ON FINAL DAY IN WINDHOEK
The final day of the ICC Under 19 World Cup Africa Division One Qualifier promises to be a tense affair, with Nigeria and Namibia vying for a spot in the 2020 World Cup in South Africa. Nigeria have enjoyed a remarkable week, with four straight wins taking them to the brink of a first ever World Cup appearance. They lock horns...
Afcon 2109: Eagles fail to sparkle in 3-1 win over Seychelles
Nigeria surprisingly made a hard job of beating Seychelles on the final day of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification series, but the performance on Friday was put down to the fact that the Super Eagles had made sure of a place in Egypt before kick –off. What was supposed to be a stroll turned into a trudge as...
ETTU Cup 2019: Quadri, Abiodun in battle for final spot
Nigeria’s duo of Aruna Quadri and Bode Abiodun will be facing the biggest battle of their career this season as they lead their Portuguese club – Sporting into the second leg semifinal of the ETTU Cup against star-studded French side – GV Hennebont. However, it was the end of the road for Edem Offiong and Jamiu Azeez yesterday at the...
Ordega: My Move To China Is Privilege From God
Shanghai Shengli WS of China's new signing, Francisca Ordega has declared that her successful deal with The Oriental Nation outfit is a great privilege from God. Sports247.ng can report that the 27-year-old Ordega is delighted to make the move from Washington Spirit of America, and acknowledged that there was divine connection in how it became possible. As she gets ready to...
Falcons, Spain Friendly Yet To Get Date, Venue
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are battling hard to get a date and venue for a proposed international friendly between the female national team, Super Falcons and Spain's women's squad. Sports247.ng gathered that, although the game is tentatively billed to hold between April 2nd and 9th, an exact date and venue are yet to be stated for what would be another...
