Ndidi, Iheanacho To Play Under Ambrose’s Supplanter
Leicester City stars, Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Onyinyen Ndidi are set to be handled by the man who caused a downturn of fortunes for fellow-Nigerian, Efe Ambrose at Celtic of Scotland, as the duo's club have appointed Brendan Rodgers to take over the saddle. In the wake of The Foxes' sacking of Claude Puel last weekend, sports247.ng gathered that the...
Nigerian Fans Urged To Buy U-20 World Cup Tickets
Nigerian soccer fans have been given the opportunity to buy tickets to the Flying Eagles' matches at this year's FIFA U-20 World Cup in Poland, where the action will begin on May 23. Sports247.ng gathered that Nigerian fans have been informed that they can now purchase match tickets from now till midday March 5, with Visa cardholders receiving exclusive opportunities. The...
Amoo: Flying Eagles Can’t Underrate Group Rivals
Former Super Eagles assistant coach, Fatai Folrunsho Amoo (Arsenal) has warned players and coaches of the youth national team, Flying Eagles to avoid underrating their group opponents at the FIFA U-20 World Cup. Although Amoo admitted that last weekend's draw, which pooled Coach Paul Osahon Aigbogun's side in Group D alongside Qatar, Ukraine and USA, appears easy for Nigeria, but...
Alhaji Gero Glad To Rejoin Ostersunds Of Sweden
Former Rangers International of Enugu striker, Alhaji Gero says he is happy to rejoin Ostersunds FK of Sweden, as he begins a second spell with the Scandinavian outfit. Sports247.ng gathered that the former youth international is back in The Land of The Midnight Sun, after short spell at Esteghlal of Iran, where he made only seven appearances before breaking his...
Isaac Success Faces Rivalry From Brazilian Strikers
Watford of England striker, Isaac Success may find his days of relevance in The Hornets limited in the coming season, as the club is said to be in the hunt for three Brazilian attackers. With Success again battling injuries, as was the case when he needed surgery last season, Watford appear eager to find alternatives this summer, and sports247.ng learnt...
Super Eagles Cited In Kepa’s Substitution Refusal
Nigeria has been cited in an example where a player refused to take his coach's directive for a substitution during a match, but it was the case of an opposing player against the Super Eagles at the 2018 World Cup. Sports247.ng reports that, as controversy continues spreading over the refusal by Chelsea goalkeeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga to be substituted in Sunday's...
Itoje Set For Early Return To England Rugby Action
Nigerian-born rugby star, Maro Itoje is set for an early return from injury, as England's coach, Eddi Jones is considering fast-tracking the lock back into his Six Nations squad for their next game against Italy. Itoje had previously sustained medial ligament damage during England's 32-20 win over holders Ireland in their opening game and Jones said the 24-year-old had made...
Joshua, Miller In Fresh Controversy Over Training Bases
Nigerian-born world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Olaseni Oluwafemi Joshua is another whirlwind of controversy with his next opponent, Jarrell Miller, as they are both tussling over venues for their training bass ahead of their June 1 fight in New York. Joshua will defend his IBF, WBA and WBO titles against Miller at Madison Square Garden, New York and wants to...
Abuja To Receive Women’s World Cup On April 11
Abuja will come alive on April 11, when female soccer personalities and others gather in the Nigerian capital to receive the FIFA Women's World Cup trophy, sports247.ng gathered. The trophy is expected in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as part of its ongoing tour of all qualified countries for this year's edition of of the global female soccer spectacle in...
Nwora Stays Upbeat Over D’Tigers’ Potentials
Nigeria's men's basketball national team, D'Tigers' coach, Alex Nwora, is staying upbeat over his side's potentials, despite suffering two defeats at the weekend. Loses to Cote d'Ivoire and Senegal at the the last stage of the FIBA World Cup qualifiers in Abiuadjan meant Nwora's team lost their unbeaten run, which dates back to October, but sports247.ng can report that the...
