NPFL: Making the Super Six, our topmost priority – Stanley Eguma
Despite sitting 5th on the Nigeria Professional League group A abridged league table after seven games, head coach of Rivers United Stanley Eguma has started that his ambition this season is to strive hard and get an opportunity to play in the Super Six which will produce the champion of the 2018/2019 league season. Rivers United have played seven games...
Lokomotiv Plovdiv 0-2 Septemvri: Eze on the losing train
It was a sad story to tell for Stephen Eze and his club Lokomotiv Plovdiv as they lost 0-2 to Septemvri Sofia on Wednesday. The homers couldn't withstand the firepower of Septemvri Sofia Bulgarian First Professional League match at Lokomotiv, Plovdiv. Asen Chandarov hit the first goal from the penalty spot on half hour to silence the home team. The points was...
REFEREE APPOINTMENT: OGABOR ELIGIBLE TO OFFICIATE LOCAL LEAGUES – NRA
Nigeria football Circle has witnessed another heap of hues and cries for the decision of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF Referees Appointment Committee to appoint a CAF-suspended referee, Joseph Ogabor to officiate league matches in the 2019 NPFL season, between Plateau United and Kada City today Wednesday 20th February, 2019. Sports247.ng can authoritatively inform you that Mr Joseph Ogabor was the...
Oliseh Throws His Words Behind Caster Semenya
Former Super Eagles captain and head coach, Sunday Ogorchukwu Oliseh has added his opinion and words against the gender issue surrounding South African middle distance runner, Caster Semenya. With a number of world sports star speaking out in support of Semenya and scolding international athletics authorities for picking on her, Oliseh is not one to shy away from supporting a...
Nnaji Commends NTF For Nigeria Taekwondo Open
The vice-president of Africa Taekwondo Federation (ATF), Chief Jonathan Nnaji has commended the governing body for the sport in Nigeria for their successful hosting of a recent international competition. Sports247.ng reports that Nnaji is proud of the determination, vision and efforts of Nigeria Taekwondo Federation (NTF), which he said made it possible for them to pull off the feat. Nnaji noted...
Rope Jump, Skipping Sport Set For Nigeria Debut
Nigeria is set to have its debut feel of rope jump/skipping sport, as plans have been set in motion for the country to host the rest of Africa in a forum where ideas will be exchanged and technique of the game taught. Though the sport is still largely unpopular in Nigeria, sports247.ng learnt that officials are already working round the...
Lagos Media Marathon Needs Sponsors – Ubani
Corporate bodies across the country have been urged to tally round in providing funds for the much-expected Lagos Media Marathon, which sports247.ng reports organisers say is not only for journalists, but also for any interested member of the public. Chairman of the organising committee, Tony Ubani said the race, which is now scheduled to holds on Labour Day, May 1,...
Omeruo: Spanish League Suits My Style, Ambitions
Leganes of Spain defender, Kenneth Omeruo is basking in the euphoria of his new-found relevance in Spain, and says it is simply because the style in La Liga suits his pattern of play. Sports247.ng gathered that Omeruo is happy to finally find regular playing time in one of Europe's top leagues, and reckons that Leganes will help him achieve his...
Eze, Osayi-Samuel Fail To Beat West Brom’s Keeper
Queens Park Rangers duo of Bright Osayi-Samuel and Eberechi Eze were both blistering form with their club, but failed to get past the opposing goalkeeper of West Bromwich Albion. Sports247.ng reports that, while Osayi-Samuel and Eze both got off The R's bench in the second half, the Nigerian forwards put in extra efforts to save their side, but it was...
Ajayi Aims To Justify New Contract At Al-Ahly
Al-Ahly of Egypt striker, Junior Oluwafemi Ajayi is set to return to top form and finally settle down to a busy season, as he aims to justify a new contract he signed with the club. Sports247.ng gathered that Ajayi has found his time restricted with the Cairo-based club a lot this season due to injury, but the officials still deemed...
