Tade Azeez, Referees Lament Ogunjobi’s Death
The president of Nigeria Referees Association (NRA), Alhaji Tade Azeez and his members have expressed sorrow over the death of former secretary-general of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi. Sports247.ng reports that Azeez was taken aback when the mournful news of Ogunjobi's demise hit him early Monday, after which he stated that it is an irreparable loss for Nigerian...
Omeruo Cites Class, Rhythm In Win Over Betis
Leganes of Spain defender, Kenneth Omeruo has pointed to his side's ability to show a high level of class and rhythm in their 3-0 win against Real Betis. Sports247.ng can report that Omeruo was excited that his side also got another clean sheet, as they recorded their third straight win in La Liga. The dark-skinned stopper, who is on loan from...
Thursdaline Peter Takes Taekwondo Open Refs’ Prize
Nigerian female martial arts expert, Thursdaline Peter got part of the spotlight on the last day of the 1st Nigeria Taekwondo Open in Abuja, as she was voted the competition's best referee. Sports247.ng reports that Peter, who also coaches youngsters in self-defence and competes in international events, put aside her personal ambitions to serve as a an umpire during the...
Falcons will be ready for France World Cup – Oshoala
Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshoala has said that the reigning African Queens will be ready to face the world in this year's FIFA Women's World Cup in France, Bestchoicesports understands. You wouldn’t expect continental champions to come back from lifting the title with the admission that they were a bit rusty. But in Asisat Oshoala’s eyes, Nigeria have plenty more...
NPFL: GOMBE UNITED SPANK NASARAWA IN A SEVEN GOALS THRILLER
Gombe United returned to winning ways after a disappointing outing in their Match Day ,as they white washed Nasarawa United 5 - 2 at the Pantami stadium. The Match Day 8 which kicked off at exactly four o'clock in the evening took just nine minutes for the Savannah Scorpions to registered their first goal through Yusuf Abdulazeez who brilliantly fired...
NPFL: Dayo Ojo Stars As Sunshine Subdue Hard Fighting Katsina United
Sunshine Stars FC of Akure, Monday, continued their impressive run in the 2018/19 NPFL season with a 2-0 win over Katsina United in a match day 8 game at the Ondo State Sports Complex. After a goalless first half, which saw two of the visitors sent off, midfield maestro Dayo Ojo broke the deadlock midway through the second half before...
2020 NSF: We have facilities to host Nigeria – Obaseki
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has disclosed that the state has the facilities to host the 20th edition of the National Sports Festival next year. The governor who disclosed this while briefing sports247.ng on the preparedness of the state to host the festival, said that there are facilities across the state that will put the state in good stead to...
NPFL: AKWA UNITED TAKE KADA CITY TO THE CLEANER IN UYO
Kada City suffered a heavy defeat on Monday at the God'swill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo in one of match day 8 encounters of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). At the next of Champions, Akwa United were leading the proceedings by two nil at half time following Mfon Udoh's opener in the 6th minute and Ndifreke Effiong's tap in from...
Uganda’s Magala Glad To Win IBB Golf In Abuja
Ugandan female golfer, Evah Magala is relishing her victory at the 21st IBB Ladies Golf Championship in Abuja, as she says it makes up for her missing out last year. Sports247.ng reports that, after emerging top of the the three-day gross competition at IBB International Golf & Country Club on Sunday, Magala admitted she was thrilled with her feat ahead...
NPFL Players to wear Black armband for Ogunjobi as LMC Mourns his passing
The League Management Company (LMC) has described the death of Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi as a huge loss to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) and the larger football family in the country. In a tribute to the late football administrator, Shehu Dikko, the LMC Chairman said he had difficulties coming to terms with the news of Ogunjobi’s passing and described...
