NFF mourns astute administrator, Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi
The Nigeria Football Federation has expressed utter shock at the death on Monday of former NFF Secretary General and one –time Member of the NFF Executive Committee, Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi. Reports on Monday morning said the 66 –year old former international defender passed on after a brief illness. “I cannot find the words as much as I try. A very big...
Oshoala’s Deut Goal Enters La Liga Record Books
FC Barcelona Femeni of Spain attacker, Asisat Oshoala has been cited in the record books of the European country's soccer body, sequel to the Super Falcons' star's qucikfire goal on her debut with her new team. Oshoala, whom joined The Catalans' female team on loan from Dalian Quanjian of China last month, eventually got her chance to star in the...
LEAGUE FOLLOWERS MOURN OGUNJOBI
Admirers of Nigerian Football Leagues popularly known as the *League Followers* have received with rude shock the sudden death of Chairman, Osun State Football Association, Chief Taiwo Joseph Ogunjobi and described the death as a monumental loss to Nigerian football and beyond. Reacting shortly after the Media Officer of Osun United, Tunde Samsudeen announced the sudden passed away of former...
Awoniyi Denies Joy In Wreaking Gent With Goal
Royal Excel Mouscron of Belgium attacker, Taiwo Awoniyi has denied that he took personal pleasure in netting a winning goal against his former club, KAA Gent last weekend. Sports247.ng reports that Awoniyi struck against the club that refused to give him enough playing time during the first half of the season, which he spent with them on loan from Liverpool. Though...
Sokari Seeks To Floor Rangers In Confederation Cup
SC Sfaxien of Tunisia midfielder, Kingsley 'Bobbuy' Sokari has declared that he is determined to help his side defeat Rangers International of Enugu in this week's CAF Confederation Cup fixture. Rangers will be away to Sfaxien inn their second group match on Wednesday, ahead of which sports247.ng learnt Sokari aims to use to full advantage what he knows about The...
Iwobi Receives Fresh Support From Ian Wright
Arsenal of England attacker, Alex Iwobi has received support from one of his club's legends, Ian Wright, who believes the Super Eagles star should not be scolded by The Gunners' fans. In the wake of another gallant display and goal from Iwobi last weekend, sports247.ng can report that Wright is impressed by the lad's form, but he remembers how the...
Moses Admits He Misses Playing For Nigeria
Fernebahce of Turkey winger, Victor Moses has likened the atmosphere he is enjoying at his new base with what he used to enjoy during his days with the Super Eagles, and admitted he misses playing for Nigeria. Sports247.ng gathered that Mose is still ruing memories of last Friday's loss away to Keyserispor in the Turkish Super Lig, but insists he...
Ogunjobi’s Death Sends NFF, Others Into Mourning
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) of Monday morning led the spate of mourning for the body's former secretary-general and ex-chairman of the technical committee, Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi, 65, who was confirmed dead early same day. Sports247.ng gathered that Ogunjobi died at University College Hospital, Ibadan, two days after he went for a routine medical check up and was told he needed...
Supporters’ club honours Gov. Okowa and Ibori as patrons
The Nigeria Football Supporters club has honoured the Executive Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa and former Delta State Governor James Ibori as patrons of the world famous club respectively. While Governor Okowa was honoured as the new National Patron, Chief James Ibori received the honour as the new National Leader of the NFSC. The event which took place recently...
3SC mourn Ogunjobi’s Death
The shocking death of former Secretary General of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has been described as a big loss not only to Nigeria but the football community worldwide. Reacting to the demise of the Osun State Football Association boss, the management of Shooting Stars Sports Club in a release, made available to newsmen on Monday, said Nigerian football has...
