Ogba Throws More Light On Ultra-marathon Race
Former president of the Athletic Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief (Evangelist) Solomon Ogba JP has thrown more light on the forthcoming maiden ultra-marathon race in the country. Speaking in his new position as president of International Association of Ultra Marathon Race in Africa, Ogba said the inaugural edition, billed for Remo, Ogun State in December, will create new frontiers for...
Moses Simon To Motivate Moroccan Youngster
Levante of Spain winger, Moses Simon has the task of motivating a fellow-African player in the squad, following their signing of Moroccan kid, Chams Eddine Limour. Sports247.ng gathered that the 17-year-old Moroccan has signed his first professional contract with the Spanish La Liga side on a six-month deal, and Simon will now play the role of 'big brother' for the...
Eze, Osayi-Samuel Help QPR Into FA Cup Fifth Round
Queens Park Rangers of England youngsters, Bright Osayi-Samuel and Eberechi Eze were both in action, as The Rs put up a battling show and edged into the FA Cup fifth round with victory over Portsmouth. While Osayi-Samuel was on from the start at Griffith Park, London, he would later go off in the 72nd minute for fellow-Nigerian, Eze, who then...
Aigbogun: We Must Beat Niger Republic On Friday
Youth national team, Flying Eagles coach, Paul Osahon Aigbogun has acknowledged that his players must step up their efforts and beat the hosts, Niger Republic in their last group match at the ongoing African U-20 Cup of Nations. With all four teams in Group A now holding equal opportunities and similar hope of picking tickets into the semi-final, which would...
1XBET – OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF THE CONFÉDÉRATION AFRICAINE DE FOOTBALL (CAF) TOURNAMENTS
1xBet bookmaker company officially announces its partnership with some of the most prestigious African football competitions. The partnership will see 1xBet sponsor CAF’s main events across Africa through the Clubs tournaments (Total CAF Champions League, Total CAF Confederation Cup, Total CAF Super Cup) and CAF’s flagship tournament the Total Africa Cup of Nations. 1xBet bookmaker company will activate its sponsorship on...
Mikel Misses FA Cup Replay Due To Leeds Battle
Sports247.ng has learnt that Middlesbrough of England new signing, John Mikel Obi was rested from the club's English FA Cup replay against Newport County on Tuesday, in order to keep the January arrival fresh for this weekend's English Championship clash with Leeds United. Middlesbrough are still in the hunt for a promotion play-off spot in England's second-tier division, and coach...
Samuel Kalu Regrets Red Card In French Ligue 1
Girondins-Bordeaux of France winger, Samuel Kalu has disclosed his deep level of regrets, over the red card he got Tuesday night's in his side's French Ligue 1 loss to Olympique Marseille. Sports247.ng reports that, while Kalu got the marching order 25 minutes into the game, 19-year-old Boubacar Kamara scored the only goal of the match that sent the Super Eagles...
Nigeria Rank 3rd In African Beach Soccer, 16th Globally
Nigeria's beach soccer national team, Super Sand Eagles have been ranked Africa's third best team in the sector, and 16th overall in the world. Sports247.ng can report that despite placing second behind Senegal at last year's CAF Beach Soccer Cup of Nations in Egypt, Nigeria has been placed behind the champions and the hosts of that competition. Details of the ranking...
Gideon Goyet Advocates Camping For Nigerian Runners
Nigerian long distance runner, Gideon Goyet has advocated a situation in which the country's athletes would be taken to camp before they line out for any marathon in future. After emerging the first Nigeria at the tape during the latest Lagos City Marathon, with a time of 2:30:21, Goyet believes he would have done better he he received better preparation...
Joshua’s USA Debut Catching Like Fire – Hearn
Nigerian-born heavyweight boxing champion of the world, Anthony Olaseni Joshua has put his mind fully on the possibility of getting his debut fight in United States of America, as Jarell Miller is ready to roll. Sports247.ng learnt that Miller has spoken in glowing terms about his readiness to accept a fight with Joshua at Madison Square Garden, New York, and...
