NWFL Super 4: 11 year drought, our aim is to win Super four – Bayelsa Queens coach
Technical adviser of Bayelsa Queens Moses Adiku has revealed to Sports247.ng that getting the win against Sunshine Queens of Akure was as a result of taking the few chances they got in the match and he is looking forward to playing defending Champions Nasarawa Amazons in the final of the Super four on Sunday. 10- Women Bayelsa Queens beat Sunshine...
NWFL Super 4: Not playing to instruction responsible for our loss – Sunshine Queens coach
Sunshine Queens of Akure head coach Wemimo Olanrewaju Matthew has attributed not playing to instruction by her girls as the major reason why they failed to get a win against Bayelsa Queens in their elimination match at the ongoing 2019 Nigeria Women Football League Super Four tournament at the Agege stadium in Lagos. The ladies from Akure dominated early proceedings...
Plateau state governor Simon Lalong pays executive condolence visit to Ahmed Musa
Plateau state governor His Excellency Gov. Simon Lalong has paid a condolence visit to Super Eagles Star Ahmed Musa over the loss of his mother Serah Moses on Thursday January 24, 2019. The Plateau state governor described the loss of the Al Nassr star's mother as one of life's greatest tragedies and encouraged the national icon and beloved son of...
Chukwumerije Reveals Nigeria Taekwondo Open Entries
The technical director of Nigeria Taekwondo Federation (NTF), Engineer Chika Chukwumerije has reeled out figures of registered competitors for the upcoming international competition in Abuja, sports247.ng reports. The Beijing 2008 Olympics bronze medalist further disclosed that eight countries have indicated interest to participate in the upcoming contest, which is offiically known as Nigeria Taekwondo International Open. Chukwumerije stated that Nigeria, DR...
First Bank Basketball Club Await Benin Republic Star
First Bank Female Basketball Club of Lagos are awaiting the arrival of a player from Benin Republic in their camp this weekend, as The Elephant Girls commence preparations for the new season. Sports247.ng reports that this has been disclosed by coach of the side, Peter Ahmed, who said the Beninoise player will bring to 18 the number of players in...
Oladipo: Calm Nerves Propel Indiana Pacers’ Revival
Indiana Pacers of America basketball star, Victor Oladipo has pointed to calm nerve and the ability to stay focused under pressure as factors behind his side's ability to recover from tight situations in the NBA. Oladipo stated as much after another thrilling resurgence for The Pacers against Chicago Bulls, but sports247.ng learnt that NBA watchers say his top form is...
Usain Bolt Puts End to Football Career Dream
Jamaica's athletics' sprints icon, Usain Bolt has put an end to his dream of becoming a professional footballer, sports247.ng reports. Bolt had a trial period with Borussia Dortmund last year before starting a similar spell with Australian side Central Coast Mariners in August. The former sprinter hit a brace in a 4-0 friendly win against Macarthur South West United to prompt...
Joshua Gets Tall Order From Lennox Lewis
Nigerian-born heavyweight boxing champion of the world, Anthony Olaseni Oluwafemi Joshua has received a tall order from former belt holder, Lennox Lewis, who says the current star must make himself available against Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder. Sports247.ng reports that, while Joshua's camp are still in the hunt for an opponent for him on April 13 at Wembley, Lewis urged...
Mikel Targets EPL Ticket With Middlesbrough
New arrival at Middlesbrough of England, John Mikel Obi has made a huge promise to help the club return to the English Premier League, following his formal unveiling by the team. Sports247.ng reports that Mikel was all smiles and radiating hope, as the English Championship formally welcomed the former Chelsea and Tianjin Teda midfielder in a short-term deal. The 31-year-old finalised...
Balogun Poised To Start Against West Brom
Brighton & Hove Alb ion defender, Leon Aderemi Balogun is poised to return to The Seagulls' starting line-up for this weekend's English FA Cup clash against West Bromwich Albion. Sports247.ng reports that Balogun has been in and out of Brighton's starting 11 since joining them in the summer from SV Mainz of Germany, but his place for Saturday's clash appears...
