Ini Umotong inspires Brighton to victory over Liverpool
Ini Umotong scored as Brighton & Hove Albion Ladies caused an upset with a 2-0 victory over Liverpool Ladies on Sunday to end a four-game winless run in the English WSL. Both teams came into the match looking to snap winless streaks. Liverpool wanted to avoid a seventh without a win while Brighton targeted their first league victory since October...
Ezekiel Foundation Udu Kingdom Peace Cup: Orhuwhurun United Win First Edition Of Competition
Orhuwhorun United are the champions of the first edition of the Ezekiel Foundation Udu Kingdom Peace Cup. They defeated hard fighting Aladja United 1-0 in the final match played on Sunday at Aladja Primary School Sports Ground. The tournament sponsor Hon Ezekiel Ufuoma thanked the LOC of the championship for putting in the best tournament for the Udu Kingdom. "Am very happy...
Chikwelu Extends Contract With Swedish Club
Kristianstad of Sweden midfielder, Rita Chikwelu has extended her contract with the female football club, as the Nigerian alternate captain aims to make the best of her twilight carer. Sports247.ng reports that, after co-captaining Nigeria, with Onome Ebi, to a ninth Africa Women Cup of Nations title in Ghana, Chikwelu has now gained a contract extension in The Land of...
Iheanacho, Success, Balogun Start In FA Cup, Ndidi Out
Nigerian soccer stars has various levels of impact in the English FA Cup at the weekend, as Kelechi Iheanacho, Isaac Success and Leon Aderemi Balogun all started for their respective teams, while Victor Moses spent 90 minutes on the bench and Wilfred Onyinyen Ndidi was not dressed. Sports247.ng can report that Leicester City seemed to miss Ndidi very direly, as...
Semi Ajayi Rues Own Goal Against Man City
Rotherham United defender, Semi Ajayi is sulking over the own goal he scored on Sunday, as he hit one of the slots that helped Manchester City move to the English FA Cup fourth round with a 7-0 victory. Sports247.ng reports that it was Ajayi's 29th game of the season in all competitions and, despite giving away one of the goals...
Olatunji Sisters Set To Rule Nigerian Squash Scene
Nigerian squash is set to be ruled for some time to come by two sisters, as Yemisi and Busayo Olatunji are both showing great promises for the future. The older of the two, Yemisi, is already National Squash Champion and won a major international competition in Zimbabwe last year. Although sports247.ng reports that Yemisi defeated her younger sister, Busayo in many...
Joshua Versus Wilder Not Any Closer – Hearn Snr
Another dark cloud has been cast over the possibility of Nigerian-born British heavyweight boxing champion of the world, Anthony Olaseni Oluwafemi Joshua taking on American rival, Deontay Wilder. Although much has been said and speculated about a massive unification fight between both champs taking place in April this year, sports247.ng learnt that the prospects now appear farther than ever. This is...
2019 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon: Collection Of Running Kits Begins On Monday
All is set for the 4th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon billed to take place on Saturday, February 2, 2019. In a statement issued by Olukayode Thomas, Head Communications and Media for the marathon, the kit collection for intending runners that have completed the registration process will officially begin on Monday. “The kit collection is starting quite early...
Stakeholders pay courtesy visit to Nasarawa State Youth and Sports Commissioner
A delegation of Doma Stakeholders on Saturday, paid a courtesy call to Nasarawa State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Honourable Salisu Abubakar Haske, in Lafia. The purpose of the visit, according to Honourable Robo Sani, Executive Chairman, Doma Council Area, who led the team, was to congratulate and felicitate with Haske whom he said is also a bonafide son...
Nigeria female beach volleyball team is ranked 2nd in Africa
The female team retained her title at the Camtel International Beach Volleyball Championships in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Reacting to the ranking, the President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Engineer Musa Nimrod hailed the girls for maintain their position despite the threats form other beach volleyball nations. Nimrod said the girls will attend several Championships and also defend her gold medal at the All...
