Dalung: Tokyo 2020 Olympics Plan Is My Priority
Sports minister, Barrister Solomon Dalung has hinted that Nigeria will not allow 'fire brigade approach' rock their preparations for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, as he says it is already his priority. Sports247.ng reports that Dalung disclosed as much, while speaking on the ministry's plans and prospects for 2019, during which he said a lot of attention will...
Akwa United unveil new players ahead of NPFL season
Akwa United have unveiled 12 new players ahead of the 2018/19 season, in a bid to strengthen their squad and challenge for the league title. The players were presented before the fans, stakeholders and the media community, in a ceremony held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Friday. NPFL record goal scorer in a single season (23), Mfon Udoh returned...
Iwobi’s Skills Outshine Hazard, Firmino, Zaha, Sane
Arsenal attacker, Alex Iwobi has gained yet another personal lift, as The Gunners' star has been rated above several top players in terms of skills and daring moves during key matches. Sports247.ng gathered that Iwobi is now joint-number one in the roll call of star players who are brave enough to show their skills and put the ball through the...
Chukwueze Made Impact Against Real Madrid – Solari
Real Madrid boss, Santiago Solari has acknowledged the attacking role played by Villarreal youngster, Samuel Chukwueze in Thursday's draw. Both side's settled for shared points in the rescheduled match, which sports247.ng recalls Chukwueze felt his side would win at home, and Solari admits the hosts put up a great attacking threat in the 2-2 result. Though The Yellow Submarine were unable...
Tammy Abraham Awaits January 14 Decision Date
Aston Villa striker, Tammy Abraham has set his sight on a countdown to January 14, for a decision to be reached by his parent club, Chelsea, on his future. Abraham has been angling for an exit from Villa, where he has hit top form on loan from Chelsea, but both clubs are reluctant to see him take his trade elsewhere...
Solanke Takes Comfort In Stuttgart Escape Route
Liverpool striker, Dominc Solanke is billed to take comfort in a fresh escape route provided by VfB Stuttgart of Germany, as he seeks to leave Anfield this month. Following a botched switch to Crystal Palace and rebuttals by Schalke 04 of Germany about interest in the England international, sports247.ng has learnt that Solanke could now be on his way to...
Igiebor, Ebagua Receive New Openings In USA
Former Super Eagles midfielder, Nosa Igiebor and Nigerian-born striker, Osaremen Ebagua are both in the spotlight of fresh deals set come their way in United States of America. Sports247.ng gathered that, while Igiebor is being positioned for deals with Colorado Rapids and Minnesota United, Ebagua could be on his way to Miami United in the lower cadre National Premier Soccer...
Awoniyi Faces Dilemma On Liverpool Future
KAA Gent of Belgium attacker, Taiwo Awoniyi is facing a dire dilemma on his future, as the lad on loan from Liverpool of England has been told to arrive at a personal decision. Sports247.ng gathered that, in the face of dwindling fortunes in Belgium, Awoniyi has been offered the chance of arriving at the way out on his own accord,...
Okaka On Course To Join Troost-Ekong
Udinese of Italy defender, William Troost-Ekong is set to welcome Nigerian-born striker, Stefano Chuka Okaka at the Udine-based Serie A club in the coming days. Sports247.ng reports that Troost-Ekong is bound to become the next Super Eagles player to have Okaka as a teammate, as the Italy international leaves Issac Success at Watford to join Udinese. Troost-Ekong will take the gauntlet...
Efe Ambrose Gets Hibernian’s Approval To Leave
Former Super Eagles' defender, Efe Ambrose has received an approval of his request to leave Hibernian of Scotland, and the club's officials have issued a formal message to wish him well in his next port of call. Sports247.ng reports that Ambrose will now be in the hunt for a new club, as The Hibs confirmed that the Canada 2007 FIFA...
