Nkwocha Goes Philosophical On 43rd Birthday
Former Super Falcons striker, Perpetua Nkwocha Nwufoh took time out to mark her birthday with philosophical words, as the player-turned coach appreciated the goodness of God in her life. Nkwocha clocked 43 on Thursday and, though, she has since been in the shadows since retiring from the round leather game, sports247.ng learnt that the ex-striker is more than grateful for...
Egbuchulam Dumps Norway For $1.2m Asian Deal
Former Rangers International of Enugu dazzler, Chissom Egbuchulam has sensationally dumped Falkenbergs FF of Sweden for a deal worth $1.2m in Asia. Sports247.ng gathered that Egbuchulam took the decision just to spite the management of Falkenbergs, who refused to sanction a transfer he wanted to top flight Swedish side, IFK Goteborg. Rather than opt to remain with the recently promoted Falkenbergs...
Adesokan Outlines Strategies To Reach 2020 Olympics
Nigeria's top female badminton player, Dorcas Adesokan has outlined a chain of strategies she hopes to execute in order to ensure she picks at ticket to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. While taking an overview of her exploits in the past year, sports247.ng can report that Adesokan now wants to redouble her efforts in order to make more...
Musa-Kida Charts NBBF’s Course For Busy Calendar
Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) president, Ahmed Musa-Kida has reeled out a long line of activities the body will be engaged in this year, and stressed that they must hit the ground running. While reflecting on their high and low moments in the past year, sports247.ng can report that Musa-Kida is now looking forward to a busy 2019, which he hopes...
Quadri Starts 2019 With Global 26th Spot Ranking
Nigerian table tennis men's number one, Aruna Quadri has been rated 26th in the world at the start of 2019. Sports247.ng gathered that Quadri's ranking, which puts him number one in Africa, comes from International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), which on Wednesday released the January 2019 players' cards. Despite Quadri being inactive for two months, he is still among the top...
Simon Seeks Return To Spotlight Againat Girona
Levante of Spain winger, Moses Simon will aim for a breathtaking return to the spotlight with his club on Friday, as they kick-start their run of matches for the New Year against Girona. Sports247.ng reports that both clubs are neck-on-neck on Liga log, with 22 points after 17 matches, such that Simon and his pals with hope for the best...
Akinwunmi Remembers Yekini’s USA ’94 World Cup Goal
First vice-president of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi has taken his mind way back to USA '94 to recap some of his most memorable moments in soccer. Though sports247.ng reports that Akinwunmi, who is also chairman of Lagos State Football Association, rated Russia 2018 World Cup as his best memory of the past year, the NFF top shot...
Omeruo Welcomes Former Middlesbrough Pal At Leganes
Leganes of Spain defender, Kenneth Omeruo has received yet another massive boost to his career in La Liga, as the modest club have signed one of his former teammates from Middlesbrough. Sports247.ng learnt that Omeruo, who spent two seasons with Yakubu Aiyegbeni's former club in the English Championship, will be happy to welcome Denmark international, Martin Braithwaite, who has joined...
Beach Volleyball Coach Celebrates Africa Conquest
The head coach of Nigeria's Beach Volleyball teams, Francis Imoudu is standing tall, following the female squad's victory at the recent Camtel International Beach Volleyball Championship in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Sports247.ng can report that Imoudu is still in buoyant mood, after the Nigerian women beach volleyball team defeated Cameroon 2-0 to win a gold medal, but the male squad lost to...
Nimrod Relishes Nigerian Team’s Victory In Cameroon
Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) president, Engineer Musa Nimrod is basking in the euphoria of the country's female national team's recent conquest of the Camtel International Beach Volleyball Championship in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Although the male team could not replete the feat of their female colleagues, sports247.ng can report that Nimrod is excited that the contingent returned home with gold medals. He noted...
