Blind Football Project Starts January 15 In Enugu
The screening project of Nigeria Para-Athletics Federation for visually challenged football talents is set to start January 15 in Enugu. Sports247.ng learnt that the programme, which will be in conjunction with BINA Foundation, will come to a close on January 20 at Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium. The federation's secretary-general, Patrick Abobi said the programme, which is for persons with visual inhibitions, is...
Chukwueze On Arsenal, Leicester Radars For £36m
Villarreal of Spain winger, Samuel Chukwueze has gained another heavy transfer boost to his growing value, as sports247.ng learnt he is now on the radars of Arsenal and Leicester City for a fee of £36m. So soon after reports emerged that former La Liga champions, Atletico Madrid are also interested in snatching Chukwueze from Villarreal, the Chile 2015 FIFA U-17...
Funmilayo Ajala Targets 2019 All Africa Games Spot
National Sports Festival female table tennis bronze medalist, Funmilayo Ajala says she has set her sight on making Nigeria's team to the 2019 All Africa Games in Morocco. Although sports247.ng reports that Ajala was disappointed to fall short at Abuja 2019, she is excited with the strides she made in the doubles and believes that has set her on the...
NBBF banks on stakeholders for better 2019
The leadership of the Nigeria Basketball Federation has tasked all stakeholders to brace up for another rollercoaster ride in 2019 as the federation gets ready to hit the ground running. Despite landmark achievements in 2018 the NBBF believes that 2019 will be better. According to the President, Engr Musa Kida, “2018 achievements were not accidental but products of serious preparations and...
Sunsel set to commence open screening
The management of Sunsel fc has announced an open screening for interested players ahead of the 2018/19 season. Chairman of the club, Engr. Eugene Eremionkhale said it's time to start preparation for the challenges ahead. "This season will be great especially with the move of Kadiri Attah to Nasarawa United." "Our target is to capture young and exceptional players within the ages...
Report: Otegbeye Hasn’t Signed For Any NPFL Club
Sources close to Ajibola Otegbeye says the striker is relaxed over his future despite several reports linking him with a move to Plateau United, reports Sports247.ng. According to the sources, Otegbeye who defended the colours of Sunshine Stars in the 2017/18 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) is a free agent. The former Shooting Stars, ABS and Akwa United striker has been...
Plateau United striker Tosin Omoyele joins Egyptian Premier League side Nogoom on loan
Plateau United striker Tosin Omoyele has joined Egyptian Premier League side Nogoom on a six-month loan deal, reports Sports247.ng. The former COD United and Osun United froward was tipped to move to Europe in the January Transfer Window but he made the switch to Egypt after a successful trial at Nogoom. He will have the company of Nigerian born defender Micheal...
Lobi Stars Makes U-Turn Back To Markudi. NO Going Back to Ijebu Ode
Lobi Stars who were to set to resume immediately after the new year at Ijebu Ode for a closed camping session ahead of the CAF Champions League group stage has announced a change of plan. Lobi Stars players will now hold their camping session in their home ground of Makurdi, Benue state capital. The latest decision is to ensure the players...
Gernot Rohr Becomes A German Citizens After 35 Years
The Technical adviser of the Super Eagles of Nigeria Gernot Rohr has finally been officially issued a German passport after thirty five years of giving up his citizenship. Rohr , who was Born six over decade ago in Mannheim, southwestern Germany , was supposed to be duly qualified citizen as he was born in the country and through his parents. Rohr...
Tijani Adamu breached contract with prime creation Ltd NFF intermediary
Tijani Adamu who's contract was facilitated by Prime Creation Limited to Kwara United failed to meet up payment of his contractual agreement for over a one year , as he is indebted to Prime Creation Ltd with the sum of over N800, 000 thousand and the second year of the contract has started running without Tijani meeting the first...
