Age cheats peculiar to Africa football – Gianni Infantino
FIFA President Gianni Infantino made it known by stating that age cheating is one of the biggest challenges confronting football in Africa. It is to the regard FIFA are prepared to further curb down on age cheats as they plan to introduce Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) age scan for the U20s after the successes recorded with the U17s. Ever since 2009...
FIFA Set To Introduce MRI Age Test For U 20
FIFA President Gianni Infantino made it known by stating that age cheating is one of the biggest challenges confronting football in Africa. It is to this regard FIFA are prepared to further curb down on age cheats as they plan to introduce Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) age scan for the U20s after the successes recorded with the U17s. Ever since 2009...
Coach Solomon Ogbeide deserves the coach of the year
Coach Solomon Ogbeide having won the inconclusive Nigerian professional League (NPFL) with Lobi stars football club of Markudi and went further again to prove critics wrong as far as the CAF Champions League is concerned. It's being a while Nigerian club side got to the group stage of CAF Champions League. Coach Solomon Ogbede did that in a grand style at the...
Adebayo Makes Waves With Miami Heat In NBA
Another youngster is taking America's National Basketball Association (NBA) by storm, as Edrice Femi "Bam" Adebayo is making waves with Miami Heat. Sports247.ng reports that the latest thrills from Adebayo came at the weekend, as he helped Miami Heat beat Cleveland Cavaliers 118-94. It was another step forward for 'Bam,' who played one season of college basketball for Kentucky Wildcats before...
Solanke’s Swoop Excites Crystal Palace’s Coach
The impending arrival of Nigerian-born striker, Dominic Solanke at Crystal Palace of England is already exciting The Eagles' coach, Roy Hodgson, as he believes the lad from Liverpool can add an extra bite in attack to his squad. Sports247.ng gathered that Hodgson was all smile at the weekend, as reports confirmed that Solanke is set to arrive at Selhurst Park...
Nmecha’s Effort Officially Declared Own Goal
What appeared to be a crucial equaliser by Lukas Nmecha for Preston North End against Aston Villa has been officially declared an own goal by one of the visiting players, Ahmed Elmohamady. Sports247.ng can report that Nmecha, who is on loan from Manchester City, looked to have scored to cancel out fellow-Nigerian-born striker, Tammy Abraham's first-half goal for Villa. Abraham, who...
Ross Barkley Shares Sarri Grief With Moses
Chelsea's Nigerian-born midfielder, Ross Barkley is sharing pressure at Stamford Bridge with former Super Eagles winger, Victor Moses, as the former Everton dazzler has come under pressure from The Blues' gaffer, Maurizio Sarri. Sports247.ng can report that, while Moses is certain to leave Stamford Bridge in the January transfer window, Barkley will have to step up his efforts with the...
Iwobi Receives Pundits’ High Rating In 5-1 Defeat
Arsenal attacker, Alex Iwobi has gained high ratings from various top pundits, in spite of his side's alarming 5-1 loss away to Liverpool. Sports247.ng can report that Iwobi has been consoled with top marks in major reviews, after getting an assist and putting up a good individual performance in a very poor Arsenal outing at the Anfield on Saturday. In spite...
Balogun Relishes Final 2018 Win Over Everton
Brighton & Hove Albion defender, Leon Aderemi Balogun is celebrating his side's 1-0 victory over Everton, as he says it is a special way to end the year, and huge boost for them to start 2019 on a high. Although Balogun stayed all 90 minutes on Brighton's bench during the game, sports247.ng can report that the Super Eagles star feels...
Onyekuru Set To Face Fernando Llorente Threat
Galatasaray of Turkey striker, Henry Onyekuru is set to face a stern test for a regular spot in the Istanbul-based side's starting line, as the Turkish Super Lig outfit are moving for Tottenham Hotspur striker, Fernando Llorente. While Onyekuru has hit some crucial goals for Gala, since arriving from RSC Anderlecht of Belgium in the summer, he is bound to...
