Umualumaku Unity cup final holds Dec 30
The grand finale of the yearly Umualumaku Unity cup competition donated and sponsored by the Executive Secretary of the Club Owners Association of Nigeria Alloy Chukwuemeka will hold on Sunday 30th December 2018. The Final ceremony billed to hold at National primary school Umualumaku in Ehime Mbano local government of Imo state will kick off by 4pm between Umuoparalum FC...
International Beach Volleyball: Nigeria female team through to knockout stages
Nigeria female beach volleyball team has booked a place in the knockout stages of the Carmtel International Championships in Yaoundé. The female team beat Congo 28-14, Cameroon 28-11 and Central Africa 28-10 in the group stages. Meanwhile, the male team defeated Chad 23-21, 21-11 at the championships. Despite the flattering outcome of the encounters, the head coach of the Beach Volleyball teams,...
Solanke Misses Out Against Arsenal Due To Injury
Liverpool striker, Dominic Solanke has been ruled out of this weekend's English Premier League clash against Arsenal due to injury. Sports247.ng gathered that the Nigerian-born England international will not be available to tango Alex Iwobi at Anfield on Saturday due to a muscle complaint. Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp confirmed that Solanke copped muscle problems, but did not disclose an expected date...
Warriors Of Africa Boxing Event Holds On Sunday
The much talked about Warriors of Africa Boxing Day holds this Sunday at Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, with pugilists from various countries across the continent expected to participate. Sports247.ng gathered that boxers are expected from Ghana, Senegal, Democratic Republic of Congo and Nigeria at the boxing championship in the sports hall of the stadium, with the first bout billed for...
IS CAFFEINE BAD?
Too much coffee, cola, and tea are not substitutes for water, but recent studies also show that caffeine isn't all bad for you. It helps prevent Parkinson's disease and cirrhosis of the liver, and it help with male fertility. It has also been shown to protect the brain, possibly from diseases like Alzheimer's. A Harved study showed that the risk for...
DEALING WITH MUSCLE PAIN AFTER EXERCISE
Delayed onset muscle soreness ( DOMS) after exercise is normal when you begin an exercise program. You might feel stiff and sore in the hours and days after you exercise. Here are tips to treat and avoid muscle soreness: 1. Warm up thoroughly five minutes before activity and cool down completely three to five minutes afterward. 2. Perform easy stretching after...
Table Tennis Coaches Should Select On Merit – Ojomu
Ladies' table tennis singles gold medalist at the recent 19th National Sports Festival in Abuja, Ajoke Ojomu has called on national team coaches to select players on merit. Sports247.ng gathered that Ojomu, who beat Cecilia Otu-Akpan of Cross River State 4-1 in the Abuja 2018 final to grab the Festival gold medal, is now thinking of representing Nigeria at the...
Oyema Downplays Effects Of Sports Festival Silver
Commonwealth Games para-powerlifter, Esther Oyema has downplayed any negative effects she might have from only being able to win a silver medal at the recent National Sports Festival in Abuja. Although Oyema admits all expectation had been on her to claim the gold medal, considering her national team status, sports247.ng gathered that she is staying upbeat for better days ahead...
Joseph David Sends Gratitude To Oyo Judo Chairman
National judo champion, Joseph David has sent words of gratitude to the chairman of Oyo State Judo Association, Dr Musa Oshodi for standing by him in stormy weather and sunshine all through 2018. Sports247.ng can report that David, who won thee gold medals for Oyo State in the in the +100kg category of judo at the recent National Sports festival,...
Olanrewaju Appreciates Durosinlorun For Squash Tips
National Sports Festival men's squash gold medalist, Abdulrahman Olanrewaju has recounted how early tips he got in the sports from former star player, Yusuf Durosinlorun helped him master the game. Sports247.ng reports that Olanrewaju is still grateful to the tutoring and mentoring he received from Durosinlorun, after relocating from Ilorin to Lagos in 2015. Olarenwaju, who earlier trained alongside Babatunde Ajagbe,...
