Ugbade Reveals Another Phase Of Eaglets’ Preparations
Cadet National team, Golden Eaglets' assistant coach, Nduka Ugbade has disclosed that the technical crew has already outlined plans for the next phase of their preparations for the 2019 African U-17 Cup of Nations. Ahead of their trip to Tanzania later in the year for the competition, Ugbade told sports247.ng that the Eaglets' crew are gearing up towards the next...
NFF Does Not Owe Rohr Any Money – Sanusi
Secretary-general of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dr Mohammed Sanusi has dispelled reports in some quarters that the soccer body is owing Super Eagles' coach, Gernot Rohr some amount of money. In dispelling the reports, Sanusi told sports247.ng that it is just another case of unfounded rumours making the rounds across the media. Sanusi stressed that the NFF is not in any...
Odey Gives 10 Bags Of Rice For ‘Remarkable’ Year
FC Zurich star, Stephen Odey has taken up an attitude and act of charity in appreciation of what he calls a remarkable year for him, off and on the pitch of play. Sports247.ng reports that Odey is giving away ten bags of 25kg rice in his Christmas giveaway, which the youngster says is his humble way of showing gratitude for...
Cricket Federation To Expand Scope For 2019
The president of Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF), Professor Adams Ukenya Yahaya has disclosed that the body plans to expand its scope of impact in the coming year. Yahaya told sports247.ng that the federation's plan for 2019 is that cricket will be for all Nigerians, not just for children and youths. He acknowledged that the NCF had huge successes of 2018 with...
Polo Championship Holds For Peace In Jos
A polo championship aimed at contributing to the task of ensuring the return of peace in Plateau State has commenced in the capital city, Jos. Sports247.ng learnt that the initiative aims to mobilize and involve the youths to compete and share in an atmosphere of mutuality. Apart from ensuring promotion and sustenance of peace in the state, the five-days competition also...
I am fully in charge of Kwara United FC – Oladimeji
The Chairman of Kwara United FC, Prince Oladimeji Ladi Thompson has said that the operations and management of the state's darling team is under his control and supervision, while also debunking insinuations that the team has affiliations with anybody or group. Speaking as the Special Guest at the get-together organised by the state chapter of the National Association of Nigeria...
Pillars congratulate Danladi as the goal minder hooks his long time sweetheart
He who finds a wife finds a good thing, this are the words of Alhaji Malikawa as Kano Pillars officials, family and friends attended the wedding ceremony of goalkeeper Danladi Isah in Makurdi, the capital of Benue state in an elaborate celebration. Kano Pillars who were ably represented by it's official where on ground to witness the ceremony as Miss...
Aliko: Niger Tornadoes a team to beat
Niger Tornadoes goalkeeper and club captain Aliko Mustapha is optimistic that the team will be a team to beat in the new season. Aliko who just recently renewed his contract with his home town club for another season, declared in a chat with his team's media department. "The team could be the next team to beat, because the coaching department headed...
Rangers drawn with unheralded Bantu in CAF Confederation Cup play offs
Nigeria's sole representatives in the CAF Confederation Cup, Rangers International have gotten their opponents for the next round of the competition. The Flying Antelopes will face Lesotho outfit Bantu in the play off round of the second tier club competition in Africa. At a draw held on Friday evening, the reigning Aiteo Cup champions were handed a supposedly easy pairing for...
CAF Champions League: Lobi Stars In Tough Group
Lobi Stars have discovered the three teams that stand in their way for a spot in the CAF Champions League quarterfinals. The Pride of Benue are into the group stages of the tournament for the second time in history, but will not have it easy if they want to finish in the top two of Pool A to make it...
