Ahlan Cup: Kano Pillars wallop Rarara as Wikki end Tornadoes’ fairytale
It was Match Day 8 of the 2018 Ahlan Cup as the semi finals took center stage at the magnificent Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano. The first game of the day saw defending champions Kano Pillars play Rarara Academy, a team which made the semi finals thanks to that victory against Yobe Deserts Stars in their last group game. The game...
Ndidi, Iheanacho feature in Leicester City’s loss at Crystal Palace
Super Eagles duo Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho were in action for Leicester City in their 1-0 loss to Crystal Palace in the English Premier League victory at Selhurst Park. Ndidi was named in the starting line up of the Foxes while Iheanacho was a second half substitute. Former Genk midfielder Ndidi lasted the full duration and on the part of...
St Finbars ’94 championship set gives back 24 year on
The 1994 set of St Finbars College Akoka notably know for their dominance in the sports of Basketball and football on Saturday held a reunion ceremony in Lagos to celebrate the 24th year of graduating from the school. The alumni who gathered along with their families to celebrate one another also took time out to celebrate and shower accolades of...
National Sports Festival 2018: Ondo, Rivers bags gold in Volleyball
Team Ondo and Team Rivers have emerged winners of the volleyball gold medal in the men and women category respectively at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Abuja. Ondo overcame the threats from Plateau state, beating the 3-1 (25-27, 25-21, 25-21, 25-18) in the male category, while Team Delta edged past Lagos state 3-0 (25-14, 25-19, 25-18) in the female...
My goal is not enough – Mikel Agu
Super Eagles midfielder, Mikel Agu put his name in the scorer sheet as Setubal was beaten by 3-1 Portimonense in a Portuguese league. Speaking after the game was Mikel Agu who had a good game and scored the only goal for his club . The Super Eagles player said, I am not really too impressed with the goal since we could...
Pinnick Amaju meeting with NPFL and NNL ends in a deadlock.
The crisis rocking Nigeria football takes another twist on Friday evening as meeting of top guns in football family and club owners did not produce any meaningful results at the end. it was more or less a fruitless exercise as the parties involved failed to come out with any meaningful way forward for the commencement of the new season. NPFL and...
Nigeria U-20 team to face Senegal in WAFU Cup final
Can flying Eagles avenge the loss of Sand Eagles to Senegal team, by beating them in the final of WAFU Cup Tournament going on in Togo. It could be recalled the last time both countries met in final events was in Dakar Senegal U 23 final under the tutelage of coach Samson Siasia . The Dream Team won the cup where...
CAF Beach Soccer: We are not at our best – Danjuma Paul
The goal keeper of Super Sand Eagles expressed his displeasure immediately after their loss to a familiar rival Senegal. Senegal actually beat the Sand Eagles 6-1 in the final of beach Soccer competition. Honestly we are not at our best , although Senegal deserve their win because they were determined to win. Congratulations to them for emerging as winners. It is an eye...
Chikwelu Thanks NFF For Motivating Falcons
Super Falcons alternate captain, Rita Chikwelu has stated appreciation to the leadership of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for motivating the players to success at the recent Africa Women Cup of Nations in Ghana. Sports247.ng gathered that, in the wake of recent reports that the NFF have also doled out lump sums to offset bonuses and allowances owed the players, Chikwelu...
Balogun Declares War On Chelsea, Expects Victory
Brighton & Hove Albion of England defender, Leon Aderemi Balogun has declared war on Chelsea, his team's opponents in this weekend's English Premier League fixture, and says he is thinking only of victory. Revealing his thoughts ahead of Sunday's match at American Express Community Stadium, Balogun believes home advantage will play a key role in ensuring his sid wins against...
