ACCUMULATOR TOSURE 15-12-2018

CRO 05:30 PM Slaven VS Rijeka 2x TUR 02:00 PM Konyaspor VS Kasimpasa Over 1.5 Goals EPL 04:00 PM Watford VS Cardiff City 1 1.65 SCO 04:00 PM St.Johnstone VS Motherwell 1 SCO 04:00 PM St. Mirren VS Aberdeen 2 SCO 1 04:00 PM Airdrieonians VS Arbroath 2 SCO 2 04:00 PM Edinburgh City VS Elgin City 1 HUN 05:00 PM Puskas FC Academy VS Mezokovesd...

What Happens When You Don’t Sleep

The medical research is clear about what happens when you don't get sufficient sleep. 1. You increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. A sleep deficit of three to four hours a night over the course of a week affected the body's ability to process carbohydrates, leading some people into prediabetic state.. 2. You become clumsy and "sleep drunk," Lack of sleep...

Iwobi Makes Last 10 CAF Awards Short List

Arsenal of England attacker, Alex Iwobi has stated that he is happy to make the last 10 nominees' list for 2018 African Footballer of the Year award.     Sports247.ng learnt that Iwobi was excited after his name was reeled out by Confederation of African Football (CAF), and will now eagerly wait to see if he will be among the final three.   The...

Governor Wike Garden City Unity Cup group stage draw made in Port Harcourt

The 2018 Governor Wike Garden City Unity Cup group stage draw has been made in Port Harcourt, with highlights including Rivers United v Plateau United – meaning a return to Port Harcourt for Bernard Ovoke – Abia Warriors v Bayelsa United, Sunshine Stars v Cynosure Fc and MFM v Heartland.   ALL THE GROUPS 2018 Governor Wike Garden City Unity Cup group...

National Sports Festival 2018: Delta State Enter Festival’s Last Weekend On Top

Delta State kept top spot on the 19th National Sports Festival's medals table into the last weekend of events, with a strong hint that the team from Asaba could end as number one on Sunday.   Sports247.ng reports that Team Delta showed no sign of slowing down, with another haul of medals on the podium on Thursday and Friday, as they...

National Sports Festival 2018: Cyclist Loses Gold Medal To Registration Oversight

A cyclist from Lagos State, Obafemi Smith has been stripped off a gold medal at he 19th National Sports Festival, because his contingent's officials did not formally register him for the event.   Sports247.ng gathered that the race director, Bashir Mohammed said the step had to be taken, after the Local Organising Committee found out that Lagos State cycling officials failed...

National Sports Festival 2018: Dalung Blames Logistics, late Funds For Festival Hitches

Sports minister, Barrister Solomon Dalung has apoloigised for some hitches being faced by athletes and fans at the National Sports Festival, but said they were due to logistics issues and late release of funds.     Though Dalung insisted in a chat with sports247.ng that Abuja 2018 has been very successful overall, he said he is aware of some challenges the athletes...

National Sports Festival 2018: Yakmut Tags Abuja 2018 ‘Benchmark Of Success’

Former director general of defunct National Sports Commission (NSC), Alhassan Yakmut has described as a benchmark of success the return of Nigeria's National Sports Festival.   With the festival holding once again after a break of six years, Yakmut told sports247.ng he is excited with the development and expressed hope that it can be sustained.   Yakmut stated: "The coming back of the...

National Sports Festival 2018: Toriola Urges Discovered Talents To Work Harder

Veteran Nigerian table tennis player, Segun Topriola has urged new talents discovered at the National Sports Festival in Abuja to work harder, in order to ensure they take their career to greater height.     Toriola said in a chat with sports247.ng that he has already spotted about five to six talents, but insists they still have more work to do.     The five-time...

Supersand Eagles hold firm to World Cup ticket as Senegal rule Africa

Nigeria’s Beach Soccer National Team, also known as Supersand Eagles, has emerged vice champion of the African continent, qualifying for the 2019 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup finals in the process, following defeat by old foes Senegal in the final of the CAF Beach Soccer Cup of Nations in Egypt on Friday.   Nigeria and Senegal opened the hostilities in Group...