Emenike Rules Out Move To China, Prefers Europe
Former Super Eagles striker, Emmanuel Emenike has ruled out the possibility of him taking a deal with any club in China, as he says he prefers playing in central Europe. Although he appears in the twilight of his career and is only recently back from a ling bout with injury, Emenike told sports247.ng that he has bright prospects...
National Sports Festival 2018: Underrated Anambra Volleyball Team upsets FCT
Anambra State are currently topping group A of the male volleyball event after beating FCT 3-1 at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Abuja. The Uche Okafor led team humbled a FCT team filled with top national players who have been playing for over 10 years. FCT teams comprises of players plying playing for Nigeria Customs, NSCDC amongst other. The...
Samuel Chukwueze’s Villarreal gets new coach
Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze’s club Villarreal has fired club legend and coach Javier Calleja after an unimpressive start to the 2018/2019 La Liga Santander season where they are currently placed 17th on the log after 15 games with three wins, five draws and seven losses and has been replaced by former Atletico Madrid player Luis Garcia...
Akide-Udoh Tasks NFF On Falcons’ Preparations
Former Super Falcons striker, Mercy Akide-Udoh has charged Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to ensure they outline adequate plans for the female national team's programme towards next year's FIFA Women's World Cup, sports247.ng reports. Although NFF top shots say they have already arranged for the Falcons to play invitational competitions in Cyprus and China, Akide-Udoh said the federation...
Dennerby: We’re Ready To Play The Best Teams
Nigeria's female national team, Super Falcons' coach, Thomas Dennerby has spoken out in confidence of his team's chances at next year's FIFA Women's World Cup in France, as he says they are ready to take on the best teams that come against them. Sports247.ng can report that Dennerby took a defiant stand in reaction to Saturday's draw that...
NPFL Transfer Window Closes December 30
Clubs in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) have been reminded that the ongoing domestic transfer window, which opened on the NPFL transfer window that opened on October 20 is expected to close on December 30. Sports247.ng can report that the reminder was served by Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) transfer matching system manager, Nasiru Jubril, who provided updates...
Kada FC Proprietor Slams NFF Over NNL Decisions
The proprietor, sponsor and chief executive of Kaduna-based Kada FC, Ekene Abubakar Adams has accused Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) of interfering in internal matters of the lower division, Nigeria National League (NNL). Sports247.ng gathered that Adams is disappointed with the turn of events that he seen the NNL forced to drop recent decisions reached by their members, hence...
Governor Wike Unity Cup Begins On Saturday
The maiden Governor Wike Unity Cup pre-season competition will begin this Saturday in Port Harcourt, with eight clubs from Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) already confirmed to participate, sports247.ng can report. Organizers disclosed further that, apart from Eyimba of Aba, MFM FC of Lagos, FC Ifeanyiubah of Nnewi, Sunshine Stars of Akure and Plateau United of Jos, more...
National Sports Festival 2018: Taofeeq Maya, 59, Shakes Sports Festival
A 59-year-old table tennis veteran, Taofeeq Maya is now talk of the town at the 19th National Sports Festival, after helping Oyo State pull off a huge win in the doubles events of the ping pong sport. Sports247.ng can report that Maya was the cynosure of all eyes, as he combined with Funmilola Ajala to send Akwa Ibom...
National Sports Festival 2018: Cricket Federation President Cleberates NSF Debut
Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) president, Professor Adam Yahaya Ukwenya is celebrating the debut outing of the event at the National Sports Festival in Abuja. Following the official cricket game for the first time in the Abuja oval in the ongoing 19th edition of the festival, Ukwenya told sports247.ng that it was a very exciting piece of history. Ukwenya added...
