Ifeanyi Matthew Looks Towards Transfer Window
SK Lillestrom OF Norway midfielder, Ifeanyi Matthew has turned his sight on the January transfer window, as he seeks a better deal elsewhere. Sports247.ng gathered that, after falling on the pecking order at the Scandinavian outfit, Matthew wants to quit Norway for greener pastures in another country. The former Kano Pillars star, who has played for two years in Norway, saw...
Ighalo Joins Legends’ Line-up To Honour Ambode
Changchun Yatai of China striker, Odion Jude Ighalo has been added to the list of legends signing up to play an exhibition match in honour of outgoing Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode. Sports247.ng gathered that Ighalo is joined by Cote d'Ivoire star, Didier Zokora as the latest duo to confirm their availability for “The Match: A Celebration of Excellence in...
Olopade Resigns After NNL’s Failed Promotion Plan
Former commissioner for sports in Ogun State, Honorable Bukola Olopade has resigned from his position as chief executive officer of Nigerian National League (NNL), due to their inability to push through a plan for eight teams to be promoted from the lower division. Sports247.ng gathered that Olopade threw in the towel after League Management Company (LMC) and club owners in...
Dennerby Cites Team Work As Falcons’ Strength
Female national team, Super Falcons' coach, Thomas Dennerby is still taking stock of his side's romp to glory as champions of the African Women Cup of Nations in Ghana, and says team work was their biggest asset during the competition. Although many critics believe the Falcons were not at their very best during the competition, sports246.ng can report that Dennerby...
NSF: TEAM SPIRIT, DISCIPLINE AND TOGETHERNESS THE VARIABLES FOR SUCCESS – TONY OLI, CHAIRMAN ANSDC
Chairman, Anambra State Sports Development Commission, Chief Tony Oli has called on Team Anambra Contingent at the ongoing 19th National Sports Festival to show team spirit, purpose, passion and togetherness in order to excel at the games. Chief Oli made these remarks on Friday night in a meeting with coaches and team officials at their base. The chairman said that...
Super Sand Eagles Rate Strong Alongside Senegal
Nigeria’s beach soccer national team, Super Sand Eagles have been rated along with holders, Senegal as the strongest teams at this year's continental showpiece in Cairo, Egypt. Sports247.ng learnt that the verdict that rates Nigeria high on the cards at Egypt 2018 came from Confederation of African Football (CAF) in their preview for this year's African Beach Soccer Cup of...
NSF: TEAM ANAMBRA TARGET IS 10 GOLD MEDALS – EMEKA EGBUTU, SA ON SPORTS
The Special Assistant to the Governor on Sports, Hon. Emeka Egbutu says team Anambra is at the 19th National Sports Festival to do the state proud via winning laurels with 10 goal medal haul set as the benchmark. Hon. Egbutu said this on Saturday in an interview with Sports correspondent Iyke Nwokedi at the Velodrome of the Abuja National stadium,...
THE SLEEP SCIENCE SHOW!
Feeling tired or drowsy at any time during the day is one symptom of not having enough sleep. Being able to fall asleep within 5 minutes of lying down in the evening also may be a sign a person may be suffering from sleep deprivation. People who suffer from sleep deprivation often experience so-called "microsleeps," which are short bursts of...
Good Exercises for Bad Knees
Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush may have their political differences, but both have been avid runners. Shortly before his second term, the current president gave up his favorite exercise because his knees "had finally had it," as he told reporters. Now President Bush can be found zipping around Washington and his Texas ranch on a mountain bike. Knee pain...
Iheanacho: I Want Keep Making Nigerians Proud
Leicester City of England attacker, Kelechi Iheanacho has admitted he is happy with his recent revival of fortunes with the club, and believes it will accord him opportunities of making Nigerian soccer fans proud of him. Sports247.ng can report that Iheanacho, who says Leicester striker, Jamie Vardy is his biggest inspiration at the former English Premier League champions, is happy...
