Rivers Hoopers Deserve Continental Ticket – Ikechukwu
Rivers Hoopers Basketball Club of Port Harcourt sensation, Benjamin Ikechukwu has declared that the team deserve their ticket to represent Nigeria at the ongoing regional qualifiers in Cotonou, Benin Republic. Following a run of three straight victories at the FIBA Africa Zone 3 Championship, the shooting guard told sports247.ng that The Hoppers are still among Nigeria's best teams of the...
Hoopers beat Elan to qualify for FIBA Afro League
Rivers Hoopers defeated host Elan Sportif 71-63 points at the FIBA Africa Zone 3 Qualifiers in Contonou to become the first team to qualify for the maiden edition of the FIBA AfroLeague in January next year. Three players finished on double figures for Rivers Hoopers; Victor Koko continued from where he left off on Wednesday scoring 12-point, 10-rebound double double....
Onuachu Stays Patient For Super Eagles’ Invitation
FC Midtjylland attacker, Paul Onuachu says he is waiting patiently for his first invitation to the Super Eagles, but hopes it will come before the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, sports247.ng reports. With a record as Nigeria's current top scorer in Europe, ten league goals from 16 games, same as last season in 22 matches, Onuachu believes he has done...
Okechukwu Set To Resume Action With Pyramids
Pyramids FC of Egypt midfielder, Azubuike Okechkwu says he is in line for a return to action with the money-bag club this weekend, following his absence last time out, due to suspension. Sports247.ng learnt that, after serving the match ban for a red card, the Rio 2016 Olympics bronze medalist is on course to regain his place in his side. Okechukwu...
Dufegha Happy To Make Beach Eagles’ Final Squad
Katsina United striker, Eric Dufegha says he is happy with his inclusion in the Super Sand Eagles' final squad to the 2018 African Beach Soccer Cup of Nations in Egypt, where he hopes to justify his presence. Sports247.ng reports that, although he admits beach soccer is new to him, Dufegha is learning fast, and wants to hit the ground running. Dufegha...
Ikpea: Eagles, Falcons Need Private, Corporate Funding
The national chairman of Nigerian Football Supporters Club, Reverend Samuel Ikpea has charged well-meaning personalities and corporate bodies in the country to rally in support of funding the Super Eagles and Super Falcons for next year's assignments. Ikpea said seeing the Eagles and Falcons enact recent glorious feats suggests that Nigerian football is back on track, but sports247.ng can report...
Dalung: December 6, 2018 Is Historic For Nigerian Sports
Sports minister, Barrister Solomon Dalung has described December 6, 2018 as a historic date in the annals of the country's sports, as it brought about the return of a multi-events competition for unity. Sports247.ng reports that Dalung said as much in his speech to herald the 19th National Sports Festival, which he said is a big achievement of the Federal...
STRONG TEAM NASARAWA DEPARTS FOR ABUJA 2018 19TH NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL
Nasarawa State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development today, Thursday, bid farewell to a modest sized but strong 221-member contingent departing for the 19th National Sports Festival, which holds in FCT, Abuja, from 6-16 December, 2018, with events holding at the National Stadium. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Bulus Musa Amoyi, expressed his confidence on the State contingent. “This contingent...
Ahlan Cup Already Has 17 Registered Clubs – Inuwa
Kano State Football Association chairman, Alhaji Sheriff Inuwa (aka Ahlan) has disclosed that a total of 17 clubs are already confirmed for the second edition of his pre-season competition, Ahlan Cup 2018, which is billed to kick-off on Saturday. Inuwa, who is also an executive committee member of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), said the competition is programmed to keep clubs...
Rabiu Alli Prefers Business To Coaching, Administration
Kano Pillars veteran, Rabiu Alli (aka Pele) has declared that he is not thinking of going into coaching or club management after retiring from active football, sports247.ng reports. Amidst speculation that he could drop his boots after the incoming season in Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), Alli disclosed that he will turn to business once he quits the round leather...
