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...

FEPSGA 2018 Has 10,000 Participants – Amaebi

The president of Federation of Public Service Games (FEPSGA), Aloku Amaebi says about 10,000 participants from across the country are in the contest for glory at the 37th edition.     Sports247.ng reports that Amaebi disclosed this in Lokoja during the opening ceremony of FEPSGA 2018. Amaebi also that Kogi State government, in collaboration with Head of Civil Service of Federation had put...

Cycology Riding Club Seeks More Support For Cycling

The captain of Cycology Riding Club, Ms Bimpe Olufemi has advocated more support and funding for cycling as a sport in Nigeria.     Sports2147.ng reports that Olufemi was among an array of cycling stakeholders who lamented the poor state of interest the sports is current receiving in the country. Olufemi and the others reckoned that Nigerian cyclists need more support, in order...

Gombe Bulls Threaten Action Against NBBF

Gombe Bulls basketball club have threatened fresh action against Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), over what they insists is their mandate to represent the country at the ongoing FIBA Africa Zone 3 qualifiers.   Chairman of the club, Ibrahim Gimba emphasised in an interview with sports247.ng that Gombe Bulls are not done yet with the decision of the NBBF to nullify their...

NCC Tennis League Semi-finals End In Enugu

Tech Vibes of Jos have emerged winners of the 2018 NCC Tennis League semi-finals in Enugu.     Tech Vibes beat Leadway Team from Lagos 4-1 in the overall results and will now meet winners of the Abuja semi finals, Team Offikwu in Lagos on Sunday. In the men category, Thomas Otu of Tech vibe succumbed 6-3, 6-4 to Abdulmumuni Babalola of Leadway. Current...

Aigbogun Rules Out Pressure On Flying Eagles

Youth national team, Flying Eagles coach, Paul Aigbogun says his players will not be under any form of pressure at the West African Football Union (WAFU) U-20 Cup of Nations in Lome, Togo.   Ahead of the competition's commencement on Saturday, Aigbogun told sports247.ng that he has already told his players to just concentrate on playing their normal game and see...

BURUJ CEO PROMISES A THRILLING MUSIC AND SOCCER CARNIVAL

The CEO of Buruj Sports Academy Salaudeen Waheed has vowed that the Music And Football Carnival to mark the 10th Anniversary Celebrations of the Lagos-based outfit will present unique avenues for music and soccer fans to mix together in an atmosphere of friendship and togetherness in the spirit of the Christmas season.     The event which will hold at Araromi Youth...

Financial Planning will Give You The Edge in 2019 and Beyond

As we approach 2019, one thing is certain: There are going to be loads of challenges and adverse financial situations that you would never have envisaged. You have two choices at this critical junction: It’s either you put a solid plan in place that will help you not only weather any financial storm, but also thrive; or you decide...

Super Sand Eagles Star Tasks NFF For Support

A player in Nigeria's beach soccer national team, Super Sand Eagles, Suleiman Ogodo has tasked Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to roll out support and adequate packages to help the squad at the continental showpiece in Cairo, Egypt.     Ahead of Saturday's kick-off at the 2018 African Beach Soccer Cup of Nations, Ogodo charged the NFF to remember the national team and...