Orbih Wins NSA’s Best Administrator Award
The president of Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), Francis Orbih has emerged administrator of the year at the 2018 Nigerian Sports Awards (NSA) in Lagos. In what comes as recognition for sterling efforts at taking badminton to a high level since his inception of office, spoirs2467.ng can report that Orbih won the award for Nigeria’s best sports administrator, , while...
Oparanozie Sets Double Target For AWCON 2018
Guingamp of France striker, Desiree Oparanozie has set a personal double target to achieve with Nigeria’s female national team, Super Falcons at this year's African Women Cup of Nations in Ghana. Speaking ahead of the Falcons' opening match against South Africa on Sunday at ACON 2018, Oparanozie said she wants to win the title again and help Nigeria reach next...
NFF Confirm 4:30pm Kick-off For Eagles V Uganda
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have confirmed that Tuesday’s international friendly between the Super Eagles and Cranes of Uganda will begin at 4:30pm at Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. Sports247.ng can report that this is contained in a media statement by the NFF information department, while notifying media houses about specifics for the accreditation of journalists to cover the match. Various sports editors...
Super Eagles line up against South Africa
Despite his lack of game time for Enyimba, Ikechukwu Ezenwa has been given the nod to start in goal ahead of in-form duo Daniel Akpeyi and Theophilus Afelokhai. The three-man defence comprises of "Oyinbo Wall" (Leon Balogun and William Troost-Ekong) and John Ogu. Jamilu Collins and Kenneth Omeruo will operate as the wing backs. Stoke City grafter Oghenekaro Etebo has been given...
Volleyball has improved in Nigeria and other Africa countries says CAVB President
African Volleyball Confederation (CAVB) President Dr Amr Elwani said Nigeria and other Africa National Federations have improved in terms of their care with the Youth generations. Elwani stated this while presenting African Volleyball activity report in front of the FIVB Congress meeting in Cancun, Mexico. Elwani showed the African development towards the international performance and the great improvement in the African...
Gold Cup 2018: Rivers Utd big test for Remo Stars- Osho
Head Coach Remo Stars Football Club Osho Fatai, has hinted that the Rivers United game against his team on MatchDay3 of the Gold Cup Tourney will be a huge test for them. The Sky Blue side began their campaign at the 6th edition of the Nigeria's First Pre-Season Tournament on a winning note by defeating Nationwide League One side Phoenix...
NPFL: Brazee assures football lovers on the readiness of Kwara United for new season
Coach Ashifat Suleiman has assured football lovers of more good results as they continue to build up Kwara United. It was a brilliant performance at the Akure Township Stadium on Friday as the Harmony Boys defeated Almar FC 3-1. Segun Alebiosu netted a brace with Ebenezer Odeyemi grabbing a goal as the Ilorin based side picked three points. Brazee as he is...
Eagles Update: Crooked Dolly backs Bafana Bafana to clip Eagles wings
Montpellier winger Keagan Dolly has rallied round South Africa ahead of the crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier at the FNB Stadium on Saturday. The exciting player who is currently recuperating from a shin fracture problem since September tormented the Eagles in Bafana Bafana's 2-0 win against Nigeria at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in 2016. Despite missing out in the...
Tovey in relaxed mood, says approach will be key for Bafana Bafana
Despite the pressure on Bafana Bafana ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Nigeria on Saturday, South Africa winning captain to AFCON 1996 Neil Tovey is in relaxed mood. The Group E rivals in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifier will be hoping to entertain fans in the epic match at the magnificent FNB Stadium. South...
Governor Akeredolu bags Gold Cup Platinum Award
The Executive Governor of Ondo State, His Excellency Rotimi Akeredolu, will be honoured with the Gold Cup Tourney Platinum Award. General Coordinator of Pre-season mini-league, Tunde Shamsudeen said: "In recognition of Governor Akeredolu drive to empower youths in his state via sports, we have deemed it fit to honour him. "The essence is geared to spur His Excellency on to do...
