Kingsley Michael: We can continue to improve
Winger Kingsley Michael considered that Perugia did ‘play well’ in defeating Crotone on Friday night, but that they could also ‘play better’. Perugia recorded a 2-1 win, but their opponents enjoyed a share of the ball and the chances, particularly in the second half. “We played well, and created lots of opportunities,” mused Kingsley Michael, who provided an assist to Sports247.ng. “With...
Sylvester Igboun: UFA played well and deserved to win
Striker Sylvester Igboun insisted that FC UFA ‘played well’ after they beat Spartak Moscow in the Russian Premier League on Sunday. The hosts needed goals from Dmitri Sysue and Lovro Bizjak to win in the final 12 minutes of the the tension soaked encounter. Igboun who was impressive at the left hand side of attack lasted the full throttle at the...
Amuzie: My time will come
Defender Stanley Amuzie says that he is ‘not disappointed at all’ for his role at Lugano, asserting that his ‘time will come’. The young defender has impressed in three games for Lugano in the Swiss Super League this term. “I'm not at all disappointed. Last year I played about 16 matches and this season I've played in three already,” Amuzie has...
Rilwan Hassan: Midtjylland deserve big win
Rilwan Hassan has hailed his Midtjylland side after they mauled Vejle Boldklub 5-0 in the Danish Superligean for their 10th win of the season. The hardworking player came off the bench for Gustav Wikheim in the 73rd minute of action at the MCH Arena on Sunday. Midtjylland shot to the top of the table with 35 points following the ruthless win...
Dennerby Downplays 4-1 Loss To ASEC U-16 Team
Nigeria's female national team, Super Falcons' coach, Thomas Dennerby has downplayed his side's 4-1 loss to the under-16 boys team of ASEC Mimosas of Cote d'Ivoire, as he says all he wanted from the game was seeing how his players respond, not the result. Footballlive.ng gathered that the Swedish soccer tactician is not in any way bothered that his side...
Nigeria Cricket Federation Goes To Nasarawa State Schools
Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has taken its mobilization programme tom schools in Nasarawa State, with the training of 200 primary and secondary students in 10 select institutions. Sports247.ng learnt that the participating schools include Yumaco international Academy, Lafia; Mallam Isa Memorial Academy, Set Nursery and Primary School, Bukansidi, Lafia and Maikefi Memorial Academy, Lafia. Others are Al-Amin Nursery/Primary School, Lafia; Lafia...
Nigeria Volleyball Federation Seeks Depth In Modern Techniques
Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) have set in motion plans to ensure the country's clubs, players and coaches are well grounded in new techniques of the sport, with a view towards enhancing better results on the international stage. Sports247.ng reports that the search has led to the NVBF seeking to employ a foreign technical adviser, who would be expected to teach...
Nigeria’s 3×3 Basketball Teams Shine In Togo
Nigeria's 3x3 basketball male and female teams both had bright starts to their campaigns at the zonal championship in Lome, Togo, with the two sides making it all the way to medals stages. Sports247.ng can report that it all began on Friday, as both teams reached the quarter finals of the FIBA 3×3 Africa Cup with brilliant victories, which signified...
Future Nigeria Eagles’ Projections Excite NFF’s Sponsor, Zenith Bank PLC
One of the sponsors of Nigerian football have stated delight with the potentials of the country's under-15 national team, Future Eagles. Sports247.ng gathered that the sponsor is raining accolades on Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for a job well done in keeping the team together and setting the players on the right part to stardom. This much, according to the NFF's communications...
Amputee Eagles Were Comfortable In Mexico – Lovgren
Swedish journalist and expert in physically challenged soccer, Stefan Lovgren has denied reports making the rounds that members of Nigeria's Special Eagles suffered accommodation problems during their campaign at the Amputee Football World Cup in Mexico. In contrast with reports in a sector of the Nigerian media that the players, coaches and officials were virtually left to fend for themselves...
