Saleh Seeks More Participants, Spectators At Karate Event
Lagos-based martial arts zealot, Zainab Saleh has spoken of her desire to see more participants, sponsors and spectators grace the next edition of the international karate championship, which has been on for five years. Speaking against the backdrop of this year's recent event in Lagos, Saleh said she was highly impressed with the positive attitude of the female athletes and...
Chukwumerije Explains Shift Of Taekwondo Open
Technical director of Nigeria Taekwondo Federation (NTF), Engineer Chika Chukwumerije has come out with an explanation of the body's decision to shift the date for this year's international open in Abuja. Chukwumerije said the NTF have already written to World Taekwondo Federation to get approval of their decision to postpone the Nigeria International Taekwondo Open by three months, sports247.ng reports. Chukwumerije...
Omeruo Hails Laganes’ Moroccan Striker
Leganes of Spain defender, Kenneth Omeruo has showered praises on his club's Moroccan striker, Youssef En-Nesyri, who played a key role in their comeback draw against Rayo Vallecano in the Copa del Rey. In the wake of Tuesday's encounter, Omeruo said he was glad that he personally continued his impressive form for Leganes, but sports247.ng reports that he put the...
Simon Targets Heroics Against Villarreal
Levante of Spain striker, Moses Simon is looking up to this weekend for a massive breakthrough in La Liga, as he hopes to sparkle against Villarreal. After shaking off an injury that hit him at the start of his career in Spain, sports247.ng reports that the former SK Trencin of Slovakia and KAA Gent of Belgium winger is now beaming...
Amputee World Cup: Nigeria bundled out on goals difference
Despite rallying to their first win on Tuesday night against El Salvador at the ongoing Mexico 2018 Amputees Football World Cup, the Nigeria Amputees team lost out of the four best losers to join group leaders to proceed to the round of 16, due to heavy goals difference. The Nigerians recovered from the effects of their funding difficulties and late...
Nnamani aims at historic qualification for AFC Eskilstuna
Nigeria striker Onyedikachukwu Nnamani says his season will be complete if AFC Eskilstuna secure promotion to the Swedish Allsvenskan Superettan. AFC Eskilstuna must win their last matches in the Superettan and hope second placed Falkenbergs lose heavily in their last two games in the second tier division. If they lose and other results do not go their way, they will have...
Wilfred Ndidi pays tribute to Srivaddhanaprabha
Super Eagles defensive midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi has paid tribute to the huge contribution Leicester City chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha made to football following his death on Saturday. Ndidi scored an 88th minute goal for the Foxes as they drew 1-1 with 10-man West Ham United in the English Premier League last weekend, with Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha in attendance. On Sunday, Srivaddhanaprabha was named...
Dogo reveals why he signed for Sunshine Stars
Newly unveiled Sunshine Stars gaffer, Kabiru Dogo has posited that his coming to Akure is down to fate and the overwhelming love of the people of Ondo State. The soft spoken coach was unveiled by the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club on Tuesday. "Sunshine Stars is a big club in Nigeria, but some many other big teams wanted me, so...
NBBF Boss Kida: We remain committed to conclude 2018 domestic season
The Nigeria Basketball Federation has advised all club owners in the Men’s Premier League to take a cue from the response of FIBA Africa to their communiqué and fall in line or risk losing their league status. On Monday, FIBA Africa Competitions Manager, Julien Farran directed that concerned stakeholders under the aegis of Nigeria Premier League Team Owners Council should...
UK-based Pilot Wins Julius Berger Golf Tournament
A Nigerian pilot based in United Kingdom, Tony Yusuf-Adam has won this year's Julius Berger Invitational Golf Tournament in Abuja. Yusuf-Adam took top spot in the 15th edition of the competition, which held last Saturday at IBB International Golf & Country Club, after which he said he was excited to pull off the feat. Yusuf-Adam, who carded 77 gross and 42...
