Onazi Has Some Health Issues – Rohr
Trabzonspor of Turkey midfielder, Eddy Ogenyi Onazi has been left out of the Super Eagles' squad to battle South Africa and Uganda next month on account of health issues affecting the former SS Lazio of Italy star. This is the explanation handed out by Eagles' gaffer, Gernot Rohr, who sports247.ng learnt insists no one is victimizing Onazi over suspicions of...
Mikel Is Still Eagles’ Captain – Ibitoye
Super Eagles media officer, Toyin Ibitoye has refuted speculation making the rounds that Tianjin Teda of China midfielder, John Mikel Obi has retired from the Nigerian national teaml. Sports247.ng gathered that speculation over Mikel's future in the Eagles hit a climax on Monday, when he was for the fourth straight match left out of the list of invitees for the...
BURUJ ACADEMY MANAGEMENT AND PLAYERS STORM SANWO-OLU CAMPAIGN OFFICE
The management, technical crew and players of Buruj Sports Academy on Monday morning storm the campaign office of Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the APC flagbearer in the 2019 gubernatorial election in Lagos State to show their support and solidarity as the electioneering campaign is beginning to gather momentum. They were received in the audience by the Director General of Babajide Sanwo-Olu...
Volleyball Premier League rescheduled for November 3rd
The Nigeria Volleyball Premier League (NVBL) will commence on November 3rd instead of the earlier date of November 1st, according to the Local Organising Committee (LOC). Alhaji Adamu Maikano, the Secretary General of the LOC in a notice to clubs communicating the new date, explained that the new venue is the Indoor Sports Hall at the National Stadium Package B,...
Akaraonye happy with Aiteo Cup feat, eyes Super 4
Rivers Angels coach, Regina Akaraonye has expressed joy with her team's recent success in the 2018 Aiteo Women's Cup, reports Sports247.ng. The Jewel of Rivers pipped Ibom Angels 1-0 in the final played at the Samson Siasia Stadium last Tuesday. Juliet Sunday was on song for the Super Cup Queens in Yenegoa. Akaraonye who is nicknamed "Skippo" by her admirers showed happiness...
Sunshine Stars set to unveil Dogo
Sunshine Stars are set to unveil a new coach for the 2018/19 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season, reports Sports247.ng. On Tuesday, the unveiling will take place at the club's Secretariat in Akure. The club has already reached agreement with Kabiru Dogo on a one year contract. In the last two years the club has struggled for form domestically and went through...
Yusuf Alli ‘Sells’ Lagos Marathon In Accra
Ex-international athlete and coordinator of Access Bank Lagos City Marathon was on Sunday in Accra, Ghana for an international race, and used the opportunity to showcase the Nigerian version to participants. Alli said the Accra International Marathon, which started over a decade ago, has impacted positively on Ghana’s image internationally, hence his decision to 'sell' the Lagos version at the...
Uduaghan Relishes ‘Birthday Gift’ From NOC
Former Delta State governor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan says he is still relishing a 'birthday 'gift' from Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), which gave him an investiture as a patron last week. Uduaghan celebrated his 64th birthday on Monday, October 22, while his investiture as an NOC Patron took place the following day in Lagos. The medical doctor-turned-politician described it as a...
Success: I’m Now A Better Professional Player
Watford of England striker, Isaac Success is still basking in the euphoria of his first goal of the English Premier League season last weekend, and believes he is now a better professional footballer. After overcome a chain of injuries and surgery at the start of his career with The Hornets, Success has finally hit top form with the club, such...
Moses Simon Faces Deadline To Learn Spanish
Levante of Spain winger, Moses Simon has received a tacit deadline for him to learn Spanish, as his club's coach, Paco Lopez says he is finding it difficult to communicate with the player. Aside not being able to get direct contact with the coach, sports247.ng also learnt that Simon has not been able to relate with his teammates, such that...
