Ogu Puts Focus On Uyo Match Before Second Leg
Hapoel Be'er Sheva of Israel midfielder, John Ugochukwu Ogu has declared that the focus of him and other players in the Super Eagles is first on Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya, before they start thinking about the second leg in Sfax, Tunisia. Although he acknowledged that they plan to win both matches, the former Academica de Coimbra...
Eagles Thank CAF For Stopping Ahmadu Bello Stadium
Super Eagles players are rolling out words of praise to Confederation of African Football (CAF) for stopping Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna from hosting this weekend's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. The Crocodile City had initially been earmarked by Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to host the match on October 13, but sports247.ng has now learnt that it took a...
Pinnick: We’ve Done Everything Needed To Qualify
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president, Melvin Amaju Pinnick has declared that the nation's soccer body has taken every necessary step that needs to be taken to ensure the Super Eagles qualify for next year's Africa Cup of Nations. Speaking ahead of Saturday's third match in the AFCON 2019 qualifiers, Pinnick said in a chat with sports247.ng that the NFF is...
Cricket President Confirms Council Meeting In December
Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) president, Professor Adams Yahaya Ukwanya has confirmed that the next board meeting of the body will hold in December. However, while Ukwanya told sports247.ng that the federation's full council meeting will ratify recent decisions of the board, he said no date and venue has been fixed. Ukwanya, though, affirmed that the full council of the cricket federation...
Shotokan Open Karate Cup 2018 Ends In Lagos
The 2018 Open Shotokan Cup has ended at Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos, with outstanding performances from the competitors, to the delight of spectators and Japanese instructor, Kasuya Sensei. The World Shotokan Karate-do Federation representative, one of the most respected karate masters in the world, was thrilled with the performances. Kasuya, who was a student of the late modern day shotokan karate...
Shotokan Open Karate Cup 2018 Ends In Lagos
The 2018 Open Shotokan Cup has ended at Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos, with outstanding performances from the competitors, to the delight of spectators and Japanese instructor, Kasuya Sensei. The World Shotokan Karate-do Federation representative, one of the most respected karate masters in the world, was thrilled with the performances. Kasuya, who was a student of the late modern day shotokan karate...
Jamilu ready for Nigeria opportunity
Defender Jamilu Collins has said that he is determined to make the most of the opportunity of starting for Nigeria in their Group E Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya. Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr might start the Paderborn 07 left back at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Saturday. Jamilu Collins hopes that Nigeria will put...
Idowu: Libya game an important test
Nigeria full back Brian Idowu has declared that Saturday's clash with Libya will represent an important, fierce test for his side. The Super Eagles who are third on the log with three points from two games, meet the Mediterranean Knights at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium this weekend in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier. Idowu thinks the Eagles will...
Bayelsa State League Final: Ocean Boys, United FC set for grand finale
The stage is set for the final of 4th edition of the of Bayelsa State Football League between Ocean Boys and the United FC Okaka Feeders at the Samson Siasia Stadium Yenagoa. Ocean Boys Coach Gerrard Igali said that he is confident that his lads will triumph against the Okaka based side at the end of 90 minutes. United FC Feeders...
Aliu Advocates ‘Talents Refinery’ For Nigeria
Nigerian former sprinter, Deji Aliu has advocated a situation whereby Nigeria's has a 'refinery of talents,' where future sports stars would be spotted to make the country proud in years to come. Aliu lamented in an interview with sports247.ng that the biggest problem Nigeria is facing in the search for international sports glory is that young athletes are not being...
