Ikenna Hilary Eyes Gold In Federation Cup Final
Kano Pillars defensive midfielder, Ikenna Hillary has declared that his next target is to help his club to gold at this year's Federation Cup. After playing a key role in their victory via penalties' shoot-out against Katsina United on Wednesday, the former Shooting Stars of Ibadan and Heartland of Owerri star said the next target is to win the final. Hilary,...
BURUJ OFFICIALS AND PLAYERS ADD COLOUR TO SANWO-OLU FIRST STAKEHOLDERS MEETING
Players and officials of Buruj Sports Academy storm the venue of the first stakeholders meeting to be attended by Mr. Jide Sanwo-Olu, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2019 gubernatorial elections in Lagos State. The meeting which took place inside the conference hall of Iru Victoria Island Local Council Development Authority, had in attendance creme la...
Nasarawa United’s Coach Laments ‘Painful’ Defeat
Nasarawa United of Lafia coach, Kabir Sulyman Dogo says his team's exit from the Federation Cup was a a very painful loss, considering that his side were leading 2-0 at a point in the semi-final clash against Rangers International of Enugu. Speaking in the wake of his side's 4-2 loss in Kano, Dogo told sports247.ng that it was a rude...
Rohr Downplays Amrouche’s Resignation From Libya
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has downplayed the import of Adel Amrocuhe's resignation as Libya's coach, as the Nigerian team's gaffer says the visitors would be fired up even more for Saturday's 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo. Speaking at a press conference monitored by sports247.ng in Uyo, Rohr stated that the Eagles will not be distracted by...
Ighalo, Isaac Success Battle To Lead Eagles’ Attack
The battle is on for who will lead the Super Eagles' attack in Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya, as Changchun Yatai of China striker, Odion Jude Ighalo rained goals in training with a pair of flashy boots, while Watford of England hitman, Isaac Success also thrilled. Success has been fingered as the man to wake up Nigeria's...
Abdulrahman calls for more Kogi United’s attacking composure
Tunde Abdulrahman, Head Coach of Nigeria National League (NNL) side Kogi United has charged his side to be more clinical in the final stages of attacks so the club could actualize her dream of picking one of the playoffs tickets for the premier league. Abdulrahman was reacting on Wednesday following United's narrow 1-0 defeat against ABS FC in Ilorin in...
Rohr satisfied with Eagles level of training ahead of Libyan game
Ahead of the Super Eagles crunch Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Saturday, coach Gernot Rohr is satisfied with the level of training. The Super Eagles who are third on the Group E log face a must win game against the Mediterranean Knights in Uyo this weekend. "We have it good with training...
NAWIS warns the public against impersonators
The Executive Committee Members of NAWIS has drawn the attention of all the stakeholders of Sports in Nigeria, to be wary of treacherous and dangerous people parading themselves as women in sports, but are out to destroy sports developments completely. In a statetement signed by Comrade Janet Jatau, NAWIS Secretary General says the publication was allegedly released by a faceless...
Total/NBBF National Division 2 finals get 23rd, October date
The City of Lagos will be agog with basketball activities between the 23rd and 27th of October as 8 teams converge on the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium for the National Finals of the Total/NBBF Division 2 league. The Nigeria Basketball Federation Secretary, Chimezie Asiegbu made the announcement after extensive deliberations with the board, the sponsor, participating teams...
Ajayi: Eagles need to win both qualifiers
Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi has said that his side need maximum points from their upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Libya. The Super Eagles are third on the Group E log with three points from two games and face the Mediterranean Knights in the next two matchdays. "We've got two games ahead of us that we have to...
