Volleyball Scribe Targets Global Glory For U19s
Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) secretary-general, Malam Adamu Kano has disclosed that efforts are already in place to ensure the country's under-19 team become world champions next year. While many critics would see it as a pipe dream, Kano said the volleyball federation's board is already working hard to take the team higher. He added that, although the under-21 team could not...
Olopade Reveals Plans For Abuja, Abeokuta Marathons
Former commissioner for sports in Ogun State, Bukola Olapade has revealed extensive plans for successful staging of the maiden editions of international marathon races in Abuja and Abeokuta. Olopade told sports247.ng that Abuja City International Marathon will hold on October 13th, 2019 while that of Abeokuta will take place on November 3rd, 2019. Olopade, who is now managing director of Nilayo...
Aiteo Cup: Pillars, Rangers, Ibom Angels through to the final
To book passage to the final Kano Pillars defeated northern neighbors Katsina 4 - 1 on penalties after the match ended 2 – 2 in regulation time at the Agege stadium in Lagos while Gbenga Ogunbote led Rangers International came from two goals down to pip Nasarawa United 4 -2 in the second semi final match played in Kano. ...
Oshaniwa charges Super Eagles to humble the Mediterranean Knights
Former Nigeria international Juwon Oshaniwa has charged the Super Eagles to go all out for victory against Libya in Saturday's Group E tie at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Oshaniwa ants the Super Eagles to prove their worth with a winning performance against the Mediterranean Knights. “They know they have to win against the Libyans and it's an...
NFF Gen Sec Confident Of Victory Over Libya
Secretary General of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dr Sanusi Mohammed has assured Nigerians of victory in their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying Group E encounter against Libya on Saturday. The three–time African champions are preparing to pluck all three points from the Group E pacesetters. The astute administrator believes the team are well prepared and very ready. “They (Super...
Okunowo: Eagles are favourites to top Group E
Former Barcelona and Nigeria defender, Gbenga Okunowo says the Super Eagles are the favourites to win the Group E 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Despite the fact that Nigeria are third behind Libya and South Africa, Okunowo insists the Super Eagles are the top team to be feared in the group. "If you make a picture of this group, we...
Volleyball Scribe Targets Global Glory For U19s
Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) secretary-general, Malam Adamu Kano has disclosed that efforts are already in place to ensure the country's under-19 team become world champions next year. While many critics would see it as a pipe dream, Kano said the volleyball federation's board is already working hard to take the team higher. He added that, although the under-21 team could not...
Abdulrahman Admits: I Always Worry About Kano Pillars
Gombe Bulls basketball club coach, Abdulrahman Mohammed is still relishing his side's conquest of the National Handball Premier League in Lagos, but admits they got a scare from Kano Pillars in the semi-finals. The coach was happy that Gombe Bulls defeated Kwara Falcons 81-67 to win their first league title, but said the final was not as difficult as the...
Niger United Caoch Counts Blessings Of Handball League
Niger United of Minna handball club's coach, Yekini Adebayo is counting the blessings of his side's recent involvement in the revived National Handball Premier League, and enthused that the outing has improved the quality of his team. After leading Niger United to beat Safety Shooters of Abuja to clinch the male trophy at Rowe Park, Yaba, Lagos, Adebayo said he...
NFF Fix Tuesday, Wednesday For Federation Cup Finals
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have shifted the male and female Federation Cup finals from this Sunday till next week, due to the Super Eagles' Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya on Saturday in Uyo. NFF general-secretary was quoted in a press release to have disclosed that the female final will now hold next Tuesday, while the males will line...
