Ka’oje Casts Doubt Over Francis Uzoho’s Ability
Former sports minister, Bala Bawa Ka'oje has added his voice to growing doubt about the ability of Elche of Spain goalkeeper, Francis Odinaka Uzoho. Speaking to sports247.ng ahead of Nigeria's double-fixtures in the Afirca Cup of Nations qualifiers against Libya, Ka'oje says he is not convinced about Uzoho's ability. Though the keeper on loan from Deportivo La Coruna was Nigeria's first...
Dalung: 2020 Sports Budget Is Already Available
Sports minister, Barrister Solomon Dalung has served a hint that Nigeria will no longer be left behind in the scheme of planning and preparations, as he says the sports budget for 2020 is already available. Sports247.ng gathered that Dalung is sounding hopeful about a shade of better things to come for the country, as he says his ministry is planning...
Nasarawa Governor Receives Sports Festival Torch
Nasarawa State governor, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura has formally received the National Sports Festival Torch of Unity, as it continues a nationwide tour ahead of the 19th edition of the games from December 6 in Abuja. The torch was presented at Lafia Township Stadium in the state capital by a delegation of the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports led by...
Wilder Snubs Fresh Joshua ‘Improved’ Offer
American boxer, Deontay Wilder is playing hard to get for a unification fight with Nigerian-born British heavyweight boxing champion of the world, as the USA pugilist has snubbed yet another hefty offer to step into the ring, sports247.ng has gathered. While the whole world is anticipating a huge face-off between both champions next year, Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn has disclosed...
D’Tigress Climb 15 Spots In FIBA Ranking
Nigeria's female basketball national team, D'Tigress have climbed 15 spots up to 19th position in the world, according to the latest rankings released on Friday. Information gathered by sports247.ng reveal that the rankings by world basketball governing body, FIBA, saw Nigeria's status escalate on the global level for the ladies, following an unprecedented quarter-final finish for D'Tigress at the recent...
Round up For Nigerian Players in Thursday’s UEFA Europa League
The defensive midfielder Uche Agbo of Standard Liege of Belgium was on fire for good 76 minutes of action at home in the Europa League as they defeated Akhisar Genclik Spor 2-1 playing 10 against 11 in the match. Super Eagles winger, Alex Iwobi, made his second Europa League appearance this season for Arsenal as the defeated Qarabag 2-0 in...
Aminu happy to contribute in Rizespor win
Aminu Umar scored one of the goals as Rizespor thrashed Fenerbahce 3-0 in the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday. The winger got on the scoresheet in the game and although it was a deserved affair, he was thrilled to help his club to a vital three points. "No game is going to be easy and they battled hard, and in the...
Bewarang: Eagles will consolidate against Libya
Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Bitrus Bewerang has emphasized that the Super Eagles will use the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying ties against Libya to consolidate on Nigeria's bid to qualify for the tournament. The former Plateau United General Manager stressed that the players are more hungrier now than ever before to banish the embarrassment...
Alex Iwobi nominated for Arsenal Player of the Month award
Alex Iwobi has been nominated for Arsenal Player of the Month award for September. The 22-year-old - who started the month 20 days late after illness saw him missed games against Cardiff and Newcastle United - returned in their Europa League clash against Vorskla and impressed, laying the curtain raiser to Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang in the 4-2 victory. The Nigeria international then...
Itoya Targets Continental Ticket With Rangers
Enugu Rangers striker, Kelvin Itoya is happy with the team's victory over Akwa Uniuted of Uyo in the Federation Cup, as he sees it as another step closer to a continental ticket for the club. Itoya admitted in an interview with sports247.ng that Wednesday's victory did not come easy, as they had to rely on penalties' shoot-out, after ending regulation...
