Gombe Bulls Can Win Basketball League – Abdulrahman
Gombe Bulls Basketball Club coach, Abdulrahman Mohammed has declared that the club are determined to emerge tops in the final 8 contest of the league this month. Speaking to sports247.ng at the start of the Nigerian Basketball Premier League Final 8 campaign in Kano, Abdulrahman said Gombe Bulls have what it takes to become champions. Abdulrahman further stated that his side...
Adegoke Rules Out Nigeria’s Chances At Lagos Tennis Open
Nigeria's number one female tennis player, Sarah Adegoke has rule out any chance of a player from the country making high marks at the Lagos Tennis Open. With many foreign-based again present at the competition that used to be known as Lagos Governor's Tennis Cup, Adegoke told sports247.ng that Nigerian male and female players will not be able to pull...
Para Powerlifting President Pledges Best In World Hosting
The President of Nigeria Para-Powerlifting Sports Federation, Queen Uboh has promised that the body with give their very best in hosting the world championship next year. Uboh promised in an interview with sports247.ng that the Nigerian officials are up to the task of pulling out all stops to make the global spectacle a success in the country. Uboh further assured that...
BURUJ MANAGEMENT CONGRATULATES SANWOOLU!
Following his triumph in the just concluded gubernatorial primaries in a contest that pitched him against the incumbent Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, the management of Buruj Sports Academy has joined other Lagosians to congratulate Mr. Babajide Sanwoolu, who will carry the banner of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in next year's general election as party candidate for the office of...
DADDY KEITA SHOWS PROMISE ON ARRIVAL AT BURUJ SPORTS ACADEMY
Another soccer whizkid has landed in the camp of Buruj Sports Academy and after just about one week of training, the technical and management team of the academy has seen enough in the budding talent and are poised to unleash the 13-year old on the world of football. Daddy Keita is a prodigiously gifted midfielder from Cotonou, Benin Republic, and...
Ighalo’s Invitation Draws Mixed Reactions
Mixed reactions are trailing the inclusion of Changchun Yatai of China striker, Odion Jude Ighalo in the Super Eagles' squad to battle Libya in next weekend's Afirca Cup of Nations qualifier. With Ighalo failing to show top form during national team matches, sports247.ng learnt that critical comments are trailing his inclusion in the latest list of invitees for the home...
Super Eagles Must Stay Fully Focused – Lawal
Former Super Eagles winger, Garba 'Chindo' Lawal has declared that the Nigerian team will have to be fully focused and alert to beat Libya in next weekend's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo. Although the former Roda of Holland star acknowledged that the Eagles will aim to make the best of home advantage and beat the visitors at Godswill...
Conny Perrin Says Lagos Tennis Open Is Tough
Lagos Governor's Tennis Cup women's former champion, Conny Perrin says she is not getting carried away by her chances in the competition, which is now known as Lagos Tennis Open, which she believes will be hard to win. In spite of an enchanting win in her first match of the ongoing competition at Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Onikan, Perrin said...
Ryder Cup Eye Victim Threatens Court Action
A spectator at this year's Ryder Cup, Corine Remande, who was hit by a golf ball, has threatened legal action over the mishap, sports247 has gathered. Remande was struck in the face by a wayward tee shot from American golfer, Brooks Koepka at Le Golf National’s sixth hole on Friday, and the 49-year-old was taken away with a bandaged eye. Although...
Serena Turns Focus on 2019 Hopman Cup
American female tennis ace, Serena Williams has turned her attention on representing her country at next year's Hopman Cup, following her decision to end the current season prematurely. As she turns her focus fully on next year's mixed-team event, sports247.ng learnt that the big thrill for Williams is getting to play in front of Australian fans. Williams, who pulled out of...
