NFF Officials Keep Eyes On November 20th Date For Intercontinental Play-offs Draw
Top shots of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are already keeping their eyes on November 20th, as they look ahead in anticipation of the Super Eagles winning the African leg of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification play-offs and then head for the intercontinental level in March 2026. Sports247 gathered that, although the Eagles first have to defeat Gabon on Thursday...
Eniola Aluko Admits Relief Over Joey Barton’s Conviction For ‘Cyber Attack’
Nigerian-born former England female international, Eniola Aluko has admitted she felt a sense of justice and relief over the conviction of an ex-player, Joey Barton, for attacking her on social media. Sports247 reports that the former Chelsea Ladies’ attacker, who opted to play for England rather than follow her brother, former Super Eagles’ winger, Sone Aluko’s steps in Nigeria’s green...
Folarin Balogun Eager To Gain Prominence With USA’s National Team
AS Monaco of France striker, Folarin Balogun has declared that he is determined to gain a prominent place in United States of America’s national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Sports247 reports that, with the USA set to co-host the next Mundial with nieghbours Canada and Mexico, the Nigerian-born striker admits it would be an honour playing in...
Nigerian-born NFL Star Rome Odunze Stays Calm After His Dad’s Rant On Social Media
Nigerian-born American Football star, Rome Odunze is staying calm, even after his father took to social media to rain invectives over what he termed as discrimination against his son by Chicago Bears in USA’s National Football League (NFL). Sports247 gathered that the senior Odunze, who had also been a promising NFL player in his youth days, felt that his son,...
Ikotun Community Primary School FA Chairman Happy With Growth of Young Players
The chairman of Ikotun Community Primary School Football Association, Alhaji Muthairu Taofeeq has expressed profound happiness with the way many young players are growing in the area. Speaking in the aftermath of another youth football competition on the dusty surface of the school's playground, Alhaji Muthairu told Sports247 that he is very excited with the way the arena has produced...
Victor Bajowa Opts For Striker’s Role With Venezia’s Football Academy
An Italy-based Nigerian junior secondary school student, Victor Olamide Bajowa has opted for the striker's role in the football academy of Venezia FC. Sports247 gathered that, although his father, Kunle Bajowa (aka BeeJay), was a left-sided winger while growing up in Lagos, the fresh-faced youngster, who was born in Italy prefers being an out-and-out striker, with a huge appetite for...
Remo Stars’ Assistant Coach Sulaiman Kamil Targets Two NPFL Victories In Four Days
The assistant coach at Remo Stars of Ikenne, Sulaiman Kamil has charged the players to set their minds on winning their next two matches in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL), Sports247 reports that Kamil admitted he was not happy with last week's loss away to Nasarawa United, but pointed out that they now have an opportunity of snatching back-to-back...
Katsina United’s Coach Azeez Audu Notes How Mistakes Caused 1-1 Home Draw With Barau FC
The coach of Katsina United, Azeez Audu has refrained from blaming an unruly crowd for his team's 1-1 draw at home against Barau FC of Kano, as he put it down instead to mistakes by his players. Sports247 reports that chaotic scenes erupted towards the end of this Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) encounter, following an equaliser by the visitors,...
Bosso Admits Relief With Away Draw In Katsina, Following Shades Of Insecurity At Match Venue
The returnee technical adviser of Barau FC, Isah Ladan Bosso has admitted he felt a bolt of relief after his team pulled off a 1-1 draw away to Katsina United on Saturday evening in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL). Sports247 gathered that anxiety hit the visiting squad late in the game, when chaotic scenes erupted in the stands, and...
Lawal Ogooluwa’s Early Goal Gives Super Accurate FA Victory In 2nd Lann Hydra U10 Cup Final
A 10th minute goal by diminutive midfield battler, Lawal Ogooluwa was enough to give Super Accurate Football Academy victory in the final of this year's Lann Hydra U10 Cup at Ikotun Community Primary School in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State. Sports247 reports that, against all pre-match forecasts, the final turned out to be quite difficult for the host...
