Appeal Is a Waste of Time!’ Elumelu Urges NFF to Move On From FIFA Verdict
Former member of the technical committee of the Nigeria Football Federation, Austel Elumelu, has advised the federation to abandon any plans to appeal FIFA’s decision rejecting Nigeria’s petition against the DR Congo national team. READ ALSO: ‘It Was Always a Waste!’ Ejiofor Blasts NFF Over DR Congo Petition Elumelu described the idea of pursuing an appeal as pointless, insisting that it...
‘It Was Always a Waste!’ Ejiofor Blasts NFF Over DR Congo Petition
Former Super Eagles defender Eric Ejiofor has criticised the Nigeria Football Federation over its petition against the DR Congo national team, describing the entire process as a waste of time. Following FIFA’s decision on the matter, Ejiofor insisted that Nigeria should have focused on qualifying through results on the pitch rather than administrative routes. Read Also: ‘Chasing Shadows!’ Legal Expert Slams...
‘Chasing Shadows!’ Legal Expert Slams NFF’s DR Congo Case
Sports law expert Pius Ndubuokwu has heavily criticised the Nigeria Football Federation over its petition against the DR Congo national team, describing the case as lacking substance. Ndubuokwu argued that based on the information made public by the federation, the entire process appeared weak from the outset. “The petition has no substance,” he said. Read Also: ‘Rewards Will Inspire Them!’ Adeyi Backs...
‘Rewards Will Inspire Them!’ Adeyi Backs D’Tigress to Shine at World Cup
Team Manager of Nigeria’s junior basketball national teams, Ameh Adeyi, has expressed confidence that the recent rewards and incentives given to D'Tigress will serve as a major boost ahead of the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup. Adeyi stated that the fulfilment of promises made by the federal government will motivate the players to perform even better on the international stage. Read...
Alhassan Yusuf Gets Appreciation From Coach, After Winning First MLS Game
New England Revolution FC of USA midfielder, Alhassan Yusuf is still getting words of appreciation from his coach, Marko Mitrović, as the Nigerian battler helped the gaffer win his first game in Major League Soccer (MLS). Sports247 reports that Alhassan popped back into the spotlight on Sunday, when he netted one of the goals that gave his side a record...
Sadiq Umar’s Endorsement Boosts NNL’s Super 4 Format
Sadiq Umar, co-owner of Ranchers Bees FC, has heaped praise on the Nigeria National League (NNL) for its innovative Super 4 format, describing it as a game-changer for Nigerian football. READ ALSO: National Para-Games Is Celebration Of Inclusion With Sporting Excellence – Kola Daniel In a statement, Umar expressed his enthusiasm for the new format, saying it's a significant improvement that...
Onuachu’s 21 Goals Cited As Trabzonspor’s Biggest Asset For UEFA Champions League Ticket
Trabzonspor of Turkey striker, Paul Ebere Onuachu's current haul of 21 goals has been cited as the biggest asset charging the modest squad towards an unexpected spot in next season’s UEFA Champions League. Sports247 reports that the verdict about Onuachu’s massive impact in the ongoing season came from former Besiktas midfielder, Sinan Engin, who believes Trabzonspor are being powered by...
National Para-Games Is Celebration Of Inclusion With Sporting Excellence – Kola Daniel
The forthcoming 3rd National Para Games in Abuja has been described as another avenue through which Nigeria provides 'a celebration of inclusion loaded with sporting excellence,' as special athletes will take centre stage once again. READ ALSO: Wrestling Coach Purity Akuh Hails Nigeria’s Four Gold Medalists In USA’s Collegiate Championship Sports247 reports that this year’s edition of the multi-sports competition for...
Wrestling Coach Purity Akuh Hails Nigeria’s Four Gold Medalists In USA’s Collegiate Championship
The coach of Nigeria’s women’s wrestling team, Purity Akuh has hailed the recent emergence of four of the country’s female grapplers as winners in USA’s National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) competitions. READ ALSO: Akor Adams To Lead Super Eagles’ Attack Versus Iran, Jordan; As Osimhen Opts Out Sports247 gathered that Coach Purity was particularly impressed with the Nigerian quartet’s haul of...
Akor Adams To Lead Super Eagles’ Attack Versus Iran, Jordan; As Osimhen Opts Out
Sevilla of Spain's in-form striker, Akor Adams is bound to lead the Super Eagles' attack in their upcoming international friendlies against Iran and Jordan, Sports247 reports. This is sequel to the absence of Galatasaray of Turkey striker, Victor Osimhen’s name in a list of 23 players released on Wednesday for this month’s international games. Read Also: Dayo Israel Applauds President Tinubu’s...
