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Abia Warriors’ Umuahia Township Stadium Cleared For Current Season, Renovations Required For Next

In a significant development for Abia Warriors Football Club, the Umuahia Township Stadium has been officially cleared for usage until the end of the current season. The clearance comes after thorough inspections and assessments by the relevant authorities. However, the NPFL board has issued a stern directive regarding the stadium’s future usage. While the facility has been given the green …

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Done Deal: Nigerian Striker Joins Scottish Club Motherwell

Scottish Premiership club, Motherwell FC have announced the signing of Nigerian striker Moses Ebiye. Ebiye, who left Norwegian outfit, Aalesund in January, penned a contract until 2025. The 26-year-old scored 19 goals in the Norwegian top-flight. “This has been a long and arduous process,” manager Stuart Kettlewell told the club’s official website. Read Also:Africa Games 2023: Sports Minister Charges Athletes …

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Nationwide League One Announces 2024 Season Registration Guidelines With Adjusted Charges

In preparation for the highly anticipated 2024 season, the Board of the Nationwide League One (NLO) has issued directives to the NLO Secretariat, initiating the commencement of club registration. The announcement comes with notable amendments to registration charges, a response to the prevailing economic conditions and inflation, as directed by the NLO Congress. Read Also: Sanusi Abdul Hamed, Spectator, Football …

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He’s not been prolific in his career — Watford’s boss speaks on decision to pass on Emmanuel Dennis

Ismael Valerie, the Watford manager, declined to re-sign striker Emmanuel Dennis, despite the player’s past success with Watford. Dennis left for Nottingham Forest after a strong season with Watford, but he didn’t perform as well at Forest and became surplus to requirements. Valerie said he chosed not to bring him back to Watford due to various factors, such as tactical …

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See Photos: Akpom is New Ajax No. 10

Ajax announced the Player’s acquisition, Wednesday, after reaching agreement with Middlesbrough for the forward.   The transfer is around €12.3m which could rise to about €14.3 million through variables.​ The 27-year-old Brit signed a contract that will run until June 30, 2028 and has been given number 10 jersey. Chuba Akpom completed his move from Middlesbrough to the Johan Cruijff …

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Arabambi ‘Power’ Ojo Steps Up To Face Tunde ‘Turning Star’ Olojede at GOtv Boxing Night 29

Bantamweight boxing fans are in for a treat as Arabambi ‘Power’ Ojo has bravely accepted the challenge to square off against Tunde ‘Turning Star’ Olojede at GOtv Boxing Night 29, Sports247 Gathered. Read Also: Excitement Builds for LAB Memorial Football Carnival Season 2: LOC Chairman Promises Surprises This announcement came in response to the unfortunate passing of Turning Star’s initially …

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Troost-Ekong Drops Retirement Bombshell – Latest Sports News In Nigeria

Troost-Ekong Drops Retirement Bombshell – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Despite his significant role in the team, Troost-Ekong found himself sidelined by Coach Peseiro, missing a total of eleven matches in leading up to the prestigious tournament.   Hee was conspicuously absent from the double-header friendlies against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique held last November. The …

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Why Osimhen Is Similar To Ronaldo -Napoli boss, Garcia

Napoli head coach Rudi Garcia has explained why Victor Osimhen has similar leadership traits with Cristiano Ronaldo. Napoli won their first Scudetto in 33 years last season seeing Osimhen become the league’s leading scorer. “Osimhen is a leader, he always wants to win and drag the team,” said Garcia, as quoted by Corriere dello Sport. “He’s a bit like Cristiano …

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Odunmbaku Gold Cup Excites Cup Donor As Tourney Enters Q-Fina

A Lagos based sports philanthropist, Cardinal James Odunmbaku has expressed delight with the organization and standard of play by the participating teams in the ongoing Odunmbaku Gold cup. Read Also: Falode, Enakhena, Ajunwa, Others Speaks Glowingly About Oparanozie As LIS Sends Her Off In Style The competition is being sponsored by Cardinal James Odunmbaku, and tournament financier, Chief Iky Madu …

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