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Chukwu Victor Chisom, the defensive midfielder for Buruj Sport Academy, provided his insights on the team’s recent 0-0 draw against Vinogano FC. Chisom expressed his feelings of disappointment, despite the team’s dominance in the match, and also shared his choice of role model in the football world. Chisom began by discussing the match, conveying his sense of disappointment about the …

Team Nigeria in Weightlifting will begin their quest to win medals at the ongoing 2023 Africa Games in Ghana on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Read Also: Mental Mastery: Anthony Joshua’s Key to Success in the Ring As He Gear Up To Face Francis Ngannou Made up of 12 lifters including six female and six male, the team will begin their …

Two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua expressed his readiness for the upcoming fight with Francis Ngannou. When asked about his feelings heading into the fight, Joshua responded, “Normal, itching to get in there now. Not long left.” Read Also: Usman Sisters Set to Make History as Third Pair of Nigerian Siblings at African Games This fight will be Joshua’s fourth in …

Nasarawa United’s excellent Abuja Pre-Season tour was temporarily halted by a determined Standard Football Academy on Saturday afternoon at the FIFA Goal Project Field, National Stadium, Abuja. After thrashing Access Football Academy 3-0 in their earlier game at the same venue, the Coach Adams Usman’s wards were held back following a 2-2 draw stalemate against their latter opponents. United went …

With a busy football itinerary on the calendar of the Ogun State Football Association in 2024, the leadership of the football body led by Executive Board Member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi has put plans in place to commence two of its event in the first quarter of the year. Read Also: Aruna Quadri Reflects on …

Enyimba International who made it back to the CAF Champions League following their 2022/2023 NPFL conquest will be looking to regain their dominance in the TotalEnergies-sponsored competition ahead of their opening clash against Ahli Benghazi. Read Also: Nigeria Beat Mali At 2023 Nations Championship Opener With the 2023/24 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League set to get underway on Friday, Africa’s premier …

Tudun Wada FC were crowned champions of the inaugural Nationwide League One/ Ikukuoma Super Cup after they edged Ave FC 3-2 on penalties. It was a spectacle to behold at the Uboma Secondary School Stadium Complex on Saturday, as both teams deserved their hands on the trophy, after the final game ended 1-1 in regulation time. A minute after the …

Christopher Danjuma, coach of the national U-20 women’s team, has expressed confidence in his team’s readiness to defend their title at the African Games. Read Also: Dannaz Ladies Gears Up for NWFL Showdown Against Naija Ratels: Coach Fatai Confident, ‘We Need to Go and Play Our Best’ As the defending champions, Danjuma emphasized the team’s determination to give their best …

After the intense 0-0 draw against Vinogano FC, the 15-year-old forward, King Okeye of Buruj Sports Academy, took a moment to speak to the press, sharing his insights on the match, his role model, and his journey with the academy. Okeye began by reflecting on the match, describing it as a good contest but noting that his team didn’t perform …

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 …