AIM 2022: Unicentral Set To Sign 21 Gold Label Runners, 3 Pacers – Ogunmiloyo
Determined to achieve a sub 2 hours:10 minutes in the inaugural edition of the Abuja International Marathon (AIM) slated for December 17, 2022, Unicentral Resources Generation Limited, the FCTA-approved organizer of the race is at an advanced discussion with 11 male gold labelled runners, nine gold labelled female runners and three pacers to make the objective reality. This was contained...
Wilfred Ndidi Suffers Fresh Injury Setback
Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been hit with a fresh injury setback. The Nigerian international twisted his ankle during training. Ndidi hasn't appeared for Leicester City since suffering a knee injury in a match against Rennes in the UEFA Europa Conference League in March. He was sidelined for a final couple of months of last season due to the...
Oregon 2022: Great Day 1 For Team Nigeria At The World Athletics Championship
The World Athletics Championship finally got underway in Oregon after much anticipation from both fans and athletes. Team Nigeria had started the day with some issues as Ezinne Abba who just switched allegiance to Nigeria from the United States and most recently Favor Ofili and Rosemary Chukwuma will not be competing in the 100m. Despite the disappointment, the team did have...
Nigeria Defeats Senegal In Placement Match At 25th Africa Men Senior Handball Championship in Egypt
Nigeria made it two wins on bounce as they defeated Senegal 31-22 in a classification match on Saturday at the 25th Africa Men Senior Handball Championship in Egypt. The Golden Arrows started the match like a house on fire scoring swift fast goals and the tenacity of Senegal, who, unlike the Zambians took the game by the horn, Coach...
Organizers Announce Kickoff Date For Amapro Football Championship
The annual Amapro Football Championship which has now become a constant feature in preparing players for the new football season is put together by a well-known Sports Brand, Phreestyle Sports. This year's version will be the seventh edition of the tournament with professional and amateur players expected to take part. Competition will hold from 8th to 14th August. According to the Chief...
Nigeria Earns First Win Over Zambia At The 25 Africa Men Senior Handball Championship
The Golden Arrows of Nigeria won their first match of the 25th Africa Men Senior Handball Championship with an emphatic 35-17 victory over Zambia in Egypt On the back of disappointing results against Tunisia and Cape Verde which ensured that Nigeria's hope of reaching the quarter finals and a chance for a world championship ticket was dashed, the Coach Rafiu...
Ajax line up Calvin Bassey as replacement for Manchester United-bound target
Rangers star Calvin Bassey has emerged as a transfer target for Ajax. According to reports, the Nigerian international has been identified by Ajax as a replacement for Lisandro Martinez, who is on the verge of joining Manchester United. The versatile left-back, who can also play in central defense, rose to prominence last season after a string of spectacular performances both...
Villarreal intensifies Umar Sadiq chase
Villarreal are stepping up their pursuit of Umar Sadiq, with the club manager Unai Emery keen on adding the Nigerian international to his striking options for next season, reports Sports247. Senegalese star Boulaye Dia is pushing to leave Villarreal this summer. The striker has been linked with a loan move to Salernitana in Serie A, and the Yellow Submarine wants...
Chidera Ejuke: “How moving to Europe has helped me grow as a player and person”
Chidera Ejuke has talked about his career path thus far, which has taken him from his native Nigeria to Norway, the Netherlands and now Germany via Russia. The winger was recently unveiled as a new Hertha Berlin player. He teamed up with the German Bundesliga club on a season-long loan from CSKA Moscow. Ejuke started his professional career with Gombe United...
Ikeja League: Usefulyouth Manager Breaks Silence On Team’s Heavy Defeat
Team Manager of Usefulyouth Soccer Academy, Ojo Oyebode has explained why his team suffered 8-1 in the hands of Bucknor Football Club. Bucknor went on rampage on Thursday as they humiliated Usefulyouth Soccer Academy in the ongoing Ikeja league championship at the Igando, Alimosho, Lagos. In his response,Oyebode commended his players for their effort and noted that his regular players were...