NFF Implements New Criteria for Nigeria U-17 Selection: Emphasis on Local Talent and Development
In a significant policy shift, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has imposed a ban on players born abroad and those affiliated with foreign teams from participating in the Nigeria U-17 team. NFF President Ibrahim Musa Gusau announced that only players based in Nigeria, actively engaged with local academies and youth teams affiliated with league sides, will be eligible for selection...
Trade Safe FC Aims For Victory In Upcoming Clash Against Crown FC: Manager John Hamilton Pre-Match Insights
Trade Safe FC's Team Manager, John Hamilton, shared insights into the team's preparations and mindset ahead of their upcoming game against Crown FC. Expressing a commitment to leave no stone unturned, Hamilton emphasized the dedication to securing a victory in their home game. Read Also: NFF Empathises Robbery Attack On Sunshine Stars, FC One Rocket… Calls For More Support From Security...
NFF Empathises Robbery Attack On Sunshine Stars, FC One Rocket… Calls For More Support From Security Agencies
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has decried the recent spate of robbery attacks on players and officials of football clubs travelling by road in the country to honour matches in the domestic Leagues while appealing to security agents to devise further means of protecting road users in the land. Read Also: NFF Grants Extension for Federation Cup Registration, Offers Reprieve...
CSED Initiative Provides Rackets, Nets, Others Equipments As Benin City Holds Badminton “Shuttle Time”
The Edo State Badminton Association in partnership with the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), Edo State Sports Commission, and the Edo State Ministry of Education recently held a two-day badminton "Shuttle Time" training event at the indoor sports Complex Etete (Benin City). Read Also: TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2024: Nigeria Ready to Shine Among 12 Confirmed Teams The...
Bendel Insurance FC Expresses Sympathy To Sunshine Stars Following Robbery Attack
The Management and players of Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin sympathize with Sunshine Stars FC of Akure over the unfortunate incident on their way to Benin on Thursday evening when unknown gunmen opened fire on their team bus, shooting the team's curator while others sustained varied degrees of injuries in the attack. Read Also: Roadmap To Success: Sports Minister...
NPFL: Remo Stars Captain, Nduka Junior Optimistic Despite Draw, Sets Sights On Maintaining Table Summit
Remo Stars' captain, Nduka Junior, shared insights with sports247 regarding their recent 0-0 draw against Niger Tornadoes in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Read Also: Chinyere Igboamalu Late Goal Secures Victory For Bayelsa Queens Against Delta Queens Despite the stalemate, Nduka expressed confidence and emphasized the team's commitment to excellence. In his assessment of the match, Nduka asserted, “No doubt about...
2nd Scrabble In The Jungle! Rumbles As 10 Contestants Begin Hunt For Glory
The much awaited Scrabble In The Jungle! tagged "The Gen Z Edition" comes alive this Saturday as 10 contestants drawn from top playing clubs and institutions in the country step into an enclosure for a journey into the mindgame. Followers across the world are expected to be served the best of strategies in the game by the innovative young competitors...
NLO Cup 2023 : Tudun Wada FC Touch Down In Abuja For Final Against Palm Syrup FC
The NLO Cup sponsored by telecommunications giant MTN and FirstCentral Credit Bureau host in the Sani Abacha Stadium and Uyo Township Stadium as the match venue. Kano State Based club, Tudun Wada FC who have won the inaugural Nationwide League One/Ikukuoma Super Cup will now lock horns against Palm Syrup FC in the final of the NLO Cup this Weekend's...
Rotary Club Of Ikeja-Alausa Wages War Against Rats in Lagos
Rotary Club of Ikeja-Alausa has finalized plans to organize a health awareness campaign to sensitize the public on how to keep their premises free of rats. Read Also: Adebayo Waheed Clinches MOTM Award In Lobi Stars’ Triumph Over Gombe United The campaign, according to Hope President of the club, Rotarian Sola Ayanwale, FCA will hold at Alausa Market, Ikeja, Lagos on...
2023 Girls U17 African Nations Volleyball Championship: Sports Minister Attends To Support, Promote Sportsmanship Amongst Youth
The fervor and excellence of young athletes were on display as the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, proudly stood among enthusiasts, cheering on the spirited clash between Nigeria and Egypt in the final of the 2023 Girls U17 African Nations Volleyball Championship, held at the B' Package of the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja on...
