Absence From 2022 W’Cup Cost Nigeria Billions Of Naira- Barrister Abdulhakeem Mustapha
President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeal Committee, Barrister Abdulhakeem Mustapha (SAN) has continued to rue the absence of Nigeria at the last 2022 World Cup, saying it may further hobble soccer development in the country. The lawyer and sports development aficionado made this observation while hosting the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara Chapter executives in...
Tornadoes Get Governor Bello’s One Million Naira Largesse
It was ecstasy in the camp of Niger Tornadoes after the club Chairman Honourable Adamu Aliyu who doubles as the Principal Private Secretary to Nigeria State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello, redeemed the One Million naira pledge made by His Excellency to the team for beating Dakkada. Recall, the Ikon Allah Boys eased past stubborn Dakkada via a David Okoromi strike...
No Offside, Lagos Supremacy Cup To Hold March 25th 2023
Top football scouts from Belgium, Czech Republic, Norway, Denmark and Spain are expected in Nigeria for a 4-day Lagos Supremacy Cup 'No Offside' Scouting Tournament. The tournament organized by 36 Lion in conjunction with Diamond Sports will be held at Mobolaji Johnson Arena from March 25th to 28th. According to event facilitator, Hajj Liameed Olawale Gafar, the tournament will be graced...
Nigeria Earn Emphatic Victory Over Tahiti At IHF Trophy Intercontinental Phase 2023 In Costa Rica
Nigeria, Friday evening, defeated Tahiti with an annihilating 61-21 victory at the IHF Trophy Intercontinental Phase 2023 ongoing in Costa Rica. The national under 18 male handball team, obviously learning from the turnovers committed in their 32-32 draw game against Guadaloupe, went into the business of the day as the roast the Tahitians with decisive and almost near perfect...
EDO FA CUP 2023 : Insurance Feeders Dispatch Konstanz Dike FC, Face Ine Stars In Quarterfinals
Bendel Insurance FC Feeders,this evening defeated Konstanz Dike FC by a lone goal in the second round match of the Edo FA Federation cup competition to qualify for the quarter finals of the football competition. Endurance Omoruyi scored the only goal of the match played at the School of Health. The strong striker converted a spot kick to give the...
Olalere Completed His Move And Signed For Gateway United
Midfield maestro Olalere Hakeem has sealed a move to Gateway United from Osun United. The newly recruited Gateway United midfielder, Olalere Hakeem has promised a better expectations in his new home. Olalere teamed up with Gateway United from Osun United for the 2022/2023 Nigeria National League season. Kebu as he's fondly called spent his last season with the Omoluabi Giants and he...
Smart City President Splashes Cash On Players, Despite Fa Cup Loss
Smart city fc of Lagos president, Adeboye Anthony Adeyinka, has encouraged his players with some cool cash, paying them their matches bonuses and also doubling their weekly allowances, despite fa cup loss to Real Sapphire, on Thursday, at the Maracana stadium. The kind hearted chairman, took the decision to pay the players, to encourage them for future tasks...
“Bronze Better Than Nothing” – Sports Minister Commends Flying Eagles’ Third Place Finish in Egypt
The Sports Minister, Sunday Dare has commended the Flying Eagles for their third place finish at the CAF U20 AFCON in Egypt. Nigeria defeated Tunisia 4-0 on Friday to clinch the bronze medal, setting a record of finishing on the podium in the competition a record 13 times. Describing the bronze medal as better than nothing, the Minister charged the team...
Dozek Cup: Dozek Unveils Onitsha Schools Football Tournament, Set To Revive School Sports
The success of unveiling Dozek Cup2023 kicked off on Tuesday in Onitsha, the inaugural edition inter the Schools Football competition occurred between five traditional secondary schools in Onitsha The five schools include CKC, Metropolitan College, Washington Grammar School, Our Lady’s High School and Dennis Memorial Grammar School, DMGS, and Onitsha. Organising Committee Chairman and defunct Premier Breweries FC,, Jasper United, Gabros...
Warriors Manager Onuh Acknowledges Team, Assures 2023 NPFL Victory
Abia Warriors Manager, Erasmus Onuh, has assured fans of the club of a successful ending to the 2023 Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL). Abia Warriors are currently placed fourth on the Group B log of the abridged season behind the trio of Lobi, Rivers United, and Sunshine. “The team I have is not yet where I want it to be, but...
