Remo Stars Win Second Optima Energy Gold Cup Title
Defending champions Remo Stars retained their Optima Energy Gold Cup title after they edged their southwest derby rivals Shooting Stars 4-2 on penalties. Remo Stars made history becoming the first team to win the Optima Energy Gold Cup title back-to-back and had goalkeeper Vincent Edafe to thank as he showed class during the penalty kicks after he made two saves. The...
Kida Congratulates Nigeria On Independence Day Celebration …Enjoins Nigerians To Be Optimistic Of A Better Tomorrow
As Nigeria celebrates her 62nd Independence Anniversary, the turbulence in the land and the somewhat strangulating political and socio-economic challenges, are not enough to dampen the enthusiasm and optimism of not a few Nigerians. One of the Nigerians who fervently look forward to a better Nigeria, is Engr. Ahmadu Musa Kida, a renowned oil and gas guru, who recently retired...
Nigeria Football Supporters Club Congratulates Gusau, New NFF Board
Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC), has congratulated Hon.Ibrahim Musa Gusau on his election as the new President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). In the congratulatory message signed by the National Chairman of the foremost football supporters group, Ambassador (Rev). Samuel Ikpea, it stated that the victory of Ibrahim Gusau at the Benin elections was indicative of a renewed hope for...
ICCU19: Nigeria, Kenya Pick Huge First Win In Qualifiers Opener
The young yellow greens of Nigeria have opened their International Cricket Council U19 World Cup Africa Division 2 qualifiers with a win against Rwanda. The game which was played at the Cricket Oval of the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja, had Rwanda win the toss and elected to bat first. After 24.3 overs, 147 good balls bowled, Rwanda scored 41 runs to...
NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL: Gombe State To Host North-East Zonal Elimination
The Gombe State Sports Commission on Saturday expressed its readiness to host the 2022 National Sports Festival North-East Zonal Elimination. The Executive Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Larry Daniel has confirmed that the Commission with the support of the state government will host the Zonal Qualifiers for the forthcoming National Sports Festivals held in Delta State later in the...
Ndidi Set To Feature In Game Against Nottingham Forest, Brendan Rodgers Confirms Midfielder’s Availability
Leicester City headcoach, Brendan Rodgers has revealed that the Foxes could have Nigeria international, Wilfred Ndidi and Dennis Praet available for Monday's clash with Nottingham Forest. Ndidi's international break was cut short as the Nigeria international returned to Leicester with a knock, while Praet has also been monitored over recent weeks with an issue of his own. Forest visit King...
Aare Tomori Williams Tourney Kicks Off November In Lagos
Organisers of the six editions of U-16 male and U-19 female Aare Tomori Williams football competition announced 5, November as the kickoff date for the tournament. The much anticipated tournament begins at the Campos sports center,Lagos Island. The opening match would be played between Young Talent 99 against Unification Ladies in female category by 12pm, while Yomaraz FC battle Papa...
Smart City Chairman Congratulates Gusau, Others
Smart City Chairman, Adeboye Anthony Adeyinka has sent his words of Congratulations to newly elected NFF president, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau. Gusau emerged as the new man to run the affairs of the highest level of Nigerian football. The election which took place in Benin city, Edo state, on friday, saw the high and mighty of football converged in Benin...
Record 100 Players Storm Lekki For Scrabble Classic This Weekend
In what appears to be an unprecedented subscription for a scrabble tournament in recent times, the Lekki Scrabble Classics has earned a huge milestone as a total of 100 players registered for the event which holds this Saturday on the Peninsula in Lagos. Players will use the Classic as a platform to hone their skills in preparations for...
Ibrahim Musa Gusau Is New NFF President
Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau was on Friday elected the new President of Nigeria Football Federation, succeeding Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick who was in the role for the past eight years. Until Friday afternoon, debonair Gusau was Chairman of Chairmen of Nigeria Football, and also Chairman of the Zamfara State Football Association. He defeated Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi, who until Friday...
