2022 Western Region Championships: Nigeria Battles Ghana, Eight Others For ITTF WC Slots
Nigeria will slug it out with Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire, Senegal, and six other nations at the Western Region qualifiers for the 2023 ITTF World Championships (WC) which kicks off on Thursday, May 19 at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium. Four events – team (men and women) and singles (men and women) – will be jostled for at...
Azeez Oseni Joins Slovak Side Spartak Trnava, …“This Is Another Result Of Eight Years’ Patience And Rigorous Developmental Processes,” Says 36 Lions FC Chairman
“This is another result of eight years’ patience and rigorous developmental processes,” these were the words of 36 Lions FC Chairman of the Club Hajj Gafar Liameed as Azeez Oseni penned down a deal with Slovakian super Liga side, FC Spartak Trnava. The deal was announced by Hajj Gafar on Tuesday via his Social media accounts. “Azeez finally signed, it’s a...
WAFU U20: Sunday Dare Congratulates Flying Eagles For Sealing Final Spot, Booking U20 AFCON Place
Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has sent words of commendation to Nigeria's U20 team, the Flying Eagles for qualifying for the final of the WAFU U20 Championship in Niamey, Niger Republic. Nigeria beat Cote'd Ivoire 2-1 after extra time on Tuesday in a pulsating semi-final encounter to book a place in Saturday's final as well as qualify...
Nigeria Qualify For 2023 Africa U20 Cup Of Nations
Nigeria’s U20 boys, Flying Eagles, on Tuesday night overpowered fit-fighting Cote d’Ivoire in an explosive semi-final match to reach the final of the ongoing WAFU B U20 Championship in Niamey. The ticket to Saturday’s final also came with a ticket to next year’s Africa U20 Cup of Nations taking place in Egypt. Ubiquitous midfielder Daniel Daga put Nigeria in...
Brendan Rodgers Admits Desire To Keep Ademola Lookman at Leicester City After Winger’s Staring Performance On Loan From Leipzig
Nigeria international, Ademola Lookman will cost Leicester £14million this summer if they decide to make his loan move from RB Leipzig permanent. The pacy winger, 24, has had a useful campaign at the King Power Stadium, scoring eight goals in 41 appearances in all competitions, and manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed he would like to keep him. Ademola and Leceister were...
KG Sports Academy Returns To Training After A Month Break
KG Sports Academy Agbor resumed training on Wednesday May 11 after a month break following the Bet9ja-DFA State League. The Players have returned to their Gbenoba Grammar School training base today to resume training operations. After failing to qualify for the Super 8 of the Bet9ja-DFA State League, KG Sports Academy were forced to go on a month long break...
Etebo May Just Be Surplus To Requirements At Watford
Super Eagles of Nigeria's defensive midfielder, Oghenekaro Etebo has gone on relegation with his English club side already before the last day of the season. The relegated Watford will not activate their option to sign the Super Eagles star, Etebo permanently from Stoke City, as he has been on loan since the begining of this season. This may be...
Taiwo Awoniyi Behind Lewandowski, Haaland As 6th Top Scorer In 2021/22 Bundesliga Scoring Chart
The Super Eagles star, Taiwo Awoniyi netted a brace in the last game of the season against VFL Bochum to end the season on a high, booking Union's place in next season's Europa League group stages in the process. Union Berlin and Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi placed 6th in the 2021/22 Bundesliga scoring charts after notching up 15 goals in...
“What An Adventure!,” Maduka Okoye Bids Sparta Rotterdam Goodbye
Maduka Okoye has sent a goodbye message to Sparta Rotterdam following the conclusion of the 2021/22 Eredivisie season over the weekend. Okoye made his final appearance for Sparta on Sunday in a 3-1 victory over Heracles which confirmed the club's safety in the Dutch topflight. The young shot-stopper signed a five-and-a-half contract with Watford in January and was loaned back...
We Are Coming To Lagos FA Cup To Cause Upset Says Badagry United Boss
Sporting Director of Badagry United Football Club, Danladi Musa has warned other participating teams to beware of his team when the 2021/2022 Winners Golden Bet Lagos State Challenge Cup begins in the state. Musa in a chat with Journalists in Badagry explained that the club is ready to fight for the trophy saying that they are not coming to Lagos...
