Aisha Buhari Cup: Sunday Dare Praises Lagos State Government
The Lagos State Government has been commended for the successes recorded so far at the ongoing Aisha Buhari invitational tournament also called the Aisha Buhari Cup. The Governor Babajide Sanwoolu led administration has also been applauded for their support for football evidenced by their hosting of the men's senior national football team- the Super Eagles. Youth and Sports Development Minister Sunday...
Falode Heaps Praises On Monday Gift For Falcons Victory
The Director of Organisation of the Aisha Buhari Invitational Tournament, Aisha Falode, has congratulated the Super Falcons and heaped praises on Monday Gift for scoring the two goals that gave Nigeria the much deserved victory against unfamiliar foes, the Eagles of Mali in the opening game of the Aisha Buhari Invitational Tournament at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos. Falode,...
Lionesses Of The Atlas Stun Cameroon’s Lionesses In Lagos
A brilliant goal by Fatima Tagnaout 13 minutes from time separated Cameroon and Morocco in the second match of the maiden edition of Aisha Buhari Invitational Women’s Tournament at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos. Both Lionesses were matched in all aspects for large swathes of the game, with the North Africans showing both power and athleticism on similar...
Ughelli Preseason Football Tournament
Football fans are in for a treat at the 12th Edition of the Ughelli Preseason Football Tournament, with teams from the NPFL, NNL, NLO and Academies facing off at the Ughelli Township Stadium. Sports fanatics can expect thrills, spills and top-class football matches at the Ughelli Preseason Football Tournament, one of the fasting growing sports extravaganza that hosts top teams...
Brainiacs, Merry-ers Take Lead As Mindgames Scrabble Premier League Finale Begins
Team Brainiacs and Team Merry-ers will enter the final weekend of the 2020/2021 Mindgames Scrabble Premier League as leaders of Division A and B respectively. Brainiacs led by 2018 MPC Champion Eta Karo climbed to the summit of the 12-team table with 26 wins and 10 defeats while the defending champions Blazers are hot on their heels with 24...
Bukola Olopade Blast Edo State Deputy Governor, Frank Ilaboya Over Unguided Comment On NPFL, Bet9ja Deal
Chairman of Nilayo Sports Management Company Bukola Olopade has hit back at former Edo State FA Chairman, Frank Ilaboya over his comments on the partnership deal between the organizers of the Nigeria Professional Football League and bookmaking giants Bet9ja. Ilaboya had alleged that the multi-million sponsorship deal announced by the League Management Company and Bet9ja on Wednesday is an...
FIFA President Salutes Federal Government’s Commitment To Football…Excited With Moshood Abiola Stadium
President of the world football governing body(FIFA), Gianni Infantino has commended the President Muhammadu Buhari administration for its commitment to the development of football and sporting infrastructure in Nigeria. Infantino led a delegation from FIFA to visit President Buhari at the State House in Abuja on Thursday. He had earlier attended the opening ceremony of the Aisha Buhari Cup in...
Pinnick: Infantino, Motsepe’s Visit A Boost For Girl-Child Advocacy
President of the Nigeria Football Federation and FIFA Council Member, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick says that the presence of President of the world –governing body FIFA, Mr. Gianni Infantino, and CAF President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe at the opening ceremony of the maiden Aisha Buhari Invitational Tournament in Lagos on Wednesday is a huge fillip to the push for more...
ADRON To Partner Ogun Govt On Stadium Renovation
Ahead of the fifth edition of the Adron Games billed to hold on November 18, 2021, in Ogun state, Adron Homes and Properties Company, has reiterated its readiness to support the Ogun state government on the renovation of the Sagamu International stadium. The Chief Executive of Adron Homes, Aare Adetola Emmanuel King told newsmen in Sagamu on Wednesday after...
Done Deal: Moroccan Premier Clubs Sign Prince Kazeem Eletu Captain, Five Others
Following the superb performance of Prince Kazeem Eletu Football Club of Lagos displayed at the just concluded Moroccan invitational tournament, four players from Eletu Football Club and two from Eletu Football Queens have signed for Moroccan clubs. The club chairman, Prince Kazeem Eletu in a statement confirmed the signing of six players noting that the lucky players are already in...
