“Ijaball To The World,”Say Daniel Ogunmodede Explains How Happy He is Making The Move From Remo To Portugal
“My calling is football evangelism,” those were the exact words of Daniel Ogunmodede popularly called “Ijaball” when he spoke to Sports247 on the promotion of his team Remo Stars and a contract offer from Portugal. Daniel Ogunmodede joined Remo Stars as the Youth coach and in his years in charge he has developed loads of players which led to him...
Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development Unveils Committee To Produce Football Development Master Plan
Following the charge of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammudu Buhari to stakeholders in football administration in the country to produce a Ten-Year Football Development Master Plan for Nigeria, a committee has been constituted by the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development to carry out the assignment. The members of the Committee are listed as...
Remo Stars Stadium, FC Ebedei Stadium To Co-Host 2021 Ogunjobi Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament
The Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne and FC Ebedei Stadium in Sagamu are set to co-host the 9th edition of Nigeria's most prestigious pre-season tournament, the Ogunjobi Gold Cup in October. The General Coordinator of the tourney, Tunde Shamsudeen disclosed to Ogunjobi Gold Cup Media Channel on plans to host another exciting and hitch-free pre-season for clubs from the three...
“11 Years With Remo Stars FC Make Me A better Person,” Says Former Captain of Remo Stars Abdulrasheed
Staying in a club for a very long time is what some people term as loyalty and maybe becoming a legend and for Abdulrasheed Abiodun Awoyemi, it’s been a splendid number of years with Remo Stars and he’s proud of the feat they have achieved. The former captain of the club has spent 11 years at the club though with...
Ocheho Resigns As HFN Chairman Caretaker Committee
The Chairman Caretaker Committee of the Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) Mr. Samuel Ocheho has resigned. According to the Secretary General of the Handball Federation of Nigeria, Mr. Ocheho tendered his resignation on Wednesday. Also Madam Halima A Benjamin, who was a member of the Caretaker Committee of HFN tendered her resignation as well. Their resignation was informed by their interest to...
Logo, Website Unveiling For Ifako Ijaiye Games
The 2021 edition of the Ifako Ijaiye Games Logo and Website unveiling will hold on September 22 at the Council Secretariat IFAKO IJAIYE LOCAL GOVERNMENT. The Meade Company Managing Director, Dolapo Macaulay said that the games are an ideology of the current Local Government Chairman who has a focus on youth-oriented leadership and would want to use sport to...
Bar. Edeh Hails Falcons Display Against Mali, Applauds Organisers For ‘Extraordinary Job.
President of Ratels Sports Development Foundation (RSDF), Barrister Paul Edeh on Wednesday praised the organizers of the Aisha Buhari Tournament for doing a great job he simply described as 'extraordinary'. The 'six' nation tournament kicked off on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, with the Super Falcons getting a 2-0 victory over the 'Les Aiglonnes' of Mali at the Mobolaji Johnson...
From NNL To NPFL; “It’s Been Our Target For Three Years Now,” Says Remo Stars Captain, Nduka Junior
They were relegated in the 2018 season of the NPFL, three years later they are back. Remo Stars FC Captain Nduka Junior praises his team for securing the promotion ticket as it has been the goal since they got relegated. Speaking to Sports247 at the club's promotion party earlier today, Nduka explained that promotion to the Nigerian Professional Football...
How Not To Stop The Growth of Basketball in Nigeria: The Musa Kida Factor
The pains and anguish bedeviling our national life are hydra-headed. These pains are actually, self-induced. Most times, the blames is erroneously laid at the steps of our national leaders. Mostly erroneous, because the citizenry seems to have wittingly abdicated their roles and duties, as true patriots. As citizens, we have abandoned our collective resolve to contribute our quota to the...
Edo State Chess Association: Akhiwu Eugene – The Square Peg In A Square Hole
In a season when reputable individuals who can come to the fore and put to place their skills, experience and exposure to play in raising the bar of Chess in Edo State becomes a commodity, Akhiwu Eugene is the solution to the situation and the sustenance to any set policy, program or agenda. Beyond being a man of wider exposure...
