Kwara Basketball Chair Refutes Covid-19 As Cause For Onisola’s Death
By Yemi Sodeeq The Chairman, Kwara State Basketball Association, Dr.Joseph Adeyemo has refuted claims that the late veteran Basketball Coach, Steve Onisola died from Covid-19 pandemic complications. Speaking on Thursday during the well-attended wake -keep ceremony for Coach Onisola at Basketball Court of Kwara State Stadium Complex, Dr.Adeyemo described the claim as unfounded and baseless saying he rather died of a protracted...
FIFA License Agent Commends LMC…Says They Need To Do More
FIFA License agent, Olawale Onipede has commended the efforts of the League Management Company (LMC) for their tremendous works so far in the league, but still urges them to do more. Shehu Dikko's led LMC has been commended by many so far for the good job they have done, since the commencement of the NPFL, most...
Dillian Whyte: Anthony Joshua Has retirement On His Mind…He doesn’t strike me as someone who loves fighting
Dillian Whyte believes Anthony Joshua has fallen out of love with the sport of boxing, at least judging by his change of behavior in the ring. Joshua is on the cusp of setting up a super fight against fellow Brit Tyson Fury to unite the heavyweight division, with Fury's promoter Bob Arum stating he is '95 percent confident' of a deal being reached for the fight...
Ighalo Admits To Manchester United Exit As He Eyes MLS Move To David Beckham’s Inter Miami
Shanghai Shenhua Nigerian striker on loan at Manchester United, Odion Ighalo has admitted he wants a move to the MLS with David Beckham's Inter Miami once his Old Trafford deal expires. The 31-year-old will see his loan from Shanghai Shenhua expire at the end of the season, and has started to look ahead to pastures new. Ighalo has proven he still...
Aruna Targets Consecutive Home Win For TTC In Bundesliga
Quadri Aruna is to lead TTC RhönSprudel Fulda-Maberzell on Friday January 15 when they host Grünwettersbach today in the Table Tennis Bundelisga (TTBL). Following TTC's 3-0 convincing win over Post SV Mühlhausen last weekend, Aruna will be aiming for another home victory against the visitors. TTC occupies 10th spot in the 12-team league with five wins and seven losses and...
PFAN Commends Bayelsa Queens Management Over Fifa Palliative
The Professionals Footballers Association of Nigeria Bayelsa State Chapter has commended the Management of Bayelsa Queens FC over the judicious use of the FIFA Covid-19 Pallatives fund sent to the club. Chairman of the PFAN in Bayelsa State Fubara Owunaro stated this when the executives of the Association paid a courtesy visit to the club chairman...
Nigerian U23 Striker, Sunusi Ibrahim Joins MLS Side Montreal Impact
By Samuel Bamisebi Major League Soccer side Montreal Impact has announced the signing of Nigerian U23 Striker Sunusi Ibrahim from 36 Lion FC, Lagos. Sunusi, who is currently 18 years old, signed a three-year deal with the MLS outfit which will keep him at the side till 2023. Sunusi Ibrahim played for Nigeria in the U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers where...
Athletes, Officials Storm Yenagoa For Champion Of Champions Wrestling Tournament
The Bayelsa State capital, Yenagoa is bubbling with excitement and anticipation ahead of the commencement of the maiden Champion of Champions wrestling tournament which begins on Friday, 15th January 2021. No fewer than 57 wrestlers across the country drawn from the Olympic weight classes, as well as their coaches and officials, are expected in Yenagoa to jostle for podium...
Al Quadsia SC Close To Completing the Signing of Skillfull Nigerian Winger
By Samuel Bamisebi Nigerian player, Anthony Bassey is close to signing for Kuwait club side Al Quadsia SC. The 26-year-old Uyo born winger currently plays for Division One side in Saudi Arabia, Al Nojoom FC. He's known for his ball joggling and dribbling skills that has likened him to Nigerian legend Austin 'Jay Jay' Okocha. His representatives Anas and Ruben are...
Go Round FC, Bayelsa United kick off Ughelli Preseason Cup on Sunday in Ughelli, Delta State.
Both Go Round FC and Bayelsa United will kick off their respective upcoming Nigeria National League (NNL) seasons in less than 30 days. What’s the best way to prepare? Head to Ughelli Delta State, of course. The teams will meet Sunday 17th January at 3 p.m. in their opening game of the 2021 Ughelli Preseason Cup at the Ughelli township stadium. This...
