AITEO CUP: WE STILL STAND A GOOD CHANCE TO QUALIFY FROM THE GROUP – KABIR DOGO
Having failed to make possession count into goals Nasarawa United Technical Adviser Coach Kabiru Dogo has bemoaned his side’s missed chances during the game against Kogi United at the Aba Center of the Aiteo Cup. “It’s a game my side would have easily won on good day but profligacy on the part of my attackers cost us a win against...
2018 Aiteo Cup: Maigoro and Mustapha stole the show as Pillars earn a deserved victory over Rivers
Kano Pillars took a sweet revenge off Rivers Utd in the ongoing 2018 Aiteo Cup Group stages opener decided at the Soccer Temple, Monday evening. The Sai Masu Gida found themselves a goal down as early as 10 minutes of the encounter when the Rivers state based team were awarded with a spot kick after Pillars defender, Joel Djondang fouled...
El-Wani urges Nigeria to put up bid for World Volleyball Championship
President of the Confederation of African Volleyball, Dr. Amr El-Wani has encouraged the Nigeria Volleyball Federation to work hard and put up a bid to host the World Volleyball Championship as soon as possible. He believes that Nigeria have the touch to host the biggest showpiece in Volleyball. Nigeria recently hosted the U21 Africa Men's Volleyball Championship in Abuja, a tournament...
Madu comes to defense of Lonsdale on lack of competition
The athletes representative of the Nigeria Shooting Federation (NSF), Warrant Officer Abdul Madu has come to the defense of the Federation President. The Brigadier General Lonsdale Adeoye led NSF board has been accused of not having enough programs to develop the Shooting game in Nigeria. "Those athletes accusing Brigadier General Lonsdale Adeoye of not doing enough as the Federation President are...
Prudent League: FRSC Coach In High Spirit
The assistant coach Federal Road Safety Corps, Innocent Nwankwo said that his teams are ready and not in any way intimidated by the pedigree of his opponents at the Prudent Energy Handball Championship in Lagos. The second phase of the Prudent Energy Handball Championship will kick off from 25th September to 7th October at the Mobolaji Johnson Sports Complex, Rowe...
Habu Gumel advises NVBF to keep age grade teams intact
President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, Engineer Habu Gumel has advised the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) to keep the under 19 and 21 teams intact. The Engineer Musa Nimrod led NVBF has been using the age grade to develop and grow Nigerian volleyball. "When the grassroots is developed it gives opportunities to the youths to showcase their talents," Habu Gumel in...
NIGERIAN BILLIONAIRES GRACE FIFA BEST AWARDS.
Two of Nigeria's prominent businessmen and billionaires were among the fans, stars, administrators and dignitaries that graced the 2018 FIFA Best Awards held in London last night. Although no Nigerian featured on the list of awardees, that did not Nigerian football lovers from attending the event. Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote and fellow business magnate, Femi Otedola attended the event. They...
ANOTHER ANXIOUS MOMENT COMES, AS GIWA /NFF LEGAL TUSSLE RESUMES
Hearing resumes this Tuesday at a Federal High Court sitting in Jos on the case between the 2014 to 2018 regime of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Executive Committee and Chris Giwa. It is the tussle for the leadership of the NFF which began four years ago. The case was slated to hold on July 23, but it suffered a setback...
Wizkid collaborates with Nike Sports for a new Starboy collection inspired by the Super Eagles
Just before we can recover from the excitement of Tiwa Savage's sold-out pop-up in London, Wizkid hits us with news of a collaboration with Nike Sports for a new Starboy Collection. Musicians and fashion go hand-in-hand and we know worldwide sensation, Wizkid, is one the very fashionable ones. Barely two weeks after Wizkid was spotted at his very successful pop-up...
Premier League side Arsenal unveil home kit for 2018/19 season
Puma and Arsenal have revealed the 2018/19 kome kit under the theme of the ‘Beat of the City’ – a reference to the energy that begins with the fans and runs through the Emirates Stadium and the players, driving them on. The 2018/19 Home Shirt’s details include the ‘Beat of the City’ pulse graphic running across the chest, over onto...
