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...
African superstars renew rivalry in Europe
Africa’s biggest exports in table tennis – Aruna Quadri (NGR) and Omar Assar (EGY) will be reigniting their standing rivalry as they battle each other in the European Table Tennis Union (ETTU) Champions League on Thursday September 27 in the city of Dusseldorf, Germany. Aruna Quadri will be representing his Portuguese club – Sporting while Omar Assar will be making...
At last! Moses Set To Replace Pedro Against Liverpool
Chelsea winger, Victor Moses appears in line to step in for injured Spanish star, Pedro Rodriguez for The Blues' Carabao Cup clash with Liverpool on Wednesday. The Blues are set to tango the club they loaned Moses to in 2014, and he knows it would be a huge opportunity for him to make an impression on all fronts. Heading into Wednesday's...
Nwakali Skips Porto Match To Process Visa In Abuja
FC Porto of Portugal midfielder, Kelechi Nwakali made a quick trip home to Nigeria at the weekend, in order to keep a date with the Portuguese embassy in Abuja. Information reaching footballlive.ng reveals that Nwakali had to skip action with his club at the weekend, as he had to renew his Portugal residency permit in Abuja, thereby ruling him out...
Omeruo To Miss Clash With Barcelona Again!
Leganes of Spain defender, Kenneth Omeruo is set to miss a second straight match with the club he joined this summer, as he is in a race against time to join preparations for Wednesday's fixture against Barcelona. Omeruo was not involved with Leganes this past weekend, as sports247.ng can report that he took permission to settle some matters back home...
NFF VP Akinwunmi: We will continue to monitor grassroots players
First vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi has stated that the football body will continue to ensure that they monitor the development of players in the age grade national teams According to the astute administrator, the NFF will mentor such players beyond their playing careers. "It is imperative to ensure players coming through the ranks have...
