RANGERS COMMEND INDUSTRIALIST’ POSITIVE SUPPORT
The management of Total/CAF Confederation cup 2019/2020 hopefuls, Rangers International F.C of Enugu has commended Anambra state born industrialist and C.E.O of Neros Pharmaceuticals, Dr. Poly Emenike (MON) for his positive support to the team in the weeklong camping program taking place in Nanka, Orumba-North LGA. General Manager of the seven-time Nigeria league champions and former NPL boss, Prince Davidson Owumi,...
OGUNMODEDE RATES OGUNJOBI GOLD CUP HIGH
The director youth football development of Remo stars sports club Daniel Ogunmodede, while speaking in an interview from his base with our reporter commended the organiser of Ogunjobi gold cup high with the level of organisation , he also used the opportunity to thank the Ilorin fans for their supports toward his team. Coach Daniel lead the team to Ilorin...
Joshua: Me & Ref Had Miscommunication At End Of Ruiz Fight
Anthony Joshua is certain he could’ve continued in the seventh round against Andy Ruiz Jr. The former heavyweight champion still doesn’t blame referee Michael Griffin for stopping their fight too soon. Joshua gave his assessment Thursday of what happened once he got up from the second knockdown he suffered during the seventh round, the fourth time Ruiz sent him to...
NFF puts EFCC investigation in proper perspective
The Nigeria Football Federation has come out to explained that the investigation being carried out by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on the football body is not in any way new, but a process that actually started several years ago over issues preceding the 2014 FIFA World Cup and long before the present administration headed by Mr Amaju...
NYG: Team Delta storms Ilorin with 750 contingent
Defending champions, Team Delta has departed its camp, the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba at about 6 am this Saturday, with 750 contingent to the 5th National Youth Games (NYG) holding in Ilorin, Kwara State. Over 400 athletes, representing the state, will participate in 34 sports, including swimming, wrestling, combat, track and field events. Executive Chairman, Delta State Sports Commission, Chief Tonobok...
Osun Half Marathon to Sensitise on Exercise, Fitness, Says Oyetola
Osun State Governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola, has said that the proposed Osun Heritage International Half Marathon, scheduled to hold on November 23, was aimed at sensitising the public on the importance of physical exercise and fitness for the health of the people. He maintained that the marathon, which is being organised in conjunction with Zenith Business Suite, Lagos would also...
TEAM LAGOS ARRIVES ILORIN, VENUE OF 5TH NATIONAL YOUTH GAMES
Athletes and officials of Team Lagos arrived Ilorin, capital of Kwara State, north-central Nigeria ahead of their participation in the 5th National Youth Games (NYG) which holds from 7-17 September 2019. The contingent was in high spirit when they arrived in a convoy of buses at the University of Ilorin Friday evening. The athletes were lodged at two private hostels...
Media Accreditation for 5th NYG begins Sunday at noon
Accreditation for media men willing to cover the 5th National Youth Games (NYG), will open on Sunday, Sept. 8, at the Multipurpose Hall of the University of Ilorin from 12 noon. The Secretary of the Kwara chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Olayinka Owolewa, stated this in a statement on Saturday in Ilorin. Owolewa said the National Secretariat...
Joshua: It Was Not a Lucky Punch, It Was a Punch From The Gods
If there was a moment that Anthony Joshua discovered life as an ex-champion wasn’t quite what it used to be, it might have been the moment when his barber refused to come round to his house to give him a haircut. Joshua said he wanted a trim when he was going away on holiday, but found out that not all...
NYG: SWAN Applauds Minister, Sirawoo over Media Centre
The Kwara state chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), has applauded the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare and its President, Honour Sirawoo for their intervention, which has ensured that journalists will cover the 5th National Youth Games (NYG) without hitches. The chapter had cried out following continuous non-provision of a conducive environment for...
