Sports Commissioner commends Ekiti FA on progress and unity
Ekiti State Commissioner of Sports and Youths, Hon. Michael Awopetu has commended the State football association for its laudable efforts to take football in the state to greater heights, despite the board's short time in office. Speaking yesterday in his office during the courtesy visit made by the Bayo Olanlege led board of Ekiti State Football Association, Hon. Michael Awopetu,...
CBN Senior Tennis Championship: Samuel, Agugbom enter quarterfinals as Yakubu falters
Women top seed at the ongoing Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Senior Tennis Championship, Blessing Samuel yesterday cruised into the quarterfinals of the competition when she outstroked Omolade Aderemi 7-5, 6-4 in the women singles event. Number two seed, Christy Agugbom also recorded a two-straight win over up-coming CBN Junior Tennis champion, Oiza Yakubu, who is breaking into the...
BURUJ STRIKER ADELEKE LOST DAD… As Academy’s Delegation Visit Family House On Condolence Visit On Tuesday
The management of Buruj Sports Academy on Tuesday visited the family home of one of their players, Adeleke Otasanya, who lost his beloved Dad in the early hours of the day, to commiserate with his family. Led by the CEO, Salaudeen Waheed, the delegation which comprises of some players and officials expressed shock over the sudden demise of the man...
AITEO CUP MEN’S QUARTER FINAL FIXTURES
Lobi Stars Vs Rivers United (Ijebu-Ode, 28 June, 3pm) Niger Tornadoes Vs Smart City (Ilorin, 28 June, 3pm) Insurance FC Vs Calabar Rovers (Enugu, 28 June, 3pm) Kano Pillars Vs Aklosendi FC (Kaduna, 28 June, 3pm) AITEO CUP WOMEN’S QUARTER FINAL FIXTURES Rivers Angels Vs Sunshine Queens Delta Queens Vs Bayelsa Queens Nasarawa Amazons Vs Edo Queens/Olori Babes Confluence Queens Vs Ibom Angels AITEO CUP MEN’S ROUND OF...
12th AAG: Falconets to tackle South Africa, Cameroon
The draw for the football event of the 12th All-Africa Games has been conducted in Cairo, Egypt with host nation Morocco heading Group A that also has Equatorial Guinea, Mali and Algeria. Nigeria head Group B and will trade tackles with Cameroon, South Africa and Zambia. Organizers have reiterated that this year’s All-Africa Games women football event will be contested by...
NFF thanks President Buhari after receiving AFCON money
The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed receiving part of the money approved by the Federal Government for the participation of some National Teams in international competitions, including the Super Eagles’ participation at the ongoing 32nd Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. NFF’s Acting President, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi (in the absence of President Amaju Pinnick who is fully involved with organization...
Bet9ja Ekiti football league: 16 teams emerge for league proper…as FA picks 23rd July for kick off
The organizers of the Bet9ja Ekiti football league has released guidelines for registration into the 16 teams league proper, after the last matches of the 2nd round were played yesterday. In line with its desires to uplift football in the state, the organizers of the league which is sponsored by Nigeria's foremost betting company, Bet9ja, have also provided the 16...
KID-STARS DAS, RAHEEM AND CHIDERA ARE THE FUTURE OF BURUJ- CEO… Says They Are Too Good For Their Age Ahead Of Their Participation In Super Cup
The evolution of three kid stars Dappa Da-Asawo, Raheem Salaudeen and Chidera Amuji since they commenced their training at Buruj Sports Academy is already giving the management and technical crew something to cheer as they are set to the world of soccer by storm in a not too distant future. All things being equal the three youngsters are already looking...
Eagles camp joyful after Kalu is declared fit
The camp of the Super Eagles of Nigeria bubbled especially on Monday evening after news came that France –based forward Samuel Kalu had been declared fit to future at the ongoing 32nd Africa Cup of Nations after another test in Cairo. Team Administrator Dayo Enebi Achor told thenff.com that team doctor Ibrahim Gyaran travelled to the Egyptian capital with Kalu...
All is set for Governor Dickson Wrestling Classics…As Twenty states arrive in Yenagoa
Twenty states will feature in the Third Governor Seriake Dickson Wrestling Classics, which begins today and ends on June 30 at the indoor sports hall of the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. According to the media officer of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), Emeka Danner, 600 officials and 16 wrestling clubs will feature in the championship, which will be...
