Pinnick presents Pitch Awards gong to Governor Okowa
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr Amaju Melvin Pinnick on Wednesday in Asaba presented the award of Football Friendly Governor of the Year to Governor Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa of Delta State. Governor Okowa won the award at the sixth edition of the Nigeria Pitch Awards held in Asaba on Saturday, but neither the Delta State number one citizen nor...
Super Falcons lash Korea, ready to take the game to France
African champions Nigeria did what they needed to do by throwing all they had into the game to defeat Korea Republic 2-0 on Wednesday and earn their first three points of the 8th FIFA Women’s World Cup. In the event, the Super Falcons set the stage for a fierce encounter with host nation France on Monday next week, as they...
FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019: Nigeria beat Korea Republic 2-0 in Group A
Own goal gave the Super Falcons first-half advantage Oshoala sealed the win with an excellent second...More to come
Abuja National Stadium Now Moshood Abiola National Stadium – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has renamed the Abuja National Stadium as Moshood Abiola National Stadium, crowning the national atonement for the injustice of June 12. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2mn0AUjBYc Video Credit: Channels Television Buhari renamed the Stadium in his speech marking the Democracy Day Celebration in Abuja. “As we all know, correcting injustice is a pre-requisite for peace and unity. As part of the process of healing...
ETU COMMENDS AMAJU FOR BROKERING TRUCE IN DELTA FOOTBALL
The Chief Executive Officer of Warri Wolves, Moses Etu, has commended the NFF President, Amaju Pinnick, for his swift intervention in stopping the election into DFA until after the Nations Cup. According to Etu, NFF President has done the right thing by coming out to stop this mess, insisting that the five-man reconciliation committee will do every stakeholder favour to...
Two upsets herald Zenith Bank NextGen Masters
Toyosi Adeusi saved a match point to eventually overcome third seed, Rebecca Ekpenyong 1-6, 6-4, 14-12 in the girls’ event in the Zenith NextGen Masters, which served off yesterday. Emmanuel Jebutu also came from behind to upset the fourth seed, Michael Oshewa 3-6, 6-3, 11-9. The Zenith Bank Next Gen Masters served off at the National Stadium Surulere Tennis Centre...
NPFL Playoff: Kano Pillars fined, Rabiu Ali Banned
Sequel to the crowd disturbances and harassment of match Referees in one of the fixtures of MatchDay4 of the Nigeria Professional Football League(NPFL) Championship Playoff, Kano Pillars FC has been fined Eight million Naira (N8m) and its captain, Rabiu Ali banned from all NPFL activities and matches for a period of 12 matches. Supporters sympathetic to the Kano football side...
Anthony Joshua can not make it again – says Tyson Fury
Tyson Fury believes former world champion Anthony Joshua has nothing to offer again and that he is “finished” after the British heavyweight’s shock defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr in New York. Joshua lost his IBF, WBA and WBO titles on June 1 in one of the biggest upsets in the history of the division. After the fight, Fury sent a message...
EMULATE MKO: BURUJ CEO CHARGES WEALTHY NIGERIANS – As Nigerians Home And Abroad Celebrates Nigeria’s Democracy Day On June 12 For The First Time
On the occasion of celebrating the Democracy today June 12, the management of Buruj Sports Academy are joining Nigerians both at home and diaspora to share the joy of the day that symbolises unity, justice and freedom in the annals of the country's history. Following the event that led to the death of the symbol of June 12, Basorun MKO...
KIFA congratulates FG on democracy day
Kanu International Football Academy has congratulated the Federal Government of Nigeria on the declaration and celebration of June 12 as the official democracy day. In a statement signed and released by its National Coordinator, Prince Dapo Ajibade, KIFA remarked that the celebration of the day evokes fond memories of the country's struggles and strides towards a lasting democracy. " Today's celebration...
