Sports Minister Urges Federations To Shape Sports Narrative
Senator John Owan Enoh, the Minister of Sports Development, has called on presidents of various National Sports Federations to collaborate with the ministry to enhance the overall performance of Nigerian athletes at the upcoming African, Olympic, and Paralympic Games in 2024. During a technical meeting with the federation leaders, Senator Enoh emphasized the need for each federation to present its...
Brown Ideye Doubtful About Super Eagles’ AFCON 2023 Chances
Nigerian striker Brown Ideye, has expressed scepticism about the Super Eagles' chances of winning the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d'Ivoire. Ideye, who has earned 28 caps for the Nigerian national team, believes that while the camp has good players, they are still in the process of building a team capable of winning the prestigious tournament. Read Also:...
AFCON24: Nigeria VS Equatorial Guinea Match Preview
The anticipation builds as three-time Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions, Nigeria, headline a formidable Group A alongside host nation Ivory Coast and Equatorial Guinea, who achieved their best AFCON finish as hosts in 2015. Read Also: AFCON 2024: In Côte d’Ivoire, Cultural Icons Team Up To End Malaria Despite facing the challenge of a strong home team and entering the...
Nigeria’s Women’s Wrestling Coach Aims for Gold Medal Sweep at 13th African Games
Purity Akuh, the head coach of Nigeria's women’s wrestling team, has set an ambitious target for the upcoming 13th African Games in Ghana – to clinch gold medals in all weight classes. Read Also: AFCON 2024: In Côte d’Ivoire, Cultural Icons Team Up To End Malaria The African Games, scheduled from March 8 to 23, will be a battleground where Akuh...
Mutiu Adepoju Shares Winning Wisdom with Super Eagles Ahead of AFCON 2023 Campaign
Nigerian football legend Mutiu Adepoju, a pivotal member of the victorious Eagles in 1994, has offered crucial advice to the current Super Eagles squad on the path to securing victory in the upcoming 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast. Read Also: Yemi Alade to Illuminate AFCON 2024 Opening Ceremony with Dazzling Performance Adepoju, who played under Coach Clemence...
Super Eagle Sensational Victor Boniface Credits Coach Xabi Alonso for Inspirational Impact
In a revelation that sheds light on the behind-the-scenes dynamics of Bayer Leverkusen, Nigerian international and Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface has attributed his impressive form to the motivational prowess of his club coach, Xabi Alonso. Read Also: Keep-Fit-Lagos 2nd Edition to Promote Healthy Lifestyles Boniface, who joined the German Bundesliga side last summer from Belgian Jupiler League's Union St Gillaloise,...
Mahanaim FC Forward Paul Ogunkoya Secures Move to Finnish Outfit Kuopion Palloseura
Abuja-based football side Mahanaim FC has officially bid farewell to their talented forward, Paul Ogunkoya, who has successfully completed a transfer to Finnish club Kuopion Palloseura. Read Also: AFCON 2024: In Côte d’Ivoire, Cultural Icons Team Up To End Malaria The departure was confirmed through an official statement released by Mahanaim FC, expressing enthusiasm for Ogunkoya's advancement in his career and...
Yemi Alade to Illuminate AFCON 2024 Opening Ceremony with Dazzling Performance
Nigerian music sensation Yemi Alade has been confirmed as the headline performer for the opening ceremony of the highly anticipated 34th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2024. Read Also: Sports Minister Extends Gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for National Teams’ Backlog, Boosting AFCON Preparations The Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan is set to come alive on Saturday, January 13,...
Sports Minister Extends Gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for National Teams’ Backlog, Boosting AFCON Preparations
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has expressed his appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the recent approval of a substantial N12 billion disbursement to address the longstanding outstanding backlog owed to Nigeria's National teams, as well as boost the mood of the Super Eagles, ahead of the African Cup of Nations kicking off...
Dominican Republic 2024: Olowookere Invites 35 To Flamingos’ Camp For CAR
Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has called 35 players to the camp of the Nigeria U17 girls, Flamingos, ahead of their 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against their counterparts from the Central African Republic. Read Also: Benue State Government Boosts Lobi Stars With New Vehicles As Governor Alia Hails Team Performance The list is composed of five goalkeepers, nine...
