Ministry, Delta Government Partner on Grassroots Sports as Asoama Sports Academy joins Adoption list
The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development and the Bayelsa State Government have sealed a deal to deploy the Asoama Sports Academy in...
700 athletes participate in 3rd Edo Sport Festival as Governor Obaseki announced N9 Million Prize Money
No fewer than 700 athletes drawn from the 18 local government areas of Edo are participating in the 3rd Edo Sport Festival declared open...
NPFL 2019/20: OGWU HITS BRACE FOR MFM AS ARIT SCORE 4TH OF THE SEASON
Four goals were scored at the Agege soccer temple in Lagos as MFM FC beat Kano Pillars by three goals to one. MFM went...
Do you need money or do you want more? yes, l know you do
Money is a concept. you can't really see or touch it ( unless you are holding a gold bar in your hand). You can...
Recovery FC are champions of Adonko Football Tournament
The maiden edition of Adonko Festac football tournament was held Saturday, at the popular FHA playground, Festac town and with Recovery football club emerging...
EDO 2020: Dudu-Orumen dismisses report of Benin Athletes representing other LGAs
Barrister Godwin Dudu-Orumen, Chairman of Edo State Sports Commission, (ESSC) has dismissed reports that only Benin based athletes are featuring at the ongoing third...
2 Nigerian Karatekas set for Olympic Tournament Qualifier taking place in Paris between the 8th-10 of May, 2020
Two Nigerian Karatekas, Rita Ogene – 68kg and Rustum Francis – 67kg have qualified for Paris 2020 Olympic qualifier. Zainab Saleh, a Board Member of...
Minister Graces Restoration Cup in Bayelsa, Expresses Hope For Medals in Wrestling at Olympics
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr. Sunday Dare has said the performance of Nigerian wrestlers in recent outings has strengthened the hope...
Anthony Joshua filmed performing 21 Seconds along with So Solid Crew
Anthony Joshua was able to live his teenage dream after performing 21 Seconds alongside So Solid Crew at a packed out nightclub. The British heavyweight,...
Ighalo may miss out on place in Man Utd starting XI against Chelsea
Manchester United's January transfer signing from Shanghai Shenhua, Odion Ighalo is unlikely to be named in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team to face Chelsea. Manchester United’s...
2020 GTBank Lagos International Polo Tournament: Lieghton Saopolo Wins Oba of Lagos Cup
Lagos Lieghton Saopolo polo team has become the first team to win a major prize at the ongoing 2020 GTBank Lagos International Polo Tournament,...
Oshoala Can’t stop scoring as her brace helps Barcelona win maiden Spanish Super Cup
Current African Women Footballer of the Year, Asisat Oshoala scored twice to help Barcelona claim her maiden Spanish Super Cup trophy after thrashing Real...
ALGIERS 2020: ADEKUOROYE, OBORUDUDU CLAIM TITLES AS NIGERIA PERFORM BIG
Team Nigeria had a good outing at the just concluded African Wrestling Championship that was hosted in the capital city of Algeria, Algiers. The two-day...
AFN: Ministry to Continue Supervisory Role of Intervention without Interfering
Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare has said the Ministry will continue to align with Sports Federations that adhere to processes...
Olopade applauds AFN president’s contribution to success of Access Bank Lagos City Marathon
The General Coordinator of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Hon. Bukola Olopade has applauded the invaluable contributions of the president of the Athletic...
Badminton: EGYPTIAN EMBASSY MAY SCUTTLE NIGERIA’S OLYMPIC HOPE
Nigeria’s hope of qualifying for the badminton event of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics is currently hanging in the balance as the Egyptian Embassy is...
All today soccer results of the EPL
The beginning of the new year of 2020 gave us interesting matches in the English Premier League, whose teams can now rest and gather...
Gov. Fayemi promises more support for football development …as Ekiti FA celebrates him with friendly games
Ekiti state literally stood still yesterday as Ekiti state football association brought the creme dela creme of Nigerian football into Ado-Ekiti, the state's capital,...
Blessed Stars Football Academy to produce more U-17 players – Francis Achi
The media officer of the Nigeria U-17 National team Mr Francis Achi during his visit to Uyo said that Blessed Stars Football Academy will...
NPFL 2019/20 : Atule dedicates goal to fans as Katsina United move to seventh on the league table
Katsina United sensational winger, Joseph Atule has dedicated his goal in the NPFL Matchday 19 at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium to the fans who...
NPFL 2019/20 MD 19 : LOBI STARS END THE FIRST ROUND IN GRAND STYLE, BEAT WIKKI TOURISTS
Lobi Stars Football Club on Sunday 9th February, 2020, end the first round of The NPFL 2019/2020 in grand style as they over-power visiting...
ACCESS BANK LAGOS CITY MARATHON 2020 : NIGERIA COUPLE IN STRONG FINISH
It was a couple's affair as the duo of Gyan Emmanuel and Deborah Pam carted away prize money at the just concluded Marathon held...
NPFL 2019/20 : Enyimba Pips Abia Warriors in Aba
The Nigeria Professional League biggest Derby match took place at the Enyimba International Stadium yesterday as ‘The Elephants’ trade tackles with Abia Warriors of...
FATOKUN, OMAKA STAR AS SUNSHINE SHOW CLASS TO UPSTAGE IFEANYI UBAH
Two first half goals by Jide Fatokun and and Anthony Omaka were enough to secure a 2-0 win for Sunshine Stars over FC Ifeanyiubah...
RANGERS HOLD AKWA UNITED, EXTEND UNBEATEN RUN
Rangers International F.C, the ‘Flying Antelopes’, dug very deep into their reserves to ward off the attacks of host, Akwa United in the match...
African Championships: Ogbonna John Stars as Nigerian Men Claim Four Medals on Final Day
Nigerian freestyle wrestlers capped what could best be described as a remarkable outing for the country at the 2020 Africa Wrestling Championships in Algiers...
D’Tigress Olympics qualification: NBBF thanks Buhari, Dare, fans
The Nigeria Basketball Federation has traced the qualification of the D’Tigress to the immense support of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,...
Access Bank Lagos City Marathon 2020: We will deliver Gold Label, Sanwo-Olu Assures
The Lagos State Government says it will put the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon on the World Marathon Calender. Gov. Babatunde Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State...
Kwara Ladies, Ubakala secure NWFL Pro-League tickets
Kwara Ladies Football Club emerged the overall winner of the 2020 Nigeria Women Amateur League (NWAL) Championship concluded on Sunday, February 09 at the...
EDO 2020: Unity Torch now in Nasarawa as Governor Sule pledges huge investment in sports infrastructure
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State on Saturday received the National Sports Festival (NSF) ‘Torch of Unity’ and reiterated his administration’s commitment ...
Kwara Governor declares 20th NIPOGA open in Ilorin
Kwara State Government has charged athletes and officials participating in 20th Nigeria Polytechnic Games (NIPOGA), to demonstrate high level of discipline and sportsmanship. The state...
2020 Police Games: Police partner SWAN for effective media coverage
The Anambra chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) and the Local Organising Committee of the 2020 National Police Games have agreed...
ATTF unveils seeding list for Africa Top 16 Cup
Ahead of the 2020 ITTF Africa Top 16 Cup in Tunisia, the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF) has unveiled the seeding list for the...
Adoption Campaign Records Huge Success as More Individuals, Corporate Bodies Come on Board
The Adoption Campaign as initiated by the Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr. Sunday Dare, has continued to record tremendous successes as more...
FIFA BADGE FERDINAND UDO MAKES A RETURN TO NPFL …THANKS STAKEHOLDERS FOR SUPPORT DURING CHALLENGING TIMES
Nigeria FIFA badge referee Ferdinand Udoh has been appointed the center referee for this weekend Nigeria Professional Football League fixture between Lobi Stars...
Super Eaglets Captain Samson Tijani joins RB Salzburg
Nigeria U17 captain Samson Tijani has finally has signed to join for FC Red Bull Salzburg putting an end to media speculation. Tijani was eyed...
END FIRST STANZA ON GOOD NOTE, REFEREES TOLD
As the first stanza of the NPFL comes to an end, referees on duty have been asked not to ignore the mantra of the...
NPFL 2019/20 MD 19 PREVIEW : LOBI STARS IN A MUST WIN DUEL AGAINST WIKKI TOURISTS
Lobi Stars Football Club Makurdi will on Sunday 9th February, 2020 feast on Wikki Tourists Football Club Bauchi to round up the first round...
African Championships : Team Nigeria Claim Record Women’s Title As Adekuoroye Rise To World No. 1
Team Nigeria, on Saturday, won a record 9th consecutive title in Women’s Wrestling at the African Championships, claiming 6 gold and 4 silver medals...
D’Tigress seals Tokyo 2020 Olympics ticket
D’Tigress on Saturday booked a ticket to the 2020 Olympics Games in Tokyo despite losing to host-Serbia in their second group game at the...
Para Powerlifting: Board Suspends Queen, declares resignation invalid
The board of Nigeria Para Powerlifting Federation (NPPF) on Saturday suspended its embattled President, Queen Uboh-Idris, over series of violations including her penchant for...
Mikel Obi and FESTAC – an unusual connection!
Please, read to the end of this write-up in order to appreciate the headline above. This is a fantastic illustration of the scope, relationship and...
Pulev fires warning at Anthony Joshua as world title clash heads for Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Kubrat Pulev has warned Anthony Joshua he is ready to bust him up in his own backyard and strip him of his world titles...
How Coronavirus threat Stopped Odion Ighalo from Joining Manchester United’s winter training camp in Marbella
Odion Ighalo will not be joining his Manchester United team-mates at their Marbella training camp over fears he won't be allowed back in the...
Women Amateur League in photo finish, as clubs battle for promotion tickets
The two promotion tickets on the table at the on-going 2020 Nigeria Women Amateur League (NWAL) will be decided in a photo finish on...
EXCEL FOOTBALL ACADEMY [2 : 0] BURUJ SPORTS ACADEMY
Buruj Boys lost their friendly game to Excel Football Academy despite our soaking up pressure. In the first half, We were starting to edge the...
KANO PILLARS ON THE VERGE OF SETTING THE LONGEST UNBEATEN RECORD IN THE NPFL
Kano Pillars FC is on the verge of setting an unprecedented record of the most unbeaten matches in the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL. ...
Davido, Teni, Authentic Nigeria Supporters Club, others thrill fans at Access Bank Lagos Marathon 2020
It was fun, celebration, dance, eat and drink at the just concluded Access Bank Lagos City Marathon 2020 as Davido, Teni, Authentic Nigeria Supporters...
Buratai flags off 5th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon as CP Odumosu praises security
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Yusuf Buratai, on Saturday fired the starter pistol of the 5th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon at...
Bamarssai, Cherop Break Access Bank Lagos City Marathon Records to emerge overall winners in 2020 Edition
Thirty one-year-old Kenyan long distance runner, David Bamarssai, on Saturday emerged the winner of the 5th Access Bank Lagos City 42km Marathon with a...
