Handball: Kwara to host National U18 &21 C’hips says Olubiyo
Kwara state has been given the hosting rights to host the National U18 and 21 Handball Championships said the chairman, Kwara state handball association,...
AFRICAN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP: DEBORAH QUICKPEN RANK NUMBER 7TH IN AFRICA
Nigeria's representative at the just concluded African Chess Championship in Windhoek, Namibia, Deborah Quickpen, has been ranked as the first in West Africa, and...
SUNSHINE STARS’ INVINCIBLE RUN AGAINST RIVERS UNITED HALTED IN PORTHARCOURT
Timileyin 'Omo Jesu' Ogunniyi's goal was not enough as Rivers United hanged on by the skin to hand Sunshine Stars a rare defeat at...
ENUADEMU’S LATE STRIKE LIFTS 3SC OVER EKITI UTD
Chinedu Enuademu emerged the match hero as his 82nd minutes strike, earned Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), a 1-0 victory over hard fighting Ekiti...
Valuejet PTT Open to be listed on ITTF calendar in 2020
There are strong indications that the just concluded Valuejet Para Table Tennis (PTT) Open may be listed on the ITTF event calendar in 2020. Impressed...
North-West U-17 Volleyball Championship: National female coach says competition is an eye-opener
The national female volleyball coach, Rakiyyah Mohammad, on Saturday described the ongoing Under-17 North-West Zonal Volleyball Competition in Birnin-Kebbi as an eye-opener for both...
Nwaiwu, Nmesoma, others in today’s Marvico Badminton Championship semifinals
Joy Nwaiwu and Onunwa Nmesoma are among the players set for today’s semifinals of the on-going Second Marvico Open Badminton Championship holding in Obazu...
NPFL19/20: ONI, MBAOMA HIT TARGETS TO INCREASE GOAL TALLIES
The battle for the NPFL golden boot has tightened up this season with lots of players already hitting the back of the net with...
NNL 2019/20: Morgan’s brace ease off Ogunmodede’s Pressure
With one win, a draw at home and a 1-0 lost against Bayelsa, there were pressure on Ogunmodede and his boys to go all...
NNL 2019/20: Coach Dennis blames referee for 3-0 defeat to Remo Star Fc …says he needs glasses
Head Coach of Calabar Rovers, Dennis John was a no happy man after the final whistle of the Match day 5 clash involving his...
NPFL,NNL; REFEREES UNDER WATCH, SAYS NRA
The Nigeria Referees Association, NRA, has unearthed a heartwarming information that would rekindle confidence in the minds of stakeholders of Nigeria Football. The revelation...
Agunbiade, Alabi dazzle at maiden Valuejet Para Table Tennis Open …Team Nigeria sweeps medals
Tokyo 2020 bound Paralympians and Sydney 2000 gold medalists- Tajudeen Agunbiade and Olufemi Alabi were the star players for Team Nigeria in the final...
A laudable initiative, It’s a new down in the sports Development -Aisha Falode
Board Member of Nigeria Football Federation and Chairperson of Nigeria Female Football League who was the anchor person at the Adopt Campaign that was...
Nigeria Karate Federation honours Shaibu with black belt in Edo State
The Nigeria Karate Federation on Friday in Benin honoured the Edo Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, with a honourary black belt for his exceptional qualities. Jack...
7th Kwara Sports Festival postponed
The seventh edition of Kwara Sports Festival, earlier scheduled to hold between Jan. 5 and Jan. 12, has now been rescheduled to hold from...
ValueJet Para Table Tennis Open 2019: Nigeria dominates, Algeria Charges up
It was just months away when we witnessed the Valuejet Ultra race marathon, the first of it's kind in Sagamu, Ogun State which saw...
NIGERIA WRESTLING FEDERATION SET FOR 2020, GOT $60,000 GRANT FROM UNITED WORLD WRESTLING, WON 33 MEDALS IN 2019
The Board of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation met on 18th December 2019 at the Conference hall, Dynamite Training Centre P.D.P Road, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State...
Igali Sponsors Cadet, Junior National Championships
President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) Hon. Daniel Igali has promised to sponsor a developmental competition tagged the Daniel Igali South-South Cadet/Junior Championships...
WRESTLING: NWF Rolls Out 2020 Programmes
The Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) have released a programme of activities it intends to undertake in the upcoming year; 2020. The programme released at the...
NNL WK 5: Insurance feature Deputy Governor in 2-0 win over Stationery Stores
Bendel Insurance FC, Saturday evening at the University of Benin Sports Complex defeated the Stationery Stores of Lagos by two goals to nothing. Defence strongman,...
NFF Allegation: Sports Minister Sues Tunde Aderibigbe for N10 billion, as Wole Olanipekun takes over as counsel to Minister
Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare is set to slam a N10 billion suit on Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)'s former head...
Adoption Campaign Best for Sports Development in Nigeria – Kanu Nwankwo
Ex International Kanu Nwankwo has described the Adoption Campaign initiative of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development which was launched in Lagos earlier...
Red- hot Nigerian striker celebrates birthday with goal for Israeli club
James Adeniyi continued his red hot form for his Israeli club, Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona, with a goal in a cup tie Friday against...
Sanwo-Olu seals deal with private developers to build 8,200-unit hostel at LASU …‘It’s legacy that’ll outlive us’ – Gov’s Education adviser
Lagos State University (LASU) is set to become a residential tertiary institution, 36 years after it was established. The State Government, at the weekend,...
JKF YOUTH CUP: Organizers laud Gov. Fayemi and friends
The success of any sporting event depends largely on several factors that includes the experience of the organizers, suitability of the enabling socio-economic and...
1st Valuejet Para Table Tennis ends in grand style
After two days of action, the maiden Valuejet Para Table Tennis Open comes to an end on Saturday December 21 at the Molade Okoya-Thomas...
Abiodun Oshinibosi Aligns With Authentic Nigeria Football Supporters Club
The CEO of Abelinis Limited Abiodun Richard Oshinibosi has aligned with the famous Authentic Nigeria Football Supporters Club. Abiodun who is an...
Falode congratulates Heartland Queens’ management board
The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) board has congratulated the newly inaugurated management board of Nigeria Women Premier League (NWPL) side, Heartland Queens FC. The...
Oyo State: Dare Congratulates Makinde urges governor to be inclusive
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare has congratulated the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde on the Supreme Court Ruling...
Sunday Dare, New Messiah in Sports- Adekuroye
Nigerian athlete Odunayo Adekuroye who was adopted at the launch of the Adoption Campaign initiative of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development earlier...
NNL 2019/20 Match Day 5: Buoyant Insurance FC host Wounded Stores Tomorrow
Bendel Insurance FC will be playing host to wounded Stationery Stores of Lagos tomorrow in the week 5 game of the Nigeria National League...
Over 500 Kids Seek Football Scholarships In USA Universities
Over 500 talented football playing teenagers stormed First Bank Field, Satellite Town, Lagos on Friday in search of scholarships to study up to university...
Olumide Gbenro bags Football Journalist of the Year at Nigeria Pitch Awards
The Nigerian sports journalist turned influencer was among the winners at the sixth edition of the awards held in Abuja. Olumide Gbenro was among the...
Humphery Gabriel, Shing Wei Lead Vanung to Win over Jiantong in Taiwan UBA
The Vanung University Lions won their 3rd game in a row to maintain a 100% start to the 2019/2020 Taiwan University Basketball Association League...
Nigeria Players Union receives world body endorsement
Former Nigeria international star winger and President of National Association of Nigeria Professional Footballers ( NANPF), Tijani Babangida, MON, continues his drives to give...
This is how to go about sports Development- Nigerian Olympic Medal hopeful, Tobi Amusan
Tobi Amusan a famous athlete who has really done great in Green-White-Green colour as far as athletic is concerned. The young and talented athlete is...
Governor El-Rufai of Kaduna writes Sports Ministry, commits to the renovation of the Ahmadu Bello Stadium
The Adoption Campaign initiative of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development which was introduced to critical stakeholders by the Minister in Lagos earlier...
SUNSHINE STARS DENIED BY A LATE GOAL
Sunshine Stars recent winning running in the 2019/20 NPFL campaign has been halted as the first instalment of the season's Southwest derby with MFM...
AFN Mourns Veteran Athletics Coach, Tobias Igwe
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has expressed deep shock at the death of veteran athletics coach, Tobias Igwe fondly called Toblow in track...
Oyo State collaborates with West Bromwich Albion for football development
As part of its efforts to help Oyo State youths develop their skills in football, the state has entered into an agreement with a...
GOtv Boxing Night 20: Nigeria’s Real One Taunts Ghanaian Anan, Says He Will Fall Easily
Reigning West African Boxing Union (WABU) lightweight champion, Rilwan “Real One” Oladosu, has declared that his title defence against Ghana’s Ezekiel Anan will require...
Basketball Africa League Unveils Official Logo
The Basketball Africa League (BAL), a new professional league featuring 12 club teams from across Africa and scheduled to begin to play in March...
We are still waiting for Shehu-Gusau, AFN investigative committee says
The investigative committee set up by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) says it is still waiting for the federation’s suspended president, Ibrahim Shehu-Gusau,...
Super Eagles still 31st in FIFA Ranking
Nigeria’s Super Eagles retained their spot as the world’s 31st team in the World Football Ranking for the month of December. In the ranking table...
NWF President urges lifters to remain focus ahead of Doha Olympic qualifiers
Yahaya Mohammed, the President of Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF) has urged Nigerian lifters to remain focus and strive hard to excel in the 6th...
Conflict in AFN may affect Nigeria’s preparation for 2020 Olympics – Coach Ikhaobomeh
Osagie Ikhaobomehs has expressed worry that conflict in the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), if not resolved fast, might affect Nigeria’s preparation for and...
AFN Hails Sports Minister’s ‘Adopt an Athlete’ Initiate
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) is delighted that the Youth and Sports Development Minister,Sunday Dare is at the front seat of Nigeria’s preparations...
HotSports Congratulate Sanusi on NFF Re-appointment
Leading sports production and marketing company, HotSports Nigeria Limited has congratulated Dr Mohammed Sanusi on his re-appointment as General Secretary of the Nigeria Football...
JKF YOUTH CUP 2019: Ekiti football makes history in youth football development …all set for JKF youth cup final
Ekiti football is set to make history in youth football development in Nigeria, as all is set for the finals of the historic Dr....
AUTHENTIC NIGERIA FOOTBALL SUPPORTERS CLUB CONGRATULATE SANUSI ON NFF RE-APPOINTMENT
Authentic Nigeria Football Supporters club has congratulated Dr Mohammed Sanusi on his re-appointment as General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Sanusi, who is...
