Zenith Bank/ Delta Principals’ Cup: Coaches of Final Teams in War of Words
The coaches of the two teams that made it to the finals of the Zenith Bank/Delta Principals’ Cup, have come out to brag of...
Falode Applauds Obaseki on Edo Queens’ Milestone
The Chairperson of the Nigeria Women Football League, Aisha Falode, has sent a congratulatory message to the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, and...
Ahmed Musa Plans to Sponsor 100 Undergraduates
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has announced he will be sponsoring 100 students at a university in the Nigerian city of Kano. Musa has made...
Winners Emerge at 2019 Techplus Games …As Stakeholders call on Nigerians to embrace e-sports
Thirteen winners have emerged from hundreds of athletes that competed in the gaming tournament at the recently concluded Techplus 2019 conference held at Federal...
Bet9ja Champions Grassroots Sports Development
Top Gaming outfit Bet9ja is keen to change the narrative about sport’s betting through the more than a bet campaign which would support grassroots...
All is set for Oshoala 2019 football championship as December 4 date is sure
A football competition put in place by Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshoala, for girls is slated to kick off at the Campus mini stadium,...
VIDEO: What I told the Minister – Gernot Rohr
The National team Coach of Nigeria, Gernot Rohr who led the Super Eagles to a 3rd place finish in the 2019 AFCON was seen...
BURUJ BOYS FORCED KAKAKI FC TO 1 – 1 DRAW AGAIN
"A talented 12years Chidera Amuji's Exquisite Square pass commit Kakaki FC an own goal" -Buruj Sports Academy draw Kakaki FC again for the second time...
THOUGHTS ON REPOSITIONING NIGERIA SPORTS (2)
(Being my memo to the Hon Minister of Sports in September 2019) POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS 1. Articulated/Integrated National Sports Policy. We need to come to terms with the...
We will fight for the NPFL title – Femi Oladejo …after sluggish start to the season
Mountain of fire and miracles FC started the NPFL 2019/2020 campaign with a convincing win over former manager, Fidelis Ilechukwu now at Heartland FC...
NNL: Season kicks off in style
After lots of postponement, the second-tier football league - the Nigerian national League kicks start this weekend. We take a look at the table...
NPFL20: Pillars crumbling
Kano Pillars have had an ill-luck start to 2019/2020 NPFL season with bad results both home and away. Currently, in the league, the Masu Gida...
MOTIVATING YOURSELF IN TIMES OF CRISIS
By nature, humans are emotional creatures. When things are going well, you are likely to experience positive emotions that often lead to increased motivation...
NPFL Review: Sun shine in Akure as pillars crumb to the bottom
The match day 4 of the NPFL was rounded up today with a one nil home victory for Adamawa United, who handed Abia Warriors...
FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup: Supersand Eagles set for Portugal
Two –time African champions Nigeria will begin their campaign at this year’s FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup finals in Paraguay when they clash with...
Confluence Stars, Kwara Adorable Angels Crowned Champions As National Division One Handball Championship Ends In Kaduna
In the Men Final decided at the Muritala Muhammad Square, Kaduna, Confluence Stars were at ease as they defeated Delta Force by a 27-17...
ABS unveils new players
Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC, on Thursday unveiled its new players ahead of the commencement of the 2019/2020 Nigeria National League (NNL). Unveiling the...
Ejigbo LCDA, Others To Sponsor JK Unity Cup
Ejigbo Local Council Development Area in Lagos is planning to take over the sponsorship of the forthcoming Jakande Estate Unity Football Competition which begins...
Masai Ujiri Urges African Leaders To Invest In Sports, Commissions 2 New Players
Masai Ujiri, President of the Toronto Raptors, made his second appearance at the Africa Investment Forum, renewing his call for African governments to invest...
Nasarawa Commissioner seeks legislation compelling coys to contribute to sports development
The Nasarawa State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Mr Othman Adams has advocated legislation to compel companies doing business in the state to...
NBBF DISCLAIMS MALICIOUS TWEET
The attention of the Nigeria Basketball Federation has been drawn to a publication via a twitter handle ‘D’TigresNG’ alleging that the Ministry has...
Enugu Sports Club plans state-of-the-art gymnastic hall to improve physical fitness
The Executive Chairman, Enugu Sports Club, Mr Onyeka Onwe, has said that the Club is planning a State-of-the-art gymnastic (gym) hall to improve physical...
60 Goals Soccer Stars Project: 150 youngsters picked for mentoring ahead of professional football career
Organisers of the 60 Goals Soccer Stars Project, a grassroots-based football talent-hunt initiative they have now selected 150 young Nigerians for mentorship. Jane Ndubuisi, the...
NNL Clubs Must Avoid Violence In The New Season -Abdul Sule
President of Kogi United Football Club and former Nigerian International, Abdul Sule has admonished the forty-six clubs set to compete in the 2019/2020 Nigeria...
Ezeonwuka wants more football actions in upgraded Rojenny football stadium
Rommy Ezeonwuka, the Proprietor of Rojenny Stadium and Games Village, Oba in Anambra, says his facility remains one of the best but most under-utilised...
We will turn Sports into business to create jobs and generate revenue – Sunday Dare
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare has assured that his Ministry is committed to the delivery of the dividends of...
BALOGUN BEGS FOR UNITY AHEAD OF NEW SEASON
Ahead of the 2019/20 season of the Nigerian National League (NNL), the General Manager of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, Rasheed Balogun,...
KG Sports Foundation Begins Talent Hunt
KG Sports Foundation will on Saturday 23 November begins its hunt for young talents. This was made known by the Director of the foundation Dr...
SUNSHINE STARS EDGE ELEPHANTS IN AKURE
Sunshine Stars FC of Akure recorded their first victory of the new NPFL season, thanks to a 1-0 win over Enyimba of Aba in...
MFM FC Force Impressive Warri Wolves to a Score Draw
By Jahrock Ujewe Warri Wolves continued their impressive streak of picking priceless results on the road, as their host, MFM FC of Lagos, had to...
THOUGHTS ON REPOSITIONING NIGERIA SPORTS (1)
THOUGHTS ON REPOSITIONING NIGERIA SPORTS (1) OVERVIEW The questions to ask are: How do we see sports as a nation? What are the the various areas...
LAGOS TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION ENDORSES SOMOLU U-16 TOURNEY
Lagos State Table Tennis Association has endorsed Somolu Under-16 championship, an initiative of Somolu Newspaper, aimed at building a topflight of table tennis champions...
Kwara Adorable Stars, Confluence Stars Gain Promotion Into Prudent Energy Handball Premier League
Kwara Adorable Angels and Benue Queens have gain have promotion into the Prudent Energy Handball Premier and also qualified into the final of the...
EHIBAM HOST FIRST SCHOOLS RUGBY TOURNAMENT IN EDO STATE
The Ehibam Griefshare Foundation who launched the Ehibam Schools Rugby program last year has made good its promise to institute an annual Schools Rugby...
Kwara United to face Offa FC as Omoluabi praises Governor Abdulrahman
Kwara United will on Thursday morning, November 21, face selected Offa FC side in a friendly match at the Oloffa Township stadium by 8am. The...
JKF YOUTH CUP: All set for the kick off Friday
The pace is getting faster and the pitch is higher, as all is set for the kick off of the maiden edition of the...
Kida commends D’Tigress OQT qualification
Engr Musa Kida has lauded the qualification of the senior women’s national team for beating Mali in the semifinals of the FIBA Africa Pre-Olympic...
FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup: Supersand Eagles set for Portugal
Two –time African champions Nigeria will begin their campaign at this year’s FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup finals in Paraguay when they clash with...
AFCON 2021 QUALIFIERS: 6 goals in 4 games, should we worry?
It is no more news that the Super Eagles of Nigeria are yet to find a permanent replacement for Vincent Enyeanma between sticks but...
Oba Gbadamosi, Chief Imam of Offa bless Kwara United ahead of new season
Kwara United have received the blessing of the Oloffa of Offa Oba Gbadamosi when the team visited his palace on Wednesday, November 20. United were...
Minister Thanks Rohr For Contribution to Football
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare on Wednesday thanked Super Eagles’ Coach, Gernot Rohr for his work and contribution to...
AVOID DISTRACTIONS, REFEREES TOLD
Referees in Nigeria have been told to avoid unwanted diversions and shenanigans perpetuated by other operators in the football system to ensure the don't...
African Ultra Runners president commends Gov. Abiodun
The president of the African Association of Ultra Runners, Chief Solomon Ogba, has commended the Executive Governor of Ogun State, Mr. Dapo Abiodun, for...
MATCH DAY 4 MATCH OFFICIALS
WIKKI TOURIST VS DELTA FORCE KABIRU BAWA KN ref Assessor KOLAWOLE EMMA KW Referee YUSUF IBRAHIM KN Assistant Ref 1 AKINOLA AREGBESOLA OG Assistant Referee 2 FRANKLY AGUGUESI...
Kwara, Kogi Teams In Semi Final Of The National Division One Handball Championship
The group stage of the National Division One Handball Championship ended on Tuesday in games decided at the Muritala Muhammad Square in Kaduna. Day 6...
2020 Delta State Local Governments Games Mascot Design Competition: Call for Entries
Young Deltans have been invited to send in their designs for the Mascot that will be selected for use in the first ever Delta...
Football Dev’t: Time to Rally Support for NFF
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has observed with deep concern the state of the country in the game of football in recent...
MANAGING EXPENSES DURING CHRISTMAS
You might think it’s a little too early to start setting up your Christmas budget. But if you want to have zero stress and...
NPFL20 Review: Kano to rebuild pillars as match day 4 beckons
The NPFL will see the first mid-week action of the season as teams get ready for matchday four. With emphatic victories and plenty of...
The sports jihad: Hoping Dare dares rightly By Fred Edoreh
This has been an interesting month in Nigeria sports. The Nigeria Professional Football League, at last, got a new broadcast partner after two years...
