Neymar wants to be PSG’s “first warrior” in Manchester City battle
Neymar has issued a rallying call to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) ahead of their 2020/2021 UEFA Champions League semi-final showdown with Manchester City. The Brazilian claimed […]
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NCF says only players within age-limit will feature in U-19 Qualifiers
The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) says it will ensure that only players within the age limit represent the country at the U-19 Division One World […]
Athletes to undergo daily COVID-19 tests during Tokyo Games
Athletes and all those in close contact with them will be tested every day during the Tokyo Olympic Games, organisers announced in Tokyo on Wednesday. […]
Enugu FA announces date for Under-13 semi finals
Sunday Ugwu, the Secretary of Enugu State Football Association, says the semi finals of the maiden edition of Chidi Ofo-Okenwa Under-13 Football Tournament will hold […]
Handball National League to hold in Edo
The Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN), says that the National Division One League would hold in Edo from July 9 to July 17 in Benin […]
Wike applauds Rivers Angels for winning NWFL
Gov. Nyesom Wike has applauded Rivers Angels Football FC for winning the 2021 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership title. This is contained in a […]
La Liga/NPFL U-15: Kano Pillars pip Kwara united, Warri Wolves thrash Katsina united
Kano Pillars FC under 15 defeated its opponent, Kwara United of Ilorin, in the second group stage match of the ongoing Spanish La Liga/NPFL under […]
We won’t disband Edo Queens after Super Six disappointment, govt says
The Edo Government says it will not disband Edo Queens following their poor performance at the just-concluded Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership Super Six. […]
Sports Minister promises govt. support for female football league
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, says government will support the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) in taking the female football league […]
Sanwo-Olu approves grants worth N20m for Olympics-bound Lagos athletes
The Chairman of Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), Sola Aiyepeku, on Friday said Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved N20 million for Lagos-based athletes going for […]
Inter-Club Golf MatchPlay: Arsenal Golf Club Owerri Hosts Ikoyi Club 1938 Counterpart
…Seeks Private Sector Partnership Arsenal Golf Club, Owerri, over the weekend engaged their visiting counterpart from Lagos; the Golf Section of Ikoyi Club 1938 in […]
Death of Bello Africa’s best para-badminton player tragic – Kwara gov.
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara on Thursday described the sudden death of Africa’s number one para-badminton player, Abdulrafiu Bello, as devastating and painful. The governor, […]
Edo 2020: SWAN congratulates Kwara athletes, commends Gov. AbdulRazaq
The Kwara Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria has congratulated the state’s athletes to the just-concluded 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) for improved […]
Mourinho sacked as Tottenham Manager- ESPN
Tottenham have sacked Jose Mourinho after 17 months in charge, the club have confirmed. Spurs announced the decision on Monday morning, less than 12 hours […]
Rehabilitation: Minister charges contractor to complete Abuja Stadium by June
Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has charged the contractor handling the rehabilitation of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium Abuja to complete work […]
Edo Queens optimistic of qualification for CAF women’s championship
Edo Queens Women Football Club’s Coordinator, Sabina Chikere, says the team are optimistic of doing well at the Super 6 tournament in Ijebu-Ode. Chikere told […]
Manchester City into first UCL semi-finals under Guardiola, Real Madrid also through
Phil Foden got the winner again as Manchester City beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 on Wednesday to reach the 2020/2021 UEFA Champions League semi-finals. It was […]
National Sports Festival has rekindled spirit of unity, togetherness, Obaseki says
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo says the hosting of the 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) tagged “Edo 2020” has rekindled the nation’s spirit of unity […]
Increased security presence in Benin for NSF closing ceremony
There is increased security presence in Benin ahead of the closing ceremony of the 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) on Wednesday evening, the News Agency […]
Chelsea see off Porto to reach semis despite Taremi stunner
Chelsea hung on to reach the Champions League semi-finals with a 2-1 aggregate win, despite Mehdi Taremi’s stunning overhead kick in added time handing Porto […]
PSG knock holders Bayern out of Champions League to reach semis
Paris St Germain (PSG) reached the Champions League semi-finals despite a 1-0 home defeat by holders Bayern Munich, on Tuesday, as they progressed on away […]
Abuja stadium will be ready by May — Contractor
The contractor handling the rehabilitation of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, Mr Adeniji Adesoji, has assured that the stadium would be completed and ready […]
NSF: Ondo defeat Rivers, win men’s table tennis gold medal
Team Ondo Male Table Tennis on Monday at the ongoing National Sports Festival, Benin, defeated their Rivers counterpart 3-2 in the finals of the event […]
20th NSF: Edo win cycling elimination race
Team Edo on Monday won the gold medal in the men elimination race of the cycling event at the ongoing 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) […]
NSF: lawmaker congratulates Plateau athlete for winning gold medal
Rep. Solomon Maren (PDP-Plateau) has congratulated Miss Rose Akusho, an indigene of the state who won a gold medal at the ongoing National Sports Festival […]