Irabor emerges Grand Patron of OSMA
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, has been conferred as the Grand Patron of the Organization of Military Sports in Africa (OSMA), […]
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2020 Olympics: Some countries shun IOC directive on having male, female flagbearers
Some countries stood out at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Games on Friday for having only either a man or a woman flagbearer. This […]
FC Barcelona present new signing Depay, as uncertainty still surrounds Messi
FC Barcelona officially presented striker Memphis Depay to the press on Thursday in an event at the Camp Nou Stadium. The presentation happened two days […]
Nigeria will break records with establishment of sports varsity – lawmaker
Rep. Julius Ihonvbere (APC-Edo) says establishment of a federal university of sports, Afuze, Edo, will facilitate development of Nigeria’s sportsmen and women. The lawmaker, who […]
We’ll greatly miss late Udala FC chairman, manager — Amaraizu
Ebere Amaraizu, the Director (South-East), Nationwide League One (NLO), says Nigerian football will greatly miss the duo of Philip Udala and Godsent Eriobu, who died […]
Footballer of the Year, Oshoala, inspires Queen’s College girls
Reigning CAF Woman Footballer of the Year, Asisat Oshoala, has urged Nigerian girls to focus on their education while exhibiting talents in sports, especially football. […]
FC Barcelona sign “Austrian Messi” on loan from Rapid Vienna
FC Barcelona have completed the signing of Yusuf Demir on loan from Rapid Vienna with an option to buy. The 18-year-old winger has earned a […]
FG urges Team Nigeria to ‘win clean’ as first batch departs for Japan
Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has urged Team Nigeria to avoid doping and compete clean to win medals for Nigeria at the […]
Minister warns against discrimination of home-based players in Super Eagles
Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has warned against discrimination of home based players in the Super Eagles. The minister gave the warning […]
We’re in Ozoro for the maximum points – Madu
As the ‘Flying Antelopes’, Rangers International F.C keep the chase for a continental ticket at the end of the 2020/21 NPFL season with a visit […]
Sanwo-olu hands over 3-bedroom flat to Chioma Ajunwa
•Lagos Athletes Rewarded for National Sport Festival’s Feats •Governor Supports Olympic Team with Cash The long wait is over for Chioma Ajunwa-Oparah, the first African […]
25 home-based players to resume camping in Abuja for Mexico friendly Tuesday
Super Eagles’ goalkeepers John Noble and Ikechukwu Ezenwa, as well as forward Anayo Iwuala headline the list of 25 players called up for July’s international […]
Our Efforts In Sports Development Will Soon Produce Olympics Winners, Zailani Assures
By Chimezie Godfrey The Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly/Chairman Northern Speakers Forum, Hon. Yusuf Ibrahim Zailani is optimistic that in no distant […]
Sports, tool for youth engagement, economic development – Fashola
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, says sports is a veritable tool for youth engagement and economic development. Fashola made this assertion […]
Sports Ministry appoints Mikel Obi as Ambassador
The Minister for Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, on Friday commended the dedication of former Super Eagles Captain, John Mikel Obi. He also announced […]
Lagos Athletics Association holds competition June 24
The Lagos State Athletics Association will be holding athletics meet June 24 at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Yussuf […]
Umahi hands over ultra-modern camping facility to state’s sports ministry
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has handed over the multi-million naira sports hostel constructed by the government to the state’s Ministry of Youth Development and […]
8 teams to light-up Enugu Aiteo Cup competition – official
Tony Ugwu, Chairman of Enugu State Football Federation (ENSFA) says the 2021 State Aiteo Cup competition will begin on June 10 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe […]
Haruna emerges new FCT SWAN Chairman
Bunmi Haruna of NigeriaInfo on Friday in Abuja emerged as the new Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), FCT Chapter. The News […]
Umahi Schools Sports Competition: 848 athletes to participate in state elimination
Ebonyi government on Wednesday said that no fewer than 848 athletes would participate in the state elimination stage of the on-going maiden edition of Gov. […]
Govt. suspends management, coaches of Osun United
Osun Government has suspended the management and coaches of Osun United Football Club of Osogbo over the club’s poor performance in the ongoing 2020/2021 Nigeria […]
Slick Chelsea outwit Manchester City to win second UEFA Champions League title
Kai Havertz’s goal earned Chelsea a second UEFA Champions League crown nine years after their first with a deserved 1-0 victory over domestic rivals Manchester […]
Imeh, Quadre win singles titles of CBN Senior Open Tennis Championship
Joseph Imeh and Oyinlomo Quadre on Saturday emerged winners of the men’s and women’s events at the 43rd CBN Senior Open Tennis Championship in Abuja. […]
Slick Chelsea outwit Manchester City to win second UEFA Champions League title
(dpa/NAN) Kai Havertz’s goal earned Chelsea a second UEFA Champions League crown nine years after their first with a deserved 1-0 victory over domestic rivals Manchester […]
CBN Tennis Championship: Adewale wins wheelchair event’s title for 9th time
Alex Adewale, tournament’s number one seed in the wheelchair event at the 2021 CBN Senior Tennis Open Championship, on Saturday won the title for the […]