KNSG approves N97m for 47 amateur football teams
Kano State Executive Council has approved N96 million to support 47 football clubs playing in the National League, Mr Muhammed Garba, Commissioner for Information, has […]
Football
CAF Confederation Cup: Kalu commends Enyimba FC for outstanding performance
Former Governor of Abia state and Pillar of Sports in Africa, Dr Orji Kalu, has described the 1-0 victory of Enyimba football club of Aba […]
CAF Confederation Cup: Enyimba record vital away win in Senegal
Enyimba International Football Club of Aba on Saturday recorded a precious win away in the 2021/2022 CAF Confederation Cup’s second preliminary round first leg match. […]
Anambra Gov’s Cup: 2020 finalists yet to get cash reward
Teams that participated in the 2020 Anambra Community Shield, otherwise known as Governor’s Cup, are yet to receive their cash rewards, 10 months after the […]
1st CDS/OSMA Sahel military games begin in Abuja
The First Chief of Defence Staff/Organisation of Military Sports in Africa (OSMA) Sahel Military Games for Peace and solidarity Monday, began in Abuja with contingent […]
Sahel Military Games: OSMA President seeks media support
By Chimezie Godfrey The President, Organisation of Military Sports in Africa (OSMA), Brigadier General Abdullahi Maikano has solicited media support towards the successful hosting of […]
Manchester City fight back twice in thrilling 2-2 draw at Liverpool
Manchester City came from behind twice to earn a 2-2 draw with Liverpool in a breathless and pulsating Premier League encounter at Anfield, on Sunday. […]
Court Sends Kwara Footballer, One Other to Jail in Ilorin for Cybercrime
Justice Sikiru Oyinloye of the Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin has imposed one-year imprisonment on one of the players of Ibrafix Football Club, […]
FIFA scribe commends Aisha Buhari Cup
Fatima Samoura, the Secretary-General of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), on Monday commended the display of skills and the level of competition at the […]
Besty Obaseki’s football tournament aims to create awareness on gender violence – Dep. Gov
The Deputy Governor of Edo, Philip Shaibu, on Monday, said that the Besty Obaseki football tournament would be used to create public awareness about the […]
Customs to deploy drones at Seme border — ACG
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it will soon deploy drones at Seme for effective patrol in checking smuggling activities in the border area. NCS […]
We’ll use football to promote unity, national devt, says President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has declared his administration’s commitment to use football for the development of the girl-child, inspiring young people to have rewarding careers in […]
Our objective is to promote women’s football – Aisha Buhari
The First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari, says the objective of the ongoing Aisha Buhari Invitational Women’s football tournament was to promote football among women and […]
Aisha Buhari Cup: Nigeria’s Super Falcons beat Mali 2 – 0
The Super Falcons of Nigeria on Wednesday in Lagos defeated the Female Eagles of Mali in the opening match of the maiden Aisha Buhari Cup […]
China to host Vietnam in World Cup Asian qualifiers in UAE
The 2022 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers Group B match between China and Vietnam on Oct. 7 will be held in Sharjah, the United Arab […]
Super Eagles arrive in Cape Verde for 2022 World Cup qualifier
Players of the senior men’s national football team and their officials on Monday arrived in Cape Verde bubbling with enthusiasm, ahead of Tuesday’s 2022 FIFA […]
Ronaldo tops English football deals on deadline day
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Manchester United return was the stand-out highlight on deadline day on Tuesday as the English transfer window closed. His move from Juventus was […]
Ronaldo returns to Manchester United, 12 years after
Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to Manchester United, 12 years after he ended his first contract there, the English Premier League (EPL) club said […]
French league joins criticism of FIFA over internationals
The French league (LFP) has joined its counterparts in England and Italy in criticising global football governing body for demanding for players release for international […]
PFAN Seeks ICPC’s Intervention Over Maltreatment of Nigerian Football Players
The Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN) has sought the intervention of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over the plight […]
AFCON draws: Ebonyi football fans seek early preparations for Eagles
Some football fans in Ebonyi have called for early preparations for the Super Eagles ahead of the 2022 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in […]
Messi and Pochettino can form special bond, Ardiles says
Former midfielder Ossie Ardiles believes Lionel Messi will form a stronger bond with Mauricio Pochettino than he has with any other manager after the Argentina captain’s […]
Messi gets hero’s welcome in France after agreeing to join PSG
Six-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi received a hero’s welcome after flying to France on Tuesday to join Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) following his shock departure […]
Ondo govt assures Sunshine Stars supporters of early preparations
The Ondo State Government has assured supporters and fans of Sunshine Stars of early preparations ahead of the 2021/2022 season of the Nigeria Professional Football […]
UEFA sacks data staff following police raid on its office
European football governing body — UEFA — has sacked members ofstaff in its information and communication technology (ICT) department following a police raid on itsSwiss […]