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U20 AFCON: Ghana beat debutants Uganda to clinch fourth title

On: March 7, 2021

On the day that their country celebrated the 64th Independence Day, Ghana’s Black Satellites delivered the ultimate gift, the Total Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title after a 2-0 win over debutants Uganda in the final in Nouakchott on Saturday. Skipper Daniel Afriyie led from the front and hadContinue Reading

NPFL: Kano Pillars chairman optimistic of victory against Rangers

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 7, 2021

In: Sports

By Muhammad Nur Tijani Surajo Shuaibu, Chairman of Kano Pillars FC, said he was optimistic his team would defeat Rangers International when they meet on Sunday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that both teams will clash in a Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Match Day 14 fixture atContinue Reading

Oyeleke emerges champion at national archery tournament

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 5, 2021

In: Sports

By Ijeoma Okigbo Emmanuel Oyeleke of Lekki Archery Club has emerged the male singles 30 metres recurve champion in the male singles event at the national archery championship in Abuja. The event which was held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja was organised on Friday by the NigeriaContinue Reading

Cameroon girls beat Nigeria to avenge their boys’ loss

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 5, 2021

In: Sports

By Georgina Adegbie/Aderonke Ojo Team Cameroon on Friday in Abuja whipped Team Nigeria 3-0 at the ongoing U-18 Girls African Nations Volleyball championship. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that in the match played at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, the Nigerian girls were spirited and lost gallantly inContinue Reading

2021 Abuja Lawyers League to kick off May 15 – Organisers

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 5, 2021

In: Sports

By Priscilla Osaje The Abuja Lawyers League (ALL), an annual football competition, will begin on May 15, according to the organisers. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the competition is aimed at cresting an environment for lawyers to socialise outside the courtrooms. The chief host of the 2021 ALL,Continue Reading

300 athletes registered for 3rd MoC Grand Prix

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 2, 2021

In: Sports

No fewer than 300 Athletes from across Nigeria and West Africa registered for 3rd edition of “Making of Champions (MoCs) Grand Prix”.Continue Reading

Sen. Gaya lauds NNL for facilitating growth of grassroots football

By: Ifeanyi Nwoko

On: March 2, 2021

In: Sports

Sen. Kabiru Gaya, Chairman of K & G Shekarau FC of Kano, on Monday, commended the Nigeria National League (NNL) for facilitating the growth of football at the grassroots.Continue Reading

Chelsea benefit from controversial penalty call to draw goalless with Man U.

By: Ifeanyi Nwoko

On: February 28, 2021

In: Sports

Manchester United lost further ground at the top of the 2020/2021 English Premier League (EPL) table as they drew 0-0 at Chelsea on Sunday.Continue Reading

TAFCAN to host all-comers athletics competition in Lagos

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 28, 2021

In: Sports

By Moses Omorogieva The Track and Field Coaches Association of Nigeria (TAFCAN), Lagos chapter, has fixed March 5, for an all-comers athletics competition for 14 categories of athletics. The competition will hold at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere. The Chairman of the association, Alli Abdulazeez confirmed the event to theContinue Reading

Insurance FC’s coach says there should be level playing field for all clubs

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 28, 2021

In: Sports

By Igbaugba Ehigimetor Benard Ogbe, Chief Coach of Bendel Insurance Football Club, says there should be a level playing field for all clubs participating in the ongoing 2020/2021 Nigeria National League (NNL) season. Ogbe made the call after his Benin-based side defeated visiting J. Atete FC 2-0 in an NNLContinue Reading

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