By Muhyideen Jimoh No fewer than 10 teams are set to compete in the maiden edition of the Kuje Football League scheduled to kick-off on Sunday at the Kuje Township stadium. Muhammed Momoh, Chairman, Local Organising Committee (LOC), Kuje Football League, said during a news conference in Kuje on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Malam Shehu Dikko, has called on sports officers across the country to align with the Commission’s renewed vision to transform the sector. Dikko gave the charge while declaring open a two-day capacity-building workshop for sports officers organised by theContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom says the development of grassroots sports remains a cardinal point in the Arise Agenda of his administration. Eno said this in his remarks at a news conference to kick-start the MTN Champs Season 3 holding at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium,Continue Reading
By Alex Enebeli Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State has declared Enugu City International Marathon as an annual event aimed at harnessing the skills of the youths. The state governor, who kicked off the 42 kilometre race with a gun sound at exactly 6.30am, emphasized the significance of the event,Continue Reading
By Nicholas Obisike Rivers Angels FC of Port Harcourt on Saturday thrashed First Mahi Babes of Ebonyi 5-0 in the ongoing Federation/President Cup round 16 match played at Enyimba International Stadium, Aba. Rivers Angels Player, Chisom Nwachukwu, showed her strength when she was introduced into the game after the intervalContinue Reading
By Nicholas Obisike Some football supporters in Aba have lauded the Flying Eagles of Nigeria`s 1-0 win against the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia and called for injection of creative midfielders into the team. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Auwal Ibrahim’s goal in the 38th minute separated theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Nigeria’s Flying Eagles began their campaign at the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on a flying note with a 1–0 victory over Tunisia in their opening Group B match on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the tightly contested fixture took placeContinue Reading
Priscilla Osaje Alhaji Nura Kangiwa, Chairman of the African Region of the International Chovken Federation (ICF), has announced that Nigeria will host the 2025 Chovken African Regional Championship. Kangiwa revealed the development during a visit by the executive members of the Nigeria Chovken Association to the Chairman of the NationalContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo The Nigeria Police Force on Tuesday emerged overall winner of the 6th edition of the One Service One Medal (OSOM) Games in Abuja, securing 43 gold, 38 silver, and 34 bronze medals. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) finished as runners-up with 30 gold, 24Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade has charged Secretary Generals of various Sports Federations to have an innovative approach in the discharge of their duties. Olopade gave the charge on Tuesday in Abuja at a strategic meeting with all the various Secretaries ofContinue Reading
