By Victor Okoye Golf reporters in Abuja have appealed to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to reopen the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the club has remained closed due to a leadership crisis that led to government intervention and temporaryContinue Reading
By Segun Giwa The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), Western Zone, has urged members to groom U-18 golfers for future continental representation. The Vice President of the zone, Evelyn Balogun, made the call at the closing of the 10th Western Zone Open Golf Championship in Akure on Sunday. TheContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Nigerian gymnasts have excelled at the Centurion Gymnastics Centre Club Competition in South Africa, with NLNG RA Gymnastics Club emerging as the country’s standout team. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the championship, held in Centurion, Pretoria from Aug. 15 to 16, featured no fewerContinue Reading
By Alex Enebeli Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State has announced the retirement of the legendary No. 5 jersey worn by the late Nigerian football icon, Christian Chukwu, during his career with Rangers International. The governor made the declaration during the Night of Tributes held in honour of theContinue Reading
By Segun Giwa No fewer than 130 golfers have arrived in Akure, Ondo, for the 10th Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) Western Zone Golf Championship. The four-day tournament, holding at the Crosscreek Golf Club, Ilado, features 60 female and 70 male golfers from across the country. Vice President ofContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The National Association of Nigeria Professional Footballers (NANPF) has restated its commitment to players’ welfare and football safety in honour of Samuel Okwaraji. NANPF President, Mr Sunday Abe, said this on Monday at a memorial event held to mark the 36th anniversary of Okwaraji’s death. He saidContinue Reading
By Babatunde Ogunrinde Nigeria’s recent successes on the global sporting stage have reignited conversations about the nation’s potential to use sports as a unifying and developmental tool. From the football pitch to the basketball court, the country has delivered performances that have not only earned trophies but also strengthened nationalContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The National Association of Nigerian Professional Footballers (NANPF) has urged the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) to ensure due process in Adewale Adeyinka’s betting allegation case. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the NPFL suspended the registration of Plateau United goalkeeper Adewale Adeyinka over allegationsContinue Reading
By Babatunde Ogunrinde D’Tigers have unveiled their final line-up for the Men’s AfroBasket Championship, set for Angola from Aug. 12 to Aug. 24. Nigeria’s men are chasing a second continental crown, a decade after lifting their maiden title in 2015. Drawn in Group B with Tunisia, Madagascar and Cameroon, D’TigersContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye A strong contingent of Nigerian para-powerlifters will depart the country on Monday to compete at the highly anticipated Para-Powerlifting World Cup in Santiago, Chile. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the tournament is slated for Aug. 11 to Aug. 18. Nigeria will be represented byContinue Reading
