By Muhyideen Jimoh Newly appointed National Sports Commission Chairman, Malam Shehu Dikko has pledged to establish a robust framework for the transformation of sports in Nigeria. Dikko disclosed this after a closed door meeting with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, and the immediate past MinisterContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo No fewer than 300 girls are expected to feature in the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) Women’s Criio festival billed for Friday in Abuja. Ehis Uadiale, NCF coordinator for the event, said the festival which is sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC) is aimed at promoting theContinue Reading
Bayer Leverkusen and Super Eagles striker, Victor Boniface was involved in a car crash on Sunday, a day after the club’s 2-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt. Boniface, who scored a 72nd-minute winner in Saturday’s match, on Sunday shared pictures and video of a smashed car in since-deleted posts on Instagram,Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 Women’s National Football Team, the Flamingos, for trouncing Ecuador at the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Dominican Republic. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Flamingos on Saturday thrashed EcuadorContinue Reading
Stranded Super Eagles players at the Al Abraq Airport, Libya, before returning to Nigeria. By Muhyideen jimoh The Super Eagles on Monday evening arrived Nigeria after their ordeal in Libya for a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier. Super Eagles Media Officer, Promise Efoghe confirmed the development toContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa said on Thursday that the Africa Military Games would strengthen military cooperation and partnership in the region. Musa stated this in Abuja at a World Press Conference to announce the forthcoming games, scheduled for Nov. 8 to 30, inContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh No fewer than 3,000 athletes have registered and set to take part in the 2024 Anti-Corruption half marathon slated for Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the fifth edition of the race is geared towards raising awareness on the scourge of corruption and howContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh, has charged the Super Eagles of Nigeria to conquer the Mediterranean Knights of Libya in the two-legged 2025 AFCON qualifier. Nigeria hosts the first leg at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo on Friday, with the return at theContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo Nigeria has secured Africa’s sole ticket to the International Cricket Council (ICC) Under 19 Women’s World Cup in Malaysia 2025. Nigeria was declared the winner of the Under 19 Africa Qualifiers on Sunday after the final match against Zimbabwe was washed out due to a heavy downpourContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo Nigeria’s U-19 Women’s Cricket team, on Wednesday, defeated Malawi by 86 runs to finish top in Group B of the ongoing Africa U-19 World Cup qualifiers in Rwanda. The win for Nigeria makes it three wins in three games and sets a mouth-watering semifinal clash with Rwanda,Continue Reading
