By Emmanuel Afonne The Nigeria Army Polo Association (NAPA)/Guards Polo Club, on Friday inaugurated its new club house at the Nigeria Army Polo Resort, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the club house was donated by Lubrik Construction Company (LCC) to the NAPA/Guards Polo Club, Abuja asContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne No fewer than 120 golfers are set to participate in the maiden TopFX Golf Tournament scheduled to tee off on Saturday at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the tournament, billed for the 18-hole course at theContinue Reading
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Sports By Ahmed Ubandoma Abuja, Dec. 14, 2023 (NAN) Dr James Lalu, the Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), has charged Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to engage in different sporting activities to boost their mental health. Lalu gave the advice on Thursday in Abuja, when he receivedContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has tasked stakeholders, especially Federation presidents and the Ministry of Sports to ensure that the country surpasses its previous achievements at the Olympics. NOC President, Habu Gumel gave the charge during the committee’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) which was held virtually onContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh has charged sports stakeholders on the need for Team Nigeria to do well at the 2024 Olympics/Paralympics and African Games. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 2024 African Games is slated for Ghana in March,Continue Reading
By Chimezie Anaso Ifeoma Nwoye and Emeka Nwafor, both professional wrestlers from Anambra, have signed a training and partnership deal with the World Association of Wrestling (WAW) in London Morris Atula, Talents Development Director, London Multi Sports Academy who facilitated the invitation and contracts, disclosed this to newsmen inContinue Reading
By Oladapo Udom/Olanrewaju Akojede The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Western Naval Command, Rear Adm. Mustapha Hassan, has restated the commitment of the Armed Forces towards the promotion of healthy lifestyle achieved through sporting activities for its personnel. Hassan gave the assurance in his opening speech on Monday night atContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo Umar Dahiru scored a hat trick as Kano pillars beat Plateau 3 – 2 on Monday to advance to the final of para-soccer at the ongoing Para-Sports Games in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the match was played at the Moshood Abiola NationalContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh has congratulated Victor Osimhen, and Asisat Oshoala for securing the coveted titles of Men’s and Women’s African Footballer of the Year. The duo won the awards at the 2023 Confederation of African Football (CAF) awards, shooting into theContinue Reading
