By Emmanuel Afonne Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen and Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshoala, have been crowned the 2023 CAF African Player of the Year, in a keenly contested award. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that while Osimhen bagged the men’s award, Oshoala won the women’s title atContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has showered encomiums on retired Maj.-Gen. Godwin Umelo, for his contribution to Nigeria’s history. Musa made the remarks on the occasion of an 18-hole Retirement Kitty in honour of Umelo held at the TYB International Golf Resort andContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Organisers of the 2023 National Carnival Polo Tournament say this year’s event would be a “true signature” experience. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the tournament which is in its 15th edition is expected to gallop off with fanfare on Saturday at the Guards PoloContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh says the National Para Games will foster inclusivity and showcase the resilience of athletes with disability. The minister stated this on Friday while declaring open the 2nd Edition of the National Para Games at the Moshood Abiola NationalContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen will slug it out with Egypt’s Mohamed Salah and Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi for the 2023 CAF Men’s Player of the Year award. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) released the final three shortlist onContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh says the second edition of the National Para Games provides a great platform to discover new talents for the national teams. The minister stated this on Thursday in Abuja at a news conference, ahead of the opening ceremonyContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh has admonished the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Super Eagles gaffer, Jose Peseiro to ensure a good outing for the Super Eagles at the 2023 AFCON. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 2023Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh has hailed the Super Falcons on their successful qualification for the 2024 African Women’s Cup of Nations (WAFCON) slated for Morocco. The minister said the team displayed an impressive level of determination and teamwork, securing vital victories duringContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Polo enthusiasts have commended Sen. Ahmed Wadada for using polo as a tool to support the education of orphans and out-of-school children in Nasarawa through his Foundation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Keffi Polo Ranch Open tournament, which kicked-off on Tuesday, ended onContinue Reading
By Peter Uwumarogie Kano Pillars’ winger, Yusuf Abdullahi, on Sunday scored five goals to help his team secure maximum points away to Gombe United in a Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) match. The Match Day 11 fixture of the NPFL 2023/2024 season, which was played at Pantami Township Stadium, Gombe,Continue Reading
