By Emmanuel Afonne The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) on Friday inaugurated a six-man committee to review its constitution which has existed for 23 years. Inaugurating the committee at the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) office in Jahi, Abuja, the NOC President, Habu Gumel, said the review wasContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Jonathan The Nigeria National League (NNL) has urged the National Assembly (NASS) to consider putting forward a bill that will address the issues of non-statutory budgetary funding for leagues in the country. The Chief Operating Officer (COO), Ayo Abdulrahaman, made the call in an interview with the NewsContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Jonathan Some football fans in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) spoke with one voice on Wednesday night as they cheered the Super Eagles to victory at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Cote d’Ivoire. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the SuperContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Hosts Cote d’Ivoire will lock horns with Nigeria in a final showdown of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Abidjan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Cote d’Ivoire booked a ticket to the AFCON final after beating DR Congo 1-0 thanks to Sebastien Haller’sContinue Reading
By Olayinka Owolewa Super Eagles and Chippa United FC goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has said that criticism motivates and makes him stronger to give his best. Nwabali, who was voted man of the match against South Africa, said this during a post match news conference on Wednesday in Bouake, Côte d’Ivoire.Continue Reading
By Kazeem Akande Ex-Nigerian International, Celestine Babayaro, has urged the Super Eagles to imbibe team spirit and dedication to win the 2023 AFCON trophy. Babayaro made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, while reacting to the Eagle’s 4-2 victory against SouthContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Super Eagles on Wednesday in Bouake qualified for the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), after defeating South Africa in a pulsating semi-final clash. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the match played at the Stade de la Paix, Bouake wasContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne Team Nigeria weightlifters, Rafiatu Folashade Lawal and Adijat Adenike Olarinoye on Monday won six medals at the ongoing 2024 Africa Senior Weightlifting Championship in Egypt. Competing in the 59kg women’s category, Lawal and Adijat dominated the category as they carted away the top prizes on the firstContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Super Eagles of Nigeria will on Monday night fly to Bouake, ahead of their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Semi-final clash with South Africa slated for Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the team and officials, will leave Abidjan for Bouake forContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye South Africa’s Bafana Bafana will renew their football rivalry with Nigeria’s Super Eagles in the semi-final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Feb. 7 at Stade De Bouake, Cote d’Ivoire, at 6.00 p.m. Nigerian time. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigeria and SouthContinue Reading
