By Emmanuel Afonne The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) says it will strategise for the country’s 2024 events, especially the Olympics at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) slated for Dec. 13. The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of NOC, Tony Nezianya, said in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Nezianya added thatContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Festus Porbeni, President of Nigeria Rowing, Canoe and Sailing Federation, has decried the delay of the boats meant for the 1st Olympic Qualifying tournament in the country at the ports. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 1st Canoe Olympic Qualifier is scheduled to holdContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh has underscored the need to regulate sports scouting system in Nigeria in line with international best practices. The minister made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at a meeting with the National President of Prestige Football Academy, UchenduContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Football Stakeholders have called for the immediate sack of Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro following the team’s second consecutive draw in the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifier. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Eagles on Sunday, recorded a second consecutive draw after strugglingContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Igoche Mark, the initiator and founder of Mark ‘D’ Ball Basketball Championship, has assured that the much anticipated tournament is set to return in Abuja soon with a bang. Mark said this during the 2023 Sam Oguche/Bullet Energy Drink Invitational tournament’s final at the Mo Arena inContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Gboko City Chiefs on Friday defeated Mak Town Flyers basketball club to emerge champions of the 2023 Sam Oguche/Bullet Energy Drink Invitational Tournament at the Mo Arena in Abuja. Both Gboko City Chiefs and Mark Town basketball club reached the final having defeated FCT Hard Rockers 87-100Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Executive Committee of the FCT Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), has called on corporate organisations to partner the association in hosting its 2023 Annual Week slated for Nov. 25. The Secretary of the Organising Committee, Ayodeji Makinde said this in an interview with the NewsContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan-Enoh has expressed concern following the Super Eagles’ draw against the Crocodiles of Lesotho on Thursday in Uyo. The minister made the remark in a statement released on Friday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Victor Okoye Mouktar Mohammed, the Chairman, FCT Football Association, has expressed disappointment over the Super Eagles 1-1 home draw in Uyo with the Crocodiles of Lesotho in a 2026 World Cup qualifier. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Group C Match Day 1 fixture was beforeContinue Reading
By Olanrewaju Akojede Jaan Roose, a 31-year old Estonian, on Thursday dazzled Lagosians with his slacklining skills on a suspended 66m (217 ft) rope tied to Sterling Towers and Onome rig, Marina, Lagos, a distance of 350 meters. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Roose was sponsored byContinue Reading
