By Deborah Coker The Founder, Sports University of Nigeria, Idumuje-Ugboko, Delta, Sen. Ned Nwoko, said the institution was specially established for Nigerians in particular and Africa in general to pursue sports and education. Nwoko stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday.Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Wednesday landed in grand style in Abidjan, ahead of the commencement of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. Hostilities for the delayed 2023 AFCON will kick off on Saturday (January 13) and end on February 11. TheContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Samuuel Ikpea, the National Chairman of Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC), says the NFSC will mobilise no fewer than 700 fans to support the Super Eagles in Cote d’Ivoire. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Eagles are set to represent Nigeria at theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC) says it has begun massive mobilisation of Nigerians resident in Cote D’Ivoire to storm Abidjan, to cheer the Super Eagles to victory in the 2023 AFCON. Mr Bright Urenyere, Chairman, Mobilisation Committee, NFSC, Cote D’Ivoire chapter, said this in an interviewContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Igoche Mark, the Initiator of Mark ‘D’ Ball Basketball Championship, has urged basketball stakeholders to embrace 2024 with a renewed hope and face the the year with determination. Mark’s advice was contained in his new year’s message issued by Kingsley Aigbonoga, Director of Media, Mark “D’ BallContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh, has reiterated the support of the Federal Government for Super Eagles in their quest to win a fourth AFCON title in Cote D’Ivoire in January 2024. The minister said this while addressing reporters at the Tunde Idiagbon InternationalContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Three-time champions Nigeria have picked a team of 25 players for their onslaught for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. This is according to a statement by Ademola Olajire, Director of Communications at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Thursday in Abuja. It said theContinue Reading
By Ismail Abdulaziz President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi hosted Asisat Oshoala, Super Falcons striker and 2023 CAF Women’s Player of the Year, on Thursday in Lagos. A statement by the presidential spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, said Tinubu and the First Lady congratulated the Barcelona Femeni star on winningContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The TYB International Golf Resort and Country Club has rewarded 200 caddies and others for their contributions to the club. The recipient categories, including caddies, course workers, cleaners, stewards and the professionals, were gifted with foodstuff and other items by executives of the club. The News AgencyContinue Reading
By Olanrewaju Akojede Oba Saheed Elegushi of Ikate Elegushi Kingdom in Lagos State has expressed his support for the growth and development of grassroots tennis in the state. Elegushi made the remark in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the closing ceremonyContinue Reading
