By Shedrack Frank The President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), Daniel Igali, says he is positive of a good outing for Nigeria Wrestlers in the forthcoming World Wrestling Championship. Igali said this when he paid an unscheduled visit to the camp of the Wrestlers in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, onContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Minister of Sports, Sen. John Owan-Enoh has pledged more support for the development of para-sports in Nigeria. Enoh made the pledge on Monday in Abuja following Nigeria’s encouraging participation at the maiden 2023 African Para Games in Accra. The minister, in a statement issued by MohammedContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne The immediate past Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Sunday Dare, has been commended for bequeathing the National Stadiums in Abuja and Lagos to the present administration in an improved state. A statement issued on Sunday by Toyin Ibitoye, Dare’s Special Assistant on Media quoted prominent sportsContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau has assured Nigerians that the Super Eagles will take the match against Sao Tome and Principe seriously, in spite already securing 2024 AFCON qualification. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Eagles will on SundayContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran The Board of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Wednesday announced the postponement of the kickoff of the 2023/2024 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season. It said the kickoff of the league scheduled for Sept. 9, was postponed to allow board members focus on the AnnualContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje A total of 2,000 athletes from 42 countries will participate in the third edition of the African Military Games to be hosted by Nigeria in Nov. 2024. AVM Abidemi Marquis, Director of Sports, Defence Headquarters, made this known while briefing newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja, on theContinue Reading
By Olanrewaju Akojede Basking in the euphoria of his feat as the first African and Nigerian ever to play at the quarter-finals of international badminton classics, Anuoluwapo Opeyori has set his eyes on becoming a legend of the game. Currently the highest ranked player in Africa, Opeyori inContinue Reading
By Thompson Yamput Dr Allen Onyema, Air Peace Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Oba Dr Moshood Olalekan-Balogun, Olubadan of Ibadan and others have been nominated for the prestigious Afro Awards 2023 for their humanitarian services. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Annual Afro Awards is a.Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has extended the contract of Jose Peseiro, as Super Eagles Head coach. NFF’s Director of Communications, Ademola Olajire disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. He said the NFF and the Portuguese coach reached an agreement for him to continueContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne The Nigerian rugby national team, the Black Stallions, have been placed in a dicey pool as the team bids to qualify for the 2024 Olympic Games scheduled to hold in Paris, France. The Olympics will hold from July 26 to Aug. 11, 2024 with most of theContinue Reading
