By Muhyideen Jimoh Veteran Super Falcons captain Onome Ebi has joined Naija Ratels FC of Abuja, ahead of the 2023-2024 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) season, slated for Nov. 15. The record breaking Skipper who has participated in six FIFA Women’s World Cups was unveiled at a colourful ceremony onContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Mouktar Mohammed, the Chairman, FCT Football Association, on Saturday in Abuja said that the international friendly against the Green Falcons of Saudi Arabia was a good test for the Super Eagles. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Eagles paid dearly for the severalContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh says the Federal Government has approved the adoption of the National Sports Industry Policy (NSIP) for full implementation. Enoh stated this on Saturday in Abuja at a news conference. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that theContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been drawn against hosts Cote d’Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau and Equatorial Guinea in Group A of the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) slated for January next year in Cote d’Ivoire. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the draw was heldContinue Reading
By Ahmed Kaigama The Bauchi State Government has terminated the appointment of Mr Aminu Umar, the Chairman Interim Management Team of WIkki Tourists Football Club (FC), with immediate effect. This is contained in a statement signed by Muhammed Salis, the State Commissioner for Youth andContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The Deputy Governor of Edo, Mr Philip Shaibu, has been officially invited by organisers of the much-anticipated inaugural Nigeria-France Sports Award and Gala. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the event is expected to be a gathering of both past and present Nigerian athletes, sports administratorsContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Gbenga Elegbeleye has hailed the quality of organisation at the ongoing 2023 Sheroes Cup in Abuja, saying it will help teams fine tune preparation ahead of the new season. Elegbeleye who was a special guest on Monday atContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Rep. Donatus Mathew (LP-Kaduna) has promised to promote peace and harmonious relationship through sports in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Mathew, who represents Kaura Federal Constituency made the promise at the opening of a friendly football match between Executive members of Labour Party in ZoneContinue Reading
Opeyemi Aremu-Gbemiro Ekiti Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has announced cash gifts for the state’s athletes who participated in the just concluded National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta. Oyebanji made the announcement during a reception ceremony for the athletes at the Governor’s Office in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday. At the reception, heContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne The National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) said on Wednesday that it has cleared 19 more sports betting and gaming operators in the country. Mr Lanre Gbajabiamila, Director-General of the commission, in a statement, listed the operators to include ZEBET, BETIKA, GOBET, MSPORT, AFRIBET and BANGBET.Continue Reading
