By Victor Okoye Sports enthusiasts have called on stakeholders in the sector to uphold the virtues of transparency and accountability to fight corruption in the industry. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that they spoke at a one-day International Conference on Corruption in Sport, Whistle blowing and Transparency inContinue Reading
By Olanrewaju Akojede Athletes, aerobic clubs and school children on Saturday in Lagos joined millions across the world to take part in the 2023 Olympic Day celebrations. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event, tagged ‘Let’s Move’, was held at the National Stadium, Lagos. Thomas Bach,Continue Reading
By Abbas Bamalli The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has approved the extension of the tenure of the executives of the Katsina State Football Association (FA) to September 2023. The spokesperson of the state FA, Mr Nasir Sani-Gide, who confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday inContinue Reading
By Chimezie Anaso The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has called on States to demonstrate full commitment to the success of the Olympic Day celebration. Ibrahim Abdul, Chairman of the Sports-for-All Commission of the NOC made the call during a virtual meeting of the Committee ahead of the Olympic Day RunContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne Nigeria will participate in 11 events at the 2nd African Beach Games scheduled to hold between June 22 and June 30 in Temament, Tunisia, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. A statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by Tony Nezianya, Public Relations Officer (PRO), Nigeria OlympicContinue Reading
By Ahmed Ubandoma Mr Dave Jegede, the Technical Director, Karate Federation of Nigeria (KFN) says the kiddies Karate Championship is capable of boosting sports development in the country. Jegede was speaking on Saturday during the opening of the championship organised by the ClassicContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Mr Paul Edeh, Proprietor, Naija Ratels Football Club, Abuja was on Saturday in Makurdi elected Chairman of the Benue State Football Association (BSFA). Edeh polled 28 votes to defeat his rival, Mr Godwin Uwua, former Super Eagles Assistant Coach, who garner one vote, at the end ofContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo Nigerian women’s senior cricket team on Saturday defeated their Rwandan counterparts by six wickets in their opening game of the 9th KwibukaT20 Women’s tournament. The game at the Gahanga Cricket Stadium in Kigali saw the hosts winning the toss and opting to bat. Gisele Ishimwe had theContinue Reading
The International Federation of Professional Footballers (FIFPRO), a global representative body for professional footballers, has advised foreign players against signing for Egyptian clubs. A statement issued by FIFPRO said the decision followed series of alleged frequent contractual disputes and abusive behaviour by club officials. The statement has already triggered aContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne A former Chairman of the defunct Nigeria Premier League (NPL), Victor Baribote, says President Bola Tinubu needs to appoint someone with a vast knowledge of sports as Minister of Sports. Baribote told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, while reflecting on former President Muhammadu Buhari’sContinue Reading
