By Victor Okoye Chess enthusiasts have advised parents on the need to encourage their kids to learn and be involved in the sport. Some of the enthusiasts spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of a chess tournament organised by Rupetta Academy, to celebrate the WorldContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam Russian and African football legends are to feature in a gala match at the Gazprom Arena, St. Petersburg, Russia, as a side event organised by the Russian Football Union (RFU) during the Russia-Africa Summit 2023. Anton Kobyakov, Advisor to the president of the Russian Federation and ExecutiveContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie’s 50th minute save denied Canada’s Christine Sinclair a place in history in scoreless draw at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The result meant Nigeria and Canada shared the spoils in their tight Group B opener in Melbourne, with the two captains involved inContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh George Aluo, newly appointed Chairman, Nigeria National League (NNL), has pledged to reposition the league with focus on improved officiating, professionalism and qualified coaches for clubs. Aluo said this at the inaugural news conference of the NNL board on Wednesday in Abuja. He said the new boardContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Olabanjo Obaleye, the newly elected Captain of the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja, said on Tuesday that the 2023 Inaugural Captain’s tournament would mark an era of new developments for the club. Obaleye said this while addressing newsmen on tournament expected to tee-off on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Babatunde Ogunrinde The newly appointed Head Coach of the Nigeria Senior Women’s Basketball Team, D’tigress, Rena Wakama, has named 20 players for FIBA Africa Women Championship. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the team would be camped in Abuja ahead of the Afrobasket Women’s Championship which beginsContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo Taiwo Oriss, Secretary General of the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF), said the federation has assembled a stronger team more than before, ahead of the U19 World Cup Africa Division One Qualifiers. Oriss spoke in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the backdrop ofContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has pledged his support to the Benue State Football Association (BSFA), led by its Chairman, Paul Edeh. A statement issued on Sunday by Malu Iorngulum, Secretary, BSFA, stated that Gusau made the pledge when he hosted the executiveContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has pledged his support to the Benue State Football Association (BSFA), led by its Chairman, Paul Edeh. A statement issued on Sunday by Malu Iorngulum, Secretary, BSFA, stated that Gusau made the pledge when he hosted the executiveContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo Nigeria’s Super Falcons have arrived their camp in Brisbane Australia, ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the World Cup co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand is scheduled to hold from July 20 to Aug. 20. The nine-timeContinue Reading
