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Egypt 2023: Zambia Under-20 coach unhappy over draw with Benin Republic

On: February 22, 2023

Young Chipolopolo coach Chisi Mbewe says his team will have to look at themselves again after their nail-biting 1-1 draw with Benin Republic on Tuesday. At the ongoing Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt, Zambia came from a goal down to hold the impressive Cheetahs from Benin RepublicContinue Reading

UCL: Osimhen on target as Napoli beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 22, 2023

In: Sports

Goals from Victor Osimhen and Giovanni Di Lorenzo gave dominant Napoli a comfortable 2-0 victory at Eintracht Frankfurt in their UEFA Champions League last-16 first leg tie on Tuesday. Napoli, bidding to reach their first quarter-final in the competition, went ahead when Osimhen, tapped in at the far post afterContinue Reading

Vote Obi for youth, sports development – Rojenny Stadium MD urges sports enthusiasts

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 20, 2023

In: Sports

By Chimezie Anaso Rommy Ezeonwuka, the Managing Director of Rojenny Stadium and Games Village, Oba in Idemili South LGA of Anambra has urged sports loving Nigerians to vote massively for Mr Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party. Ezeonwuka, in a statement made available in Awka on Monday,Continue Reading

EPL: Manchester City held at Forest as Arsenal reclaim top spot

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 18, 2023

In: Sports

By Emmanuel Afonne Manchester City fell two points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal after being held to a 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Arsenal left it very late to beat Aston Villa 4-2 earlier on Saturday and climbed back to the top of the standings, putting pressure onContinue Reading

Ghanaian Footballer Atsu’s body found under rubble in Turkey quake

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 18, 2023

In: Sports

Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu has been found dead under the building where he lived in southern Turkey, following last week’s massive earthquake, the ex-Chelsea winger’s Turkish agent said on Saturday. “Atsu’s lifeless body was found under the rubble,” Murat Uzunmehmet told reporters in Hatay, where the athlete’s body wasContinue Reading

Ondo Commissioner calls for more national team coaches at league venues

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 14, 2023

In: Sports

By Segun Giwa The Ondo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Bamidele Ologunloluwa, has called for more presence of national team coaches at league venues to improve chances of home based players in the national team. Ologunloluwa said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading

Cricket Federation to get 1m new entrants annually

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 14, 2023

In: Sports

By Ijeoma Okigbo The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) says it is targeting one million new entrants into the game annually in the country. Emeka Igwilo, General Manager of the federation told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday that, the target was given to the country by the InternationalContinue Reading

National cricket team players now on contract – NCF

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 13, 2023

In: Sports

By Ijeoma Okigbo The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has began to give out contracts to its national team players to improve quality of play. Taiwo Oriss, Secretary-General of the NCF, said this at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the federation on Sunday in Abuja. Oriss said the idea was toContinue Reading

Rangers Int`l FC beat Doma United FC 1-0 in Awka

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 13, 2023

In: Sports

By Chimezie Anaso Rangers International FC of Enugu on Sunday beat their visitors, Doma United FC of Gombe by 1-0 to earn all three points at the Awka Township Stadium. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Group B Match Day 7 fixture in the abridged 2022/2023 NigeriaContinue Reading

Basketball: Kwara Falcons lift Louis Edem Men’s Invitational Basketball Championship

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 12, 2023

In: Sports

By Babatunde Ogunrinde The Kwara Falcons of Ilorin continued their dominance in the basketball arena in Nigeria as they beat Ghana Knights of Accra, 65-58, to clinch the trophy at the Louis Edem Men’s Basketball Invitational Championship. They won the N2 million prize and other consolation prizes toContinue Reading

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