Tokyo Olympics: NAWIS hails Oborududu, Brume
The Association of Nigerian Women in Sports (NAWIS) has congratulated Olympic Silver medallist, Blessing Oborududu and Olympic Bronze medallist, Ese Brume for their outstanding performance which made Nigeria proud at the just concluded Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The National President of NAWIS, Professor Florence Adeyanju revealed that both athletes succeeded in put their name and […]
Sports Minister charges NFF to qualify Nigeria for World Cup
Chief Sunday Dare, Nigeria’s Minister of Youth and Sports has called on the leadership of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to ensure the Super Eagles qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Chief Dare gave the charge on Sunday during the Extraordinary Congress of NFF in Benin, Edo State. The Super Eagles will commence their 2022 […]
Kwara Utd get holiday as GM thanks players, coaches for continental ticket
Players, coaches and the entire technical crew of Kwara United have proceeded on a short break following their success in the outgone NPFL season. For the first time after 14 years, Kwara United, against all odds finished as third best on the final League standings thereby qualifying for continental engagement. Reacting to this achievement on […]
Olympics: Minister salutes Team Nigeria
Nigeria’s contingent to the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games returned to a rousing reception at the Nnamdi Azikwe international Airport Abuja on Saturday, with the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare assuring of early preparations for the Commonwealth Games. The Minister commended Blessing Oborududu and Ese Brume for their impressive performances in Tokyo, […]
Benin City on edge for historical AITEO Cup grand finale
The ancient City of Benin is on tenterhooks of high expectations as all arrangements have been concluded for this year’s AITEO Cup grand finale in the women and men competitions, holding at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on Sunday. Football fans were denied the annual serving last year as a result of the global coronavirus pandemic, […]
AFN appoints Samuel Onikeku Technical Director
The Sports Secretary of Nigeria Customs Service, Samuel Onikeku has been appointed the Technical Director of Athletics Federation of Nigeria. In a statement signed by the Tonobok Okowa, the President of Athletics Federation of Nigeria, Samuel Onikeku was made the Technical Director after due consultation with AFN Board members and other stakeholders in Nigerian athletics […]
AFN apooints Samuel Onikeku Technical Director
The Sports Secretary of Nigeria Customs Service, Samuel Onikeku has been appointed the Technical Director of Athletics Federation of Nigeria. In a statement signed by the Tonobok Okowa, the President of Athletics Federation of Nigeria, Samuel Onikeku was made the Technical Director after due consultation with AFN Board members and other stakeholders in Nigerian athletics […]
HFN congratulates new Chairman of Kwara State Sports Commission
The Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) have congratulated Mallam Bola Magaji on his appointment as the Chairman of the newly created Kwara State Sports Commission. Chairman, Caretaker Committee of the HFN Mr. Sam Ocheho praised the decision to appoint Mallam Magaji by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State and believes the former sportsman turned administrator […]
Olympics: Eight amazing facts on Nigeria’s performance
The Tokyo Olympics has had its fair share of drama on and off the sport’s arena. Team Nigeria is no exception but in the middle of all those distractions, Nigeria made very important progress at the games. Here are eight amazing facts about Nigeria’s performances at the Tokyo Olympics. 1. Nigeria got a bronze medal […]
Flying Eagles Star, Adewale wins Man of the Match in Gent’s comeback
Adewale Oladoye ex-Flying Eagles’ star make an instant statement in Gent’s 2-2 home draw against Latvia’s RFS in the Europa Conference unification match on Thursday. Oladoye, who played the entire duration of the match started Gent’s comeback with a 52nd minute goal after the visitors had scored two first half goals via Darko Lemajic and […]