Nigeria National League (NNL) stakeholders have unanimously adopted the abridged format for the 2020/2021 season with 42 clubs divided in groups A1, A2, B1, B2 Northern and Southern Conferences respectively, subject to its congress ratification. The decision was part of the resolutions reached at the Meeting of the Nigeria National League (NNL) Stakeholders with the […]
Amapro2020: Final tickets for grab as semi-finals hold today
NPFL All Stars had come from behind to defeat Pro-leaguers 2-1 in one of the keenly contested quarter-final matches at the on-going Amapro football championship. The two sides, packed with players of note with years of experience made an encounter of stars against stars as they both shared the regulation half of the game in domination […]
Minister unveils plans for other sports, optimistic on NSF
Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare has commended the Delta state Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa for hosting the Council of Sports meeting at short notice, even as he promised a new dawn for sports development. Speaking on Friday while declaring open the Council on Sports meeting, Mr. Dare said “what is the […]
Be good ambassadors, Nigeria’s FIFA Referees told
International football referees from Nigeria have been told to continue to keep the dignity of the country sacrosanct in all their outings. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), gave the charge through the Referees Committee during the 2020/2021 FIFA Fitness Test organized at the National Stadium, Abuja. According to the NFF Referees Committee Chairman, Alhaji Rabiu […]
2020 National Sports Festival holds in December
The 2020 National Sports Festival has finally been scheduled to hold from December 3 to 17, 2020 sportsbash.com.ng can authoritatively confirm. The re-scheduling of the new date was part of resolutions reached by the Nigeria Council on Sports (NCS), after a three-day meeting in Asaba, Delta State capital this week. The new dates were approved […]
Kwara to camp Eaglets, ahead of WAFU Regional tournament
Despite pressure from different quarters, Kwara state has been offered the advantage of camping the nation’s U-17 team, the Golden Eaglets, in preparation for the U-17 Male West Africa Football Union (WAFU) Regional tournament, scheduled to hold between December 5th to 20th, in Benin Republic. The team is expected to camp in Ilorin for 30 […]
NFF Committee: Nigeria Pillar of Sports, Ejidike felicitates with Chukwuemeka
The Nigeria Pillar of Sports, Chief Donatus Agu Ejidike, JP has felicitated with the Director of Football, Abubakar Bukola Saraki FC, Alloy Chukwuemeka on his appointment as a member of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Strategic Committee. In a statement made available by the Chairman, Office of the Nigeria Pillar of Sports, Prince Olayioye Ajide Shola, […]
Wike Cup: Iyaye says PH very safe, draw holds tomorrow
Rivers Sports Commissioner, Boma Iyaye says Port Harcourt and indeed, Rivers State is very safe for all sports lovers and Nigerians from all walks of life. He stated this shortly after meeting with the Organizing Committee for the 2nd edition of Governor Nyesom Wike Pre-season soccer tournament, starting in Port Harcourt on Friday, November 6, […]
Port Harcourt bubbles for Gov Wike Pre-Season tournament
All is now set for the commencement of the 2nd edition of the Governor Nyesom Wike Pre-Season tournament, holding at the Sharks Stadium, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The tournament runs from 6th to 14th November 2020. The competition which is specifically organized to prepare teams for the new football season will see prestigious clubs slugging […]
FA presents First Aid kits, equipment to Medical Committee
The State Football Association today handed over First Aid kits and other medical equipment to it’s Medical Committee to access, with view to ensure maximum compliance with all rules and regulations guiding football activities. Chairman of the board, Mallam Idris Abdullahi Musa in his address re-emphasized the need to practice according to the ethics of […]