News reports to the effect that the Edo 2020 National Sports Festival has been postponed indefinitely is false and unfounded as the Ministry of Youth and Sports has not made a final decision. A statement by the Minister of Youth and Sports Development Media office clarified that consultations were on-going between the Ministry, the Edo […]
Nigeria drops three places in latest FIFA/Coca-Cola ranking
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have dropped in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola world ranking released today by the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA). The world football governing body announced the latest rankings on their official website. Also, the Super Eagles experienced a slide in Africa as they now occupy 4th position. In the previous ranking […]
Football legend, Pele still laughing as he turns 80
Considered by many to be the greatest footballer of all time, Pele will celebrate his 80th birthday tomorrow Friday, confined to his home in Brazil because of Covid-19 but meeting the milestone with his trademark laugh. “The King” has suffered from a series of health problems in recent years, but has not lost his charisma […]
Kwara FA endorses Ogunjobi Gold Cup
The Kwara State Football Association has renewed it partnership with Organisers of Taiwo Ogunjobi Pre-season tournament, popularly known as Gold Cup. An indoor meeting held between the FA and Organisers of the annual Pres-eason championship ended with a conclusion on restaging the championship for the third consecutive time in Ilorin, Kwara state. According to the […]
NFF inducts newly appointed National team coaches
The Nigeria Football Federation on Tuesday inducted recently appointed coaches of the various National Teams. The event, which held at the Sunday Dankaro House headquarters of the football –ruling body, saw the coaches taken through important sessions that will aid them during their time on the job. Present at the occasion were President of the […]
I want to produce new Okocha -New ABS Technical Adviser
The new Technical Adviser of Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC, Anthony Encho, has said he will work hard for the club to discover a new Austin ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha. Encho said this while speaking with the newsmen, after been unveiled today in Ilorin. He said he is delighted to join the Nigeria National League (NNL), […]
ABS FC unveils foreign coach as new Technical Adviser
Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC, has unveiled a Cameroonian coach as its new Technical Adviser. He is 44-year-old Encho Anthony Encho. Encho, who was born in Fiango Kumba, South-West Province, Cameroon, has T-Licence in Football Coaching Education, from the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Thailand. The new ABS Technical Adviser, also had certificate of […]
Kwara United FC, Ebedei clash in 2020 Ogunjobi Gold Cup opener
The Main-Bowl of the Kwara State Stadium Complex, Ilorin will witess yet another soccer cracker as last year’s semi-finalist in the famous Pre-Season competition, Ogunjobi Gold Cup tournament, Kwara United takes on FC Ebedei in the opening match of the 8th edition on Thursday October 29, 2020. Fixtures released by organisers re ealed that defending […]
Iyaye tasks Committee on successful Gov Wike Pre-Season football tourney
Rivers State Commissioner for Sports, Boma Iyaye has tasked the Committee in charge of the 2nd edition of Governor Wike Pre-Season football tournament to ensure a successful competition in strict compliance with laid down rules and regulations. Iyaye, who stated this during the inauguration of the Committee in Port Harcourt, stressed that organizing a successful […]
AFN approves Ogbomoso Marathon
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has approved the maiden edition of Ogbomosoland Marathon Race 2020. The Federation, in a letter dated 16th of October, 2020, and signed by its Secretary General, Prince Adisa A. Beyioku appreciates the effort of the Planning Committee ‘in engaging youth in athletics in Nigeria as this would increase the […]