The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has called up 14 players for the National U19/21 camp billed to open in Kaduna state today. Nigeria will participate at the 2021 FIVB Age Group U19 Qualifiers and U21 Beach Volleyball Championship in Phuket, Thailand from 6th to 19th December, 2021. According to the Chairman Media and Publicity NVBF, […]
Kwara United FC rejects Biffo’s resignation, awaits his resumption
The management of Kwara United Football Club has rejected the resignation of it’s Technical Adviser/Head Coach, Abdullahi Usman Biffo, urging him to return back to his position after recuperating from surgery. Coach Biffo had, in a letter dated October 29th, 2021, and addressed to the Chairman of the Club, Kumbi Titiloye, resigned from his job, […]
Monimak Global Foundation seeks synergy for sports development, commends SWAN
A member of the Kwara State Sports Commission and Chairman of Monimak Global Foundation, Monisola Makanjuola has commended the Kwara State Chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) for promoting sporting activities in the state. Speaking in an event where she hosted members of.the Commission and SWAN members on Sunday, she revealed that her foundation […]
Ottasolo Pre-season: Host battles 36 Lion in opening game
It will be a battle between the host team of the maiden edition of the Ottasolo Pre-season tournament, Ottasolo International FC and Lagos-based Football Club, 36 Lion, as the championship kicks off on Monday at the Legacy Pitch, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. In the draw conducted at the Havannah Hotel, Egbeda today, Ottasolo International FC, […]
Nigeria football needs more private investors like Ottasolo – Chukwuemeka
Well meaning Nigerians and corporate organizations have been charged to invest in Football as a way of creating employment for the teeming youths as well as ensuring positive engagement of young talented players who seek career as future professional Footballers. The Executive Secretary of the NPFL Club Owners Association of Nigeria, Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka made […]
Grassroots football investment in Nigeria profitable – Oliseh
Barrister Churchill Oliseh, President of Nationwide League One (NLO) club, FC Ebedei has advised Nigerians that investment in grassroots football is a profitable venture. Churchill, the elder brother of former Super Eagles coach and the Captain is credited with discovering Nigerian internationals like Obafemi Martins, Paul Onuachu (Genk, Belgium), Frank Onyeka (Brentford, England) among others. […]
Ekiti FA to honor Kwara FA with Merit Award
The leadership of the Kwara State Football Association has been recognized for its unwavering commitments to grassroots developmental activities by the Ekiti State Football Association. As part of it’s 2021 Merit Awards organised to reward stakeholders in the football industry, the Adebayo Olalenge-led Ekiti FA described the Malam Idris Abdullahi Musa board as the modern-day […]
Harvest of prizes as talents set 2nd Ogbomoso marathon race alight
The ancient city of Ogbomoso on Saturday, October 30 was filled to its brim as the second edition of Ogbomoso marathon takes centre stage. Athletes and enthusiasts across the Nation stormed the city for yet another epoch long distance race event, where new Kings and Queens emerged to make history. Featuring 10km, 5km and trekking […]
Remo Stars beats 3SC to win Ogunjobi Gold Cup Championship
Remo Stars have been crowned champions of the 9th edition of the Ogunjobi Gold Cup, after they defeated their South West rivals 4-0 in the final decided today at the Remo Stars Stadium Stadium in Ikenne. A hat-trick from unsung hero, Andy Okpe, and one from former Oluyole Warrior striker, David Ojukwu was enough for […]
Ogunjobi’s family, Optima Energy, Osun FA boss, NPFL Club Owners Secretary to grace Gold Cup final
The family members of late Nigeria Football Association (NFA) Secretary-General, Taiwo Joseph Ogunjobi, representative of Optima Energy, Chairman Osun FA and some big-wigs in Nigeria’s football circle will be guests at the final of the 9th edition of the Ogunjobi Gold Cup tomorrow, Saturday. Shooting Stars of Ibadan host its South West derby rivals Remo […]