The 2021/22 Premier League fixtures have been released, as well as the dates of all 380 matches. Kick-offs are 15:00 for Saturdays and bank holidays unless stated otherwise. Fixtures are subject to change. SATURDAY 14 AUGUST Brentford v Arsenal Burnley v Brighton Chelsea v Crystal Palace Everton v Southampton Leicester City v Wolves Man Utd […]
Tonobok Okowa emerges AFN President
Chief Tonobok Okowa of Delta state has emerged the new President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) at the Elective Congress of the federation that took place at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja today. The Congress was attended by 35 Chairmen of State AFN, who converged in Abuja since Saturday for the Congress […]
Super Talent Football Scouting tourney begins in Ilorin
Super Talent Football Scouting tournament commences today at the Kwara Football Academy pitch in Ilorin, with players from 12 youth clubs, drawn from four states expected to display their soccer talents in the five days competition. The tournament, organized by Mr. Abdullahi Yusuf, Chairman of Abraysports FC is expected to end on Friday, with the […]
Ministry dissolves AFN Board
The board of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has been dissolved upon the expiration of its term. Announcing the dissolution on Monday 14th June, the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development says the tenure of the […]
Adaramaja committed to sports development, supports Governor’s Cup competition
As part of effort to resuscitate sports activities and to bring schools back to life, the Executive Chairman of Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Professor Shehu Raheem Adaramaja has reaffirmed his undiluted support for all sports activities across the state. The Executive Chairman has pledged to earmark N500, 000 out of SUBEB running […]
Minister of Youth and Sports bags Democracy Heroes Award
Another honour has come the way of the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare, as he has been recognized as the ‘Most Outstanding Minister’ of the President Mohammadu Buhari-led administration. The Minister was honoured for bringing innovation, changes and dynamism to the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, despite lean resources. The […]
Kwara United beats Foresight Academy 6-0 to win FA Cup
The 2021 Kwara State Men’s FA Cup was rounded up on yesterday at the State Stadium Complex, with Kwara United Football Club picking the sole ticket to the National Competition, pummeling amateur side, Foresight Academy 6-0 in a one sided encounter. Witnessed by stakeholders and other notable individuals, the Harmony Boys controlled the encounter, dominating […]
Referees told to always be upright in officiating
Referees in Nigeria have been told to be at the peak of their performance in each game irrespective of any circumstances facing them. President of the Nigeria Referees Association, NRA, Otunba Tade Azeez,gave the charge while monitoring movements and positions of appointed match officials for today’s NPFL midweek encounters. Otunba Tade Azeez said that what […]
David, four other Nigerians listed for CAF Champions League qualifying tournament
NFF’s Acting Director of Competitions, Ruth David, is among officials who will play key roles in the organization of the qualifying tournament for the maiden edition of CAF Women’s Champions League competition, after being named as one of the match commissioners in the tournament slated for Cote d’Ivoire. David will be joined by fellow Nigerians […]
Super Falcons land in America for Summer Series
Nine –time African champions Nigeria have arrived in the United States of America for this year’s Summer Series – a 4-Nation Tournament also involving hosts USA, Jamaica and Portugal’s ‘A’ Women Teams. A contingent of Nigeria –based technical crew and nine home –based professionals flew aboard a Delta Airlines’ flight on the long haul from Lagos to […]