The President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Sir Honour Sirawoo has applauded the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on the transparent manner it disbursed the COVID-19 palliative package from FIFA, CAF and other sponsors. Sirawoo who expressed delight in the N 11,580,000 (eleven million, five hundred and eighty thousand) Naira that was earmarked […]
Covid-19: NFF shares USD2m relief funds to teams, league bodies, clubs
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is set to release the sum of Two million US dollars to clubs and other stakeholders of the game in Nigeria. The money which is an accumulation of grants from FIFA, CAF and NFF Sponsors is aimed at cushioning the effects of Covid-19 on teams and also aid their preparation ahead […]
Fury Vs Wilder 3 must happen by December – Warren
Warren states that Fury must face Wilder by December of this year, and then he’ll go ahead and face Anthony Joshua after that. Dillian Whyte won’t be Fury’s opponent after he faces Wilder in December. They plan on matching Fury against Anthony Joshua in his next fight after Wilder. It would be time-consuming for Fury […]
Konta suffers heart scare in Lexington exit
Britain’s Jo Konta suffered a health scare as she crashed out of the opening round of the WTA Top Seed Open in Lexington on Monday with a straight-sets defeat to the Czech Republic’s Marie Bouzkova. Third seed Konta requested medical attention just a few minutes into her 6-4, 6-4 first round loss to the unseeded […]
Jide Fatokun joins Kwara United from Sunshine Stars
Experienced midfielder, Jide Fatokun has completed a move to Kwara United from Sunshine Stars ahead of the 2020/21 NPFL season. The 22-year-old sealed the move to the Harmony Boys on Tuesday, August 11, after talks with the management and United gaffer Abdullahi Biffo. After signing his deal with Kwara United, Fatokun vowed to give his […]
Former Eagles goalkeeper Aiyenugba completes move to Kwara United
Thirteen years after leaving the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) for a greener pastures abroad, former Enyimba goalkeeper, Dele Aiyenugba and returned to the scene, and has teamed up with Kwara United ahead of the new season. Kwara United yesterday completed the signing of Aiyenugba ahead of the 2020/21 Nigerian Professional Football League season. The […]
KWSG pledges continued support to sports, as Kazolinks opens for business
Kwara state government has reiterated its resolve to continue to partner relevant agencies and corporate individuals towards broadening sports participation opportunities, even as it has started drawing plans to resume sports amid Covid-19 pandemic. The Special Assistant on Sports matters to Kwara Governor, Mallam Attahiru Ibrahim stated this yesterday, while declaring open, a new sports […]
Plateau United FC dedicates continental ticket to govt, fans
The management of Plateau United Football Club of Jos has dedicated the CAF Champions League ticket it won after placing tops on the 2019/2020 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) table to the government, fans and the people of Plateau state for their unflinching support and encouragement. According to a statement signed by the General Manager […]
Senator Ogba appointed new NNL boss
Chairman, Senate Committee on Sports, and Ebonyi state Football Association boss, Senator Obinna Ogba has been appointed as the new Chairman of the second-tier league, the Nigeria National League (NNL). According to a reliable source from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Distinguished Senator Ogba was appointed as a replacement for late ex-boss of the NNL, […]
Ayodele set to make Ekiti Sports a model to emulate.
Newly appointed Chairman of Ekiti State Sports Council, Dr Isaac Ayodele has disclosed plans and mandate as he begins his reign as the custodian of sports in the Land of Honour. Speaking with newsmen in his office over the weekend, the intelligent and enterprising administrator said that one of the mandate given to him by […]