A new dawn beckons for Nigerian sports, with the presentation of the new Sports Industry policy, as the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare assuring that the policy would accelerate sports development. He also said that it will add value to the talents of sports men and women. Speaking while receiving the […]
Lukaku must improve – Conte
Antonio Conte told Romelu Lukaku he must improve despite the Inter striker’s fine form in his first season in Serie A. Lukaku has scored 23 league goals since signing from Manchester United last year, including four in his past five games. The Belgium international netted twice in Inter’s 3-0 win at Genoa on Saturday, prompting […]
Ballon d’Or’ cancellation unfair on Lewandowski – Rummenigge
Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge believes the decision for there to be no 2020 Ballon d’Or winner is “not very fair”, as he feels Robert Lewandowski could have claimed the award. France Football announced last week it would not select the world’s best player this year due to a “lack of sufficient fair conditions” amid […]
I need Wilder. I need Fury. I’m ready for them -Joshua
Two-time four heavyweight boxing titles holder, Anthony Joshua is desperate for ‘legacy’ fights against two main heavyweight rivals – Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder. Fury became WBC champion with a brutal destruction of Deontay Wilder. Now, Joshua wants to face Fury and Wilder in order to cement his legacy in the sport He has insisted […]
Sarri relishes ‘sweet’ first title win with Juventus
Maurizio Sarri described his first league title with Juventus as “tasting sweet” after a difficult debut season for the veteran coach overshadowed by a three-month coronavirus lockdown. “I told the players ‘if you win with me who has never won anything, it is because you are really strong’,” the 61-year-old said after the Turin giants […]
Xavi says coaching Barca remains his ‘primary goal’
Xavi Hernandez, who is coaching Al-Sadd in Qatar, says his “primary goal” is to coach Barcelona where he won a host of trophies, but he is focused on his current job. Xavi also said he was “fine” after testing positive for coronavirus. “I do not hide, and I have always said, that my primary goal, […]
Rivers govt. approves rehabilitation of Amiesimaka Stadium’s football pitches
The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has approved the total re-grassing and rehabilitation of the Main-Bowl football pitch and the two training pitches of the Adokiye Amiesimaka Sports Complex. The stadium has hosted several local, continental and international matches in the past, but the Main-Bowl football pitch has been undulating and thus needed an overhaul. […]
NFF: There was no election in Anambra State FA
The Nigeria Football Federation has stated categorically that there has been no election into the executive committee of the Anambra State Football Association. Chairman of Chairmen of Nigerian Football, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau minced no words in declaring that what took place in the State on Monday, 27th July 2020 and which some stakeholders styled ‘an […]
Better days ahead for Nigeria Volleyball -Nimrod
It is truly a thing of joy to be part of this gradual revolution happening in our very sport volleyball. As we clocked our 3rd year in stewardship of the game in Nigeria, I can say, we can be proud of the changes and potentials for greater things that lies ahead for volleyball in Nigeria. […]
Rangers commences club licencing process ahead new season
In line with the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as well as national football club licensing guidelines, the management of Rangers International Football Club, Enugu has commenced processes for the team’s licensing for the fast approaching 2020/2021 football season. Club Chairman, Prince Davidson Owumi in a chat […]