The 2020 National Sports Festival has finally been scheduled to hold from December 3 to 17, 2020 sportsbash.com.ng can authoritatively confirm. The re-scheduling of the new date was part of resolutions reached by the Nigeria Council on Sports (NCS), after a three-day meeting in Asaba, Delta State capital this week. The new dates were approved […]
Kwara to camp Eaglets, ahead of WAFU Regional tournament
Despite pressure from different quarters, Kwara state has been offered the advantage of camping the nation’s U-17 team, the Golden Eaglets, in preparation for the U-17 Male West Africa Football Union (WAFU) Regional tournament, scheduled to hold between December 5th to 20th, in Benin Republic. The team is expected to camp in Ilorin for 30 […]
NFF Committee: Nigeria Pillar of Sports, Ejidike felicitates with Chukwuemeka
The Nigeria Pillar of Sports, Chief Donatus Agu Ejidike, JP has felicitated with the Director of Football, Abubakar Bukola Saraki FC, Alloy Chukwuemeka on his appointment as a member of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Strategic Committee. In a statement made available by the Chairman, Office of the Nigeria Pillar of Sports, Prince Olayioye Ajide Shola, […]
Wike Cup: Iyaye says PH very safe, draw holds tomorrow
Rivers Sports Commissioner, Boma Iyaye says Port Harcourt and indeed, Rivers State is very safe for all sports lovers and Nigerians from all walks of life. He stated this shortly after meeting with the Organizing Committee for the 2nd edition of Governor Nyesom Wike Pre-season soccer tournament, starting in Port Harcourt on Friday, November 6, […]
Port Harcourt bubbles for Gov Wike Pre-Season tournament
All is now set for the commencement of the 2nd edition of the Governor Nyesom Wike Pre-Season tournament, holding at the Sharks Stadium, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The tournament runs from 6th to 14th November 2020. The competition which is specifically organized to prepare teams for the new football season will see prestigious clubs slugging […]
FA presents First Aid kits, equipment to Medical Committee
The State Football Association today handed over First Aid kits and other medical equipment to it’s Medical Committee to access, with view to ensure maximum compliance with all rules and regulations guiding football activities. Chairman of the board, Mallam Idris Abdullahi Musa in his address re-emphasized the need to practice according to the ethics of […]
Sharks Stadium will be ready for Gov Wike tournament -Ezeji
Sharks Stadium, venue of the 2nd edition of Governor Wike Pre-Season Football Tournament will be ready for what is regarded as the most star-studded preparatory competition in Nigeria. Member of the Organising Committee in charge of Venue, Chuks Ezeji stated this while inspecting works being done to put all facilities in place for the competition […]
Joy Sports FC wins 13th Wesley 7-a-side tourney
Joy Sports Football Club on Sunday emerged winners of this year’s Wesley 7-a-side football competition, sponsored by the Chairman of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), Alhaji AbdulRahman Olayinka Onikijipa. They defeated Stallions FC through penalties, after the regulation time ended two-goal apiece. The winners converted just a kick, to win the crucial […]
NFF composes new sub-committees
The Nigeria Football Federation on Monday released the membership of its sub-committees comprising standing committees and ad-hoc committees for the period 2020-20 Attached is the full list. The General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, will appoint the secretaries of the sub-committees. NFF STANDING AND AD – HOC COMMITTEES, 2020: A. Finance Committee: Hon. Suleiman Yahaya Kwande […]
Football stakeholders rally support for newly inaugurated Abruka Queens FC
Football stakeholders in Kwara state have thrown their weight behind the newly unveiled female football club in the state, Abruka Queens FC of Ilorin. In a well attended event at the Viva Suites Reservation on Saturday, November 1st, Mallam Idris Abdullahi Musa, Chairman of Kwara FA in his remarks commended the Proprietor of the club, […]