The Chairman of the Ekiti State Sports Council, Dr. Isaac Ayodele has said that the state would put all necessary machinery in place to make sure that the athletes are well-prepared for the National Sports Festival. Dr. Ayodele who made this known during a meeting with Directors at Sports Council, Organizers and Sporting Associations, noted […]
SWAN applauds appointment of Raji, Tobe-Chukwu
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has hailed the appointment of its Deputy Secretary General, Babafemi Raji and a dedicated member, Oluchi Tobe-Chukwu as the Media Officers of the Super Eagles and Super Falcons respectively. SWAN equally commended the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for once again, appointing well experienced sports journalists who are certified […]
Team friendly: Biffo promises solid team as Kwara United record first friendly win
It was a good start for Kwara United as they beat Manchester FC, Ilorin three goals to nil in their first friendly match as teams resume action across the country. Coach Abdullahi Biffo-led side had recorded two goals from the spot in the first half of the game, courtesy of Stephen Anyanwu and Micheal Ohanu, […]
Ogunjobi Gold Cup gets new kick-off date
Organizers of the Ogunjobi Gold Cup have informed that it’s pre-season tourney will now kick off on Wednesday November 11, through Friday November 20, 2020 after the Kwara state government relaxed the 24-hours curfew declared in Ilorin Metropolis. The nation’s prestigious tourney which was scheduled to kick off on Thursday October 29, at the Kwara […]
NFF appoints Raji, Tobechukwu for Eagles, Falcons
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the appointment of Mr. Babafemi Raji as the new Media Officer of the Senior Men National Team, Super Eagles. He takes over from Mr. Toyin Ibitoye who has been in the post for five-and-half years. Raji, presently the Group Manager, Programmes and Contents in Brila Media Group, started […]
LMC approves five substitutions for 2020/2021 NPFL season
The League Management Company (LMC) has confirmed that five substitutions will be allowed in the 2020/21 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) earlier this month gave the go-ahead for the resumption of the country’s elite men’s football league from November 15, eight months after it was suspended due to Covid-19 […]
Oloffa endorses Honourable’s Cup football tournament
The Offa Honorable’s Cup football competition being sponsored by Hon. Yusuf Abdulwaheed Gbenga, member representing Essa/Shawo/Igboidun Constituency at the Kwara State House of Assembly received a boost during the weekend, with the commendation by the Oloffa of Offa, HRM Oba Mohammed Mufutau Gbadamosi Esuwoye11. Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi, while receiving the trophy for the competition, commended […]
SportsFlames Radio partners Ogunjobi Gold Cup
Organisers of Nigeria domestic pre-season tourney, Ogunjobi Gold Cup have announced SportsFlames Radio as one of it’s media partners. SportsFlames Radio, is an online platform based in Lagos. Ogunjobi Gold Cup General Coordinator, Tunde Shamsudeen said, “We’re delighted to have SportsFlames Radio as part of our media channels as it’s first of its kind in […]
Gov Wike Pre-season tourney: Committee says Port Harcourt remains safe
As invited teams across Nigeria make plans to storm Port Harcourt for the Gov Wike Pre-Season Football Tournament, Chairman of the Organising Committee, Bashir Badawiy says it promises to be an unforgettable experience. Badawiy, who stated this as the countdown to the tourney gathers momentum, stressed that Port Harcourt remains safe for all participating teams […]
Nadal: After that 6-0, many thought that I would beat Djokovic
After lifting his thirteenth trophy at Roland Garros, Rafael Nadal took some time to decide what to do during the rest of the season. It was also not excluded that he would give up playing after only two tournaments played since the resumption of the Tour, both by virtue of the opportunities granted by the […]