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By Olayinka Owolewa Ilorin, Dec. 9, 2023 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Abuja branch, has emerged winners of the 42nd edition of the CBN Governor’s Cup for the seventh time. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Abuja branch, which is the defending champion of the competition, …

The Akwa Ibom State football family celebrated the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio as he turns 61 with a colourful shield cup match on Friday, December 8, 2023. Senator Godswill Akpabio stormed the Ikot Ekpene Township Stadium, venue for the match alongside high-ranking members of the 10th Senate to a …

Nigeria will be in contention for the 2023 CAF awards as, Victor Osimhen, Asisat Oshoala, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Deborah Abiodun and the Super Falcons have made the top-three shortlist for award categories. This is according to an official announcement by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) via its X handle on …

Nigeria has qualified for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament following a 7-1 aggregate win over Cape Verde in the final qualifying round. Nigeria defeated Cape Verde 5-0 in the first leg in Abuja before travelling to Praia for the return leg. Minister of Sports Development, Senator John …

Egypt has qualified for the final of the Nigeria 2023 U-17 Girl’s African Nations Volleyball Championship. The Egyptian girls defeated their Cameroonian counterparts 3-2 (23-25, 25-18, 25-22, 22-25, 15-13) in a tense semi-final match at the indoor sports hall of Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja on Sunday, December 3, 2023. …

There is anger all over the globe as Super Eagles continue their Humpty Dumpty fall from the high walls of soccer. Veterans are even more worried as chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup look abysmal. Patrick Ekeji rose from Nigeria Academicals in 1972 to play for the senior …

The Chairman of Nigeria Premier Football League side, Akwa United Football Club, Elder Paul Bassey, has been elected the 2nd Vice President of African Clubs Association (ACA) at the launching of the association on Thursday, November 30, 2023 in Cairo, Egypt. Four Nigeria Premier Football League clubs namely; Akwa United, …

Uchenna Kanu and Esther Okoronkwo both scored twice plus one goal by Gift Monday to seal a 5-0 trashing of Cape Verde by Nigeria in the first leg of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The match was played on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at the Moshood Abiola …

11-time African women’s champions, the Super Falcons of Nigeria have promised they will not underrate Cape Verde when they lock horns in the 2024 Women’s Cup of Nations qualifying match. Nigeria will host the Silvéria Nédio tutored Cape Verde in the first leg of the qualifier at the Moshood Abiola …

Two Nigerian clubs, Abia Warriors FC and Rangers FC, have received varying sanctions over the poor conduct of some of their officials in a Nigeria Premier league week ten fixture at the Umuahia Township Stadium. As announced by the league board, the two clubs have been charged for breaching NPFL framework …

Offa Volleyball Club (VC) and Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Spikers have emerged champions of the 2023 Nigeria Volleyball Premier League in the men’s and women’s categories respectively. Offa VC beat Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) team 3-1 (25-18, 22-25, 25-19, 25-17) in their match on the final …

The 2nd Israel Nwanganga Invitational Chess Event for Juniors aged 15 and under has been held at the Chevron Recreation Centre, Gbagada, on November 18 and 19 2023 with winners going home with various generous cash and other prizes. The event, which was sponsored by Mr. Marizu Nwokoma  (fondly called Rizu), …

By Victor Okoye Abuja, Nov. 21, 2023 Nigeria now occupy third place in Group C of the CAF qualification series for the 2026 World Cup. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this is following the results of two match Day 2 Group C games played on Tuesday. Rwanda …

November 17, 2023 CAIRO, Egypt In a stunning display of skill and athleticism, the Freestyle Connect Africa 2023, held in Cairo, culminated in a triumphant moment for Ali Yahia (Algeria), Ramy Boujlil (Morocco), and Mohamed Gamal (Egypt), who claimed the top three spots, respectively. The event, hosted by Feet ‘N’ …

Kelechi Iheanacho scored the equalizing goal to rescue Nigeria from defeat by Zimbabwe in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers encounter. The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matchday-two fixture was played at the Huye Stadium in Rwanda on Sunday, November 19. This was the 8th meeting between Zimbabwe and Nigeria. Prior …

Something is fundamentally wrong with our football. For a country ranked 153rd by FIFA to secure a draw against the “almighty” Super Eagles in Uyo in a World Cup qualifier speaks volumes of how bad things have gone with our football. Yes, there are no minnows in football anymore but …

The Super Eagles of Nigeria were on Thursday, November 16 held at home to a 1-1 draw vs Lesotho in their 2026 World Cup qualification opening game at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. That result represents a stuttering start to the qualification series for the Super Eagles of Nigeria …

Abuja, Nov. 15, 2023: Nigerians have been urged to diversify the nation’s economy by seeking new and sustainable channels that will turn around the fortunes embedded in Sports. Minister of Sports Development Sen. John Enoh dropped the hint at the sixth Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit held in Abuja. Enoh maintained …

Nathan Temitayo Tella scored his very first German Bundesliga goal, days after getting his maiden invitation to the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Tella, who came on as a substitute scored the final goal as Bayer Leverkusen trounced Union Berlin 4-0 , in a matchday eleven fixture of the German Bundesliga, …

London, Nov. 12, 2023 Chelsea’s rip-roaring 4-4 draw with Premier League champions Manchester City on Sunday sent a resounding signal that Mauricio Pochettino’s new-look side are finally finding their feet. This was after a faltering start to the season for the Blues. The hosts came from behind three times at …

Manchester (UK), Nov. 8, 2023 Erling Haaland scored twice as holders Manchester City cruised into the last 16 of the Champions League with two group games remaining. This was after a 3-0 victory over Swiss side Young Boys on Tuesday. Pep Guardiola’s side maintained their 100 percent record and lead …

Esther Mbah and Naomi Yaro have been named as Nigeria’s representatives to the 2023 FIVB U-21 World Beach Volleyball Championship in Thailand. The Nigeria U-21 Beach Volleyball team led by coach Christiana Amadi will depart the country on Sunday (November 5) onboard Ethiopian Airlines. The FIVB World championship is scheduled …

….Freestyle Connect Africa 2023 features 16 athletes from across Africa November 2, 2023 CAIRO, Egypt Feet ‘N’ Tricks, the biggest promoter of Freestyle Football in Africa, has announced AFREXIMBANK as its main sponsor for its highly anticipated Freestyle Connect Africa 2023 tournament set to hold on November 14, 2023, in …

Nigeria’s Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has called on investors and major players in the private sector to take advantage of incentives put in place by the President Bola Tinubu led administration to invest massively in the sports sector. Enoh, who is Nigeria’s 36th Minister of Sports …

Nigeria’s Super Falcons has, defeated Ethiopia at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja to set-up a final qualifying round contest for the 2024 Paris Olympics Women’s Football event against Cameroun. Nigeria and Ethiopia started the second leg fixture tied 1-1 on aggregate from the first-leg at the Abebe Bikila Stadium, Addis …