Sports

Saraki challenges MTN, private firms to contribute to sports development

President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday challenged MTN Nigeria to play an increased role in sports…

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Rio Paralympics: We’re proud of you, Saraki tells Team Nigeria

President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Monday lauded the Nigerian athletes for their heroic performance at the…

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President Buhari congratulates paralympic team for outstanding performance

President Muhammadu Buhari has warmly congratulated Nigeria’s team for an outstanding performance at the Paralympic Games in Rio, Brazil. In…

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LMC appeals Jos court ruling; Says it will not be intimidated

The League Management Company (LMC) on Friday appealed and also filed for a stay of execution of the ruling of…

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FIFA appoints Grisha to handle Zambia, Nigeria match; Paul Bassey as security officer for Group E qualifier between Congo and Egypt

Football’s world ruling body, FIFA, has appointed Egyptian Ghead Grisha as referee for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match…

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LMC sanctions Abia Warriors, Sunshine Stars and Enyimba Masseur •Lists 12 Referees for exclusion from NPFL matches

Sunshine Stars and Abia Warriors have been sanctioned by the League Management Company (LMC) for disruptive behaviour of their fans…

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Messi is the best player of all time; He’s total football – Luis Enrique

Luis Enrique has described Lionel Messi as the embodiment of total football after he struck a record-breaking hat-trick in Barcelona’s…

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Manchester United announce record £515m revenue

The Premier League giants posted earnings of £515.3m in the last financial year, while their net debt now stands at…

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Former internationals can rescue Nigerian football – Kanu Nwankwo

The former Super Eagles skipper, Kanu Nwankwo, is saddened by the state of Nigerian football and believes ex-players should be…

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Messi reveals desire to play for boyhood club, Newell’s; Son doesn’t like football

Despite previously suggesting he would end his career at Barcelona, Lionel Messi has indicated a desire to play for Newell’s…

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Gov Ahmed promises upgrade of Indoor Sports Hall of Kwara State Stadium

Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has promised that the Indoor Sports Hall of the State Stadium Complex in Ilorin…

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Coach Rohr takes charge as 20 Eagles train in Uyo

Franco-German Gernot Rohr took charge of the Nigeria senior men’s squad, Super Eagles, for the first time on Tuesday as…

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Afuze mini stadium to get international status – Iriase

AGENE GODWIN, Benin A motion to mandate the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports to take over the management and…

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Saraki celebrates as Dream Team VI wins Bronze; Urges honest reappraisal

Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Saturday celebrated with Nigeria’s Dream Team VI for winning the bronze medal in…

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Dream Team’s US to Brazil flight saga: Sports Minister, Dalung, lied – NFF

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has rejected insinuations by the Minister of Youth and Sports, Barrister Solomon Dalung in a…

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Rohr lists Mikel, Ikeme, 21 others for Tanzania; Daniel, Awaziem, Igiebor, Osimhen also called

Nigeria’s Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr has invited 23 players, including Captain Mikel John Obi and goalkeeper Carl Ikeme, for next…

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Saraki to Dream Team VI: Don’t give up, Nigerians are behind you

Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Friday, urged the nation’s Dream Team VI in the men’s football event at…

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126 Young Golfers storm Abuja for IBB Golf Junior Open Championship

The IBB Golf Club Junior Open Championship is a tournament meant to introduce young golfers to the proper way of…

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Rio Olympics: Go for gold, Saraki urges Nigerian team

Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki on Tuesday called on Team Nigeria at the ongoing Rio Olympics Football games to…

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Sports Ministry refunds Mikel Obi’s $4,600; Assures that team members will get all due to them

The Ministry of Youth and Sports has refunded to Captain Mikel Obi the $4,600 he paid for the team in…

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Nigerian Army Football Team earns promotion to Division One

The Nigerian Army Football Team (Green Beret Football Club) Saturday at Ibadan won the Nation Wide League Division Two. By…

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