Sports
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SHAME!!: El-Rufai stops the best Hockey teams in Nigeria from participating in ACCC
By Tope Adefala It is sad that while other African champions will be locking horns at the 2018 African Cup…
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Before Super Falcons become a spent force By Tayo Ogunbiyi
After playing out a pulsating 120 minutes goalless draw against the Bayana Bayana of South Africa, Nigerian senior female soccer…
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National Sports Festival will put Abuja on global tourism map – FCT Minister
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has disclosed that the FCT Administration will use the…
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Super Falcons ‘re embodiment of Nigeria’s winning mentality, says Saraki
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Sunday, described the Super Falcons of Nigeria as embodiment of the…
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Sports Writers Association of Ghana, International Sports Press Association Africa hold seminar for Sports Journalists
The seminar, which had the theme “Raising the bar for today’s women’s sports journalists” was held at the Swiss Spirit…
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Akwa Ibom First Lady Flags off Golf Tournament.
The 2018 Nigerian Ladies Open Golf Championship takes off at the Ibom Hotel And Golf Resort, Uyo, with the First…
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Gov. Ugwuanyi has restored Rangers’ dignity, says Senator Jim Nwobodo …As Enugu Govt. honours AITEO Cup Champions, amid excitement
The former Governor of old Anambra State and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Jim Nwobodo, has…
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President Buhari hails Super Eagles for AFCON 2019 qualification
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria on their qualification for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations…
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AFCON Qualifier: We are in SA for three points — Musa
By Debo Oshundun Lagos, Nov.16, 2018 The Stand-in Captain of the Super Eagles, Ahmed Musa, on Friday said that the…
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Six secondary schools battle for the maiden SWHF U-16 challenge trophy
Six schools from the South-Western states in Nigeria will battle for the maiden South West Hockey Foundation trophy in Ibadan.…
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Real Madrid appoint Solari until 2021
Madrid, Nov. 14, 2018 European champions Real Madrid have handed Santiago Solari a contract as first team coach through to…
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Okowa’s $25,000 per goal incentive will bring down Bafana Bafana, Super Eagles players say; 22 in Asaba camp
Asaba, Nov. 13, 2018 Players of Super Eagles have praised Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta for his incentive of…
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Flying Eagles to face Ghana, Benin in WAFU tournament
Abuja, Nov. 14, 2018 Nigeria’s national under-20 side will face their counterparts from Ghana, Niger Republic and Benin Republic in…
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Investments in sports have restored our legacy, says Gov. Ugwuanyi
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has stated that the deliberate policies introduced by his administration have restored the legacy…
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Abia to participate in 22 games at National Sports Festival
Umuahia, Nov. 7, 2018 The Commissioner for Sports in Abia, Dr. Martins Okoji, says Team Abia will compete in 22…
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Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball League: FCT Angels whip Kanem Queens 152-5
By Georgina Adegbie Abuja, Nov. 1, 2018 FCT Angels of Abuja on Thursday whipped the Kanem Queens of Maiduguri 152-5…
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Messi returns to Barca training as arm injury heals quickly
Madrid, Oct. 31, 2018 (Reuters/NAN) FC Barcelona and Argentina captain Lionel Messi returned to training earlier than expected with the…
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Leicester City owner, 4 others were on helicopter that crashed, club source says
Leicester (UK), Oct. 28, 2018 (Reuters/NAN) Leicester City Football Club’s owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, a Thai tycoon, was among five people…
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Barca whip Real Madrid as ruthless Suarez sticks knife into Lopetegui
Barcelona (Spain), Oct. 28, 2018 (Reuters/NAN) FC Barcelona forward Luis Suarez scored a hat-trick as his side thrashed arch-rivals Real…
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Soccer: FIFA sets up task force over new tournament plans
Kigali, Oct. 26, 2018 (Reuters/NAN) FIFA has set up a task force to examine president Gianni Infantino’s plans for a…
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AITEO Cup Victory: Divine intervention, Enugu Rangers and the Asaba ‘Miracle’
By Emmanuel Jonathan, JP. The 2018 Aiteo Cup (otherwise known as the Federation Cup) may have come and gone…
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AITEO Cup Victory: Enugu Govt. thanks Rangers’ fans, Nigerians …Salutes new Champions for doggedness
Following the remarkable feat recorded by Rangers International Football Club of Enugu in the finals of the 2018 AITEO Cup…
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I can’t manage another English club, Manchester City’s Guardiola says
Manchester (UK), Oct. 25, 2018 (Reuters/NAN) Manchester City’s Spanish manager Pep Guardiola says it will be impossible for him to…
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UEFA Champions League: No Messi, no problem as Barca sink Inter
Barcelona, Oct. 24, 2018 (Reuters/NAN) Barcelona came through their first test without the injured Lionel Messi, earning a convincing 2-0 win…
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Rangers lift Aiteo Cup, Okala, Ebunam, Aniedobe laud stunning comeback
Chimezie Anaso Awka, Oct. 24, 2018 Some former players of Rangers International football club of Enugu have applauded their victory…
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