Sports
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CAF lists 3 Nigerians among nominees for African players awards
By Olawale Alabi Three Nigerian players are now in line for consideration for continental football awards in January after being…
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Lagos’ll make Agege Stadium ready for CAF Champions League – Ambode …Receives MFM FC, donates N50m to Club …Says Lagos Games Village to commence in 2018
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday heaped praises on the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) Football…
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Gov. Wike National Wresting Championships to feature 10 weight classes — Director
The Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) on Tuesday said that it had increased the weight categories from eight to 10 for…
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Rangers International FC to be on Nigerian Stock Exchange soon, Commission official says
By Stanley Nwanosike Rangers International Football Club of Enugu will soon be floated on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), an…
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Rohr sticks with usual squad, calls up Spain-based goalkeeper for Algeria, Argentina games
Team captain Mikel Obi, Ahmed Musa and Ogenyi Onazi headline the list of 24 players which Super Eagles’ Technical…
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Association pledges regular training for coaches
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The newly-elected board of the Lagos State Track and Field Association of Nigeria has promised to give…
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3SC confirms Agoye as head coach
By Akeem Abas The management of Shooting Stars Sports Club(3SC) has confirmed Coach Edith Agoye as its substantive Head Coach…
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Doping: WADA figures show noteworthy rise in positive results
There was a “noteworthy” rise in the number of positive results from worldwide drugs tests last year, the World Anti-Doping…
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Africa’s premier football business event, the Football Africa Forum (FAF) will take place in Johannesburg, South Africa on 30 November-1 December 2017
The Forum will adopt the “African Football Development Charter”, which will promote broader commitment of people involved in the sport…
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Enugu Assembly rewards grassroots boxing talent hunt champions
By Nicholas Obisike Enugu State House of Assembly Speaker, Edward Ubosi, on Sunday in Enugu gave one-year secondary school…
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Nigeria to take on Argentina in friendly in Russia Nov. 14
Three-time African champions, Nigeria, and two-time world champions, Argentina, will face off in a high-profile international friendly in the Russian…
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Mourinho says he has no idea when Pogba will be fit
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho said he has “no idea’’ when record signing Paul Pogba will be fit again…
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Europa League: Giroud snatch late victory for Arsenal over Red Star Belgrade
By Victor Okoye Olivier Giroud on Thursday snatched a late victory for Arsenal as the Gunners defeated hosts Red Star…
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Governor Wike congratulates Rivers Angels for winning 2017 AITEO Cup
Governor Ezenwo Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has congratulated Rivers Angels Football Club for defeating Ibom Angels 3 – 0…
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Governor Emmanuel congratulates Akwa United
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel has congratulated the Akwa United Football Club of Uyo for winning the maiden edition…
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Rivers govt., Real Madrid Foundation finalise plans on Real Madrid Academy in Rivers State
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Tuesday met with the leadership of the Real Madrid Foundation as part of…
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Legendary Nigerian footballer Nwankwo Kanu launches N1 Billion Jackpot Lotto to support Kanu Heart Foundation
Since its launch in 2000, KHF has helped not just people in Nigeria, but also paid for 538 children…
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Rivers govt., Real Madrid campus experience to finalise modalities for Football Academy Monday
As part of the process to set up a Football Academy that will be affiliated to Real Madrid Football Club…
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Nigeria and the metaphor of football By Tayo Ogunbiyi
Unarguably, the most popular sport in this clime is football. At one time or the other, every child has kicked…
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Aremu Afeez: Mikel Obi is not proud, he is a great leader
CHAN Eagles combative midfielder Afeez Aremu has called former Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi a humble and a great leader.…
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First IAAF Bronze Label for West Africa awarded to Access Bank Lagos City Marathon
The International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) Road Race Bronze Label to Access Bank Lagos City Marathon makes the Lagos…
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Football remains critical tool for uniting Nigerians – Ambode …Unveils 22ft ‘Football Forever’ statue in Teslim Balogun Stadium, others
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday unveiled the ‘Football Forever’ statue at Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, acknowledging that…
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