Category: Sports

By Godwin Ngwu The 7th edition of the National Youth Games in Asaba Delta State, tagged Asaba 2023 has been declared open with a resplendent opening ceremony at the Stephen Keshi Stadium. Declaring the games open President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who was represented by the Minister of Youths and Sports,… Continue reading

The Oyo State Youth and Sports Commissioner, Hon. Wasilat Adegokehas charged the state’s athletes taking part in the 7th National Youth Games (NYG) in Asaba, Delta state to make the state proud.  Adegoke gave the charge during her visitation to the athlete’s camp at Adamasingba Sports Complexes in Ibadan, the… Continue reading

The Oyo State Youth and Sports Commissioner, Hon. Wasilat Adegokehas charged the state’s athletes taking part in the 7th National Youth Games (NYG) in Asaba, Delta state to make the state proud.  Adegoke gave the charge during her visitation to the athlete’s camp at Adamasingba Sports Complexes in Ibadan, the… Continue reading

Propel Sports Africa, the broadcast streaming partners of the Nigeria Premier League (NPFL) has announced a deal with MTN Nigeria for exclusive broadcast of the matches on mobile devices on the telecom giant’s network. Propel are looking to cover eight games every matchday for streaming, which would translate to over… Continue reading

Omole Joshua has joined the list of boxers that will represent Nigeria at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games after securing qualification in Senegal. Joshua, who was discovered by Nigerian boxer, Gifted Cole, after he won the 2021 edition of the Gifted Cole boxing academy tournament in Lagos beat his opponent… Continue reading

…says focus is on task ahead Players of the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), have expressed their readiness for the 2023/24 season, even as they have resolved to ignore any form of distractions. Speaking through their skipper, Waheed Omololu Abiodun, the players denied the allegation of maltreatment by the management… Continue reading

Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, midfielder Rasheedat Ajibade and forward Asisat Oshoala are among 24 players invited to the Super Falcons’ camp for next week’s 2024 Women Africa Cup of Nations first round, first leg qualifying match against Sao Tome and Principe. Also on the roster are captain Onome Ebi, defenders Oluwatosin… Continue reading

Says Adedeji’s appointment represents a round peg in a round hole Immediate past minister of Youth and Sports Development, Chief Sunday Dare has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Hon. Zach Adedeji as the new acting chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). Dare stated that Adedeji represents… Continue reading

Nigeria and Saudi Arabia will clash in a senior international friendly match in the city of Portimão, Portugal on Friday, 13th October 2023. The clash comes barely a month before the three-time African champions, who lashed Sao Tome and Principe 6-0 in their 2023 AFCON final-day qualification game in Uyo… Continue reading