Best FIFA Awards: Mikel, Akide Make 30-man 2023 Panel Of Football Experts
Two Nigerians, John Mikel Obi and Mercy Akide, have been named on panel of experts for the 2023 FIFA Best Football Awards. Mikel, a former Super Eagles captain, and Akide, who was once a prolific striker with the Super Falcons,…
SMDF Didn’t Sponsors 2015 Elections, African Cup Of Nations — SMDF Executive Secretary
The Executive Secretary (ES) of the Nigerian Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF) Hajiya Fatima Shinkafi, has stated that recent reports by a section of the media that the Fund was involved in the sponsorship of the 2015 elections and the…
Borut Jarc: Slovenian Women’s Coach Resigns Over Alleged Bullying, Sexism, Racism, Others
Slovenia women’s coach Borut Jarc has resigned from his post after 31 players demanded his removal. Due to alleged bullying, sexism, racism, and inappropriate behaviour within the Slovenian national camp, a group of players lodged a serious complaint about Jarc…
Alozie Opens Up On Stepping Incident, Reveals What Lauren James Didn’t Do
Super Falcons’ Michelle Alozie has spoken on the widely reported tramping incident by English forward Lauren James during the recent FIFA Women’s World Cup. Despite the reported apology by the Lauren James on the issue, Michelle Alozie has revealed that…
Sports Minister Seeks Collaboration With Stakeholders On Sports Development
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has called for collaboration and synergy with relevant stakeholders in and outside the sports industry with a view to developing the sector in line with contemporary realities. The Minister made the…
BUDAPEST 2023: Sports Minister Charges Team Nigeria on Podium Finishes In Goodwill Message
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has felicitated with the Nigerian athletes to the World Athletics Championship holding in Budapest, Hungary, on their qualification to participate in the game. In his goodwill message to the athletes on…
CAF Cup: Bendel Insurance Defeats ASO Chlef As Obaseki Optimistic of Victory in Algeria
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has commended Bendel Insurance Football Club for their one goal victory over Aso Chlef FC of Algeria at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary clash. Bendel Insurance striker, Imade…
Delta Ready To Host 2027 AFCON – Oborevwori
The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has said that the state is prepared to serve as one of Nigeria’s host cities for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027. Speaking when he played host to the…
Women’s World Cup: Lauren James Apologizes To Alozie Over Stepping Episode
England’s female player, Lauren James has given an apology to Nigeria’s Super Bird of prey, Michelle Alozie over a stepping episode during the Monday match. Lauren had procured herself a red card for trampling the rear of Alozie as she…
D’Tigress Beats Rwanda, Reach Fourth Successive AfroBasket Final
Nigerian team, D’Tigress have reached the final of the FIBA 2023 Women’s AfroBasket championship. They defeated host, Rwanda, 79-48 in the semi-final tie on Thursday to seal a fourth straight final appearance at the competition. Rena Wakama’s girls were dominant…
Morocco’s Benzina Becomes First Player To Wear Hijab At Women’s World Cup
Twenty-five year-old Moroccan defender, Nouhaila Benzina, became the first football player to wear hijab at the ongoing Women’s World Cup in Australia. She made history when she sported the Muslim headscarf in Morocco’s match against South Korea on Sunday. The…
