Anthony Joshua Fought Franklin Like a Lion, Says Sports Minister
Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Mr Sunday Dare on Sunday congratulated Anthony Joshua, Nigerian-born former world heavyweight boxing champion, for defeating his opponent, Jermaine Franklin in an international bout on Saturday. Dare noted in his congratulatory message that Joshua…
EPL: Ferguson, Wenger Inducted Into Hall of Fame
Sir Alex Ferguson, former Manchester United manager, and ex-Arsenal boss, Arsene Wenger, have been inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame. Ferguson, 81, is the most successful manager in Premier League history with a record 13 titles. Wenger won…
Ghanaian Herbert Mensah Elected as President of Rugby Africa
Herbert Mensah has been elected as the new President of Rugby Africa, the governing body of Rugby in Africa. His emergence followed the conclusion of the Rugby Africa Executive Committee Elections held on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Herbert Mensah, who…
Egypt 2023: Moroccan Official Takes Charge Of Nigeria, Senegal Clash
The Confederation of African Football has appointed Moroccan Jalal Jayed as referee for Sunday’s Africa U20 Cup of Nations Group A battle between seven-time champions Nigeria and Senegal at the Cairo International Stadium, Sports247 reports. Jayed will be assisted by…
NPFL: Lobi Stars Humble Dakkada To Keep Super 6 Hope Alive
Lobi Stars’ hope of playing in the super six has been brightened following the impressive performance of youngsters Joseph Atule and Suur Kumaga, which helped the Makurdi-based side to humble stubborn Dakkada 2-1 on match day 7 clash at the…
NPFL: How Wikki Tourist Halted Rangers International In Bauchi
Rangers International F.C’s three-match unbeaten run came to a halt, Sunday, inside Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi as a first half stoppage time goal from Abubakar Aliyu made sure that Wikki Tourists F.C denied the visiting ‘Flying Antelopes’ any share…
Kenyan Wins Access Bank Lagos City Marathon
A Kenyan, Edwin Kibet Koech, has won the eighth edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon at the 2023 edition of the 42km race was tagged ‘Push the Limit’. The 39-year-old winner got to the finish line after two…
International Friendly: Flying Eagles Defeats Junior Chipolopolo 4-2 In Abuja
Nigeria outclassed Zambia in a fire-packed and hugely entertaining U20 international friendly in Abuja on Friday evening, as both countries ratcheted up their preparations for this year’s Africa U20 Cup of Nations starting in Egypt in a fortnight. Isah Ladan…
Lawmaker Sponsors Football Academy Tryout for 24 Constituents
Member of the House of Representatives, Honourable Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has sponsored a football Academy Tryout for 24 players from various football clubs in Oluyole, Oyo State. Speaking in Ibadan, on Tuesday, Akande-Sadipe, who represents Oluyole Federal Constituency, said that the…
Nine NWFL Premiership Referees Suspended Over Questionable Officiating
The Nigeria Referee Association (NRA) has suspended three Nigerian Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership Centre Referees and their assistants indefinitely and have been summoned to appear before the Referee’s Committee to answer questions relating to questionable officiating in three matches…
Why FGN Postponed 7th Edition Of National Youth Games
The 7th Edition of the National Youth Games (NYG) earlier scheduled to hold in Asaba, the Delta State Capital from February 8-18, 2023 has been postponed by the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN). According to the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry…
