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Ifeanyi Chiejine Memorial Cup: Imo Strikers, Delta Babes seal semifinal berths

By Wale Mustapha on December 17, 2022 News, Sports

Two out of four semi-final places have been determined after Matchday two of the maiden Ifeanyi Chiejine Memorial Cup in Asaba, Delta State capital on Friday. Delta Babes in Group A made it to the semi-final after playing out a 2-2 draw with Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Championship side, Moje Queens. Jacob Victoria gave […]

Nollywood star actor Ngozi Ezeonu kicks off Ifeanyi Chiejine Memorial Cup in Asaba

By Wale Mustapha on December 16, 2022 News, Sports

Screen goddess, Ngozi Ezeonu led a band of Actors to the main bowl of the Stephen Keshi Stadium,Asaba capital of Delta State ,South South Nigeria as the maiden edition of Ifeanyi Chiejine Memorial Cup kicked off. Ifeanyi Chiejine a mecurial member of Nigeria’s senior football team,Super Falcons shockingly died 21 August 2019 ,following a brief […]

Unibadan comes alive as Ex-Footballers hold 8th World Reunion

By Wale Mustapha on December 14, 2022 News, Sports

The Premier University in Nigeria, University of Ibadan will be a beehive of activities this weekend as ex-footballers of the institution hold their 8th Annual Réunion. According to the release signed by the President of the Association Edwin Evbie, the activities will commence on Thursday with a visit to the new Sports Director of the […]

Flying Eagles: Adams, Ayodele, Christian, three other foreign players Bosso need to win AFCON

By Wale Mustapha on December 13, 2022 News, Sports

The U20 Africa Cup of Nations will take place from 18th February to 12th March, 2023 in Egypt. Top four teams will qualify for the FIFA U20 World Cup scheduled to place in Indonesia from 20th May to 11th June next year. In the last 16 days, the Flying Eagles of Nigeria have been sweating […]

Hajj Gafar Liameed: 36 Lion Boss bags Ladi Kwali Leadership award

By Wale Mustapha on December 12, 2022 News, Sports

The President of 36 Lion Football Club, Hajj Olawale Liameed Gafar, on Monday, received the Ladi Kwali Platinum Leadership Award of Excellence as “Icon of Women Development.” According to the organizers, the nomination came as a result of the 36 Lion Chief’s philanthropic gestures and ability to work with different people irrespective of their tribe […]

Opinion: Engineer Nimrod deserves special recognition from Governor El Rufai

By Admin on December 12, 2022 News, Sports

By Kuti Dare Congratulations to the good people of Kaduna state especially the ‘working’ Governor, Mallam Nasiru El Rufai as Kaduna won two gold medals in the volleyball and beach volleyball (men) events at the just concluded 21st National Sports Festival in Asaba, Delta State. Not only did Kaduna state win two gold medals in […]

Delta 2022: Team Kaduna claim gold in volleyball men’s event

By Admin on December 9, 2022 News, Sports

Kaduna state beat Ogun state 3-2 (25-21, 24-26, 25-23, 17-25, 15-13) to win gold in the men’s volleyball event at the 2022 National Sports Festival in Delta State on Friday. Kaduna state produced an outstanding performance against Ogun state who were unbeaten till the final match. Kaduna surprisingly took the first set by 25 to […]

NLO’s Ogunnowo dedicates African Illustrious Award to Nigerian football family

By Wale Mustapha on December 9, 2022 News, Sports

The Chief Operating Officer of the Nationwide League One (NLO) Olushola Ogunnowo, has dedicated his Football Administrator Of The Year Award to the Nigeria football family. He made this known after he received his African Illustrious Award as the Football Administrator Of The Year. This prestigious award, first of its kind to be awarded a […]

NPFL/DMF Super Cup: Sports Minister congratulates Shooting Stars

By Wale Mustapha on December 9, 2022 News, Sports

The Sports Minister Sunday Dare has congratulated 3SC of Ibadan for winning the NPFL pre season tournament dubbed the Dozy Mmobuosi Cup. 3SC defeated Enyimba FC of Aba 3- 2 to emerge winners of the Super Four Competition on Friday inside the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos. According to the Minister, “I want to first […]

Churchill Oliseh dedicates Africa Illustrious Award to family, FC Ebedei

By Wale Mustapha on December 9, 2022 News, Sports

President of FC Ebedei, Barrister Churchill Oliseh after been honoured with the prestigious African Lifetime Leadership Award at the Oriental Hotels in Lagos. Churchill’s recognition for the prestigious awards was in line with Africa Illustrious Award vision to project and promote excellence in Africa, not as an exception, but as a consistent pattern in the […]