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NFF Elections: Dr. Emeruwa heightens consultation with stakeholders

By Wale Mustapha on September 22, 2022 News, Sports

**Attends FCT SWAN Presidential Debate By Harry Awurumibe A week to the much-awaited Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) election into its Executive Board slated for September 30 in Benin City, frontrunner in the race for the President of the federation, Dr. Christian Emeruwa has continued his nationwide consultation with critical stakeholders in football in Nigeria. Dr. […]

Aliyu Baba picks performance against Camp United as career best

By Wale Mustapha on September 21, 2022 News, Sports

By: Abdulquadir Adedapo Mahanaim FC’s hottest property, Aliyu Baba has described his second-half heroic display against Camp United last Friday, as odd and amazing after coming off the bench to inspire them to what was a one-sided 4-0 win in a friendly match. With both sides level at halftime, Aliyu was introduced at the break […]

2022 Unity Preseason Tourney gets October 17th kickoff date

By Wale Mustapha on September 19, 2022 News, Sports

The second edition of the 2022 Unity Preseason Tournament will hold in Abuja from 17-23 October 2022. Announcing this in Abuja, the General Coordinator of the Tournament, Patrick Ngwaogu, said this year’s edition will involve 10 Premiership clubs in the country.According to Ngwaogu who was the former First Vice Chairman of FCT Football Association, the […]

Super sub Aliu Baba bangs Hattrick as Mahanaim FC romp Camp United

By Wale Mustapha on September 18, 2022 News, Sports

Aliu Baba was the hero again in Mahanaim FC’s 4 nil thrashing of Camp United in a friendly match played on Friday night at Mambila Barracks, Abuja. Although the result looked convincing, it was a tough match for Mahanaim as they could only managed two shots on target in a goalless first half, after starting […]

Nigeria National honors, cash gifts for victoriois Commonwealth Games, World Athletics Championships athletes

By Wale Mustapha on September 15, 2022 News, Sports

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja approved National Honours and cash awards of N200 million for Team Nigeria contingents to the 2022 Commonwealth Games and World Athletics championships. Speaking at a presidential reception in honour of the athletes, the President said his Government is committed to rewarding excellence, no less for members of Team […]

Journalists recommend Gymnastics coach, Tony Asuquo to Sports Minister for national recognition

By Wale Mustapha on September 14, 2022 News, Sports

Nigerian journalists have called on the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Hon Sunday Dare to include foremost gymnastics coach in Nigeria, Anthony Asuquo in the list of names penciled down for recognition by President Muhammed Buhari The Nigeria athletes to the just-concluded Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and others who represented the country at other […]

NFF Presidency: Danladi Bako, Soname endorse Akinwunmi candidacy

By Wale Mustapha on September 6, 2022 News, Sports

Two of the respected stakeholders in Nigeria football have made their opinions known as to who become the next President of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF for the next four years. Former Chairman of Sokoto State Football Association, Mallam Danladi Bako and President of Remo Stars Sports Club, Honorable Kunle Soname did not minced words when […]

Aliu Baba embraces brace as Mahanaim outclass AS Roma in friendly

By Wale Mustapha on September 6, 2022 News, Sports

Mahanaim FC displayed class and dominance over AS Roma Academy 4-1, on their home turf at the weekend in Abuja. The first 45 minutes of the Match produced all five goals, with Mahanaim’s striker Aliu Baba the star man, scoring a brace within the opening 17 minutes and providing an assist. Aliu scored the first […]

ANFPU decorates Hon. Mailantriki, Bar. Edeh with award of recognition on Grassroot football, youth empowerment

By Wale Mustapha on September 2, 2022 News, Sports

The parent body of All Nigerian Football Players Union, ANFPU has identified and recognized laudable efforts of two sports philanthropists, Honorable Khamisu Ahmed Mailantriki and Barrister Paul Edeh in youth empowerment and grassroot football development, onwardnews24.com can report. The players’ union recognized the duo with a special awards of excellence to commend both Honorable Mailantriki […]

Flying Eagles ‘School Boy’ player completes senior secondary school education

By Wale Mustapha on August 5, 2022 News, Sports

The National U20 school boy player, Onuche Ogbelu has graduated from Fosla Academy in Karshi Abuja after completion of his six years Secondary School education. The graduation ceremony which was held during the week, saw the defending and attacking midfielder graduating along with other students from the Academy. Reacting on his graduation from the Academy, […]