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Fallout of 2022 World Cup Qualifiers: Sports Minister inaugurates committee to investigate vandalization of Abuja stadium

By Wale Mustapha on March 31, 2022 News, Sports

The Federal Government on Thursday inaugurated an investigative committee to unravel the circumstances leading to the vandalization of the Moshood Abiola Stadium and recommend measures to forestall recurrence. The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare while inaugurating the committee led by DIG Sanni Mohammed (Retd) noted that while the failure of Nigeria to […]

World Cup playoffs: Pillar of Sports secure 2000 tickets for fans, drums support for Super Eagles

By Wale Mustapha on March 28, 2022 News, Sports

Nigeria Pillar Of Sports Chief Donatus Agu Ejidike has donated 2000 tickets for fans to watch Nigeria vs Ghana 2022 FIFA Qatar World Cup playoffs scheduled for Tuesday March 29, 2022. Ejidike who has remained a sports enthusiast and philanthropist said he decided to demonstrate the gesture as a way of encouraging Super Eagles to […]

Jollof Derby II: FG declares Tuesday half work day all for Super Eagles

By Wale Mustapha on March 28, 2022 News, Sports

In a bid to get more fans and supporters for the Super Eagles in their FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Black Stars of Ghana, the Federal Government has declared Tuesday March 28, 2022 as half work day. This was contained in a circular issued by the Permanent Secretary, Service Welfare from Office of Head of […]

Orji Kalu calls for total focus as Super Eagles ready to seal Qatar 2022 berth

By Wale Mustapha on March 26, 2022 News, Sports

The Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has praised the Super Eagles after they held Black Stars of Ghana to a goalless draw, in their 2022 World Cup qualifying playoff first leg in Kumasi. The Eagles battled their host to a stalemate in front of a over 50,000 home fans inside the […]

Qatar 2022 World Cup Playoff: Super Eagles blur Black Stars to goaless draw in Kumasi

By Wale Mustapha on March 26, 2022 News, Sports

Nigeria and Ghana neutralized each other in a high-tempo, no-catching-your-breath, heart-thumping World Cup playoff, first leg encounter inside a tumultuous Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi on Friday. There was a lot of running and cheer-drawing nutmegs, but goalkeepers Francis Uzoho and Joseph Wollacott shared only few saves between them in the opening leg of a […]

WAFU U20: Flying Eagles tackle Ghana for semi final spot

By Wale Mustapha on December 8, 2020 News, Sports

Nigeria’s U20 Boys, Flying Eagles will seek a place in the semi finals of the ongoing WAFU B U20 Tournament in Porto Novo on Wednesday when they confront West African arch rivals, Ghana’s Black Satellites at the Stade Charles de Gaulles. With only three teams in Group B and having drawn their first tie against […]