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Qatar 2022: GQ Lounge to beam live France versus Argentina final duel

By Wale Mustapha on December 17, 2022 News, Sports

Football fans in Osogbo are set for an evening to remember as the exquisite GQ Lounge in Osun Mall, will beam live the Qatar 2022 World Cup final between defending champions France and Argentina. Reigning world champions are set to make history against the champions of South America, with Kylian Mbappe taking on his PSG teammate Lionel Messi — […]

Phreestyle Sport boss, Shogo Shodunnke in Qatar for FIFA Master Alumni Conference

By Wale Mustapha on December 8, 2022 News, Sports

Shogo Shodunnke, BrainBehind of a leading sports consultancy firm in Nigeria, Phreestyle Sport is among few invited experts to attend the FIFA Masters Alumni conference billed for Doha, Qatar. The conference which is the 11th edition is expected to commence tomorrow and last till Saturday with series of events lined up. Shodunnke who is one […]

Ex Super Eagles star relives 2002 World Cup experience

By Wale Mustapha on August 7, 2022 News, Sports

….. Says Nigeria Should Have Won AFCON 2000 Ex Nigeria international, Benedict Akwegbu has stated that the Super Eagles should have won the AFCON in 2000, a game he described as an unlucky one. The London-based ex hitman stated that the Eagles played better than Cameroon in the game but were unlucky not to have […]

Super Falcons get double header friendly dates with US Women’s Team

By Wale Mustapha on July 13, 2022 News, Sports

Nine-time African champions Nigeria will fly to the United States of America for a two-match tour against the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) in the month of September. Both teams, presently competing in their respective continental tournaments, will clash at the Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas on 3rd September and then have a […]

India 2022: Ajakaiye’s long strike powers Flamingos above Ethiopia in Addis Ababa

By Wale Mustapha on May 20, 2022 News, Sports

Prolific striker Opeyemi Ajakaiye took her goals’ tally to six in the ongoing FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup African qualifying series when she scored the only goal as Nigeria edged hosts Ethiopia in Addis Ababa on Friday afternoon. In the final round, first leg duel staged at the Abebe Bekila Stadium, both sides had failed […]

India 2022: Olowookere name 23 Flamingoes for Cairo clash

By Wale Mustapha on April 27, 2022 News, Sports

Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has selected 23 Flamingos for Saturday’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup third round, second clash between Nigeria and Egypt at the Petrosports Stadium, Cairo. Team captain Alvine Dah-Zossu, goalkeeper Faith Omilana, defenders Comfort Folorunsho, Miracle Usani and Blessing Sunday, midfielders Taiwo Afolabi and Blessing Emmanuel, and forwards Opeyemi Ajakaiye, Anastasia Atume […]

Nigerian football structure requires total overhauling – Pillar of Sports

By Wale Mustapha on April 1, 2022 News, Sports

Nigeria Pillar of sports Chief Donatus Agu Ejidike JP has called for a total overhaul of the Nigeria Football structure in the aftermath of the Super Eagles crash out from the Qatar 2022 world cup qualifier match. Chief Ejidike who mobilized over 2000 fans with tickets and souvenirs said Soccer loving Nigerians who trooped into […]

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 […]