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SC Primisport Lasora Football Academy congratulate Yemisi Samuel for her exploit against Guinea

By Wale Mustapha on March 9, 2020 News, Sports

Kwara Youth League side, SC Primisport Lasora Football Academy congratulate their product, Yemisi Samuel who was phenomena for the Nigeria women national U17 side, Flamingoes when they face Guinea in FIFA U17 World cup qualifying match in Conakry on Saturday. The Osun Babes striker was in sensational form for the Flamingoes, scoring three goals as […]

Dare Thanks Rohr For Contribution to Football

By Wale Mustapha on November 20, 2019 News, Sports

Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare on Wednesday thanked Super Eagles’ Coach, Gernot Rohr for his work and contribution to football in Nigeria while receiving the coach during a courtesy visit at the MKO Abiola National Stadium Abuja. Mr Dare promised to support the coach and the team to succeed even as […]

CAF names Senegalese officials for Eagles, Squirrels clash

By Wale Mustapha on November 6, 2019 News, Sports

The Confederation of African Football has picked Senegalese official Issa Sy as referee for next week’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between Nigeria and Benin Republic in Uyo. Sy will be assisted by compatriots Nouha Bangoura (assistant referee 1), El Hadji Abdoul Aziz Gueye (assistant referee 2) and Fatou Thioune (fourth official) at […]

Brazil 2019: Eaglets set to send Netherlands packing

By Wale Mustapha on November 4, 2019 News, Sports

Five –time champions Nigeria will start as favourites when they confront Netherlands in Tuesday’s Round of 16 clash at the FIFA U17 World Cup finals in Brazil. The Golden Eaglets topped their Group B after winning two matches (defeated Hungary 4-2 and Ecuador 3-2) and losing one (1-2 to Australia). Victories over Hungary and Ecuador […]

Olympic Eagles countenance three points against CIV

By Wale Mustapha on November 4, 2019 News, Sports

Nigeria’s U23 boys have intensified final preparations for this month’s 3rd Africa U23 Cup of Nations finals in Egypt with high expectations of picking the three points against their Ivorian counterparts in Saturday’s opening game of Group B. Head Coach Imama Amapakabo is delighted with the output of his wards at training sessions, which have been […]

We Will Not Shy Away From Our Oversight Functions – Sports Minister

By Wale Mustapha on October 28, 2019 News, Sports

The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development will not shy away from exercising its oversight on sports federation as it pushes for reforms in the running of the sports industry. The Minister, Mr Sunday Dare stated this at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja on Monday while receiving the report of the Ministerial Committee on […]

Falode impressed with clubs’ representation, as 2019 NWPL Super 4 begins

By Wale Mustapha on October 28, 2019 News, Sports

The Chairperson of the Nigeria Women Football League, Aisha Falode, has expressed her delight on the equitable spread of club representations as the 2018/2019 Nigeria Women Premier League Super 4 begins. Falode noted in Lagos on Monday that, the 2018/2019 Super 4 will be very exciting and full of action as the competition has equitable […]

Golden Eaglets arrive Brazil for FIFA World Cup

By Wale Mustapha on October 10, 2019 News

Five –time champions Nigeria have landed in host nation Brazil for this year’s FIFA World Cup finals which will hold 26thOctober – 17th November. A team of 25 players and nine officials flew out of the country through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Wednesday evening for Dubai, where they connected another flight to Sao […]

Sarata Bello in search of Golden Fleece, eyes Super Falcons career

By Wale Mustapha on April 25, 2010 News, Sports

By Wale Mustapha Date: 25th April, 2010 The teenager has caught the eye of spectators at the ongoing 2010 Yaba Female Football Competition. Coming from a royal family in Nigeria, Sarata Bello has so far fulfilled the first phase of her dream. Hailing from an area which has a rich history of unearthing Nigerian internationals, […]