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Talented Nigerian striker, Peter Ambrose joins Ujpest

By Wale Mustapha on November 13, 2022 News, Sports

… Ready to Play for Olympic Eagles Newly acquired Ujpest of Hungary striker, Peter Ambrose has reiterated his commitment to play for Nigeria under 23 eagles if called upon by the technical crew. Ambrose who joined the Hungarian giants in a mouth watering four year deal from Turkish side, Balikesirspor has already hit the ground […]

Ex Super Eagles coach, Bonfere Jo visits Remo Stars Stadium ahead of Evolution Cup kickoff

By Wale Mustapha on October 31, 2022 News, Sports

Evolution Cup ambassador, Bonfrere Jo visited the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne which is the venue for the annual invitational tournament for NLO teams. The former Super Eagles coach alongside Evolution Cup project strategist, Olatoye Olawale was welcomed by Remo Stars coach, Daniel Ogunmodede to the full tour of the facilities including the pitch, VIP areas, […]

Taofeek sends best wishes message to Olympic Eagles ahead of Tanzania clash in Ibadan

By Wale Mustapha on October 28, 2022 News, Sports

SK Beveren winger Ishmael Taofeeq has sent a heartfelt message to the Dream Team VIII ahead of their all important game against Tanzania on Saturday. The Olympic Eagles drew 1-1 with Tanzania in the first leg encounter at Benjamin Mpaka Stadium and will hope to zoom to next round of qualification for U23 Africa Cup […]

Tokyo 2020: Cheers as FG triples prize money for medalists

By Wale Mustapha on August 3, 2021 News, Sports

The Federal Government has tripled the prize money award for Team Nigeria medallists at the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Making the announcement Tuesday in Tokyo after Wrestler Blessing Oborodudu won Team Nigeria’s second medal of the Games, Director, Federation and Elite Athletes Department, FEAD of the Youth and Sports Development Ministry, Dr Simon Ebohdjaiye says […]

Sports Ministry, UNESCO sign pacts to end doping in sports

By Wale Mustapha on July 16, 2021 News, Sports

In bold move to step up the fight against doping by athletes, the Federal Ministry of Youth and sports Development is to partner with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, UNESCO. Speaking during a courtesy call on the Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr Sunday Dare, the Nigerian Ambassador to UNESCO, Hajiya […]

Olympic Qualifier: Nigeria women beach volleyball team move a step closer to Tokyo

By Wale Mustapha on June 25, 2021 News, Sports

Nigeria women’s team is through to the quarterfinals of the Tokyo Beach Volleyball Qualifiers in Agadir, Morocco. Nigeria will face The Gambia today in one of the quarterfinals in its bid to qualify for the Tokyo Olympic next month. Nigeria face Cape Verde in a great Pool B showdown; both side enforced power, technique and […]

Adopt a Talent Initiative: Adegoke living the dream with better performance

By Wale Mustapha on June 19, 2021 News, Sports

Enoch Adegoke who is making a statement with spectacular performances ahead of the Tokyo Olympics has showered encomium on the Sports Minister Mr. Sunday Dare for adopting him through the Adopt a talent initiative. According to Adegoke, “it has been really awesome for me knowing fully well that immediately after the Honourable Minister adopted me, […]

5 athletes to watch on Day 1 of 2020 Olympic trials in Lagos

By Wale Mustapha on June 16, 2021 News, Sports

The Tokyo Olympic trials will begin on Thursday June 17 with some of Nigeria’s best athletes aiming to either earn tickets that will get them a place in the Tokyo-bound flight or to confirm their qualification after scaling the qualification standard hurdles set by World Athletics for the Games. The much anticipated championship will witness […]

Lagos 2021: Okagbare faces Nwokocha hurdle, eyes eighth 100m title

By Wale Mustapha on June 16, 2021 News, Sports

Nigeria’s undisputed queen of the track, Blessing Okagbare will on Thursday, June 17, face what should count as her toughest hurdle in recent years at the National Championships (2020 Olympic Trials) when she takes on the home base rave of the moment, Grace Nwokocha in the women’s 100m. Okagbare, who is eyeing her eighth 100m […]

Lagos agog as 2020 Olympic Trials take centre stage

By Wale Mustapha on June 16, 2021 News, Sports

The atmosphere around the Yabatech Sports Complex is currently wearing a new look ahead of the 2021 National Championships and Invitational Relays starting on Thursday, June 17. The trials, which will be used to select Nigeria’s contingent to the delayed Games of the XXXII Olympics in Tokyo which is scheduled to hold from July 23 […]