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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 […]

Dele-Bashiru, Okonkwo swell Olympic Eagles’ strength

By Wale Mustapha on October 28, 2019 News, Sports

Overseas –based professional players, Tom Dele-Bashiru and Orji Okonkwo have joined the camp of the Nigeria U23 team, Olympic Eagles preparing for next month’s U23 Africa Cup of Nations taking place in Egypt. Earlier, midfield lubricator Kelechi Nwakali, who captained the U17 National Team to World Cup glory in Chile four years ago, had rejoined […]

Brazil 2019: Inspired Golden Eaglets eye early Round of 16 ticket

By Wale Mustapha on October 28, 2019 News, Sports

The camp of the U17 National Team, Golden Eaglets in Brazil has been much energized by the words of love and encouragement by His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR), and the players are looking to qualify for the competition’s Round of 16 when they play Ecuador on Tuesday evening in Goiania. The President on Sunday […]

Kogi Guber: PDP reels out campaign roster

By Admin on October 28, 2019 News, Politics

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP have announced their campaign programs for the November 16 Governorship election. The party which have since flagged off their campaign rally last Friday in Lokoja will next have their General Rally fixed for Wednesday in both Olamaboro and Ankpa LGAs. Engineer Musa Wada and Hon Sam Aro are the Governor […]

ABS upgrades 2 youth players

By Admin on October 28, 2019 News, Sports

Two of Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC youth players, Sufian Bello and Muri Dagbo have signed their first professional contracts thus promoted to the senior team. Dagbo, a central Defender and Bello, a midfielder signed their long term contracts on Monday in Ilorin in the presence of the club’s Director of Football, Alloy Chukwuemeka […]

Akwa United unveils new coaches

By Admin on October 28, 2019 News, Sports

….. Signs 15 players Akwa United on Monday unveiled John Sam Obuh and Duke Udi as new head coaches and assistant ahead of new Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL season. The Promise Keepers also displayed their newly acquired 15 players at the unveiling ceremony held at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. The 2017 Aiteo Cup […]

NFF/Zenith Bank Championship products put Hungary to the sword

By Admin on October 28, 2019 News, Sports

Almost all the impact players for the Golden Eaglets in Saturday night’s 4-2 defeat of Hungary in the opening match of the 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup finals in Brazil are products of the annual NFF/Zenith Bank Future Eagles Championships, including the goal-scorers. The competition, sponsored by NFF’s partner, Zenith International Bank PLC, was launched […]

NBBF sympathizes with BlackGold Queens over road accident

By Wale Mustapha on October 27, 2019 News, Sports

The Nigeria Basketball Federation has condoled with the management, coaching staff and players of BlackGold Women’s Basketball Club of Abuja following their auto accident while returning to their base from the just concluded Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball League National Final 8. According to media reports, the bus which had 10 players, 2 Coaches and 4 […]

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 […]

#AhlanCup2019: We deserved the draw against Wikki Tourists – Sokoto United Manager Houandino Valere

By Wale Mustapha on October 8, 2019 News

Houandino Valere felt Sokoto United deserved a share of the points after their 1-1 draw against Wikki Tourists at #AhlanCup2019 on Monday.The Bauchi-based side started brightly and raced into a one goal lead through Daniel Jackson. However, United produced a spirited response and levelled up thanks to Umar Shettima.“The first 20 minutes wasn’t so good, but […]