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NANPF appoints Dominic Iorfa as consultant

By Wale Mustapha on October 28, 2019 News, Sports

In a release signed by the union’s President, Tijani Babangida, ( MON), it remarked that the appointment came sequel to a top level meeting of the union on the need to move the body forward in line with global best practices. ” I am glad to announce the approval of your appointment as consultant to […]

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 […]

Sunday Dare harps on need for a robust domestic league

By Wale Mustapha on October 28, 2019 News, Sports

The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare has again called for the strengthening of the Nigerian Professional Football League for the overall benefit of Nigerian football. He made this call when he visited the Under-23 team camp in Abuja over the weekend. “The domestic league is critical particularly for our footballers because […]

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 […]

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 […]