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#Ote4Wealth Tourney: Day of shootouts as Abia, Bauchi, FCT record wins

By Wale Mustapha on November 27, 2022 News, Sports

Abia defeated Plateau 4-2 on penalties to advance to next stage of #Ote4Wealth Football Tournament holding in Abuja. Playing the first match of the day on Sunday, both teams needed the lottery of penalty shootout to determine the winner after a scoreless regulation time In the second match, Kebbi edged Osun to progress to the […]

Abia Governor, Ikpeazu endorses Dr. Christian Emeruwa for NFF top seat

By Wale Mustapha on September 10, 2022 News, Sports

By Harry Awurumibe The presidential ambition of the frontrunner in the forthcoming Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Presidential Election, Dr. Christian Emeruwa has received further boost as the Executive Governor of Abia State. Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has thrown the full weight of the state behind the aspirant. The Governor made the official declaration on Saturday when […]

Still work in progress for Finidi as Enyimba marches on Gombe in Aba

By Wale Mustapha on April 30, 2022 News, Sports

By :TONY ADEMODI Enyimba produced another spectacular performance to liven hopes for their fans who have endured indifferent outings in the season with a convincing 3-0 win over Gombe United. The Aba based team started the game lively from the 3rd minute, as Sadiq Abubakar’s pass found Victor Mbaoma close to the box, but the strikers […]

Orji Kalu calls for total focus as Super Eagles ready to seal Qatar 2022 berth

By Wale Mustapha on March 26, 2022 News, Sports

The Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has praised the Super Eagles after they held Black Stars of Ghana to a goalless draw, in their 2022 World Cup qualifying playoff first leg in Kumasi. The Eagles battled their host to a stalemate in front of a over 50,000 home fans inside the […]

CAFCC: Olisema’s late goal seals Quaterfinal place for Enyimba

By Wale Mustapha on April 29, 2021 News, Sports

Enyimba FC had to wait till injury time before breaking Orlando Pirates with a strike from Cyril Olisema to qualify for the quarter-final of CAF Confederation Cup. The People’s Elephants left it late in a match they needed nothing short of an outright victory to qualify for the quartet finals thereby boosting their chances of […]

Ex Abia Governor never rule out buying Arsenal

By Wale Mustapha on April 28, 2021 News, Sports

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, the former Governor of Abia State has left door of staking aims as one of shareholders of Arsenal FC. Senator Orji Kalu made this known on Wednesday while fielding questions from journalists on Nigeria Sports Mouthpiece, NSM Rebranded a popular WhatsApp sports platform in Nigeria. I put a Bid up for […]

Senator Orji Kalu charges Abia Govt to return Enyimba to glory days

By Wale Mustapha on April 28, 2021 News, Sports

Former Abia State Governor, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has expressed displeasure over the current status of state owned club, Enyimba Int’l calling on the Abia government to give the team a needed attention. Senator Orji Uzor Kalu stated this on Wednesday when he was a guest on a popular sports platform on WhatsApp called Nigeria […]