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Veterans Invitational Tournament: All Stars go for encore against Unity Sports Foundation

By Wale Mustapha on July 29, 2022 News, Sports

All Stars Abuja will be gunning for encore as they trade tackle with Unity Sports Foundation in the final of the second edition of Veterans Invitational Tournament in conjunction with Sports Writers Association, FCT chapter. All Stars defeated USF one nil in a highly contested and controversial circumstances but all that will be laid to […]

Best cyclists arrive Nigeria for African Track Cycling Championships

By Wale Mustapha on July 13, 2022 News, Sports

…..Minister inspects facilities, meets participating teams Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, Abuja is set to host the Fourth edition of the African Track Cycling Championship. Nigeria and 14 other countries are expected to participate in the Championship which will take place inside the Velodrome of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja from Thursday 14th July – […]

Merrybet 5 Stars League: Paul E FC zooms into quarterfinals

By Wale Mustapha on July 4, 2022 News, Sports

Paul E Football Club has qualified for the quarter finals of the on going Merrybet 5 star Premier league holding in Abuja. Paul E FC played against planet futsal in there last group match which ended 7-0 in favour of Paul E FC , while Turf arena were hoping planet futsal will do the damage […]

Dare thumbs up NFF for implementing agreed principles on youth football development

By Wale Mustapha on June 28, 2022 News

Sports Ministry hosts, splashes N2m on victorious Golden Eaglets Sports and Youth Development Minister, Honourable Sunday Dare has heaped plaudits on the leadership of Nigeria Football Federation for making merit and competence its watchwords in selection of coaches for the age-grade National Teams, as agreed with the Ministry, and which has started to bear fruits with […]

Golden Eaglets halt 30-Match unbeaten run of Europe-bound Triple 44 FC

By Admin on June 3, 2022 News, Sports

Nigeria U-17 Boys’ National team stepped up preparations for WAFU B U-17 tourney by defeating high-flying Tripple 44 FC 3-1 at Old Parade Ground, Abuja on Thursday. The Tripple 44 team who are preparing for a european tour of Germany and Sweden have been on a run of 30 games without a defeat before facing […]

FIVB hails Sunday Dare, Musa Nimrod on volleyball development in Nigeria

By Wale Mustapha on May 17, 2022 News, Sports

The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has hailed the minister of sports, Sunday Dare and Nigeria Volleyball Federation on their initiatives towards growth and development of volleyball in the country. The Vice President of International Volleyball Federation (FIVB), Musataque Mohammed disclosed this during a courtesy visit in the Minister office on Tuesday in Abuja. Mohammed applauded […]

Basketball: Ministry outlines conditions for return to international competitions

By Wale Mustapha on May 17, 2022 News, Sports

The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development says it has a duty to approach the Federal Government to reconsider Nigeria’s withdrawal from international basketball, but if only there are improvements on the state of the game and unity amongst stakeholders. Last Wednesday, the Federal Government’s decision to have Nigeria withdraw from international basketball for two […]

Pillars Ease relegation worries with comeback win over Kwara United

By Admin on May 9, 2022 News, Sports

By Clement Nwankpa Jr It was a result that boosted one side’s chance of beating the drop and the other side seeing their continental football hopes shattered as Kano Pillars beat Kwara United 2-1 at the Moshood Abiola Stadium Abuja.While Pillars boosted their chances of getting out of the relegation, Kwara United slipped farther from […]

Gwagwalada, Kuje, AMAC claim FCT U-12/U-15 Inter-Area Council Handball Championship titles

By Wale Mustapha on May 7, 2022 News, Sports

Gwagwalada Area Council, Kuje, Abuja Municipal Area Council have emerged winners of the 2022 FCT U-12/U-15 Inter-Area Council Handball Championship concluded on Saturday. In the finals held at the Multi-purpose Handball Indoor Sports Hall Old Parade Ground Garki Abuja, Gwagwalada emerged winners of the U-15 male category while Kuje won the U-15 female category. AMAC […]

Minister’s aide, Kola Daniel wants youths to take charge of Nigeria’s gigital economy drive

By Wale Mustapha on April 29, 2022 News, Society News

As the digital revolution continues to rapidly sweep the globe, Nigerian youths must ensure they are early adopters of latest technology to drive the nation’s economy, Media Aide to the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Kola Daniel has stated. He made this remark, representing the Minister for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Sunday Dare […]