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32 top stars to compete at maiden Renewed Hope Table-Tennis Tourney in Lagos

By Wale Mustapha on June 12, 2021 News, Sports

The draws ceremony for the maiden edition of #RenewedHopeTableTennis Top-16 Invitational Tournament was conducted in Lagos on Friday. 32 table tennis players (16 male and 16 female) will compete for honours with the Top 16 in Nigeria at the main event today. Every participant is guaranteed an appearance fee, at least. There will also be […]

Nilayo Sports celebrates Lagos Govt for winning rights to host African Athletics Championships

By Wale Mustapha on May 28, 2021 News, Sports

Nilayo Sports Management Limited has congratulated Lagos state on her selection as host city for 22nd edition of African AthleticsChampionships. In a statement, the Chief Executive Officer of Nilayo Sports, Mr. Bukola Olopadesaid “We say a big congratulations to Lagos state because this is a great achievement.Hosting the African Athletics Championships for the second time […]

36 Lion Blesses Budding Stars With Books & Boots

By Wale Mustapha on April 16, 2021 News, Sports

Lagos State witnessed some great piece of football when youngsters trooped to the Legacy Pitch for the 36 Lion U12 Continuous Assessment Day on Friday. The U12 kids were accompanied to the arena by their parents. Coaches took the young lads through some simple drills. The kids were enlightened on some basic techniques in football. […]

All Square at Soccer Temple as MFM, Rangers Settle for Draw

By Wale Mustapha on January 17, 2021 News, Sports

Rangers International F.C of Enugu was at the weekend pegged back by the bravery of the ‘Olukoya Boys’, M.F.M F.C in a match day 5, NPFL 2020/2021 fixture that ended in a draw inside the ‘Soccer Temple’, Agege township stadium, Lagos. Coach Salisu Yusuf made three changes to his match day 4 starting squad handing […]

National Stadium Surulere to host Eagles matches next year

By Wale Mustapha on December 23, 2020 News, Sports

The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare has assured that the National Stadium pitch in Surulere, Lagos could be ready to host Super Eagles and other International matches by May 2021. The Minister made this assertion during an inspection tour of the Surulere National Stadium, Lagos which is under going rehabilitation. According […]

SACF LAUNCHES FUND RAISING CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT VULNERABLE

By Wale Mustapha on December 7, 2019 News, Society News, Sports

The Seyi Akinwunmi Charity Foundation (SACF), a Charity Foundation committed to the education and empowerment of the indigent child, has announced a novel charity campaign as part of its as part of its larger fundraising strategy to support the education of indigent children in society. The foundation has launched a “Support a Child Jersey” campaign […]

Hoopers pick NBA-FIBA Basketball League ticket

By Wale Mustapha on November 17, 2019 News, Sports

Rivers Hoopers have been crowned the NBBF President Cup champions after a resounding 97-57 points win over Raptors of Lagos in the final to book the only NBA-FIBA Basketball League ticket. Ikechukwu Benjamin recorded 20 points, 1 assist and 3 rebounds on a night that the team under Coach Ogoh Odaudu got everything right. The […]

Coaches blow hot, as clubs arrive for NWPL Super 4

By Wale Mustapha on October 29, 2019 News, Sports

The coaches of the top clubs that will be represented at the 2018/2019 edition of the Nigeria Women Premier League are blowing out about their clubs performance at the competition aimed to determine the Champion of the season. The coaches, Moses Aduku of Bayelsa Queens, Rivers Angels manager, Edwin Okon, and Jacob Bandi of Adamawa […]