AFCON 2023: History favours Super Eagles as Cameroon’s Lions arrive Abidjan
History, pedigree, current form and turf familiarity are factors weighing heavily in favour of the Super Eagles as they confront the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in the Round of 16 at the 34th Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday. Five-time champions Cameroon prosecuted their group phase games in Yamoussoukro, and have now arrived in...
Nigeria Referees Are Good But Only The Best Officiates At AFCON
Confederation of African Football (CAF) Head of Refereeing, Desire Noumandiez Doue, has said Nigeria referees were not selected for the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) because they are not good but only the best officiates at AFCON. Speaking at the training session of the CAF referees at Sol Beni (ASEC Mimosas Training Centre)...
RANGERS SET FOR U-13, U-15, U-17 SCREENING EXERCISE
The management of Rangers International F.C. has completed plans to organize a screening exercise to seek out talents for its U-13, U-15, and U-17 teams to fulfill its promise of running teams for the stated age grades. G.M/CEO of the club, Barrister Amobi Ezeaku, made this revelation, on Thursday, January 25, 2024, in a...
Osun FA Unveil New Crest
Osun Football Association have unveiled a new crest. The new design amongst others incorporates the motto of the association, "Fairplay and Harmony". The new design, seen above, will be seen by the public beginning with signage, publications and merchandise for the upcoming State Football League. The new logo ties in the...
Gov. Uba Sani Allocates Land for Mini Stadium, As Hon Ekene Adams Sets To Establish Sports Academy In Constituency
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has sanctioned the allocation of 25 hectares of land for the establishment of a mini stadium to host a Sports Academy within the Chikun/Kajuru Federal constituency. This initiative stems from the efforts spearheaded by Honourable Ekene Abubakar Adams, Chairman of the House Committee on Sports.
Lobi Stars FC begin the Renovation of Corporate Headquarter
The Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lobi Stars Football Club, Dominic Iorfa has commenced work on the administrative block at McCarthy Stadium Makurdi. The administrative block which houses the office of the VC/CEO as well as other management and Staff offices has seen a massive upgrade as the contractor is mobilized to...
Sports Minister Receives Southampton Powered Community Hub, Affirms Ministry’s Dedication to Grassroots Development
Says Ministry remains open to partnerships to create sustainable pathways for aspiring athletes The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has stated that the Ministry is dedicated to fostering grassroots sports development to guarantee the future of sports in the country. He made the statement during the visit...
Ahmadu Bello University honours NFF General Secretary, Mohammed Sanusi
One of Nigeria's oldest, and also one of Africa’s most reputable citadels of learning, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in Kaduna State has honoured the General Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi as its Sport Philanthropist of the Year. While Sanusi, a product of the distinguished establishment who still shows deep interest in...
Nimrod pays tuition fees of 27 Kaduna volleyball players
The Chairman of Kaduna State Volleyball Association, Engineer Musa Nimrod has paid the tuition fees of 27 volleyball players in the state. According to a statement signed by the Media Representative on the board of Kaduna State Volleyball Association, Jacob Onjewu Dickson, Nimrod advised the students to marry education and sports to become a...
CHAIRMAN HOUSE COMMITTEE ON SPORTS HONOURABLE EKENE ADAMS CONGRATULATES THE SUPER EAGLES ON THE AFCON FEAT
The Chairman House Committee on Sports, Hon. Ekene Abubakar Adams, has applauded the Super Eagles for reaching the knockout stage of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The astute sports administrator said the Super Eagles are on the right path after they defeated Guinea Bissau in their final group game.
