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Senator John Owan Enoh, Minister of Sports, and Hadiza Bala Usman, Director of CDCU and Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, met yesterday to discuss the advancement of grassroots sports development. Also read: Former Nigeria International Cup: Omawanle Emmanuel reflects on 11-10 penalty shootout loss to FC Nwosu The main theme of the meeting was the need …

The Nigerian midfielder seeks an exit from Juventus – Latest sports news in Nigeria Echegini joined Juventus in January and made an immediate impact, scoring ten goals and providing two assists in fourteen games. Her impressive performance earned her a place in the Serie A Team of the Season and the title of best under-23 …

World record holder Tobi Amusan has withdrawn from the 2024 African Athletics Championships due to health issues in Cameroon. Also read: Ex-Nigeria International Cup: Alhaji Jimoh Alao emphasizes the need for accurate refereeing It was reportedly as a result of an infection diagnosed as “sore throat” that prevented the world 100m hurdles champion from becoming the third Nigerian high hurdler …

AAC 2024: Gold-fighting Ajayi qualifies in men’s 100m final – Latest Nigeria Sports News Ajayi, currently the fastest man in Nigeria, finished second in his semi-final race with a time of 10.03 seconds. The race was won by Ismael Kone of the Ivory Coast. The pre-race favorite, Letsile Tebogo of Botswana, was disqualified after a …

The Bauchi State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) on Thursday elected a new set of officers who will conduct its affairs for the next three years in accordance with the statute of the association. Also read: Treat African Championships as perfect rehearsal for Paris Olympics: Sports Minister urges Nigerian athletes The election was chaired by SWAN …

Former Enyimba player Victor Ezeji has criticized the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) for its decision to appoint a technical advisor, leading to the departure of coach Finidi George. Finidi George resigned after the NFF announced its intention to hire a technical advisor without informing the Super Eagles coach, despite it arising from a meeting with the NFF just days before …

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced a new date for the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) during a virtual executive meeting held on Friday. The 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be held from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026. Also read: Cross River State Governor Calls for More Financial Investment to Develop Talents and Promote …

In a high-risk match in the round of 16 of the Ex-International Cup, FC Nwosu After drawing 2-2 in regulation time, they beat FC Amoo 11-10 in a thrilling penalty shootout. The match was a display of determination and skill from both teams, captivating fans and setting a high standard for the tournament. Also read: NFF will treat Supersand Eagles …

WTT contender Lagos: Bello defeats Edem to advance to second round – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Bello produced an impressive performance on Thursday, defeating compatriot Offiong Edem 3-2 in a thrilling five-set match held at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium. The match was very close, with Bello winning with scores of 11-6, …

Beyond Limits Football Academy (FA) continues to win accolades with the outstanding performances of its players receiving well-deserved recognition. Arhierhi Kparobo, one of the most prominent stars, has been voted Player of the Season by both fans and his teammates. Read also: President’s Federation Cup: The finalists of the women’s competition will leave on Sunday Kparobo has had an exceptional …