Super Eagles forward Terem Moffi had an eventful start to the 2023/2024 French Ligue 1 season. The striker had a mixed-feeling performance, providing a 19-minute assist for a 1-1 draw against Lille OSC. The enthusiastic crowd waited over 70 days for the new season to begin, and the game started well for the home team, but they couldn’t secure a …
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Sunday Dare Bags ‘NUJ Lifetime Achievement Awards
Chief Sunday Dare CON FNIS, will be honored with ‘NUJ Lifetime Achievement Award’, on Thursday 19th October 2023. The award will be presented to the immediate past Minister of Sports and Youth Development, at the NUJ Family/Veterans’ Day Event to be held at Dapo Aderogba Hall, Press Centre Iyaganku Ibadan. This is part of the activities scheduled to mark the …
Read More »Super Falcons Set to Battle South Africa Banyana Banyana for Olympic Qualification
The Nigeria women’s football national team, the Super Falcons, is gearing up for a vital showdown against South Africa’s Banyana Banyana in the final round of the 2024 CAF Women’s Olympic Games Qualifiers. This eagerly anticipated two-legged tie, scheduled for April, carries immense significance as it will determine which team secures one of the two coveted tickets to #Paris2024 allocated …
Read More »Chairman of House Committee on Sports, Abiodun Orekoya Tours Mobolaji Johnson Centre in Yaba
Honourable Abiodun Orekoya, Chairman of the House Committee on Sports, paid a visit to the Mobolaji Johnson Sports Centre at Rowe Park in Yaba. The purpose of the visit was to assess the ongoing refurbishment of courts and other facilities at the centre. Read Also: NFSC Strongly Condemns Attack on Sunshine Stars, Calls for Improved Security Representing Somolu Constituency 1 …
Read More »Nigeria’s Female Yellow Greens Fall Short Against Tanzania in NCF Women’s T20i Tournament
TBS Stadium in Lagos, saw Nigeria’s Female Yellow Greens, led by Captain Blessing Etim, faced a formidable challenge against the 5th ICC-ranked team in Africa, Tanzania. Winning the toss, Tanzania opted to bat first, setting a daunting target of 135 runs for the Nigerian squad to chase down. Read Also: Music Meets Sports: Sunny Neji, Journal-World Of Sports Scout For …
Read More »Tragedy Strikes as Amateur Boxer, 23, Dies After KO Defeat
Tragedy Strikes as Amateur Boxer, 23, Dies After KO Defeat – Latest Sports News In Nigeria In a harrowing incident in Brazil, 23-year-old amateur boxer Joao Victor Penha lost his life just three days after receiving a devastating knockout punch during a fight. …
Read More »NNL Secures Partnership with Global TV Station for Live Broadcasts; Abuja Derby to be Aired
Global Logo (CNW Group/Corus Entertainment Inc.) The Nigeria National League (NNL) has successfully entered into a partnership with Global TV to broadcast select league matches live. This development was confirmed by Emmanuel Attah, the Chief Executive Officer of the NNL, who expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, emphasizing its potential to expose league players to a wider audience. Read Also: Chairman …
Read More »Oparanozie retires from football aged 29
Oparanozie retires from football aged 29 – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The forward made the announcement, Wednesday, and decided to focus on other endeavors. Her statement read: “To my fans, family, and friends, thank you for the show …
Read More »Calzona Confident Osimhen will Return to Top Form
Calzona Confident Osimhen will Return to Top Form – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Osimhen proved he is still Napoli’s main man, scoring for the second consecutive game, marking a positive comeback after his return to the club from international duty. Calzona, speaking to DAZN via Football Italia, addressed concerns about Osimhen’s fatigue, stating that …
Read More »Nigeria Super Falcons Secure Victory Over Cameroon Indomitable Lionesses in Paris Olympics Qualifiers
In a thrilling encounter at the Paris Olympics 2024 qualifiers, the Super Falcons emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 win over their resilient counterparts from Cameroon. The lone goal of the match came in the 15th-minute courtesy of Esther Okoronkwo, who seized the opportunity to make amends for her disallowed goals in the first-leg clash in Douala. Read Also: Music …
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