The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has made the decision to exclude Nigerian referees from officiating at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. The announcement was made on Tuesday, as CAF revealed the list of 85 referees selected for a preparatory course ahead of the 2023 AFCON. Notably absent from the list were Nigerian referees, marking another …
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Osimhen Rekindles Hope for Napoli – Latest Sports News In Nigeria After being included in the starting eleven by new coach Francesco Calzona, Osimhen’s equalizer nullified Robert Lewandowski’s opener for Barcelona. This marked the Nigerian’s 9th goal in 16 Champions League matches, with 6 goals at home, matching Lorenzo Insigne’s record. His standout performance against …
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The senior men’s handball national team, Golden Arrows, has initiated rigorous training in Abuja in preparation for the upcoming 13th Africa Games scheduled to take place in Ghana in March. Following their recent triumph at the President’s Cup during the Africa Handball Nations Cup in Egypt, Golden Arrows will be Nigeria’s sole representative in the handball event at the Africa …
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Following his recent knockout win against Finland’s Robert Helenius at the O2 Arena in London Saturday, two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has confirmed his next match will be against America’s Deontay Wilder. Read Also: NNL Relegation Playoffs: Aluo Praises Kano State Government, Commends Refs, Fans Joshua, during a press conference after his win against Helenius on Saturday, not only confirmed …
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In a remarkable journey of determination and skill, 14-year-old Seun Ogunsakin made history as Nigeria’s first teenage recipient of a wild card in over a decade to participate in the prestigious Junior Grand Slam at Wimbledon. Read Also: Fame Foundation, French Embassy Collaborate To Promote Breakdancing Ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics However, despite his astounding journey, Ogunsakin narrowly missed the …
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In a compassionate move, the Nationwide League One (NLO) has provided financial assistance to Hussein Alabi, a former captain of Raccah Rovers and coach for Kano Pillars, who was facing medical challenges. The NLO management, upon learning of Alabi’s medical treatment needs and financial constraints, intervened by making a generous cash donation to alleviate the immediate financial burden. Read Also: …
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Nigeria beat Mozambique to End poor run in Friendlies – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The Super Eagles of Nigeria ended October’s international window with a hard fought victory over Mozambique, on Monday. Nigeria, at the Estadio Municipal De Albufeira Portimao, …
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Lewandowski v Osimhen: Gundogan Compares UCL Night Heroes – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The UEFA Champions League clash between Napoli and Barcelona witnessed goals from both players, with Lewandowski netting for Barcelona in the 60th minute, and Osimhen responding with an equalizer 15 minutes later. Gundogan commended the performances of both athletes, …
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The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has reiterated the Ministry’s determination to nurturing boxing talent at both grassroots and national levels. Read Also: CAFCC: CAF Appoints Libyan Referee For APC Do Lobito, Rivers United clash This dedication was underscored as the Ministry forged a new partnership with Yucateco Boxing Promotion (YBP) aimed at promoting the sport …
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Dennis Opts for Turkey – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Dennis also attracted interests from Saudi clubs, but, he has chosen to continue his career in Europe. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Nigerian is opting for Turkey, and he’ll …
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