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Veteran fighter, Mike Tyson has thrown his weight behind Francis Ngannou ahead of the blockbuster clash against Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia as he tips the Cameroonian to cause an upset against the Gypsy King. Read ALSo: Fatai Abdullahi Oluwadayo Becomes New Rivers United Player Tyson, the former undisputed world champion, believes Ngannou can serve up a shock to the …

The city of Lagos is now agog as the management of Heartland Queens and other football stakeholders in the country trooped into Lagos for the 2023 Nigerian Women National Football League (NWFL) Annual General Assembly which will be held on Thursday, October 5th at Bon Hotel Ikeja G.RA, Heartland Queens Media reports. Read Also: International Friendlies: Omeruo, Iwobi, Osayi-Samuel, Moffi …

The Nigeria National League (NNL), has dismissed as spurious news of the spread of Diphtheria disease in Kano, the venue of its eight-team relegation play which kicks off this weekend. Read Also: NFF Constitutes Normalization Committee For Plateau State FA Shortly after the government of Kano State graciously gave the nod to host the NNL relegation play-off at the Sani …

The Executive Chairman, Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC),Sola Aiyepeku has canvassed for more Tournaments in the game of Badminton for optimum development in Nigeria. Aiyepeku made the statement while talking to the media at grand finals of the 6th edition of the Lagos International Badminton Classics, held at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. He …

The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has extended invitations to State Commissioners of Sports, government officials, sports federations, and relevant stakeholders to attend the 1st Federal Ministry of Sports Development (FMSD) National Council on Sports Meeting. The meeting, themed “Sports for National Unity and Socio-Economic Growth,” is scheduled to take place from Monday, May 20, to …

The star-studded team USA (Men) won their first-ever gold medal, defeating Israel 21 – 3 in a one-sided final in Lublin, Poland on September 27 – October 1. Read Also: NNL AGM, A Huge Success, Says Icheen Trey McGowens III starred in the affair, as he had done all tournament. His 10 points as well as immaculate defense made the …

While representing Nigeria at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Victor Osimhen continues to make waves on the global football stage. The Super Eagles striker recently achieved a notable feat by finishing in 5th place in the prestigious 2023 FIFA Men’s Best Player of the Year Award. Read Also: Elizabeth Oshoba Makes History As First Nigerian Female Boxer To …

A HAMSTRING INJURY is a strain or tear to the tendons or large muscles at the back of the thigh. It’s a common injury in Sport people and can happen in different severities. THE 3 GRADES OF HAMSTRING INJURY ARE: grade 1 – a mild muscle pull or strain grade 2 – a partial muscle tear grade 3 – a complete muscle tear The length of …

In the heart of Nigerian sports, a revolution is brewing, one that promises to elevate women’s football to unprecedented heights. Spearheading this transformation is the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), under the dynamic leadership of Chairman Ms. Nkechi Obi. With a compelling vision and a 5-pronged execution strategy, NWFL is set to redefine women’s football in Nigeria. The NWFL, founded …

Minister of Sport Development, Senator John Enoh has directed all sports federations in the country to submit a comprehensive report of their operations to his office in a fortnight. Enoh issued the directive to the federations, through the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Alhaji Ismaila Abubakar, as part of his plans to reposition sports in the country. Speaking on the …