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A team of 37 players, key management staff and technical officials of Akwa United Football Club have moved out of Uyo for ten days of pre-season closed camping in Eket in preparation for the 2023-2024 Nigeria Premier Football League season. Read Also: Olafimihan Akeem Onajole’s Inspiring Fitness Odyssey: From 110kg to 90kg The Promise Keepers had their first training session …

In a sombre announcement, the football community in Nigeria bids farewell to Coach Sebastian Broderick-Imasuen, the revered architect behind the historic victory of the Golden Eaglets at the 1985 U-16 World Cup in China. The legendary coach often hailed as Nigeria’s first World Cup-winning coach, passed away at the age of 85 after a prolonged battle with illness. Read Also: …

In a resounding display of commitment to youth empowerment and sporting excellence, the office of the Technical Advisor to the Governor on Youth Inclusion, Hon. Ayo Ojo, alongside the generous support of LIDL United Kingdom, orchestrated a momentous event on April 2nd, 2024. The occasion marked the presentation of essential sporting kits to the under 15 and 17 Athletics team …

Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin,Saturday, August 26,2023 defeated ASO Chlef of Algeria 4-3 in a penalty shootout to advance to the second round of the 2023/24 CAF Confederation Cup preliminaries. The game however ended 1-0 in favour of ASO Chlef (Algeria) following Souibaah Mohammed’s 41 minute stylish finishing which leveled up the tie for his side at the Salem …

The Bet9ja Cup for females recently concluded at St. Jude’s in Ilasa, featuring eight competitive teams. FC Robo Queens emerged as the champions, showcasing their prowess on the pitch. Read Also: There Is No Superiority In Competitions – Assistant Coach Unilorin Volleyball Team Highlights Team’s Motivation At Legacy Volleyball Championship Oracle Queens secured the second position, with Unification Queen claiming …

It was a clean sweep for Nigeria as the quartet of Adeyemi Adeosun, Wellington Jighere, John Ayedun and Godwin Victor picked their spots in the semi finals of the Pan African Scrabble Association (PANASA) President’s Cup after 25 rounds. After 19 rounds on Day 2, most of the players knew Day 3 would be the decider as many strategize on …

Durosinmi Rafiu was on red-hot form in FC Viktoria Plze’s Fortuna Liga matchday 9 clash against FK Pardubice at the weekend with the Nigeria descent sensation getting two quick successive goals in the club’s 6:2 victory. Read Also: “We Are Ready To Compete” – Broad City FC Captain Expresses Delight On Third-Place Victory, Confident Of Creative Championship Readiness The newest …

Following the completion of the Day 3 game for the U-19 category of the ongoing PANASA/ Winifred Awosika Foundation African Youth Scrabble Championship, AYSC, Nigeria’s Ojih David maintains his top position on the standing. Ojih continued from where he left off on Day 2 after he won 10 games and lost 2 at the round of 12. The Nigerian youngster …

No fewer than ten players including a goalkeeper have been selected at the just concluded 3rd Governor Douye Diri/SPOCS International Scouting Program, in Yenagoa the Bayelsa state capital. The four-day event concluded on Wednesday at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex, saw several players being screened, and might just be on their way to signing professional deals with football clubs abroad. …

The Joe Geez Mini Joe Geez MiniBasketball tournament took center stage this Easter holiday in Jos City. It was the finest Basketball event in recent times with music and flare, bringing together young talented players to showcase their skills and also to Foster unity among them. Read Also: Super Falcons’ Players Need Better Motivation – Osahon 8 male teams participated …