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Chairman House Committee on Sports Honourable Ekene Abubakar Adams says a healthy synergy with the media, can propel the growth of the sporting industry in Nigeria as they seek more corporate Nigeria funding of the sector. Adams, a member representing Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency in Kaduna State was named chairman of the sports committee in the 10th House of Representatives two …

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will begin preparation for their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sao Tome and Principe in Uyo on Wednesday. The Group A encounter is slated for the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Saturday, September 10. Head coach Jose Peseiro unveiled his 23-man squad for the game on Sunday. Read Also:Exclusive: Boniface, Orban Not A Threat To …

D’tigress of Nigeria will slug it out with Senegalese Lioness in the final of 2023 FIBA Afrobasket Championship in Kigali, Rwanda. The outclassed hosts Rwanda 79-48 in the first semi-final fixture to seal fourth consecutive final spot. On their part, Senegal edges Mali 75-65 in the second semi-final to set a repeat of 2017 and 2019 final. The Senegalese are …

Nigerian players have made significant impacts in respected leagues, drawing attention from numerous clubs across Europe, and signaling potential moves next season.     We will be monitoring these potential transfers closely and providing updates as they unfold.   Players in the news Presently:     Chelsea and Arsenal in the race for Osimhen Victor Osimhen celebrates. (Photo by Francesco …

Angolan defender, Kialonda Gaspar revealed that the team’s success lies in the fact that they treat each other as family in the Angolan national team. Read Also: From Olusosun Streets to African Football Royalty: Victor Osimhen’s Inspiring Journey Unveiled This was after the defender was voted TotalEnergies Man of the Match in their final Group D match that saw them …

Rasmus Hojlund has joined Manchester United in a deal worth £72million as Erik ten Hag finally gets a striker over the line after a summer-long search for one The 20-year-old has signed a five-year contract with an option of a further 12 months. Hojlund follows Mason Mount and Andre Onana through the door at Old Trafford as United boss Erik …

As communicated, the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) will kick-off on the 15th of November 2023 following the successful draw which was conducted this afternoon with each participating team guaranteed a fourteen (14) match run with home and away rounds. The full draws:Group ANassarawa AmazonsHeartland QueensConfluence QueensAdamawa QueensDannaz LadiesNaija RatelsRoyal QueensAbia Angels Group BLakeside QueensRivers AngelsSunshine QueensRobo QueensEdo QueensBayelsa QueensEkiti …

Osayi-Samuel is Fenerbahce Hero – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Osayi-Samuel’s 60th minute strike prove to be the winner in a keenly contested road game for the Yellow Canaries.     The RB, who was left out of the Super Eagles …

Nigerian internationals Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella celebrated Bayer Leverkusen’s 1-0 victory over Kaiserslautern in the German Cup final on Saturday, marking the club’s first Cup win since 1993. Both players, key members of the Super Eagles, have been called up for Nigeria’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin. Read Also: President Federation Cup 2024 Round of …

The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon arrived Abidjan on Thursday for their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 encounter against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Rigobert Song’s side arrived Abidjan from Bouake where they played their last group against the Scorpions of Gambia. The Indomitable Lions played their first two group games at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium, Yamoussoukro. …