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The Lagos State Principal Cup Committee, is optimistic of organising a world class football competition for the secondary school pupils in the state as the tournament will kick-off next month across the State’s six educational districts. Its Chairman, Rasaq Ajala, who made this statement while addressing sports journaliats and other sports stakeholders at a media parley which was held on …

Porto head coach, Sergio Conceicao, has claimed Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta insulted his family during Tuesday night’s dramatic Champions League second leg last-16 fixture. Arsenal won 4-2 in the shootout after the reverse tie ended 1-0 to aggregate score to 1-1, booking their place in the quarter-finals for the first time since 2010. Tensions were running high at the Emirates …

In a dedicated effort to propel grassroots development and enhance community-level sports, Senator John Enoh, the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, recently conducted an exhaustive inspection of the Obafemi Awolowo National Stadium in Ibadan, affirming the pivotal role of the Ministry’s zonal offices in his comprehensive agenda for grassroots development. Read Also: Joke Elvis Shines With Penalty Save As Warri …

Sunshine Stars player and former Super Eagles international, Godfrey Oboabona, has lauded the organizers of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) for the notable improvements seen in the league’s quality. Oboabona, who joined Sunshine Stars during the last transfer window, expressed his satisfaction with the positive changes and enhancements witnessed in the league. Read Also: 13th All African Games: Francis …

FC Porto faces a challenge as they head into Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Royal Antwerp, missing three key players, including Nigerian international Zaidu Sanusi. This setback, as reported by Het Nieuwsblad, is a cause for concern for coach Sergio Conceciao. Injuries have sidelined Iván Marcano (defender), Zaidu Sanusi (left back), and Gabriel Veron (forward) for an extended period, leaving …

Victor Osimhen was not at his best as Napoli were eliminated from the UEFA Champions League following a 3-1 defeat to Barcelona. The Blaugurana won the Round of 16 contest 4-2 on aggregate. Osimhen was in action for 90 minutes in the thrilling encounter. Fermin Martin gave Barcelona the lead from a counter attack in the 15th minute. The hosts …

Rivers United skipper Nyima Nwagwa has stated that the Nigeria Premier Football League side is pleased with the goalless draw recorded away against Burkina Faso side Etoile Filante in Yamassoukro and will seek to see off the tie in Porthacourt when they play host to the Burkinabes in the return fixture of the second round of the CAF Confederation cup …

The head coach of Nigeria’s women’s volleyball team, Samuel Ajayi has commended his players for giving the Egyptian team a good fight on matchday 4 of the 2023 African Senior Women’s Nations Volleyball Championship on Saturday. Read Also: Sebastian Coe Re-elected As World Athletics President With the loss to Egypt by 0-3 (14-25, 17-25, 20-25), Nigeria has won two matches …

Victor Boniface is in the running for the UEFA Europa League Goal of the Group Stage award. The 22-year-old was nominated for his superb strike in Bayer Leverkusen’s 5-1 home win against Qarabag. West Ham United’s Lucas Paqueta, Olympic Marseille’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Magnus Wolff Elkrem, Thanjis Dallinga of Toulouse and Villarreal’s Santi Comesana are also nominated for the award. The …

Despite a setback in their recent match against Zimbabwe, Nigeria’s female cricket national team, led by captain Blessing Etim, remains resolute and determined to claim the bronze medal at the ongoing African Games cricket event in Ghana. The team will face Uganda in the third-place match at the Achimota Cricket Oval on Wednesday. Read Also: Godfrey Oboabona Commends NPFL Organizers …