FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup: It’s Nigeria’s Flamingos vs Colombia in Semi final clash
Colombia on Saturday booked a semi-finals place against Nigeria’s Flamingos at the ongoing FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup in India. Colombia breezed past Tanzania 3-0 in the quarter-finals at the…
2022 NSF: Minister approves exclusion of certain Para-Sports from festival, to begin inspection of facilities in Nov.
October 20, 2022 The Minister Of Youth and Sports, Mr. Sunday Dare, has approved the exclusion of certain Para-Sports from the forthcoming National Sports Festival. Dare gave the approval on…
Nigeria football needs an exorcist
Ken UGBECHIE Let’s talk sport. Let’s talk football, the Beautiful Game-turned ugly in Nigeria. In recent years, football, the passion of the people, has become the pain of the people….
Football: 10 Nigerian youngsters set for Bayern Munich Youth Tournament
October 10, 2022 Ten young footballers, selected across Nigeria, are set to depart the country for Germany to be part of the Bayern Munich FC World Youth Tournament. Founder of…
English FA to probe bust-up among players in Arsenal win against Liverpool
English Football Association, FA, chiefs are set to launch investigation into a bust-up during Arsenal’s dramatic win over Liverpool on Sunday. Referee Michael Oliver rushed over to the touchline to…
FIFA laments ‘dark day’ after Indonesia football stampede kills at least 125
October 3, 2022 Panic at an Indonesian football match Saturday left around 125 dead, most of whom were trampled to death after police fired tear gas to dispel riots, making…
Breaking: Ibrahim Gusau elected new NFF President
Ibrahim Musa Gusau has been elected the new president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). He replaces Amaju Pinnick. Gusau beat other contestants at the federation’s committee election held in…
LSSC ORGANISES ‘CHESS4CHANGE’ TOURNAMENT FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN
September 30, 2022 The Lagos State Sports Council (LSSC), in collaboration with Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC), has organised the 7th edition of the ‘Chess4Change’ grand slam tournament for students of…
Nigerian-British Nwaneri makes history: Now youngest player to play in EPL; Arteta speaks
Mikel Arteta has hailed Ethan Nwaneri, born to Nigerian parents, after making the 15-year-old the youngest-ever player to feature in a Premier League game. Nwaneri was brought on deep into…
Orji Okonkwo’s four-year ban extended worldwide – FIFA
September 17, 2022 Former Nigeria junior international Orji Okonkwo has had his four-year ban for doping violation by the Italian National Anti-Doping Tribunal extended worldwide by world football governing body,…