Rivers United players get $20,000 each; set for Madrid training
Governor Nyesom Wike has gifted a cash reward of $20,000 to each player of the Rivers United Football Club for winning this year’s Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) title. Governor…
Super Falcons Star Girl Ajibade: Too good at 22 and a life full of laurels
It took Rasheedat Ajibade’s lone strike for the Super Falcons to see off a gritty Cameroon side to book a semi-final ticket in the ongoing Women African Cup of Nations…
CAF Awards 2022: 7 Nigerians make first list of women nominees
July 7, 2022 Seven Nigerian players made the list as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Thursday released the first list of nominees for the women categories of the…
CAF postpones AFCON to 2024
July 4, 2022 The Executive Committee of Confederation of African Football (CAF) has decided that the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire be postponed to 2024. CAF…
NCDMB boss, Wabote, to oil workers: Play golf to stay fit, healthy
By Nathan Nwakamma Mr Simbi Wabote, Executive Secretary of Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), on Sunday urged oil workers to embrace the game of golf to stay fit…
Sports enthusiasts commend NCC’s exemplary support for Tennis development
The Nigerian Communications Commission’s support for sports development, with particular reference to the popular NCC sponsored tennis championship for youth, dominated discussions at the launch of a book on sports…
FIFA Ranking: Super Eagles drop by 1 spot, now world 31st, 4th in Africa
June 23, 2022 The Super Eagles of Nigeria have dropped by one spot in the FIFA World ranking for June to become world 31st and fourth-placed team in Africa. According…
Ballon d’Or 2022: It’s coronation time for Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema
The most prestigious individual award in football, the Ballon d’Or, will have its 67th edition on Monday, 17th October, which is nearly two months earlier than the usual date of…
Faster semi-automated offside VAR to be used at Qatar World Cup
The introduction of Artificial Intelligence-driven semi-automated VAR offside technology remains on course to be used at the World Cup in Qatar. That is the message from The International Football Association…
Rainoil holds Sports Day to mark 25th anniversary, commits to building local content
Rainoil Ltd., an integrated energy company, says it is committed to promoting healthy living, fitness and bonding among its employees. Rainoil has been one of the major indigenous oil and…