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Minister Warns Athletes: No National Trials, No Olympics
joel ajayi The Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr Sunday Dare has affirmed that Nigeria can only assemble the
Africa To Witness Total Turnaround In Football Infrastructure Dev’t Soon – Pinnick
salome unwuchola The FIFA Council Member and the President of the Nigerian Football Federation Amaju Pinnick has revealed that Africa
Why Nigeria, Egypt, Others Get New Date For 2022 W/Cup Qualifiers – CAF
Lawal Ibrahim The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed that havoc wrecked by the current pandemic challenges of COVID-19
Cricket: NCF Receive New Equipment From India
Joel Ajayi Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) continued to work hard in order to promote the sport across the country as
Chukwumerije Urges Athletes To Diversify To Excel In Sports
Joel Ajayi An Olympic Medalist and Member of the Nigeria Taekwondo Federation NTF Chika Chukwumerije has advised the athletes in
Nimrod Renovates Court Ahead U18, U19 Volleyball C/Ship
Joel Ajayi The Secretary-General of Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) Zone 3, Engineer Musa Nimrod has renovated the volleyball court
Istanbul’s M/City, Chelsea UCL Final Clash Dicey
Turkey on UK’s red list Villa Park, White-hart lane on standby Joel Ajayi Turkey’s state capital Istanbul’s hosting of the
Sadiq Assist Keeps Almeria’s Promotion Hope Alive
Nigerian Striker, Umar Sadiq was instrumental for his side Almeria as they secured convincing 1-0 away wins over Tenerife in
How Dissolution Of Sports Federations Tears Stakeholders Apart
Joel Ajayi The dissolution of elected boards of 30 sports federations before their expiration and the inauguration of caretaker committees
Man City Made To Wait For Title After Losing At Home To Chelsea
Manchester City will have to wait a little longer to be crowned Premier League champions after they were beaten 2-1
Nimrod Renovates Court Where He Began Volleyball 50 Years Ago
Joel Ajayi The Secretary General of Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) Zone 3, Engineer Musa Nimrod has renovated the volleyball
Sports Minister Sees Off Nigeria Relay Team to USA, As 16 athletes Jet Out
Joel Ajayi Nigeria’s preparations for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics has hit top gear as 16 Athletes departed the Murtala Mohammed International
NFF Ref Committee Sabotaging the Progress of Nigerian International Referees – Report
Joel Ajayi Over the years, Nigeria Referees have not been seen featuring in CAF and FIFA matches and efforts to
Sports Minister Inaugurates 30 Caretaker Committees For Sports Federations
…charges to be Focused ….AFN left out Joel Ajayi The Minister of Youths and Sports, Sunday Dare on Tuesday inaugurated
Gymnastics: Coach Tony Promises To Produce More Atheletes
Joel Ajayi The Technical Representative on the board of just dissolved Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria, Anthony Asuquo has assured the
22 Teams Rumble, As 2021 Abuja City Basketball League Kicks Off
Joel Ajayi No fewer than 16 male and six female basketball teams will participate in this year’s edition of Abuja
EUROPA S/Final: M/United Coasting To Final, As Arsenal, Villarreal Chances Still Open
Lawal Ibrahim Manchester United aim of getting to the final under coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer received a boost as United
Again, Tokyo Olympics-Bound Anyanacho Looks For Fund To Compete In Senegal
Joel Ajayi Again if the dream of Tokyo 2020 qualifier Elizabeth Anyanacho can be achieved the benevolent Nigerians have to
Obaseki Urges Athletes To Hope For Brighter Future
Lawal Ibrahim The Governor of Edo State Godwin Obaseki has urged the Nigerian youths not to be discouraged following the
I am Missing Football Already – Mourinho
Just a few days after he was sacked by his employer Tottenham, the restless Jose Mourinho has admitted he is
CAFCC: Enyimba To Lock Horns With Egypt’s FC Pyramids
salome unwuchola The People’s Elephants, Enyimba who secured their passage to the knockout round of the competition with Cyril Olisema
Sport Ministry Sets Up Caretaker Committee For Sports Federation Boards Except Football
By Joel Ajayi n keeping with the Olympic Charter which stipulates a 4-year tenure for all Sports Federations Boards, the
UEFA Champions League: Hazard Sends Warning To Chelsea, PSG Walking A Tight Rope
The former Chelsea player Eden Hazard who has been battling with injury since leaving London club for Real Madrid has
Sevilla Fall Away From Title Race With Defeat By Athletic Bilbao
Sevilla suffered a huge blow to their Spanish La Liga title hopes on Monday after a 1-0 loss to Athletic
Ex-Sports DG, Ekeji Hails Dissolution Of Sports Federations
By Joel Ajayi Former Nigeria international and retired Director-General of the defunct National Sports Commission (NSC), Dr. Patrick Ekeji has
Sport Ministry Dissolves Sports Federations Boards Except Football
Joel Ajayi Ministry of Youth And Sports Development on Friday dissolved National Olympic Sports Federations to enable smooth transmission of
Olympics: 30 Nigeria Athletes Secure US Visas
Ministry Thanks US For Supporting Nigeria’s Sports Dev’t Thumbs Foreign Affairs Minister for intervention Joel Ajayi Sports Ministry has expressed
GWG Appoints Directors Into HISL/HIFL Supreme Management Board
By Joel Ajayi Green White Green Sports Centre Ltd (GWG) has announced the appointment of three new directors and chief
Stay Off Illegal HIFL, GWG Warns Varsities, Others
Joel Ajayi Green White Green Sports Centre Ltd (GWG) has warned all universities and other higher institutions of learning in
2021 Prudent Energy Handball League To Hold In October – Ocheho
The President of Handball Federation of Nigeria, Sam Ocheho revealed the 2021 Prudent Energy Handball League will no longer be
Osimhen Tips Nigeria For Afcon Title, World Cup Ticket
Salome Unwuchola As the next edition of the 2021 African Cup Of Nations approaches, the inform Nigeria’s Super Eagles
Fosla Has Put Karshi Community On World Sporting Map Emir
Joel Ajayi His Royal Majesty, Emir of the Karshi Community in the Federal Capital Territory, Alhaji Muhammed Ismaila extolled the
Tokyo 2020: Nigeria’s Medal Prospect Dies In Road Accident
Joel Ajayi One of the prominent athletes confident of achieving glory for Nigeria at the forthcoming Tokyo 2020 Paralympics Abdulrafiu
Propose Euro Super League Not Over, As Club Owners Restrategise
Joel Ajayi After all-out backlash against the proposed European Super League ESL tournament which seems as if it died a
EUROPA S/Final: Hurdles In Gunner’s Search For Glory
Lawal Ibrahim As the Europa semi final clash returns, where Spaniard giant Villarreal will host Arsenal on April 29th in
Nigeria Ready For 2021 World Relays, Athletes Storm Abuja
Ahead of the 2021 World Relays, Athletics Federation Of Nigeria (AFN) has ordered the selected athletes to arrive Abuja the
UCL Semi’s: R/Madrid, Chelsea Rumble, As Psg Ambushes M/City
After threat of breakaway of European Super League, ESL, project crumbled, the Real Madrid of Spain will take on Chelsea
FOSLA Academy Will Be Bigger Than Arsenal If…, Says Sani Lulu
…FOSLA has put Karshi Community in the map of sporting world – Emir Joel Ajayi The Founder and Proprietor of FOSLA
‘I Have A Special Bond With Kano Pillars’ – Musa
Lawal Ibrahim The then club-less Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa has said his “special bond” with Kano Pillars was the
Europe Big Clubs Eager To Sign AMOO
Brazil 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup expose, Akinkunmi Amoo is back in the news, with transfer interest buzzing round him
Boxing: Joshua, Fury Approve Offer For World Title Fight
Joel Ajayi Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have “approved” the site offer for their undisputed world heavyweight title fight this
Sports Minister Assures On Speedy Completion Of Moshood Abiola Stadium
Joel Ajayi In line with his commitment to the speedy completion of the ongoing renovation of Sports infrastructures in the
Super Falcons Drop One Spot In Fifa Rankings
Salome Unwuchola World soccer governing body (FIFA) on Friday morning released the ranking for women’s football in the first
NIGTEQ President Embarks On Tree Planting
Joel Ajayi Determined to help fight climate change and create a healthy environment for all, the Nigeria Teqball Federation NIGTEQ
When Traders Abandon Wares For Traditional Wrestling
Joel Ajayi Traditional wrestling occupies a pride of place in Nigeria compared to other sports and cultural activities. Interest in
SWAN President Tackles NUJ Isiguzo Over Vote Of Confidence
The President of the Sports Writers Associations of Nigeria, SWAN, Sir Honour Sirawoo, has faulted the vote of confidence passed
Future Of Teqbal Is Bright In Nigeria -Hungarian Embassy
….Teqball may debut in the Next NSF – President ….over 26 Coaches, 25 Referees certified By Joel Ajayi Hungarian
Expectations, As Super Eagles Captain Ahmed Musa Joins Kano Pillars
Joel Ajayi After transfer rumors surrounding Super Eagles captain and his move to Kano Pillars, the Kano based club has
My Greatest Joy Is Hosting 2020 National Sports Festival – Dare
Despite the odds, the challenges the much-awaited Edo 2020 National Sports Festival NSF is done and dusted courtesy the effort
Dare Showers Encomium On Handball Federation, Pledges National Programme
By Joel Ajayi Having noticed the myriad prospects in the Nigeria Handball Federation and the innovation and effort put in
