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ITTF ‘ll Discuss Way Forward – Oshodi
By Joel Ajayi Vice-President of Africa Table Tennis Federation (ATTF), Waheed Enitan Oshodi has disclosed that top officials of the
Minister of Sports Launches Support Oyo Campaign To Fight Against COVID-19
By Joel Ajayi Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr. Sunday Dare, who hails from Oyo state, has called on
You Can’t Score Yourself In An Examination – Dare
… Gives Account of Stewardship in Six Months Joel Ajayi Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr Sunday Dare, has
Impacts Of COVID-19 On NFF/LMC Revenues – Dikko
By Joel Ajayi With all football activities suspended, the Coronavirus pandemic has affected the revenue base of both the Nigeria
UEFA Suspends Champions, Europa Leagues Until Further Notice
All Champions League and Europa League matches have been suspended “until further notice” by Uefa because of the global coronavirus
Tokyo 2020 Postponement Will Not Affect Paris 2024 Olympics – Organiser
By Joel Ajayi The organising committee of 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games Tony Estanguet has revealed that, postponement of the Tokyo Olympics
Tokyo 2020: IAAF, FINA, Others Supports New Date
Joel Ajayi The governing body of swimming (FINA) and International Athletics Federation ( IAAF) have welcomed the new Tokyo Olympic
COVID-19: Ministry Sports Provides 57 Suites For Use At Moshood Abiola Stadium
Joel Ajayi Thirty three executive suites at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium have been made available for use by the
Super Eagles Star Happy Over Release Of Kidnapped NPFL Players
Joel Ajayi Super Eagles defender, Shehu Abdullahi has expressed happiness over the release of Enyimba’s star Dayo Ojo and Abia
Ministry Partners IBM On Digital Training, Job Creation for Youths
By Joel Ajayi The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has called on Nigerian youth to tap into the opportunities
Pep Guardiola Donates One Million Euros To Fight Coronavirus In Spain
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has donated 1m euros (£920,000) to fight the coronavirus outbreak in Spain. Guardiola, who is
2020 Olympics Postponed For One Year Over Coronavirus
What many already saw as the only option is now official: the organisers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games have
I’ve Recovered From Coronavirus, Says Mikel Arteta
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he has fully recovered from coronavirus. Spaniard Arteta, 37, became the first Premier League manager
Rohr’s New Contract Hangs In Balance
He Lack Man-Management Skill – Pinnick By Joel Ajayi The Nigeria Football Federation NFF has continued to create uncertainty whether
Benin Agog As Okumagba Bags Skysports Award
Joel Ajayi The ancient City of Benin will come alive with the crème de la crème of personalities as they
NSF Postponement: National Council On Sports Meets On Way Forward
Joel Ajayi The National Council on Sports will on Saturday meet in Edo to deliberate on the way forward following
Elegbeleye Lauds FG’s Decision To Suspend National Sports Festival
Joel Ajayi Former Director-General of National Sports Commission, Otunba Gbenga Elegbeleye, has hailed the decision of the Federal Government to
NFF Shuts Down All Football Activities For Four Weeks
By Joel Ajayi The Nigeria Football Federation has announced the cessation of all forms of football activities in the country
Maiden RCCG Region 10 Football Competition Kicks-Off March 22
Joel Ajayi The Maiden Edition of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Region 10, Federal Capital Territory, football competition
Matawalle To Construct Olympic Size Stadium In Zamfara
Ahmad Ibrahim, Gusau Zamfara State Governor, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle has said, his administration would soon award contract for the
Coronavirus: Euro 2020 Postponed To 2021 Summer
Euro 2020 has been postponed by one year until 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic, says the Norwegian FA. Uefa,
Sports Ministry’s Adopt Campaign: Gov Okowa Picks Six Athletes
Joel Ajayi The Adopt an Athlete initiative of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development under the leadership of the
Breaking: 2020 Sports Festival Postponed Indefinitely
Joel Ajayi Four days to the commencement of the 2020 National Sports Festival NSF slated for Edo State, President Muhammadu
Gov Okowa Adopts Six Athletes
By Joel Ajayi The Adopt an Athlete initiative of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development under the leadership of
Buhari To Declare Open 2020 NSF In Edo
…Government will not stop NSF – Health Minister Joel Ajayi The 2020 edition of National Sports Festival NSF slated for
FG Lauds Okowa’s Efforts Towards Sports Devt
Delta State Government has been playing a leading role in sports development in the country, the Minister of Youth and
Okowa Pledges Continuous Support For Sports Devt
As College Of Commerce Emerges Winner Of Sports Festival Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has said his administration would
Coaches, Players Talk Tough Ahead Goddosky FC V WACO FA Cracker
Joel Ajayi With just two days to the game between the Nationwide League One (NLO) side Goddosky FC, of Ezinifite
Cristiano Ronaldo Quarantined In Portugal Over Coronavirus
Cristiano Ronaldo is remaining in quarantine in his Madeira home after Juventus team-mate Daniele Rugani tested positive for coronavirus. The
Sports Ministry Signs MoU For Principals, Headmasters Competitions
Joel Ajayi The Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr. Sunday Dare, in continuation of his quest to ensure sports
Edo 2020: Dilichukwu Targets Top Five At National Sports Festival
Joel Ajayi With just 10 days to the commencement of the 2020 National Sports Festival in Edo state, the Director of
Coronavirus: English Premier League Bans Pre-match Handshakes
English Premier League management has announced that the pre-match handshakes between both teams and officials will not take place until further
Why We Are Losing Relevance In Sports – Dare
Joel Ajayi The Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr. Sunday Dare, has said that Nigeria will not be given
Mrs Osinbajo, Amaechi Others To Grace Football Match For Girl-Child
Joel Ajayi The wife of vice president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo, Minister for Transportation, Rotimi
2021 AFCON: Rohr Invites Musa, Ekong, 22 Others for Leone Stars
as Iheanacho Returns; Dessers, Ehizibue earn first call-up By Joel Ajayi Technical Adviser Gernor Rohr has listed team captain Ahmed
I Can Play For Any Big Club In The World – Emeka Chinonso
Emeka Chinonso A.K.A ‘Goal Alert’ is a player of Water Football Club of Abuja. In this interview with some selected
Beach Volleyball: Olympics Ticket Is In Our Hands – Coach Imoudu
Joel Ajayi The Head coach of Nigeria Beach Volleyball team, Francis Imoudu said the Olympic ticket for Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Chelsea Extends Liverpool’s Losing Streak In FA Cup Win
Chelsea completed a torrid few days for Liverpool as goals by Willian and Ross Barkley sealed a 2-0 victory to
Abdelmounaim Bah Appointed CAF Acting General Secretary
Joel Ajayi Following discussions by the CAF Emergency Committee on Tuesday, Commercial Director Abdelmounaïm Bah has been unanimously appointed Confederation
Youth Ministry Meets With BPE On Sports Infrastructure Rehabilitation
Joel Ajayi The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare, in continuation of the process of rehabilitating the
Transfer: Lampard To Offload 8 Players As United Advances In Forsberg Talk
By Chidozie Ogbonnaya with agencies With the closure of January football transfer window in Europe and the rest of the
My Appointment Will Add Value To Super Eagles – Yobo
By Idris Ibrahim Former Captain of Super Eagles Joseph Yobo has expressed that his appointment as assistant coach of the
FCT FA Election: Kolo Returns As Kwali Area Football Council Chairman
Joel Ajayi Hon. Salihu Kolo on Thursday returned unopposed as the Chairman Kwali Area Football Council, winning by landslide, gathering
147 Days To Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Adoption Initiative Boosts Athletes Welfare
Joel Ajayi Preparations have begun in earnest for Olympics Tokyo 2020, with the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development leaving
2020 NSF: MOC/LOC Conduct Final Inspection Of Facilities
Joel Ajayi With the count down to the 20th National Sports Festival, tagged ‘Edo 2020’ coming up from the 22nd
AFN Petitions Police, Demands Criminal Investigation Of Gusau Over Puma Deal
Joel Ajayi The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has written to the Police, demanding a criminal investigation be instituted against
Nilayo Sports Mgt Ltd To Market Team Nigeria At 2020 Tokyo Olympic
We will meet the target – Olopade Extol Minister on Sports Development Joel Ajayi As the 2020 Olympic fiesta in
Minister Congratulates Nigeria’s first female to Qualify for Taekwondo After 16 Years
Joel Ajayi The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare has applauded Elizabeth Anyanacho, who is the first
Oyo Unity Cup Ends In Grand Style As Ogbomosho Team Emerges Winner
Joel Ajayi The maiden edition of Oyo Unity Cup which is the brainchild of the Minister of Youth and Sports
Transfer Gossip: Impressive Saka, Dennis Earn Praise In Europe
BY CHIDOZIE OGBONNAYA WITH AGENCY With the closure of January football transfer window in Europe and the rest of the
