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Singapore, Dubai, Qatar, China Jostle To Host All-British Heavyweight Clash
Singapore, Dubai, Qatar, America, and China are now fighting to host an all-British heavyweight clash between Anthony Joshua and Tyson
Afrobasket Qualifiers Get Fixtures, Venues
The International Basketball Federation Africa has said that Tunisia and Cameroon will host the second leg of the 2021 Afro-basketball
Football Transfer Gossip
With the return of the 2021 January Football Transfer Window open on Saturday, January 2nd to be close on February
NFF Not Ready To Conduct ‘CAF C’ Coaching Course
Joel Ajayi The hope of many Coaches eager to obtain CAF C License certificate has been dashed as the Nigeria
Gara Gombe Knocks NFF’s Technical Department For Nigeria’s Football Despair
Joel Ajayi Following the recent miserable performance of the country’s national teams, the Former Chairman of Gombe State Football Association,
FIFA Council Election: Pinnick Await FIFA’s Eligibility Test Results
Joel Ajayi The President of Nigeria Football Federation NFF Amaju Pinnick who has dropped out of CAF Presidency race as
Gombe Gov. Commiserates With Sports Commission Chairman Over Son’s Death
…Leads government delegation to funeral prayer From Abdu Lateef Taiwo Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has commisserated with the Chairman of
Football Transfer Gossip
Though, the transfer window has come to an end in Europe and the rest of the world, clubs are still
Setting New Records In Tokyo Paralympics Games Difficult – Ezuruike
The Powerlifter Nigerian Paralympics Gold Medalist, Rolland Ezuruike, has expressed doubt over setting new records in the forthcoming Tokyo “2020”
NNL January 16 Kick-off Not Feasible, Says Adesanya
Joel Ajayi The Nigeria National League (NNL) has cast doubts on the possibility of the league kick-off on January 16,
Enugu Celebrates Football Icon, Christian Chukwu At 70
The Enugu State Government has congratulated iconic former Nigerian international football player and national coach, Christian Chukwu, on his attainment
February Festival Date Remains Sacrosanct – Minister
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr. Sunday Dare has reassured that the February 14, 2021 kick off date for
Spurs Condemn 3 Players For COVID-19 Protocol Breach In Christmas Party
Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday condemned the actions of midfielders Erik Lamela, Giovani Lo Celso and defender Sergio Reguilon after the
Messi Returns For Barca As Koeman Warns Against Dropping More Points
Lionel Messi has recovered from an ankle injury and ready to take on Huesca on Sunday. Barcelona look to get
Man United Equal Liverpool Points With 2-1 Win Against Aston Villa
Manchester United closed in on the pole position in the English Premier League (EPL) on Friday after a 2-1 home
NFF Endorses Davidson Owumi As LMC’s CEO-designate
By Joel Ajayi The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr Amaju Melvin Pinnick has approved the recommendation of the
I Live For My Family And The Needy – Sadiq Umar
Umar Sadiq a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Spanish club UD Almería, a Kaduna born lanky
Football Stakeholders, Fans Express Joy Over NPFL Kick-Off
By Joel Ajayi Despite the fact that many football fans watched the first leagues match on screen, after nine months
Ronaldo Beats Others, Crowned ‘Player Of The Century’
Cristiano Ronaldo, knocked out three other top contenders, for the Player of the Century crown at the Globe Soccer Awards
EPL: Man City Beat Newcastle 2-0
Manchester City breezed to a 2-0 home win over Newcastle United thanks to goals in each half from Ilkay Gundogan
How Kenneth Omeruo Is Giving Future To Young Nigerian Player
Joel Ajayi For the Super Eagles and Leganes Spaniard football club defender, Kenneth Omeruo, leaving a legacy off the field
20/21 NPFL: LMC Approves Seven Stadiums Ahead Of New season
Joel Ajayi The League Management Company, LMC has approved seven new stadiums to host matches for the 2020/2021 Nigeria Professional
NPFL Clubs Move Against December 27 League Resumption
Joel Ajayi There is indications that the December 27 planned resumption of the 2020/2021 Nigeria Professional Football Season, NPFL may
NPFL Kick-off: Sport Minister, LMC, Redstrike Confirm December 27 Date
Joel Ajayi The League Management Company (LMC), Nigeria Football Federation, Redstrike Media and the Sports Minister have agreed on the
Taking A Look At Sports Sector In 2020
As the dreary year 2020 winds up, Joel Ajayi reflects on the gains and losses, the hurdles and triumphs of
Again, Gombe Distances Self From Bubayero’s Match Fixing Scandal
Joel Ajayi The former chairman of Gombe State Football Association, Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe has again opened up on the
ICC Confirms Nigeria for Key Cricket Engagements in 2021
Joel Ajayi The International Cricket Council, the umbrella body for the sport has confirmed Nigeria in two of the body’s
Benue Community To Honour NFF Protocol Officer, Robert Akpenpuun
By Joel Ajayi In recognition of his selfless service to humanity, generosity, and unalloyed support within the community and beyond
All-Stars FC Kubwa Visits Children With Special Needs, Donates Food Other Items
By Joel Ajayi It was one more reason to smile for Children and Management of Daughters of Charity Service For
Despite Redstrike Deal, FIFA Palliatives, NPFL Resumption Hanging In Balance
Against expectations that the much-awaited 2020/2021 Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL will kick off across the country in December, Joel
Sports Devt: YSFON President Commends Minister, Solicits Support For Grassroots Sports Organisations
Joel Ajayi The president of Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON), Dr Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna has commended the minister of
U-20 WAFU Zone B: Flying Eagles Walks On Tight Rope As Ghana Pips Nigeria 1-0
By Joel Ajayi The hope of Nigeria’s Flying Eagles securing a place in the semi-final of the ongoing West Africa
Tokyo Olympics: Ministry Begins Second Phase Camps
Joel Ajayi In line with the promise made by the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare to
NCF Unveils Asanka Gurusinha As New Nigeria Cricket Team Coach
…Coming of Asanka is a win, win for Nigeria- …As new vows to make Nigeria Cricket best in Africa Joel
NCF Unveils Asanka Gurusinha As New Nigeria Cricket Team Coach
…Coming of Asanka is a win, win for Nigeria- …As new vows to make Nigeria Cricket best in Africa Joel
FIBA Unveils Logo For 2023 World Cup, Promises Superlative Events
The official logo of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 has been unveiled by the World Basketball body. The concept
NFF President Donates Sporting Facilities To Alma Mater
Joel Ajayi It was a roll call of former internationals on Friday in Warri, Delta State, as the Nigeria Football
NCF Hires Foreign Coach Set To Unveil In December
JOEL AJAYI The Nigeria Cricket Federation is pleased to inform all stakeholders, players, fans, and the general public that a
NBA: More Nigerian Players Expected To Make Draft
Fifteen years after Ike Diogu was a first-round NBA draft pick, Nigerians are setting records. Diogu was the lone Nigerian-American
Why We Postpone NSF To January – PTF
The Nigeria sports stakeholders went into frenzy following the reported cancellation of the 2020 National Sports Festival, NSF Initially Scheduled
NFF Warns Rohr Against Unprofessional Conduct
Joel Ajayi The rift between Nigeria Football Federation, NFF and its employee, Gernot Rohr has deepened with the federation warning
Classy Isaac Okoro: Nigerian American Basketball Player
Isaac Okoro is a Nigerian-American professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association, NBA. He played
Arsenal Blames Arteta Over Defeat
Unai Emery was sacked by Arsenal a year ago today, and some Gunners fans watching the third successive home defeat
Bosso Names 20 For WAFU U20 Cup Of Nations
Joel Ajayi Head Coach Isa Ladan Bosso has picked his 20 -man squad that will contest for the WAFU B
FCT SWAN Week: Dare Urges Sports Writers To Diversify
Joel Ajayi The minister of youth and sports, Sunday Dare has charged sports writers to diversify their interest in order
Bosso Names 20 For WAFU U20 Cup Of Nations
By Joel Ajayi Head Coach Isa Ladan Bosso has picked his 20 -man squad that will contest for the WAFU
FCT SWAN Week: Dare Urges Sports Writers To Diversify
By Joel Ajayi The minister of youth and sports, Sunday Dare has charged sports writers to diversify their interest in
Maradona Dies At Age 60
Argentine football legend, Diego Maradona has died of cardiac arrest at the age of 60, his spokesman confirmed on Wednesday.
FG, TIIM Africa Sign MoU On Youth Empowerment
Joel Ajayi The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a venture capital
Iwobi Ready To Play In Any Position For Everton
Alex Iwobi has expressed his readiness to play in any position for Everton after impressing against Fulham on Sunday. The
