Hameed Adenekan, has emerged winner of the 63rd edition of the annual FirstBank Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship. Media Officer of the tournament, Pious Eromosele, made this known in a statement on Monday in Lagos. Eromosele said that to come top in the keenly contested encounter, Adenekan grossed a...
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By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Cross River governor, Bassey Otu, has flagged off the maiden edition of Agbokim falls green marathon race at Ikom Local Government Area of the state. The race designed into three segments accommodated professionals, who embarked on 42km race while the locals engaged in 21...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has said that the revival of the abandoned Governor’s Cup was to stimulate local economy and as well hunt for talents across the state to feed Lobi Stars Football club among other national teams. Speaking on Sunday at...
Rivers United Football Club of Port Harcourt on Sunday returned to the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) summit as strong rivals Remo Stars FC faltered on Match Day 13. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Rivers United beat visiting Abia Warriors of Umuahia 1-0 after an...
11 Nigeria’s Senior Mens Cricket team, on Saturday, defeated Saint Helena by 118 runs in the ongoing International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional C Qualifiers in Abuja. Nigeria’s batting contributions on the day collaborates their decision to bat against Saint Helena after winning the toss...
Arsenal returned to winning ways in the Premier League with Bukayo Saka and captain Martin Odegaard inspiring a comfortable 3-0 home victory against Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Mikel Arteta’s side desperately needed three points to revive their title hopes after four league games without a win and the result...
Manchester City’s misery continued with a shock 4-0 Premier League rout by Tottenham Hotspur at Etihad Stadium on Saturday. This marks the first time in Pep Guardiola’s dazzling managerial career that he has lost five games in a row across all competitions. James Maddison scored twice in the span...
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have been drawn against Tunisia, Algeria, and Botswana in Group B of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Nigeria, record holders of the competition, will be aiming to extend their impeccable form in the tournament. The draws for the 2025 edition of the...
Super Eagles Coach, Augustine Eguavoen, who was not happy with his team’s 1-2 loss to Rwanda in the ongoing AFCON 2025 qualifier, said the team played below standard. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the match which was played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo...
Rwanda produced a brilliant display on Monday in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier, beating already-qualified Nigeria 1-2. A brilliant solo effort from Samuel Chukwueze had given Nigeria the breakthrough in the 59th minute. But two quick-fire goals from the Amavubi silenced the Nigerian home crowd and...
The Confederation of African Football on Monday officially unveiled the top five nominees in each of the Men’s Categories of the upcoming CAF Awards 2024. While Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman made in into the top five, his national team captain, William Troost-Ekong could not make it out of the...
Following are the results of Match Day 12 features in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), played on Sunday. El Kanemi Warriors FC 1-0 Niger Tornadoes FCKano pillars FC 2-2 Heartland FCBayelsa United FC 1-1 Katsina United FCIkorodu City FC 2-1 Shooting Stars FCEnugu Rangers FC 3-2 Bendel...
Edo Queens produced a moment of dramatic twist after coming from behind to crush Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies’ dream of defending their CAF Women’s Champions League title. The Nigerians came from behind to earn a 2-1 victory to secure their place in the semi-finals. After a 24th minute goal by...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi- Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Benue State Chapter has identified with Dr Philip Ter Nongu on his appointment as a Permanent Secretary in the Benue State Civil Service, describing it as well deserved. A statement by SWAN Chairperson, Rosario Hembadoon Orsar and the...
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has commiserated with Super Eagles’ number one goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, following the demise of his father on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the South Africa-based player announced the sad news of his father’s demise on his Instagram page on Friday...
Victor Osimhen’s late effort for the Super Eagles against Benin Republic on Thursday ensured that Nigeria qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco as Group winners. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this was after Mohamed Tijani opened scoring for the Cheetahs in...
Super Eagles’ Captain William Ekong, Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon and 19 other players on Tuesday participated in the team’s first training session in Abidjan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that only Spain-based forward Sadiq Umar was being expected. The team were in high spirits ahead of a...
Countries will file out over the weekend to jostle for places in the qualification race for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The games will be played between Thursday and Tuesday across the continent in the last round of matches. AFCON 2025 Qualifiers FixturesBelow is the list of...
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and its former President, Amaju Pinnick on Monday, urged a Federal High Court in Abuja to strike out a suit filed against them by Harrison Jalla and Chief Victor Rumson Baribote, among others. NFF and Pinnick, through their lawyer, Jibrin Okutekpa, SAN, told Justice...