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Sports Ministry Set To Launch E-Gaming In Nigeria

In a bid to make Nigerian sports more viable, the Nigerian Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare, has revealed that plans have been concluded towards launching the country into the global trending E-gaming sports. The minister revealed

All You Need to Know About Philippines Based Lawan Mercy Opeyemi

I have taken further steps to check-out top Nigeria Basketball players worldwide, both male and female. I got to know that, we have outstanding players outside the shores of the country. I am not talking about players in the National

AFN Saddened By The Passage Of Uruemu

Nigerian athletics ruling body, the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, AFN, has expressed shock and sadness over the death of veteran Nigerian athletics coach, Adu Uruemu, who died in Lagos on Sunday, May 10, 2020, after complaining of headache. Until his

Sports Ministry Places Late Samuel Okwaraji’s Mother On Monthly Stipend

The Nigerian Minister of Youth and Sport Development has extended the ministry’s welfare gesture to the mother of late Nigerian footballer, Samuel Okwaraji, who died while playing for the Super Eagles. A cash donation of N50,000 was made to Mrs.

Onome Ebi Is 37

Today, May 8, 2020, is the birthday of Nigerian football legend, Onome Ebi. The Super Falcons of Nigeria defender has seen good wishes troop in from the football world with the Nigerian Football Federation and FIFA leading the line in

Coronavirus: Nigerian Athletes Get COVID-19 Relief Funds

Nigerian athletes had something to cheer about after some of them received payment from the Athletes Relief Fund which was established to lessen the effect of not being able to compete due to the coronavirus pandemic which has put a

“Winning 2013 AFCON One Of The Memorable Moments Of My Life” – Emenike

Former Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, Emmanuel Emenike, has stated that winning the 2013 Africa Cup Of Nations in South Africa with the Nigerian national team as one of the best moments in his football career so far. Read more

Remembering Rashidi Yekini

Wearing the Super Eagles jersey to represent the Nigerian national team is something of pride, but being the country’s centre forward is totally a different ball game owing to the pressure and burden that comes with being responsible for goals

Omeruo Aims To Equal Yobo and Enyeama’s National Team Records

Super Eagles of Nigeria and Leganes of Spain defender, Kenneth Omeruo, has made public his desire to emulate the likes of ex-Nigerian internationals, Joseph Yobo and Vincent Enyeama who both have 101 caps each after over a decade with the

Coronavirus: AFN Set To Host Marathon Races After Pandemic

Renowned Nigerian sports philanthropist and Athletics Federation of Nigeria board member, Ahmed Isa Kaita, has stated that once the corona virus pandemic is over, the federation would organize marathon races in Abuja, Katsina, and other parts of Nigeria. Kaita

FIBA And NBBF Set To Commence Online Training For Referees And Coaches

Global basketball ruling body, the Federation of International Basketball Association, FIBA, in conjunction with Basketball Federations of different countries has finalised plans to organise online certification courses for coaches and referees around the world. As the world continues to battle

Nigerians In Sports: Onazi Vows To Reunite With Yobo

Nigerian football star, Ogenyi Onazi, has vowed to work really hard so he would be recalled to the Super Eagles to reunite with new assistant coach, Joseph Yobo, who he played together with before the latter called time on his

NFF/Zenith Bank Future Eagles Tourney To Be Completed After Covid- 19

The leadership of Nigeria’s football ruling body, the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has reiterated its commitment towards the completion of the NFF/Zenith Bank Future Eagles Championship, despite the suspension of all football related activities in the country due to the

All You Need To Know About Basketball Star Eli Abraham Dung

You might have heard, at one point, that name ‘Eli Abraham Dung’ but it is still in a state of oblivion, how good he is. No worries, here is a microscopic look into his career as a Basketball player. In

It will be difficult to fill Ighalo’s Shoes – Osimhen

Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, Victor Osimhen, has hailed ex-Nigerian international, Odion Ighalo, as a Nigerian football legend and admitted it will be difficult equaling the records set by the Manchester United star during his time with the Eagles. Ighalo

See How NPFL Teams Have Fared so far

Time to beam our searchlight on the Nigeria Professional Football League 2019/20 season so far, after the League was suspended indefinitely, due to the corona virus pandemic. We’ve had more downs than ups this season, recording ‘terrible’ events this season.

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