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What’s Next For Mikel Obi After TEDA Contract Termination?

Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi, has ended his contract with Chinese Side, Tianjin Teda, one year before the expiration of his deal with the club. The Nigerian international reportedly broke his contract for a number of reasons, including a need

Victor Moses Linked With Transfer To Cardiff City

Ex-Super Eagles International and Chelsea midfielder, Victor Moses, has only made five appearances for the English outfit in all competitions this season. The player’s quandary began after team manager, Maurizio Sarri, took over running of The Blues, and deemed the

Connect Nigeria Top 5 Sports Persons of 2018

2018 was an appreciable year for Nigerians in sports across the globe. And as we come to the end of a successful year in sports, Connect Nigeria takes a quick look at 5 sport persons who distinguished themselves in various

Golden Moments in Sports: Lucy Ejike’s Phenomenal Win At The Rio Paralympics

Lucy Ejike, brought her A-game to the Rio 2016 Paralympics, where she successfully smashed the Paralympics and World Records (WR), three consecutive times to win the women’s 61kg powerlifting gold medal. Talk about pure motivation regardless of prevailing circumstances. The

Squash Association To Revamp Abuja Courts

The chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Squash Association, Edem Selong, has said that the body is committed to revamping two abandoned Squash courts at the Old Parade Ground of the FCT, Abuja, in order to create requisite space for

Nigerians In Sports: Larry Ekundayo Retains IBF Title

Larry Ekundayo (15-1-KO3), has successfully retained his International Boxing Federation European Welterweight title, against an unbeaten challenger Louis Greene (9-1-KO5), at the York Hall, London, on Friday. The Nigerian-born fighter ‘The Natural’, won the bout comprehensively on points 100-89, 98-91,

Rugby Is Advancing In Nigeria, Says NRFF President

The President, Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), Kelechukwu Mbagwu, is optimistic that rugby will keep advancing in Nigeria, despite the challenges the federation has faced in recent times. Mbagwu, who made the remark at the closing ceremony of the Presidential

Siasia Bemoans Current State Of NPFL

Former Super Eagles striker and coach, Samson Siasia, has bemoaned the apparent lack of concern by the Nigeria Football Federation and the League Management Company, for the stonewall that has hit the Nigeria Professional Football League and the Nigeria National

Iwobi, Oshoala, Ndidi, Ordega Make 2018 CAF Final Shortlist

CAF African Player of the Year Super Eagles top-gun, Alex Iwobi, is the only Nigerian to make it to the Confederation of African Football final 10-man shortlist, for the African Player of the Year award. The decision was reached from

2018 NSF: We Will Win The Volleyball Gold, Says Plateau Coach

The head coach of the Plateau men’s volleyball team, John Philip, is very optimistic that his side will claim the gold medal at the ongoing 2018 National Sports Festival (NSF) in Abuja. After posting a 3-2 (25-19 25-22 23-25 23-25

2018 NSF: 11 Year Old Long Distance Runner, Ojurongbe, Eyes 800m Gold

A JSS II student of the Federal Government College Ilorin, Ayooluwa Ojurongbe, who will be competing in Saturday’s 800m race alongside well-versed athletes, is confident she will stun her opponents to a gold medal finish at the ongoing 2018 National

Jighere Unveils Low-budget Quality Scrabble Boards In Abuja

The 2015 Scrabble World Champion, Wellington Jighere, has unveiled a new line of affordable high quality scrabble boards at the Abuja National Stadium. The board, named ‘Welly Board’, is made from durable materials that are aesthetically pleasing and its considerable

2018 NSF: We Are On A Hunt For Fresh Talents, Says Chukwumerije

The Technical Director, Nigeria Taekwondo Federation (NTF), Chika Chukwumerije, has said that the federation is on a hunt for fresh new talents at the ongoing 2018 National Sports Festival (NSF), at the National Stadium, Abuja. Chukwumerije told newsmen at the

Super Sand Eagles Defeat Egypt 7-6 To Qualify For 2019 World Cup

An endearing display of courage and quick wit by the Super Sand Eagles against Egypt in the 2018 CAF Beach Soccer Cup of Nations, has earned Nigeria one of Africa’s two tickets to the 2019 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

Monarch Promotions Present ‘King Of The Ring’

Monarch Events and Promotions is set to thrill boxing fans in Nigeria with a stimulating bill tagged King of the Ring, a boxing event that will feature three international title bouts and some local non-title fights. King of the Ring

National Sports Festival: Ese Brume Sets New Long Jump Record

Reigning African champion, Ese Brume, has leapt to a new Championship record in the Women’s Long Jump event at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Abuja. The Nigerian leap-queen, who is competing for Team Delta, made a sensational jump of

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