Animasahun Leads Nigerian Contingent to ITTF Junior Circuit
The Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) has confirmed that teen star, Abayomi Animasahun will lead a four-man team to the 2016 ITTF Junior Circuit in Egypt. The tournament, which will expose the youngsters to world-class competition, starts on March 23 to end on the 27th at the Cairo Stadium in Egypt. Animasahun is expected […]
Choices and Consequences
As human beings, we are given the mantle to decipher and choose between good and evil. Everyday, we try to sense what’s right and what’s wrong and make a choice between the two. Making a choice is one of the most difficult tasks we face. For instance, imagine you are trying to decide whether to […]
NFF to Ban Use of Stadia for Non Sporting Activities Nationwide
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are planning to ban the use of football stadia for non-sporting activities nationwide. The Chairman of Enugu State Football Association, Chidi Offor-Okenwa, said in Enugu on Wednesday that the ban has become pertinent in order to slash the maintenance cost of these stadia. The NFF official said the Federation […]
Nwakali Signs 5-Year Deal with Arsenal
Nigeria youngster Kelechi Nwakali has penned a five-year deal with North London club, Arsenal. Nwakali, who was the player of the tournament at last year’s U17s World Cup, will officially become an Arsenal player when he turns 18 in the summer. It is rumoured that Arsenal had to cough out £3million to Diamond Football Academy […]
Nigerian Footballer Inks His Name in Guinness Book of World Records
Cambodia-based Nigerian footballer, Harrison Chinedu, made history on Sunday in Lagos when he broke the Guinness Book of World Records for the farthest distance travelled with the ball balanced on his head. Chinedu walked a distance of 48.04 kilometers in 6 hours, 15 minutes to erase the previous record set by Indian soldier, Naib […]
DSTV Brings European Football Closer to Nigerians
As our economy continues to take a nosedive, South African Pay TV platform, DStv, has decided to slash the price of some of its decoders. The platform, run by Multichoice, will also add value and additional channels to the already existing bouquet. The DStv Explora decoder dish kit with a month Compact subscription has been […]
How Sports Prepares You for Entrepreneurship
It is no news again that the unemployment level, particularly among youths, is alarmingly high. The President Goodluck Jonathan-led Government tried to curb this problem through the encouragement of entrepreneurship and small business development. As a result, many Nigerian youths have embraced entrepreneurship as an alternative career choice. Participating in sports can actually help prepare […]
Finding Balance Between Fun and Focus
To all things there is an appointed time, and a time to every purpose under the heaven– Ecclesiastes 3:1
Amuneke Promoted To the Flying Eagles
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed the promotion of Golden Eaglets coach to handle the national U-20 team, the Flying Eagles. In a communique released to the media yesterday after the NFF executive board meeting held in Abuja, the nation’s football governing body confirmed the appointment of the former FC Barcelona and Super Eagles […]
Quadri Emerges Africa’s Best
Nigerian Table Tennis star, Aruna Quadri on Monday emerged the males singles winner at the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Africa Top 16 in Khartoum, Sudan after defeating Egypt’s Omar Assar 4-1 in the final. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) after the victory, Quadri expressed his delight in overpowering […]
Can Sports Help Strengthen the Naira?
Nigeria’s economy greatly depends on crude oil production. It is common knowledge that the international market price of crude oil has been dwindling since last year. As a result, people from all walks of life have called on the Nigerian Government to diversify our economy. Many highlighted the need for the labour force to return […]
Managing Desperation
Every football fan looks forward to Transfer Deadline Day as varied teams make last-ditch efforts to save their season. European clubs scamper to get certain deals over the line before midnight of September 1/February 1(dates are subject to change). The Transfer Deadline Day gives one a practical insight into desperation. Fans/managers are desperate to see […]
Lagos to Host Yobo Testimonial
The Lagos State Government has agreed to host a testimonial match in honour of former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo for his service to Nigeria. The date of the match is yet to be revealed but is expected to feature top footballers like Didier Drogba, Samuel Eto’o and others. The game will be a celebration […]
#CNHighlights: Top 10 Moments in Nigerian Sports in 2015
2015 has been a wonderful year for Nigerian Sports. Let’s have a recap of the year in terms of sports. 1. Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Ogochukwu Oliseh was chosen by the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to replace former teammate Stephen Okechukwu Keshi as the new Super Eagles coach in July. His appointment coincided with […]
Mental Health: A Need for Awareness
Mental health problems are on meteoric rise across the globe. I read an interesting article which identified mental health disorders as the fifth leading cause of death and disease worldwide. Interestingly, Nigeria, along with China, North Korea and Japan were the four countries mentioned to have low burden of death and disease from mental disorders. […]
2015 Africa U-23 Championship: Nigeria Qualify for Semi-Finals
Nigeria U-23 team drew with Algeria on Saturday to book their place in the semi-finals at the ongoing Africa U-23 Championship in Senegal. Having earned a win and draw in their opening, Group B matches against Mali and Egypt respectively, Nigeria went into the game needing a win to ensure a semi-final ticket and keep […]