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Four-time champions of the Nigerian league, Rivers Hoopers crushed Raptors 97-67 to finish unbeaten at the Asaba zone of the Atlantic Conference in Asaba.
Four-time champions of the Nigerian league, Rivers Hoopers crushed Raptors 97-67 to finish unbeaten at the Asaba zone of the Atlantic Conference in Asaba.
President of the Nigeria Football Federation Ibrahim Gusau has urged Nigerians to come out to support the Super Falcons when they take on Ethiopia in their 2024 Olympics Qualifier at the Abuja National stadium on Tuesday 30th October 2023.
Read more: Olympic qualifier: NFF boss Gusau charges Nigerians to come out to cheer Super Falcons
Rangers International FC of Enugu on Sunday forced Kwara United Football Club of Ilorin to a 1-1 draw.
Chairman of the main Organizing Committee, (MOC) of the Senator Uba Sani Unity Football Cup Competition 2023/2024, Tijani Babangida has promised to deliver a first class football tourney in the state.
Mohammed Babaganaru, head coach of Gombe United FC says Bendel Insurance of Benin defeat on Sunday at the Pantami Township stadium, Gombe, was a well-executed plan.
Read more: Bendel Insurance’s defeat a well-executed plan- Gombe United coach
...Says physical fitness and health education are integral components of a thriving and prosperous nation
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh has charged the National Association for Physical and Health Education, Recreation and Dance (NAPHER-SD) to play a more leading role in promoting fitness and health education across the country.
Head Coach, Christopher Musa Danjuma has called up goalkeepers Faith Omilana and Linda Jiwuaku, defenders Jumoke Alani and Tumininu Adeshina, midfielders Taiwo Afolabi, Chinyere Kalu and Chidera Okenwa, and forwards Chiamaka Okwuchukwu, Yina Adoo and Opeyemi Ajakaye among a roster of 30 Falconets for next month’s 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against the U20 girls of Tanzania.
Read more: Colombia 2024: Danjuma invites Omilana, Kalu, Adoo, 27 others for Tanzania
In a bid to elevate Nigeria's presence and performance at the upcoming 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has issued a compelling call to the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) to push the boundaries of their preparations.
Read more: Paris 2024 Olympics: Sports Minister challenges NOC to break new grounds
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has stated that the Ministry will prioritize welfare, early camping and preparations for athletes, as Team Nigeria counts down to the All-Africa Games and Summer Olympic Games, to be held next year in Accra and Paris respectively.
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, yesterday joined the nation and the global football community in commemorating the 60th posthumous birthday of legendary Nigerian footballer, Rashidi Yekini.
Mohammed Sanusi, the General Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has hailed the Super Eagles for their victory over Mozambique, saying it is, indeed, a morale booster for the team.
Read more: Win over Mozambique morale booster for Super Eagles, says NFF Scribe
Kano Pillars Football Club on Sunday defeated visiting Rivers United FC 1-0 in a Match Day 4 fixture of the ongoing 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).
Just as happened in their only previous encounter 13 years ago, which was also a friendly match, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia could not be separated at the end of their second-ever meeting in Portugal on Friday, with the three-time Asian champions netting a last-gasp equalizer from a free-kick at the edge of the box that deflected off Calvin Bassey.
Read more: International Friendly: Eagles and Falcons settle for 2-2 draw in Portimao