Barau Jibrin’s Scorecard In Sports Development Laid Bare
… Splashes N2m to SWAN @60 By Ado Salisu, Abuja The Deputy Senate President, Barau I. Jibrin has constructed 13 stadia in 13 Local Government Areas of Kano, as part of his contributions and support to the development of sports across the state. In…
FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup: Flamingoes trounced 4-0 by Italy
By Musa Kutama Nigeria’s Flamingoes, the 2022 bronze medalists have on Tuesday, been sacked out of the ongoing FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco by Italy with a 4-0 win, thereby taking their tournament tally to four wins in as many matches. The…
Nigeria’s Pillar of Sports Hails SWAN on 60th Anniversary
By Saidu Abubakar Nigeria’s Pillar of Sports, Chief Donatus Agu-Ejidike, JP, has extended heartfelt commendation to the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) on the celebration of its 60th anniversary, describing the milestone as “a proud…
Sports Development: YSFON President, Gawuna Lauds Tinubu
By Ado Salisu The National President of Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON), Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna has described sports as a vibrant aspect that unites and projects the good image of the country. Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna who is the immediate past…
Anyanacho Ends Nigeria’s 20-Yr Wait for Taekwondo Podium Finish
By Andrew Abah, Abuja African number one in the -67kg category, Elizabeth Anyanacho of Nigeria has made history by clinching a bronze medal at the ongoing World Taekwondo Championships in Wuxi, China. The feat guarantees Nigeria its first World…
NPFL Match Day 10 results for 2025/2026 season
The following are the results of Match Day 10 fixtures in the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League, played on Sunday, and the dates of the remaining fixtures: Abia Warriors FC 2-0 Barau FC Warri Wolves FC 2-0 Bayelsa United FC Wikki Tourist FC 2-0…
6 Teams For Obong Isong Isang Soccer Championship 2025
By Patrick Titus, Uyo Six football clubs have lined up to compete in the 2nd edition of Obong Isong Isang Memorial Academies football championship 2025, organized by the Akwa Ibom State Football Association (AKSFA). The competition billed to commence…
Dala Hard Courts Director elected NTF Vice President
By Ado Salisu, Kano The Nigerian Tennis Federation (NTF) has elected the Tournament Director of Kano Dala Hard Courts Tennis Championship, Alhaji Yusuf Datti as Vice President for the next four years. Datti had earlier been elected as the Northwest Zonal…
Nasarawa A-G Positive About S/Eagles World Cup Ticket
By Andrew Abah, Abuja The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Nasarawa State, Barrister Isaac Danladi has expressed absolute confidence that the Super Eagles will overcome the obstacles of 2026 World Cup Africa play-off scheduled for…
Ibom Air Now Official Shirt Sponsors of Akwa United FC
By Patrick Titus, Uyo Ibom Air has been unveiled as the official shirt sponsors of Akwa United FC of Uyo. The sponsorship deal, valued at ₦200,000,000 for an initial two-year term, includes both cash and in-kind contributions, with 50% of the total value…