Category Archives: SPORTS
DG National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade Appoints Seyi Johnson, 2 others As Aides
Director General of the National Sports Commission, Honourable, Bukola Olopade has approved the appointment of three aides to serve in the office of the Director-General of the Commission. In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by the Director of
Lagos Sports Commission DG, Lekan Fatodu, Pays Courtesy Visit to Legendary Fuji Icon, KWAM 1 for Partnership in Promoting Youth Engagement through Sports
The Director General (DG) of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr. Lekan Fatodu, paid a courtesy visit to the legendary Fuji music icon, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, to discuss potential partnerships to promote sports and youth empowerment across the state
BREAKING: NFF Withdraws Super Eagles From AFCON Qualifier After Libya Airport Nightmare
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has withdrawn the Super Eagles from Tuesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. The decision follows a 12-hour ordeal at Al Abraq International Airport in Libya, where the team was stranded since arrival on
Adron Games 2024 Unveiled: ‘Fit to Be the Biggest’ with Sports Icons Daniel Amokachi and Mutiu Adepoju Leading the Charge
Adron Homes & Properties is excited to announce the official unveiling of the 7th edition of the Adron Games, tagged “Fit to Be the Biggest”. The 2024 edition is set to take place at the renowned Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba,
Osimhen: I Can’t Wait to Hear Galatasaray Fans Scream When I Score
Victor Osimhen anticipates Galatasaray fans chanting his name when he scores for the club at the Ali Sami Yen Stadium. Osimhen spoke in the early hours of Tuesday when he landed at the airport in Istanbul, Turkey’s capital. The 25-year-old
Former CAF President, Issa Hayatou Dies At 80
A former President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Issa Hayatou is dead. A native of Cameroun, Hayatou died on Thursday in Paris, France. He was 80 years. Hayatou, a towering figure in the sport, made an unmistakable impact
BREAKING: Finidi George Reportedly Quits As Super Eagles Coach
Finidi George has reportedly quit as coach of the Super Eagles. This followed the decision of the NFF to appoint a foreign coach to boss him after the national team failed to win 2026 World Cup qualifiers against South Africa
JUST: Super Falcons Qualify for Olympics — First Time in 16 Years
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have qualified for the women’s football event of the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Nigeria defeated South Africa 1-0 on aggregate in the final round of qualifiers to book a place at the Games for the
BREAKING: Hosts Côte D’Ivoire Elephants win AFCON, Beat Super Eagles 2-1
The Elephants of Ivory Coast, on Sunday, won the 2023 CAF African Cup of Nations final. The Ivorians saw off the Super Eagles of Nigeria in a tense 2-1 defeat. Two strikes from Franck Kessie and Sebastien Haller were enough
Tobi Amusan Sets New African Indoor Record In 60m Hurdles
Tobi Amusan has set a new African women’s indoor record in 60 meters after she dipped 7.75 seconds at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in Boston. The 26-year-old blitzed across the indoor circuit on Sunday to retire the 7.77
