How Pele’s 1969 visit reshaped Nigerian football
Pele (right) training with youths in Benin during his visit to Nigeria
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Nigeria loses bid to host World Association for Sports Management congress
The World Association for Sports Management (WASM) executive board, yesterday, at its fourth yearly general meeting (AGM) at the College of Education Auditorium, Doha campus of Qatar University, picked North West University, Cape Town, South Africa, as host of the fifth edition of its congress.
Nigeria battles Gambia for African U-20 Cup of Nations’ final ticket
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U-20 Nations Cup: Bosso confident Flying Eagles will neutralise Uganda for World Cup ticket
Ladan Bosso celebrates with his players against Mozambique. They face an uphill task against Uganda in the quater-finals
Insurance, Lobi Stars, Enyimba, Sunshine Stars lead chase for play-off tickets
IMC fines 3SC, suspends official as league goes on break Group A leaders, Bendel Insurancae of Benin, are all but assured of a place in the 2022/23 abridged season-deciding Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) Super Six play-off.
24 teams listed for Maiden Lagos Athletics Club Series
24 teams across the country were able to meet the February 15 deadline for the registration of clubs for the maiden Lagos Athletics Club Series. The tournament, which is a four-leg event, will begin its first leg at the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) Sports Complex tomorrow. According to the Technical Director, Lagos State Athletics Association (LASAA), Enefiok Udo-Obong, the 24 teams that met the criteria for the registration will compete at the one-day championships while there are opportunities for more teams to join in the second leg.
Enyimba battle Shooting Stars in Aba as Rivers United, Rangers meet in PH
Enugu Rangers’ Naziru Auwalu (left) and Bidemi Owoku of Doma United in a midfield battle during their Week Six NPFL game…at the weekend.