Act Sports, Torino FC to launch academy in Lagos
A Nigerian sports promotion outfit, Act Sports Di Oyibo Limited, has entered into a grassroots development pact with the Italian club, Torino FC, to unearth and nurture talented youths into stars.
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States begin registration for NDSF trials
Participating states in the maiden Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF) are expected to begin registering their athletes ahead of internal trials, which begins on February 20, and end on March 3, organisers of the festival have said.
Organisers make provision for over 5,000 athletes, others
Organisers of the maiden Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF) have said that over 4, 000 accommodation will be provided to take care of athletes, officials, VIP guests, and others at the event, which is expected to boost economic activities in the host state, Akwa Ibom.
Oyinlola lists golf’s benefit @74th birthday kitty
Former Osun State Governor, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has enjoined Nigerians to embrace sports, especially golf, saying “playing golf keeps one alive, hearty and healthy.”
Delta’s participation in hockey tourney exposed critical gaps in sports development, says Sodje
Former Super Eagles defender, and executive board member of Delta Sports Commission, Sam Sodje, has revealed that there is urgent need for strategic reforms in the country’s sports sector.
Lord’s Taverners donate N30million sports kits to CSED initiative
United Kingdom-based sports recycling charity, Lord’s Taverners has donated sports kits and equipment worth over N30million to Community Sport and educational Development (CSED) Initiative.
Tompolo Unity Cup begins February 10 in Bayelsa
Stakeholders from the Niger Delta, including youths and leaders under the auspices of the Coalition of Niger Delta Youth Stakeholders (CNDYS), have organised a football tournament tagged, “Tompolo Unity Cup,” across the eight local councils of Bayelsa State.
Delta Queens blame early exit on poor officiating, sophisticated facilities
The Head Coach of Delta Queens hockey team, Richard Adeoye, has blamed poor officiating for their early exit at the ongoing African Cup for Club Hockey Championships in Egypt.