Journalists, fans make, mar footballers, says Sam Sodje
Former Super Eagles defender, Sam Sodje says the media and sports fans play major roles in uplifting footballers to superstardom.
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NSC set to re-invigorate school sports, says Dikko
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has called on private sector organisations to synergise with the commission as it works towards the reintroduction of school sports into the country’s educational system. He said that the move is aimed at achieving grassroots sports development in the country.
Dikko: Nigeria‘ll never again return empty-handed from Olympics
Nigeria’s days of returning from such big competitions as the Olympic Games and World Championships without a single medal are over, the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has said.
Rabiu Ali returns as Eguavoen invites 30 to camp for Ghana
One of the most outstanding players in Nigeria’s march to the final of the Morocco 2018 African Nations Championship, Rabiu Ali, is among 30 players listed by Coach Austin Eguavoen to face Ghana in the qualifier for the 2025 edition. Ghana stopped Nigeria from qualifying for the last edition of the championship when they defeated the home-based Eagles via penalties, in the final round of the qualifying series in 2023, at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
Daniel Ford Elite tennis tourney begins Dec 18
Budding table tennis players from across the country have been presented with another opportunity to exhibit their talents at the Daniel Ford Invitational Championships, which will be held at the Teslim Balogin Stadium, Lagos, from December 18 to 21, 2024.
Ebonyi govt promises support for Abakiliki FC as stadium gets face lift
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has promised to support Abakiliki FC in their bid to gain promotion to the elite league.
NPFL: Rivers United beat Kano Pillars to dislodge faltering Remo Stars
The game of musical chairs at the top of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) continued on Sunday with Rivers United of Port Harcourt returning to the top spot.
Who is Rangers' best striker? Even Clement doesn't know the answer as pundit spots boss' big 'frustration'
Steven Naismith reckons Philippe Clement's reason for chopping and changing his strikers in recent weeks at Rangers is because he is still searching for one man who can be his team's focal point.