Ogba heads Eighth National Youth Games’ LOC
The Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, yesterday, constituted a seven-member Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the Eighth National Youth Games, slated for September 10-20, in Asaba.
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Super Eagles’ new coach for unveiling soon, says Enoh
All things being equal, the Super Eagles will have a new coach before the beginning of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Nigeria will face Benin Republic, Libya, and Rwanda in Group D of the qualifiers for the 2025 AFCON slated for Morocco.
Rinse and repeat: Nigeria awaits Los Angeles Olympics after Paris’ N9b, poor outing
Complicit administration, dearth of effective sports federations, failure to invest in athletes’ development, and prioritise the implementation of the National Sports Policy; failure to stop wholesale participation in all the sporting events, and concentrate on those that the country has a comparative advantage in, are part of the legion of demons that are afflicting the country’s sports development. The just-concluded Olympic Games in Paris, France, provided a spectacular opportunity for the country to show how it has failed to learn from past experiences. Apart from the outcome of the sporting ensemble making jest of the Federal Government’s boast that Paris 2024 would show how well the country’s sports has grown in the last couple of years, CHRISTIAN OKPARA reports that the anti-climax has rather shown that it is time Nigeria changed her approach to preparing for and competing in major international championships. It’s Los Angeles’ turn for the torch in 2028. Will Nigeria change its course?
'Nabi' di Nigeria Ini Ingatkan Victor Osimhen: Jangan ke Chelsea!
Rumor transfer Victor Osimhen ke Chelsea menguat lagi. Ada 'nabi' di Nigeria mengingatkan agar penyerang 25 tahun itu jangan gabung The Blues.
Girona fight back to share points with Betis in season opener
:Girona substitute Gabriel Misehouy struck in the 72nd minute to rescue a 1-1 draw at Real Betis in their opening game of the new LaLiga season on Thursday.
AFN not worried by Ofili’s rumoured move to dump Nigeria
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) says it has capable athletes to fill the vacuum should U.S.-based sprinter, Favour Ofili, decide to switch allegiance from Nigeria to another country.
Ignorance, official negligence fuelling drug abuse among sportsmen
Recently, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) listed Nigeria as one of the countries that have failed to comply with its measures to eliminate illegal drug use among athletes. The body blacklisted the country and threatened to ban Nigerian athletes when the case comes up after the Paris 2024 Olympics. Indeed, facts show that ignorance and official apathy to the menace have seen the rise of drug abuse among sportsmen across all disciplines, CHRISTIAN OKPARA writes.
Top U-15 teams in Lagos to compete at Seamoriow Sports League
Lagos is gearing up for a thrilling football showdown as the Seamoriow Sports U-15 League Championship prepares to bring together the best youth teams across the city. From August 22 to 27, the Seamoriow Sports Complex at Islamic Bus Stop, Ikotun, will host this much-anticipated tournament, which promises to be a carnival-like event for football fans.