NPFL draws hold tomorrow as 2022/23 abridged league begins January 8
The 2022/23 Nigerian Professional Football League season will kickoff on January 8 with teams divided into two conferences.
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TPPA dangles U.S. scholarships on young players
Junior tennis activities in Nigeria got a huge boost, at the weekend, with a group, Tennis Players Parents Association (TPPA), declaring its intention to award overseas scholarships to young players. The group said the scholarship awards are part of its efforts to develop the game in the country. Unveiling the organisation’s programmes at the Lagos Country Club, Ikeja, TPPA President, Segun Aluko, said the agenda of his board is to create an enabling environment that would transform young talents to superstars after being discovered at the grassroots.
Five moments that made Ireland's dream year
The Republic of Ireland women's team are preparing for a first ever appearance at the World Cup thanks to a brilliant, barrier-breaking 2022.
Firm launches sports excitement platforms
GreatOdds, a sports betting firm has launched an excitement platform, tagged: “Bet Builder for Nigerian Fans,” to enjoy football betting on line.
Tough hurdles for Nigerian athletes ahead Paris 2024 Olympics
Nigeria’s Ese Brume reacts after learning she has set a new Commonwealth record after the women’s long jump final athletics event at the Alexander Stadium, in Birmingham on day ten of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, central England, on August 7, 2022. (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP)
Morocco is Africa’s top FIFA ranked team as Eagles drop three places
[FILE] Morocco’s defender #02 Achraf Hakimi (2nd R) celebrates with teammates after converting the last penalty during the penalty shoot-out to win the Qatar 2022 World Cup round of 16 football match between Morocco and Spain at the Education City Stadium in Al-Rayyan, west of Doha on December 6, 2022. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP)
Molade Okoya-Thomas Championships, Asoju Oba Cup, serves off Dec. 27
The 54th Asoju Oba Table Tennis Cup, now rechristened Molade Okoya-Thomas Table Tennis Championship, will serve off on December 27 at the Teslim Balogun Stadium.