PFAN petitions FIFA over alleged concealment of match fixing in Nigeria
[FILES] NPFL, has started the search for a new chief executive officer. Photo: REUTERS
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IMC, 20 NPFL clubs to meet over kickoff date, club licensing, others next
The Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) and the 20 clubs scheduled to participate in the 2022/23 league season, will meet in Abuja next week, the IMC has disclosed.
Sydney-based Bolum returns to boxing ring, faces Martins in six-round contest
Sydney-based Nigeria professional boxer, Nestor Bolum, is back in the ring. The Delta State-born Bolum, who retired after his last fight in November 2019, will face homeboy, Luke Martin, in a six-round contest on November 12 at Ravesby Workers’ Club. The fight will hold at 2B Bret Street, Ravesby, NSW 2212.
NBBF Premier League Final Eight tips off in Lagos
[FILES] Basketball<br />Photo: PIXABAY
World population to hit 8 billion in the coming days
The United Nations estimated on Monday that the world’s population will reach 8 billion on Nov. 15 and that India will replace China as the world’s most populous nation next year.
NBA to help grow, strengthen Nigerian basketball ecosystem — Deputy Commissioner, Tatum
Chief Executive Officer, National Basketball Association (NBA) Africa, Victor Williams (left); NBA Africa Vice President & Country Head of Nigeria, Gbemisola Abudu; NBA Deputy Commissioner, Mark Tatum, and President, Basketball Africa League, Amadou Gallo Fall, during a media briefing with the NBA deputy commissioner on his visit for the league’s work in Nigeria, and growing the game of Basketball Africa League… in Lagos
Napoli fight back to earn 2-1 win at Atalanta in top-of-the-table clash
Napoli extended their Serie A winning streak to nine games as first-half goals from Victor Osimhen and Eljif Elmas secured a 2-1 comeback victory at second-placed Atalanta on Saturday that saw them stretch their lead at the top to eight points.