Aisha Falode explains decision to vie for NFF board ticket
Falode displaying her NFF Election’s form…at the weekend.<br />
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Brume not sure of competing in Diamond League final
AIU has suspended Grace Nwokocha provisionally over alleged doping. Photo: AFP
Akinwunmi details four-point agenda to change Nigerian football
Chairman, Nigerian Referees Association, Tade Azeez (left), NFF’s First Vice President, Seyi Akinwunmi, and Lagos State Information Commissioner, Gbenga Omotosho, when Akinwunmi unveiled his campaign for the NFF presidency in Lagos…yesterday.
Nigerian girls lose to Cameroun, Egypt as boys keep hope alive in Morocco
Nigeria’s U-19 girls’ volleyball team, yesterday, recorded another defeat at the ongoing African Nations Volleyball Championship, as they lost their second consecutive match, this time to Egypt. Egypt beat the Nigerians 22-25, 14-25, 22-25. This loss is coming on the heels of their earlier loss on Friday night to Cameroun, who won 3-1 in the opening match of the tournament. The match, played at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, saw the girls managing to win only the first set of the match by 29-27. They were unable to win the remaining sets as the Camerounians showed their supremacy.
What Calvin Bassey keeps saying about Rangers to Ajax pals as team-mate seeks Champions League edge
Impressed Daley Blind has heaped praise on Rangers for providing Ajax with a ready made star in Calvin Bassey.
Erik ten Hag 'hints' at five Manchester United exits and other transfer rumours
Erik ten Hag has reportedly hinted at five Manchester United exits following a 'dressing room decision'.
CHAN Eagles fall to black Galaxies on penalties
Nigeria, for the second time in five months, failed to qualify for a major football event. Both unfortunate events were at the behest of West African neighbour, Ghana. In March, Ghana’s Black Stars stopped the Super Eagles’ attempt to qualify for the Qatar 2022 world cup.
Commonwealth gold medallist Nwokocha provisionally suspended for doping
Nigerian sprinter Nzubechi Grace Nwokocha, who won gold in the 4x100m relay at this year's Commonwealth Games, has been provisionally suspended for the use of banned substances, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Saturday.