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.
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.
Grasshoppers beat COAS Babes to set Ardova Premier League record
Imo Grasshoppers of Owerri, yesterday, defeated the COAS Babes 43-41 in a record-setting game at the ongoing Ardova Handball Premier League in Lagos.
Australian tennis great Neale Fraser dies aged 91
Australian tennis great Neale Fraser, who won 19 Grand Slam titles, has died aged 91, officials said on Tuesday as tributes poured in.
Tens of thousands of soldiers have deserted from Ukraine's army
Desertion is starving the Ukrainian army of desperately needed manpower and crippling its battle plans at a crucial time in its war with Russia.
Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Tuesday, December 3)
Hello, and welcome to WalesOnline's live blog for Tuesday, December 3. We'll be bringing you all of the latest news from across Wales - whether you're on the move, at home or at work - as well as the latest traffic and travel.
HMRC warns people filing tax returns of huge refund scam spike hitting 144,000
As the self-assessment tax return deadline looms, millions of Brits have been told to be on high alert for scams. Fraudsters are exploiting this period by sending out fake offers of tax refunds or demanding payments in an attempt to obtain personal information and banking details, warns HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).