Offiong Edem joins US academy
Retired Nigerian table tennis star, Edem Offiong, has joined the Texas-based Lonestar Table Tennis Academy in the United States as a coach.
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Fans to watch Enyinba, Rivers clash free
The management of Enyimba International FC of Aba, has said the gate would be thrown open to fans in the club’s match day 24 against visiting Rivers United.
Cote d’Ivoire 2025: Zubairu accepts North, South Africa challenge
The head coach of Flying Eagles, Aliyu Zubairu, has voiced his optimism following Thursday’s group stage draw for the Africa U20 Cup of Nations, which will hold in Cote d’Ivoire between April 26 and May 18. The Nigerian team finds itself in a demanding group alongside traditional powerhouses Morocco, Egypt, and South Africa, all of whom have a rich history in African youth football.
Ex-IPL Chairman, Who Once Called Sushmita Sen "Better Half", Finds Love Again
Lalit Modi, the first chairman of Indian Premier League, on Thursday sent social media into a frenzy after announcing that he has "found love again". He introduced his new girlfriend, Rima Bouri, on the occasion of Valentine's Day 2025. Taking to Instagram, Lalit shared several pictures with Rima, revealing that their 25-year-friendship has turned into love. "Lucky Once - Yes. But I got lucky TWICE. When a 25 year friendship turns to LOVE. It happened twice. Hope it does for you all too. #happyvalentinesday to you all," the 61-year-old captioned the post on Instagram.
Olorede appointed Offa Poly head of strategic communication, media studies
The management of Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State, has confirmed the appointment of Dr. Jimoh Olatunji Olorede as the head of the Department of Strategic Communication and Media Studies.
Tough luck: Nigeria draws Egypt, South Africa, Morocco in first round
Nigeria’s emerging rivalry with South Africa got a new fillip, yesterday when the Confederation of African Football (CAF) put both teams in the same group in the opening round of the African U-20 Nations Cup billed to be held in Cote d’Ivoire, from April 26 to May 18.
Chido Obi: ‘Special’ Arsenal academy striker makes waves at Man U
For a 17-year-old with no senior appearances to his name, there is already plenty of hype around Chido Obi, the BBC reported, yesterday. On Wednesday, Arsenal fans on social media were lamenting the one that got away as soon as reports of Kai Havertz’s potentially season-ending injury began to circulate. Manchester United fans, meanwhile, are asking if the teenager – who has a record 41 goals at Premier League U-18 level – could fill the gap left by Marcus Rashford.
Arterta could ask Premier League to bend rules for Arsenal after Havertz’s injury
Mikel Arteta may need to request a special exception from the Premier League to ease the pressure on Arsenal’s squad, reports express.co.uk. The hamstring injury suffered by Kai Havertz on a mid-season training trip to Dubai has left the Gunners with three senior attackers. Havertz and Gabriel Jesus are set to miss the rest of the campaign, while Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli face several more weeks of recovery before they are fit enough to play.