Akuneto wins Eunisell Boot, gets N3.8m NPFL top striker’s prize
Rivers United’s Chijioke Akuneto, has emerged winner of the prestigious Eunisell Boot award for the just concluded 2021/22 Nigeria Professional Football League season (NPFL).
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Wike preaches against politics in sports
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike (middle); Minister of Youths and Sports, Sunday Dare (right) and Captain, Rivers United, Festus Austin, during the trophy presentation at the end of the NPFL 2021/2022 season at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt… on Sunday.
Nigeria fourth as South Africa dominates African Track Cycling Championship
Nigerian cyclists, at the weekend, finished fourth at the just-concluded 2022 African Track Cycling Championship held at the Velodrome of Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
Akwa Ibom State’s Etim wins Douye Diri Scrabble Championship
Nsikak Etim from Akwa Ibom State, yesterday, won the Masters category of the second Governor Douye Diri National Scrabble Championship held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
Disquiet in Nigeria’s camp as athletes grumble over allowances
• Trip to Colombia for World U-20 championship under threat There are strong indications that all is not well in Nigeria’s camp at the ongoing World Athletics Championships, holding in Eugene, United States, as athletes are said to be grumbling over allowances.
Players movement to big clubs good for Nigerian football, says Elahor
Former international, Friday Elahor, has described as a good omen the movement of some Super Eagles players to big clubs in Europe, saying that the deals would impact the national team positively.
Palace manager Vieira backs Doucoure after blackmail claims
Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira speaks during a press conference in Melbourne on July 18, 2022, ahead of their pre-season football friendly against Manchester United to be played on July 19. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) /
Nigeria’s medals hope shift to Brume, Amusan, women’s 4x100m relay team
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan reacts as she wins the women’s 100 metre hurdles event during the IAAF Wanda Diamond League athletics meeting at The Charlety Stadium in Paris on June 18, 2022. (Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA / AFP)