Pinnick: Super Eagles will reach Gabon 2017 & Russia 2018

NFF President Amaju Pinnick has expressed confidence that the Senior Men National Team, Super Eagles, will qualify for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals.

WTA Rankings: Serena Hits Milestone

As the 2016 season draws near, the irrepressible Serena Williams is able to celebrate a 150th straight week at the top of the WTA rankings.

My exit won’t affect Enyimba –Ikhana

Former Technical Adviser of Nigeria Professional Premier League Champions, Enyimba Int'l FC, Kadiri Ikhana, has said his exit won’t affect the Premier League champions as they prepare for the CAF Champions League.

Rio 2016: AFN Announces Jan. 2 as Camping Date for Athletes

The Secretary-General of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Olumide Baminduro on Wednesday announced that athletes would resume camping ahead of the 2016 Rio Olympics on Jan. 2. Baminduro told newsmen in Abuja that the board of AFN had decided to change the plan in order to achieve podium success at the Games.

AIT and NTA wins Bullet Energy Drink Media Award

Two foremost broadcast media in the country, the African Independent Television and the largest television network in Africa, NTA received the newly introduced media coverage award at the 2015 Mark d ball basketball tournament in Otukpo, Benue State.

I am not aware of Ashiru’s removal- Dalung

The Minister of Youth and Sports Barrister Solomon Dalung in Abuja said GM George Ashiru remains President of the Nigeria Taekwondo Federation.

Adekuoroye strolls into S/Finals; Purity wants more exposure for Nigeria Wrestlers

Nigeria medal hopeful at the Rio 2016, Odunayo Adekuoroye strolled to the semi finals of the Pro Wrestling League without lifting a finger against Ukraine’s Tatyana Kit.

Nigeria needs to invest in other sports says NWF Technical Director

The Technical Director, Nigeria Wrestling Federation, Damian Ohaike on Wednesday said other sports in the country can make Nigeria proud if more attention is paid to them.

I am willing to pay the price for Nigeria- Ebikewenimo

After failing to participate at the 2015 Copa Brazil Wrestling Tournament, Nigeria champion freestyle 57kg, Welson Ebikewenimo said he is ready to serve his fatherland anytime he is called upon.

#KogiDecides: Faleke Drags INEC, Bello to Tribunal

All is now set for the commencement of post election legal fireworks at the Kogi State Governorship Petition Tribunal, following the filing of petition by Hon. Abiodun Faleke, challenging the declaration of Alhaji Yahaya Bello as governor by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Nigeria League Board Leadership: NFF AGA Communique Forbids Incumbent Second Term

By Adewale Ajayi

Many have busied themselves discussing the controversial Article 12 of the NFF AGA communique but not many have taken time to really study Article 9 of this communique to really understand the reality of the situation on ground. 

My Plan for ABS FC - Seni Saraki

 Club chairman of the Nigeria National League, ABS FC of Ilorin, Seni Saraki has revealed in this chat with the Press in Abuja that the Abubakar  Bukola Saraki team will play scientific football. 

The young football administrator who visited the executive and members of the Club Owners Association on a familiarization tour in Abuja believed the Ilorin based club will secure promotion next season.

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New NWFL Board: Matilda Calls for Fairness in Selection

Rivers Angels team manager, Mrs Matilda Onyiloha has called for caution and fairness in the selection of the next Nigeria Women Football League chairperson.

Pelican Stars Players Appeals To Governor To Pay Their Nine-Month Salaries

Pelican Stars players have cried out for help and have also appealed to the sports loving Governor of Cross Rivers State, His Excellency Benedict Ayade to come to their rescue and pay their salaries and sign on fees.

Amis Islamic School Competition kicks off Saturday

The maiden edition of Amis Sports Competition for Islamic Private Schools in the State of Osun is due to kick off on Saturday December 19, 2015.

The soccer fiesta according to a release made available to newsmen by Adepoju Lateef, is organized to identify exceptional talents in the Islamic Primary and Secondary Schools in the State. 

Adepoju said Schools in Oshogbo and it's environs will play their matches at Sodiq Adeleke School, Owode Ilesa, while Schools in Ife/Ijesha zone will have their matches at Islamic High School, Modakeke-Ife.

The tournament will kick off with interesting fixtures with Islamic College Oshogbo battling Viceroys College Oshogbo, Misty Gee College Ile-Ife will lock horn with Minaret College Modakeke-Ife. 

In other fixtures Al-mansoor College Ifon-Osun will take on Molek Group of School Offatedo, while Fadl-Omar Ahmadiyya Owode-Ede will battle Nacomyo High School Oshogbo, and Focus Islamic college Iragbiji will be up against Iragbiji Muslim High School. 

Viceroys Model School will trade tackle with Muslim Nursery/Primary School, in the Primary Schools opening match fixtures at Sodiq Adeleke School.

The finals will be decided on Saturday December 26, 2015.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities: FMC Lokoja Advocates Empowerment for Disable Persons

A call has been made to government at all levels, organizations and relevant stakeholders to make life meaningful for the people with disabilities to promote all inclusive society.

Club Owners Commend Dikko Led LMC, Laud League Success

    

- As Members Set For Capacity Building Workshop in Germany.

.... Hail Governors Of Akwaibom, Abia, Benue, others.

The Association of Nigeria Premier League Club Chairmen and Managers ( Club Owners) have commended the Leadership of the League Management Company LMC led by the Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko who doubles as the 2nd Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation, for the ‎unprecedented successes recorded in the Nigeria professional football League NPFL this season. 

HIV Prevalence Drops in Kogi State

The spread of HIV/AIDS dropped from 5.8% in 2010 to 1.4% in Kogi State this year, the  State Agency for Control of HIV/AIDS (KOSACA) said yesterday.

#KogiDecides Attah Igala Sues for Peace in Supplementary Poll

The Attah Igala, Michael Ameh Oboni, yesterday urged the people of Kogi State to be calm and conduct themselves peacefully before, during and after the supplementary governorship election holding across 91 polling units in the state on December 5.

NPFL, 22 Other Leagues Form World Leagues Association in France

The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) was among the world’s leading football leagues that reached a decision in Paris, France on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 to form a new global organisation that has been set up to work with FIFA on issues affecting professional football.