Tuesday 28 November 2017

Pinnick: Why we offered Rohr fresh two –year contract


President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick has explained that the resolve of the Federation’s leadership to ensure there are no distractions of any size or complexion around Nigeria’s 2018 FIFA World Cup preparation and participation informed the offer of a fresh, two –year contract to Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr. 

Nigeria to host FIFA Executive Summit


World football –ruling body, FIFA will hold its FIFA Executive Football Summit (EFS) meeting in Lagos, Nigeria in February next year, the Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed.

Council chairmen plan end to Ekiti State Football crisis


The Local Football Council Chairmen in Ekiti State have agreed to put all unresolved issues behind them to advance the frontiers of football in the state.

Friday 24 November 2017

Buhari, Fresh, Ogunjobi storm Ilorin for Gold Cup final



The glamorous Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament final is set as expected as arrangements have been concluded ahead of what would be the most exciting pre-season tourney in Nigeria.

Wednesday 22 November 2017

Olorundare gets over niggling injury challenge



Former Sunshine Stars forward, Dele Olorundare has declared he would soon be back on the pitch and scoring goals after finally finding a lasting solution to his persistent injury. 

Ekiti FA in funds misappropriation crisis



Things have fallen apart among the rank and file of members and officials of Ekiti State Football Association, as prolonged crisis has stalled activities of the body, with fingers of accusation pointing in the direction of the body’s chairman, Ayo Alabi.

Tuesday 21 November 2017

Lobi Stars advance to second Gold Cup final in two years



Ayo Saka's 19th solo effort helped Lobi Stars advanced to the final of the 2017 Gold Cup Preseason Tournament on Tuesday in Ilorin after defeating Katsina United 1-0 in the first semi final fixture played at the Kwara State Stadium.

Wednesday 8 November 2017

Fresh donates .#2M for Bamigbelu surgery



 Chairman Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Technical and Development Committee and Niger State FA boss, Ahmed Yusuf Fresh has redeemed his pledged to support Photojournalist Bamigbelu Origa surgery.

North Central derby clash heralds 5th Gold Cup Tournament in Ilorin



Defending Champions Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi will slug it out with newly promoted Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL side Kwara United of Ilorin in the opening Match of this year's Gold Cup Preseason Soccer Tournament slated for Wednesday 15th of November, 2017 at the Main Bowl of Kwara State Stadium, Ilorin.

Tuesday 7 November 2017

Wambai charges sports enthusiasts to emulate Kanu's philanthropism


The Wambai Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero has described the humanitarian gestures of African Footballer of the Year Award Winner, Nwankwo Kanu as an enduring legacies, sportsmen and women in Nigeria should emulate.

NBBF targets Tokyo 2020 3x3 participation


The President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Engineer Musa Kida is excited at the possibility of Nigeria participating in the FIBA certified 3x3 event at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic.

Opinion: Amaju Pinnick's tactics to set new record at Glass House



When Amaju Melvin Pinnick stepped out to vie for CAF Executive committee member, it was alleged that a board member in the NFF worked against his interest.

Sunday 5 November 2017

Nigeria wins maiden FIBA 3X3 African Cup


It was yet another landmark achievement for the Engineer Musa Kida led Nigeria Basketball Federation on Sunday evening as Nigeria emerged the inaugural champions in the men’s category of the 2017 FIBA 3X3 Africa Cup beating Cote d’ Ivoire in the final game by 21 to 9 points.

First Bank announces list of players for Africa Champions Cup


First Bank Basketball Club of Lagos has released the names of players for the FIBA Africa Champions Cup for Women taking place in Angola between November 10 to 19.

AGF Abdul-Razaq North Central/Invitational squash classic holds in Ilorin


A North Central/invitational Squash Championship, tagged ‘AGF Abdul-Razaq Classic Championship’ has been scheduled to hold at the Squash Court of the Kwara State Stadium Complex between 8th and 12th of November, 2017.

Saturday 4 November 2017

Ahmed Fresh, Danladi, others, Harp on Importance of Grassroots Sports Development



 Top sports personalities in Nigeria, including the Executive member of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Alhaji Yusuf Ahmed Fresh have harped on the need for relevant stakeholders to join hands in development of sports at the grassroots.

Wednesday 1 November 2017