Seven Key Expectations for Nigerian Sports in 2016

With the appointment of a new minister of sports in Solomon Dalung, so many people have gotten a bit excited by some of the pronouncements made by the red-beret wearing man from Plateau state. And there are now great expectations by some concerning the fortune of Nigerian sports this year.
They include:

Shocker as NFF's Ibrahim Abubakar Shot Dead in Abuja

Nigerian football official Ibrahim Abubakar has been shot dead by armed robbers at his house in Abuja on Wednesday. 

Confluence Queens Name New Coaches

The management of Nigeria Women Premier League, NWPL, side, Confluence Queens Football Club have confirmed former Kogi United assistant coach Ibrahim Adewuyi Shola as the new Head coach for the 2015/16 season.

Kogi East Senate Seat:‎ Aspirant Promise True Tepresentation

All Progressives Congress, APC, Senatorial aspirant in the Kogi Eastern Senatorial District, Comrade Danjuma Usman Okutepa, has promised to provide a robust representation to the area in the Senate if voted in the 2016 election.

NTF Impeachment Saga: NTU Drums Support for Ashiru

The Northern Nigerian Taekwondo Union has thrown his weight behind the embattled president of Nigeria Taekwondo Federation, NTF, George Ashiru as the recognized head of the federation.

NNL: Kwara United to Name Obuh, Bashir as Head Coach, Media Officer

In a bid to stage a quick return to the top flight football in Nigeria, Kwara United are almost set to name former coach of the side, John Sam Obuh as Technical Adviser and Jimoh Bashir as the Spokesperson for another stint with the Harmony Warriors.

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.