Thursday, 28 September 2017

Bondo to take charge of Nigeria, Zambia showdown


 Joshua Bondo, a 39 –year old referee from Botswana who has been an international arbiter for the past 10 years, will take charge of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying cracker between Nigeria and Zambia in Uyo next week Saturday.

Mikel: We respect Zambia, but it’s time we wrap this up


 Super Eagles' Captain, Mikel John Obi has declared that though the three –time African champions have respect for 2012 AFCON winners Zambia, the total commitment to ensuring early qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals will see Nigeria wrap up the campaign next weekend.

NFF picks date for 2017 Annual General Assembly


The Congress of Nigerian Football has approved that the 2017 Annual General Assembly of Nigeria Football Federation take place in Jos, Plateau State on Thursday, 19th October 2017.

NFF commiserates with Gov Lalong on brother’s death


The Nigeria Football Federation has commiserated with the Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency Barr. Simon Bako Lalong over the death of his younger brother, Dr. Wummen Tsenba Bako.

Tuesday, 26 September 2017

Asaba 2018: Yusuf Alli commends Okowa, says Asaba track will produce fast times


 The chairman Technical subcommittee for the Asaba 2018 CAA African Senior Athletics Championships, Yussuf Alli has commended the pace of work at the Asaba Township Stadium meant to host Africa’s flagship athletics event in August 2018.

LMC urge CHAN Super Eagles to build on gains of WAFU Experience


Players and officials of the Super Eagles squad to the just ended West African Football Union (WAFU) tournament in Ghana has received commendation from the League Management Company (LMC) which urged them to build on the lessons learnt from the sub-continental championship for the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN).

NBBF players Rep to hold 2 days retreat with league players


The Players Representative on the board of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Ejike Ugboaja will meet with all players in the Nigerian Basketball League system on Wednesday and Thursday to fashion a way forward for players and the game.

Monday, 25 September 2017

Winning silver at Africa 3x3 championship delights NBBF


The Nigeria Basketball Federation again etched its name on silver following another winning feat by the National under-18 boys and girls teams on Sunday in Mali at the FIBA Africa 3x3 championship.

Sunday, 24 September 2017

Pinnick, Dikko, others in Jos for Fresh Cup finals



Chairman of Referees Appointment Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation, Comrade Ahmed Yusuf Fresh, has invited major football stakeholders to Jos, Plateau State capital to grace the final of 'Comrade Ahmed Fresh Football on the Plateau'.

Thursday, 21 September 2017

AITEO Cup: Fierce battles in Ijebu-Ode, Benin City


Edo Queens defied all predictions to hold champions Rivers United to a 0-0 draw in their first leg, quarter final match at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt on Wednesday and look forward with high expectations to Saturday’s return in Benin City.

3rd NYG: Kwara commends Gov Ahmed, commences preparation for 4th edition


Kwara state has kicked started preparations for the 4th edition of the National Youth Games, even as it is still celebrating its feta at the just concluded 3rd edition of the Games.

Team Kwara dazzles at Mini Cadet Table Tennis tourney


Kwara state table tennis cadet players on Tuesday returned home from the recently concluded Koker Farm Mini Cadet Championship with 16 trophies.

Tuesday, 19 September 2017

Rivers United season in review



Started the season as a favorites to win all competitions, but Rivers United were unable to conquer any in the 2016/2017 football season.

AITEO Cup: Inspired Plateau United storm Lokoja


New champions of the Nigeria Professional Football League, Plateau United will take over Lokoja on Wednesday with their army of supporters as the first leg, quarter final matches of this year’s Aiteo Cup competition take place across the country.

National 3x3 team under pressure to emulate D’Tigress and D’Tigers- Okoh


Newly appointed coach of the national under 18 boys and girls teams, Christopher Okoh has admitted that his wards are under pressure to buckle up and perform at the upcoming 2017 FIBA Africa 3x3 championship in Mali.