Category: Sports
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Senator Enoh Extols Tobi Amusan’s hstoric achievement in Astana
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh extends warm congratulations to Tobi Amusan for her extraordinary accomplishment in setting a new African women’s indoor record in the 60-meter hurdles at the Astana Indoor Meet in Kazakhstan. Tobi Amusan’s outstanding performance at the meet showcased not only her exceptional athleticism but also her…
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Football Federation to appear before House of Reps on Thursday
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will appear two times in just twenty four hours before the House of Representatives Adhoc Committee over investigation on the dispute between Super falcons and the federation. The Committee was assigned with responsibility to investigate the unpaid bonuses and allowances of the Super Falcons. The Committee Chaired by Honourable Blessing…
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WcH 23: Team Nigeria turns to relays for redemption
Nigeria’s Athletics team will now be hoping to get, at least, a medal in the relay events which start Friday following sprint hurdler, Tobi Amusan’s inability to make the podium in the 100m hurdles on Thursday evening. Prior to the Championships, hopes of Team Nigeria making it to the podium were pinned on the shoulders…
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Sports Minister set for meeting with all Sports Federations
Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh will commence engagements with all sports federations in the country on Tuesday, as he continues to assess the state of affairs of all federations. The efforts are part of a series of strategies the minister is employing to reposition sports in the country. He stated that part…
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CAF extols Oparanozie virtue after retirement from Football
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has celebrated Desire Oparanozie’s prowess in female football following her retirement from professional soccer. On Wednesday, She announced on her X handle that she would be retiring from football. Her announcement has been generating reactions from footballers past and present. Reacting to the announcement, CAF described Oparanozie’s football career…
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AFN lauds MoC on young athIetes sponsorship initiatives
The AthIetics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) President Chief Tonobok Okowa has lauded the initiative which will bridge the gap between youth and junior athletes. AFN President Okowa spoke on the need to produce a pool of young athletes who will be positioned to take over from their older ones. He said: “I am the main…
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N1.6b StarTimes’ deal with NPFL is unacceptable to Nigerians, says Gara-Gombe
Sports Business and Tourism magnet Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara-Gombe, has tagged the NI.6 billion deal between Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) and pay television service provider, StarTimes as a huge insult and ‘unacceptable’. Officials of NPFL and Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) signed the N1.6 billion five-year broadcast rights deal with the management of StarTimes in…
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Governor Oborevwori celebrates pugilist, Ajagba for boxing victory
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has celebrated the victory of Nigerian-born boxer, Efe Ajagba, over Austrialian Joe Goodall on Sunday. The hard-hitting Nigerian World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight contender stopped Australia’s Goodall in the fourth round of their 10-round main event at Tahoe Blue Event Center in Stateline, Nevada, United States of America.…
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Premier League Player: Mohammed Kudus shortlisted for December
His goal-scoring record and nomination for Player of the Month reflect a strong performance. It’s unfortunate that he couldn’t feature in the game against Brighton due to Ghana’s call-up ahead of the 2023 AFCON. His stunning run in the month under review has seen him score four goals in six league appearances. He scored against…