Author: Brila

Alex Nwora, the head coach of Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, has expressed fears that the sports ministry’s delay in releasing funds ahead of the teams participation at the 2019 FIBA Basketball world cup in China could adversely affect their performance at the event as well as their zeal in playing for the country.

Nigeria thrash Benin Republic 2-0 (21-5, 21-5) in the women’s beach volleyball event at the ongoing 2019 African Games in Rabat, Morocco.

A  new professional league ‘The Basketball Africa League (BAL)’, featuring 12 club teams from all over  Africa has been scheduled to tip-off in March 2020. 

The Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) disclosed  a redoubtable team of athletes and officials that will be representing  the country at the 12th African Games in Morocco.

The Chief Executive Officer of Delta Queens, Henrrietta Ehiabor, has been rose-coloured that her team will have people on their feet,  once they resume for the second round of the season.

In preparation for Bayelsa queens trip to Akure of the 28th of August, Chairman of Bayelsa Queens Ebiki Timimi has hinted on his team’s commitment to retaining the title.

Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) giants have confirmed the appointment of veteran coach John Obuh as its technical adviser.

Striker Hembafan Ayatsea has said she is ready to continue learning and playing for the Invisible Angels despite a challenging experience in the early stages of her Nigeria Women Premier League career. Ayatsea scored two goals in the first round of the NWPL for her hometown club and revealed how hard-fought it has been playing in the elite league. In a chat to  thenwfl.com, “I must confess it has been tough. The NWPL is a competitive league and you just have to be at your best always. I learnt probably more in the Premier League than I probably had in the last…

Head coach of the Nigeria senior men volleyball team, Japhetu Nuhu has said that his team hopes to do well at this year’s All Africa tournament as their aim is to get to the final of the volleyball event.

Fast-rising winger of Sunshine Football Club of Akure, Ayo Adejubu, is gradually becoming the toast of Akure fans. The Akure City player who was loaned to Sunshine FC last season came into limelight during the NPFL La Liga Under-15 Youth tournament.