Author: Brila

Former scribe of the Nigeria Olympic Committee Chief Tunde Popoola has called on the NOC to as a matter of urgency wade into the ongoing fiasco over the leadership of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria considering that it is the threshold of an Olympic year loading already. 

Kano Pillars striker Nyima Nwangwa has expressed delight after helping the Kano based side score their first set of goals for the 2019/2020 NPFL season and subsequently recording their first win of the season in the process. 

Akwa starlet coach Caleb Esu has expressed regret and disappointment after the newly promoted NPFL side relinquished it unbeaten start to the league season following a 1-2 loss at home to Kano Pillars who have also been disappointing all season. 

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) released on Wednesday the final list of nominees for the 28th edition of its annual football awards, with Odion Ighalo, Victor Osimhen, Samuel Chukwueze, and Asisat Oshoala as the representatives for Nigeria.

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu yesterday renamed the popular Onikan Stadium after the late first governor of the state, Brigadier Mobolaji Johnson (rtd).

Newly appointed President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria Olamide George who emerged as President from Tuesday’s emergency AFN board meeting has promised a new dawn in Nigerian Athletics and also emphasized that administration of the sports of Athletics will be an inclusive one.

Coach of NPFL side Kano Pillars Ibrahim Musa has stated that he is confident his side will not fall prey to giant killers Akwa starlet ahead of today’s rescheduled outstanding league fixture between both sides.

President of FIBA Africa zone 3 Rtd Col Sam Ahmedu has advised Nigeria women basketball league champion Air warriors Basketball club of Abuja to try and ensure they make the trip for the Africa women basketball league champions cup which starts this weekend so as to prevent been slammed by FIBA Africa as talks of whether to or not to feature continue to gather pace.

Former Nigeria international Mutiu Adepoju has stated that invitation of players to the national team should be kept open as long as Nigerian players continue to shine at club level.

The Board of Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has suspended under-fire President Engr. Ibrahim Gusau in a meeting at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja.