Author: Brila

President Muhammadu Buhari has confirmed Mr. Sunday Dare as the Minister for Youth and Sports.

Nigeria and Africa number one female wrestler in the 68kg category Blessing Oborududu has assured Nigerians to look forward to another commanding display from the Nigerian wrestling contingent. 

Beijing Ducks and Nigeria basketball national team player Ekpe Udoh has stated that the rest of the world should take not of Nigeria ahead of the FIBA world cup which starts on the 31st of August 2019. 

Coach of Nigeria’s triumphant D’Tigress team Otis Hughley has called on the Federal Government to ensure that the players and members of the victorious D’Tigress team get well compensated for their successful title defence at the just concluded women Afrobasket in Senegal.

Minnesota Timberwolves and Nigerian player Josh Okogie has stated that there is no pressure on the D’Tigers ahead of the team’s participation at the world cup in China.

General manager of the Nigeria D’tigers Musa Adamu has stated that the Nigeria senior national team is motivated enough to still compete at the fast approaching FIBA world cup in China despite the financial crisis that threatened the team’s participation at the world cup.

Officials have confirmed that Nigeria champions Enyimba have been ordered to play a CAF Champions League preliminary round return leg match against Rahimo of Burkina Faso Sunday behind closed doors pending a final inspection of their home ground.

D’Tigress head coach Otis Hugley Jr has envisaged winning gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics after successfully triumphing at the  2019 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket.

The all-time D’tigress star, Evelyn Akhator believes Nigeria’s triumph at the 2019 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket which held In Senegal was down to their “zeal to win” which she said was more unabated than all the opponents they faced on their way to holding onto the trophy.

Former Tanzania coach, Emmanuel Amunike has hailed the transition of Nigeria young players in the cadet team into the Super Eagles in recent times.