Author: Seyi Alao
The President of the Nigeria Gymnastics Federation (NGF), Kelvin Erhunwmunse, said he’s satisfied with the organization of the 2019 National Open Championship.
Infrastructure deficit has been identified as a major reason the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) is not being broadcast on television according to the Chairman of the League Management Company Shehu Dikko.
Ifeanyi Anaemena, captain of Enyimba FC of Aba is looking forward to winning a second league title with the club after they qualified for the championship playoff with five other clubs.
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria picked one of the four best losersticket to the quarter final of the FIFA U-20 World Cup following a 1-1 draw with Ukraine on Thursday. The draw was enough for Ukraine to win their group and progress unbeaten. Opponents Nigeria finished third on four points, while USA finished above their African rivals in second after beating Qatar 1-0. Danylo Sikan headed home from close range in the 30th minute to give Ukraine a 1-0 lead. Goalkeeper Andriy Lunin saved Muhamed Tijani’s penalty seconds before half-time, but could not repeat the feat when Tijani earned another…
Former Super Eagles Left back Celestine Babayaro has backed Super Eagles Coach Gernot Rohr’s decision to recall John Mikel Obi back into the Super Eagles ahead of the forthcoming African Cup of Nations in Egypt later this year. Mikel missed the whole qualifying games for the tournament and has not featured for the Super Eagles since Russia 2018 World Cup. However Rohr included the experience midfielder in his list of 25 man provisional squad to begin camping in Asaba for the tournament. Babayaro who won gold medal for Nigeria back in Atlanta 96 has no problems with Obi Mikel’s return…
Aruna Quadri was up against club teammate- Diogo Carvalho in the second stage of the preliminary round of men’s single at the 2019 seamasters China Open on Tuesday. The Nigerian however was the Victor in the encounter, as moved into the next round at the expense of his Club mate. Despite not been listed among the top ranked 16 seeded players, Quadri got a bye to the second stage of the preliminary round and was set up against Carvalho and the match lived up to expectation as the familiar foes gave the Chinese fans something to cheer during the tie.…
Wahid Oshodi believes standard of the Seamaster ITTF ChallengePlus Nigeria Open rising year by year and it will always attracting world class players across the World. Oshodi added that this year’s edition will be better than the previous, as the Seamaster 2019 ITTF Challenge Plus Nigeria Open promises to be the best ever. “The knowledge and experience our home based and young playersgain from watching and playing against some of the best players inthe world is invaluable. This in part makes up for the fact that ourplayers lack the necessary exposure which comes from travellingand playing on the circuit.” …
Abia Warriors attacking winger, Ibrahim Olawoyin could not hide his excitement following his team’s dominant display against Kano Pillars on Sunday at the Umuahia Township Stadium. Although he failed to register his name in the scoresheet, the youngster’s dazzling runs and delightful crosses were a key component in the 3-0 victory that ensured NPFL safety for the Umuahia-based side. “I feel very, very great. I really thank God for that,” “It wasn’t easy because we had just few matches to go but we told ourselves, ‘yes, we can do it’ and I thank God everything ended very well.”…
Nigeria football legend Kanu Nwankwo celebrates the birthday of his wife Amarachi Kanu and took to his social media handle to post an emotional message in her honour on Monday.
Chelsea has slammed 10.5 million pounds asking price on Inter Milan target Victor Moses according to reports from Italy.
