Author: Tumininu Yussuf
Azania Omo-Agege, the Interim President of the Nigerian Boxing Federation, has described 2024 as a “dismal” year for the sport in the country in an interview with Brila.net. Speaking openly about internal conflicts, poor focus, and serious issues which have been going on over a year, Omo-Agege believes they have set boxing back significantly. “To be very honest with you, I don’t like mincing words. It’s been a dismal year for us, which is very shameful. A lot of inciting has been going on in the Federation, so we’re not really focused, you understand,” the president lamented. The president also…
Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, the President of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), has revealed bold plans to boost the development of women’s football in Nigeria.
The expanded tournament will see 32 teams from across the globe battle it out in the United States, with Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami set to host and take center stage.
Former Super Falcons assistant coach, Mansur Abdullahi, has called on the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to place more trust in indigenous coaches to lead the women’s national team.
Shohei Ohtani, the superstar Los Angeles Dodgers player, is demanding that his former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, return hundreds of thousands of dollars in baseball cards he alleges were fraudulently purchased with his stolen money. Court documents filed Tuesday reveal that Mizuhara, who was once a trusted confidant and friend of the Japanese sensation, misappropriated funds from Ohtani’s bank account to make the purchases, totaling about $325,000. The filing claims Mizuhara gained unauthorized access to Ohtani’s bank account around November 2021, altering security protocols to impersonate the athlete and authorize wire transfers. By 2024, Mizuhara had used the funds to buy…
Lewis Hamilton has revealed that his final season with Mercedes has been one of the most emotionally challenging of his 12-year career with the Silver Arrows, as he prepares to close this chapter and move to Ferrari in 2025. In a interview ahead of his last race for Mercedes in Abu Dhabi this weekend, the 39-year-old seven-time world champion admitted that he has struggled to manage his emotions throughout a turbulent year. “It’s been a very emotional year for me and I don’t think I’ve been the best at handling my emotions this year,” Hamilton told reporters on Thursday. “You’ve…
The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation’s General Manager, Azeez Oladipo, has shed light on the team’s preparation plans ahead of the highly anticipated 2024 Africa Cup in Tunisia, scheduled for December 19-23. With the competition fast approaching, Oladipo highlighted how both local and foreign-based players have been sharpening their skills in preparation for the event, detailing the the early phases of the team’s buildup. “The preparations started long ago because the leagues in different zones started,” Oladipo said. “We started with Lagos League and then moved it up to the South-South League. So, players get to continue playing.” According to…
Bankole Olowookere, head coach of Nigeria’s U-17 women’s football team, has boldly declared that his squad is fully prepared to take on the competition at the upcoming WAFU B tournament. Speaking candidly about the team’s preparations, Olowookere explained the significance of thorough and early training and a strong sense of unity among players. “The goal is clear: we are aiming for nothing less than victory. Everybody should attempt to go to a tournament with a mindset of winning,” Olowookere stated. “There is no room for anything less. Even when you look at the World Cup, we treat every competition…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed the top five nominees in each women’s category for the upcoming 2024 CAF Awards, set to take place on December 16 in Marrakech, Morocco. The awards, which cover the period from January to October 2024, recognize the stellar performances of players, coaches, and teams across the continent. From powerful national team displays to exceptional individual feats at the club level, this year’s nominees represents the growing strength of African women’s football. Women’s Player of the Year This highly anticipated category features five incredible athletes who have left a significant mark on…
Fresh from their successful run in the ICC Sub-Regional Qualifiers, the Nigeria national cricket team is set to take on Botswana, Uganda, and host Rwanda in the T20I African Continent Cup, beginning today, December 4th, in Kigali.
