Newscenter Media News Former African tennis champion, Dr Sadiq Abdullahi, has described the Federal Government’s N31.24 billion budget for sports as a sign that the country is not ready to develop the sector …
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Organisers move Louis Edem West Africa Basketball Championship to Lagos
ASPAC Basketball Club and Energie Basketball Club of Benin Republic, and two Ghanaian teams, Customs Braves and Spintex Knights, are set to feature in the Louis Edem West Africa Basketball …
Read More »Ideal Trybez wins Lekki Christmas Basketball Championship
Ideal Trybez defeated Hope Alive 41-39 to win the inaugural Lekki Christmas Basketball Championship, which ended at the weekend in Ajah, Lagos. The post Ideal Trybez wins Lekki Christmas Basketball …
Read More »NOC describes 2023 as successful year for sports
The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has described the outgoing 2023 as a successful year for sports development in the country. Reflecting on sports in 2023 at a meeting to mark …
Read More »Over 34 Abuja teams in Webber’s 3×3 basketball tourney
Over 34 teams are participating in the ongoing Webber’s 3×3 Christmas Basketball Tournament, which ends this weekend at the Jabi Lake Mall, Abuja. The post Over 34 Abuja teams in …
Read More »NAFA offers U.S. scholarships to 36 football players
The Nigeria American Football Association (NAFA), in conjunction with Gridiron Imports Foundation, has finalised plans to sponsor 36 players to U.S. high schools, universities and colleges, as part of efforts …
Read More »Paucity of funds stalls NBBF’s preparations for Paris 2024 Olympics qualifiers
The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has said that its preparations for the forthcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games qualifiers is being stalled by delay in getting the necessary funds from the …
Read More »Nigeria’s Africa Handball Cup of Nations camp opens in Abuja
There will be no Christmas break for the men’s national handball team, Golden Arrows, who began camping in Abuja during the week ahead of the 23rd African Men’s Handball Cup …
Read More »‘Why MCGC Minna first open championship offered Motorcycles, food items to winners’
The first Minna Cantonment Golf Club (MCGC) Yearly Open Golf Championship offered different memories for the participants, but the overwhelming verdict was that it touched many lives positively. The post …
Read More »BALL Africa hosts clinic, donates shoes to Warriors Academy
BALL Africa in collaboration with Ball2Thrive California, United States (U.S.) marked the 2023 World Basketball Day yesterday with their ‘One BALL’ campaign at Warriors Academy Basketball Court, Ilupeju, Lagos. The …
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