Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, the Nigeria Football Federation, and Nigeria Premier Football League side Remo Stars have extended condolences to the family of the late chairman of the …
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NPFL increases prize money to N200m
The winner of the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League will get improved prize money of N200m, a 33.3 per cent increase from last season’s N150m, The PUNCH reports. Chairman of …
Read More »New sponsor Aerial Robotix launches 2024 NRLA Championship
Aerial Robotix, a leading provider of drone services in West Africa, has launched the 2024 NRLA Championship as the new main sponsor of the Nigeria Rugby League, PUNCH Sports Extra …
Read More »Nigeria absent at Africa Youth Champs over scarcity of funds
Nigeria is conspicuously absent from the 2024 ITTF Africa Youth Championships, which are currently underway in Gaborone, the capital of Botswana. Despite being one of the leading African teams, Nigeria …
Read More »Southgate resigns as England coach after Euro ’24 defeat
Three Lions of England are now without a manager as Gareth Southgate has resigned from his position after his team failed to win the 2024 European Championship. England, who have …
Read More »Belgium refuses to host Israel match over security fears
Belgium will not host the Nations League match against Israel on September 6 over security fears. The Belgian Football Federation announced this on Tuesday. The city of Brussels said last …
Read More »Colombian football chief released following arrest at Copa final
Colombian Football Federation President, Ramon Jesurun, has been released on bail following his arrest at Copa America final, according to videos published in Colombian media on Monday. A Miami-Dade County …
Read More »WABU champ Adeyemi battles French foe Aug 3
Nigerian boxing sensation and undefeated West African Boxing Union champion, Tunde Adeyemi, is set to face French fighter Bakari Diallo in a super-lightweight clash on August 3 at Stade Coubertin …
Read More »Omotayo fired up ahead Olympic Games
Nigerian table tennis player Olajide Omotayo is confident of making his mark at the 2024 Olympic Games, which will be held from July 26 to August 11 in Paris, France, …
Read More »Nigeria will shine at IHF W’Cup, says Agboola
Nigeria coach Agboola Shittu Adewunmi is upbeat about the country’s chances at the 2024 IHF women’s U18 handball world championship in China. The West Africans are making their maiden appearance …
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