World football-governing body, FIFA, has moved the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup final qualifying round, first leg match between Nigeria and Burundi from Bujumbura to Dar es Salaam in …
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SACF awards scholarships to 20 youths
A total of 20 young students from the six football zones in the country will be beneficiaries of the Seyi Akinwunmi Charity Foundation (SACF) scholarships for the 2023 edition. The …
Read More »Promoter to host Joshua vs Wilder fight in Nigeria March 9
Despite Deontay Wilder’s unexpected loss to Joseph Parker in Saudi Arabia last week, Nigerian-born promoter, Dr Adrian Ogun, has said that plans are still on for the former WBC champion …
Read More »Heritage, Phoenix Queens win Cohesion football tournament
Heritage Football Academy and FC Phoenix Queens emerged winners at the fifth edition of the Cohesion Football Tournament held in Lagos State. The annual community tournament aimed at engaging talented …
Read More »Egyptian Super Cup semi-final match decided after 34 penalty kicks
Modern Future, who will face either Al Ahly or Ceramica Cleopatra in the final match, squandered three spot kicks. The post Egyptian Super Cup semi-final match decided after 34 penalty …
Read More »At Maracana Stadium, Adeyemi promises support for children
Children from within Ajegunle area of Lagos and its environs could not hide their excitement on Friday when Nigerian-born Borussia Dortmund German star, Karim Adeyemi, visited their community to celebrate …
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 »Teenage sensation Kuti wins two table tennis titles in 24 hours
Teenage sensation, Matthew Kuti, claimed two national titles within 24 hours, winning the maiden Daniel Ford Youth Championships as well as the one-day Renewed Hope Top 20 Invitational Challenge held …
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 »Wolves inflict Christmas misery on Chelsea
Wolves inflicted a fourth defeat in six matches on Chelsea on Sunday, beating the London side 2-1 in the first Christmas Eve Premier League match since 1995. The post Wolves …
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