Sports analyst tasks govt. on early preparations of athletes for competitions
LAGOS – A renowned sports analyst, Tayo Balogun, has advised the government to ensure the early preparation of athletes ahead of major competitions to enhance […]
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Uniport is centre of sports excellence, says Director of Sports
PORT HARCOURT – The Director of Sports at the University of Port Harcourt, Dr Ken Anugweje, said on Tuesday that authorities of the university were […]
Hamburg’s Mueller could miss last three games
Hamburg, – SV Hamburg could be without Nicolai Mueller for the last games of the season in their fight against relegation as the winger is […]
NPFL: Bewarang calls for change in game time
ABUJA – Bitrus Bewarang, the General Manager of Plateau United, on Friday said a shift in the timing of Nigerian League matches would help increase […]
Ikpeme task U23, Falcons to focus ahead of 2016 Olympics
By Lexi Elo With the battle for spots at the football programme of the 11th All-Africa Games successfully concluded, NFF’s Deputy General Secretary, Dr. Emmanuel […]
Rio 2016 receives 1.2 million ticket applications within week of sales
LAGOS – The 2016 Olympic Games holding in Rio, Brazil has received 1.2 million ticket applications from Brazilian residents since sales commenced on March 31. […]
Super Falcons resume training tomorrow
By Lexi Elo Nigeria women senior team, Super Falcons returned to the country Monday after they were forced to a 1-1 draw by Mali in […]
All-Africa Games qualifiers: Elegbeleye sure Super Falcons will knock out Mali
Abuja- Gbenga Elegbeleye, the Director-General, National Sports Commission (NSC), says the Super Falcons will surely beat Mali in the qualifying matches for the 2015 All-Africa […]
Super Mario to go mobile as Nintendo ventures into smartphone games
(Reuters) – Japanese video game maker Nintendo Co Ltd will venture into smartphone games, heeding calls from investors to boost revenue by taking iconic characters […]
African U-17 Championship: Coach Obuh Urges Eaglets To Brace Up For Difficult Games
PORT HARCOURT – Former National U-20 male football coach, John Obuh, on Tuesday urged the U-17 national male team, Golden Eaglets, to prepare for tougher […]
2022 Commonwealth Games: Edmonton bid withdrawal good omen for Durban
By Tony Nezianya Lagos- At the close of expression of interest to bid for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, two cities – Edmonton, Canada and Durban, […]
Ibile Games: A Giant Stride by Lagos State in Sports Development
Ibile Games: A Giant Stride by Lagos State in Sports Development, By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu: For more than four years now, the Lagos State Government organises […]
Ibile Games: Talents discovered will be used to strengthen athletics – Technical director
Lagos – Tony Osheku, the Technical Director of the Lagos State Athletics Association, on Friday said that the association identified new talents at the Lagos […]
Kano Pillars set for friendly games in Ghana
By Lexi Elo with Agency Report Kano Pillars is set to play two friendly games against the Hearts of Oak and Ghana U23 national side […]
2015 Ibile Games: Swimmers blame poor performance on lack of experience
LAGOS – Some swimmers at the ongoing Lagos State Secondary Schools Sports Festival in Lagos on Thursday attributed their poor performance to lack of experience. […]
Ibile Games: Whitesand International School set for semifinals
LAGOS – Whitesand International School, Lekki, on Monday defeated Birrel Avenue High School, 18-10 in male basketball event to qualify for the semi-finals in the […]
Ibile Games: Tennis enters final stage
Lagos- Augustine Stephen of Lafiaji High School, lagos Island on Wednesday qualified for the finals of the senior boys tennis event of the ongoing Lagos state […]
Taekwondo expert decries non-usage of Electronic Scoring System at Ibile Games
LAGOS – Sunday Anani, the Technical Director of Lagos State Taekwondo Association (LSTA), on Wednesday decried non-usage of Electronic Scoring System at the ongoing Lagos […]
NOC strategises for 2015 All African Games, 2016 Olympics
Abuja- The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) said on Tuesday, that plans were in the pipeline to ensure the country excels at the 2015 All Africa […]
Glasgow Commonwealth Games top UK’S world top sporting experience for 2014
LAGOS – David Grevemberg, Chief Executive Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) on Friday [pro_ad_display_adzone id=”8″] commended the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth team for ranking number one in […]