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 NWFL Championship: Falode Sends Congratulatory Message To Naija Following League's Success NWFL Championship: Falode Sends Congratulatory Message To Naija Following League's Success The Chairperson of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), Aisha Falode, has again congratulated Naija Ratels following their promotion to the top-flight of the Nigeria Women Football League, the NWFL Premiership.  Falode, an Executive board member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), put a call through to the President of Naija Ratels FC, Barrister Paul Edeh on wednesday, acknowledging the  exceptional display of the team. The number one women Football administrator in the country also commended the team for their doggedness and team spirit for emerging Champions of the 2021 second tier league.  In his reactions, Barrister. Edeh appreciated the Aisha Falode led NWFL for ensuring quality league organisation and great leadership qualities at all times. The Naija Ratels President, h...

 Bar. Paul Edeh Redeems N1.6m Cash Pledge To Ratels Players, Coach To Get Plot Of Land In Abuja Bar. Paul Edeh Redeems N1.6m Cash Pledge To Ratels Players, Coach To Get Plot Of Land In Abuja Naija Ratels President, Barrister Paul Edeh on tuesday honoured a N1.6m cash pledge he made to his team, following their promotion to the NWFL Premiership .  Barrister Edeh made the fulfilment after his team ended their Championship campaign as winners of the second tier league, with a 1-1 draw against Adamawa Queens, amassing 10 points from four games in the process. Presenting the Cash reward to the Captain of the team, NFF first Vice President, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi stated that he was satisfied with the standard of game seen at the NWFL Championship, noting that soon, players of Naija Ratels will soon be with various national teams.    "It is a pleasure to help fulfil the pledge of N1.6m by the club chairman to the players. I have no doubt that Naija Ratels will do well in ...

 Seyi Akinwunmi Impressed As Naija Ratels Begin Construction Of New  Hostel, Make Plans For New Stadium Seyi Akinwunmi Impressed As Naija Ratels Begin Construction Of New Hostel, Make Plans For New Stadium. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) first Vice President, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for Naija Ratels 3-star rated Hostel, located in Kurudu, Abuja Municipal Council. The new 12 bedroom building will be built like a hotel and will have an indoor gym, a lounge, where the players can relax during their leisure time, a mini hall, dining areas, library and the coaches chalet.  Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi who performed the ground-breaking ceremony for the building said he was impressed with what the management of Naija Ratels have been able to achieve within a short time and urge other football clubs in the country to emulate the achievements of the team.  "It is a great privilege to be here for the foundation stone laying ceremony for...

 Pinnick Amaju Inaugurates Aisha Buhari Invitational Tournament Committee on Monday 27th June 2021 The Quest to host a successful Aisha Buhari Invitational Tournament in Lagos began with the Inauguration of the committee by NFF President/FIFA Council member; Amaju Pinnick.  The virtual meeting started at exactly 11 am with all Local Organising Members were in attendance to show readiness to stage a tournament of repute.  According to the FIFA Council member, Amaju Pinnick "Everyone here is selected based on merit for this national call and I'm confident that you will deliver with utmost efficiency. Aisha Buhari's name stands for Integrity and the tournament must live up to that integrity." Pinnick expects periodic reports before the tournament starts and to interface with the Lagos state government as the host.  The tournament will be yearly and the  LOC  is expected to organize a befitting tournament that can stand the test of time sustainably.  Bar. ...

 NBSL: We have Motivated Our Players to get Super 4 Qualification, Prince Thompson Oladimeji NBSL: We have Motivated Our Players to get Super 4 Qualification, Prince Thompson Oladimeji. Grand Patron of Kwara Beach Soccer Association Prince Thompson Oladimeji has hinted that the players of the Kwara beach soccer club have been well motivated for this 3rd round of the Nigeria Beach soccer league taking place at the Ahman Pategi University Patigi, Kwara state. Speaking to Nthe BSL media team, Prince Oladimeji maintained that He had encouraged the players in word and the financial supports ahead of the crunch encounter against the Badagry Beach Soccer club this evening and only a win can help them achieve it. “You saw me talking to them saw minutes and that is words of encouragement, they are very happy and I am sure at the end of the encounter, they will come out on tops” The football administrator gave special thanks to Emir of Patigi, the Pro-Chancellor of the Ahman Patigi Universit...

 Ijebu Heritage Marathon Unveils Airtel as Headline Sponsor Ijebu Heritage Marathon Unveils Airtel as Headline Sponsor Leading telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has been announced as the headline sponsor of Ijebu Heritage Half Marathon. Mr. Bukola Olopade, the Chief Executive Officer of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, Project Consultants on the Ijebu Heritage Half Marathon, said “We are delighted to welcome Airtel on board as Headline sponsor, they proudly connect millions of Nigerians every day and we are extremely happy to have the Ijebu Heritage Half Marathon associated with the brand. “Our belief at Nilayo is that Sports Sponsorships are a veritable tool for economic development in any society. We are positive that this partnership will open a new vista of opportunities in the trajectory of marathons and road races in the country.” The Ijebu Heritage Half Marathon is scheduled for 17th July 2021. The route starts, at Tunde Debasco Road, Erin, and ends at O...

 Olympic Qualifier: Nigeria to Face Egypt in Semifinals Nigeria has qualified for the Semifinals of the ongoing Tokyo Beach Volleyball Qualifiers in the women's category. Nigeria beat the Gambia in the Golden match 2-0 (21-10, 21-12) after both teams won a game each. Olympic Qualifier: Nigeria to Face Egypt in Semifinals Nigeria has qualified for the Semifinals of the ongoing Tokyo Beach Volleyball Qualifiers in the women's category. Nigeria beat the Gambia in the Golden match 2-0 (21-10, 21-12) after both teams won a game each. In the first game, Gambia beat Nigeria 2-1 (24-22, 13-21, 15-13) before Nigeria Team B consisting of Albertina Francis and Tochukwu Nnoruga beat Gambia 2-0  (21-13, 21-16) in a one-sided match. Nigeria is two steps away from the Tokyo Olympics.

 NWFL Championship League: Naija Ratels Faced with the Chance to Overtake Adamawa Queens       NWFL Championship League: Naija Ratels Faced with the Chance to Overtake Adamawa Queens The battle for the two teams seeking promotion to the NWFL Premiership League will begin to take shape on Day Three of the NWFL Championship League going on at the Aguiyi Ironsi Sports Complex, Abuja. As Day Three action resumes on Saturday, after Friday's Rest Day,  Naija Ratels FC is presented with the opportunity to level up with Adamawa Queens or overtake the league leaders, Adamawa Queens. Going into Saturday's Day Three games, Adamawa Queens top the table with 6 points and a +5 goal difference from two matches. Naija Ratels FC, placed second, has 3 points from one game and a +2 goal difference. With three points from one game and a +2 goal difference, Naija Ratels are now presented with the opportunity to either level parity or overtake Adamawa Queens.  Naija Ra...

 NWFL Championship League Update: Naija Ratels Win First Game, Trail Adamawa NWFL Championship League Update: Naija Ratels Win First Game, Trail Adamawa Naija Ratels Football Club started their campaign in the NWFL Championship League on a winning note after they defeated Heartland Queens of Owerri 2-0 at the Aguiyi Ironsi Sports Complex, Abuja. Despite the victory, Naija Ratels trail league leaders Adamawa Queens, as the Yola Girls recorded their second victory from two matches against Kwara Ladies. Adamawa defeated Kwara Ladies 3-0 to Garner 6 points against Naija Ratels FC three points with a game in hand. After Day Two of the NWFL Championship League, Adamawa retained lead on the table with 6 points from two matches, two wins, five goals for, none against and ±5 goal difference. Naija Ratels Fc are second on the table with three points from one game, two goals for, none against and ±2 goal difference. In third place is Heartland Queens of Owerri with one point from two matches,...

 Tunisia 94':  President Buhari Redeemed FG's Promise to Super Eagles .......... Allocates House to Gold Winning Squad Members Tunisia 94': President Buhari Redeemed FG's Promise to Super Eagles After twenty-seven years of unfulfilled promise to the members of gold-winning squad of Super Eagles to the 1994 edition of African Cup of Nations (AFCON) by the Federal Government of Nigeria, the present administration under President Muhammadu has approved the allocation hours to all squad members of the team that won Nigeria's second AFCON trophy in Tunisia. This was contained in a statement released by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on medial and publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu on Thursday evening. The statement reads in part, "President Muhammadu Buhari has apprthe oved allocation of 3-bedroom houses to the Super Eagles Squad that won the African Cup of Nations in Tunis, Tunisia, in 1994, making real a promise by the Federal Government". Followin...

 This is a Call to Serve my Fatherland - Sports Minister's Aide, Daniel Reacts to Aisha Buhari Cup Appointment This is a Call to Serve my Fatherland - Sports Minister's Aide, Daniel Reacts to Aisha Buhari Cup Appointment Award-winning sports journalist, Kola Daniel has expressed delight over his recent appoinAward-winningmber of the Aisha Buhari Women's Invitational Tournament billed for September this year. The NFF in a release on Thursday announced a 15-member organizing committee headed by the federation's vice president, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi to put in place a befitting tournament named after Nigeria's First Lady. Kola who said the appointment came as a surprise to him as he's the SA Media to the Minister of Youth and Sports noted that its surprise serve and contribute his quota to the development of sports in his fatherland According to Daniel, "It gladdens my heart to know that the NFF has appointed me as member of Aisha Buhari Invitational Tournam...

 Write us Off at Your Own Peril, says Heartland Queens' Goalie, Onyechere Write us Off at Your Own Peril, says Heartland Queens' Goalie, Onyechere Inconsolable Heartland Queens goalkeeper, Uchechi Onyechere has said all hopes are not lost for her side to still go ahead to win one of the two promotion tickets at the ongoing 2021 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Championship in Abuja. The Owerri landladies went down to Naija Ratels with two unanswered goals in Thursday’s matchday 2 clash at the Aguiyi Ironsi Sports Complex. One goal in each half off the foot of strikers, Josephine Dzer and Aishat Animashaun condemned the Owerri outfit to their first defeat at the championship. Heartland Queens were forced to 1-1 draw by Kwara Ladies in matchday 1 clash on the championship opening day on Wednesday. Once here who was unarguably the best performer on the matchday 2 clash said people can only write off her side in the championship at their own peril. “I feel bad over the loss to ...

 NWFL Championship Update: Naija Ratels Begin Quest for Premiership Ticket NWFL Championship Update: Naija Ratels Begin Quest for Premiership Ticket Highly rated NWFL Championship club, Naija Ratels will begin their quest to qualify for the elite NWFL Premiership as they battle against experienced Heartland Queens of Owerri in the opening game of Day 2 of the NWFL Championship. The battleground is the Aguiyi Ironsi Sports Complex, Abuja.  Naija Ratels FC was on bye on Wednesday as Adamawa Queens shot to the top of the table after Day One with a 2-0 win over Gallant Queens, to amass the first three points of the Championship. In the second game of the day, Kwara Ladies played a 1-1 draw with Heartland Queens. The NWFL Secretariat on Wednesday evening gave additional information on the disqualification of the Kaduna Queens Fc from the NWFL Championship. The NWFL Chief Operating Officer, Modupe Shabi, revealed that Kaduna Queens was actually knocked out of the NWFL Championship b...

 Real Estate Giants, RevolutionPlus to Become Official Partner of the NFF Real Estate Giants, RevolutionPlus to Become Official Partner of the NFF The Nigeria Football Federation will on Friday in Lagos sign a partnership agreement with RevolutionPlus, a notable name in Corporate Nigeria. The Company, leaders in Nigeria's real estate sector, will become the Official Real Estate Partner of the nation's football governing body. Talk of one property firm in sub-Saharan Africa today that offers genuine documentation on its properties, affordability of its products, and integrity of its managers, the name Revolution Plus Property Development Company Limited will be mentioned. This real estate firm is one of the fastest-growing firms in sub-Saharan Africa at present. The vision of the organization is to become the Number 1 real estate company in sub-Saharan Africa and the whole world. Its mission is to bring real estate dreams, desires, and expectations into reality with its total co...

 Real Estate Giants, RevolutionPlus to Become Official Partner of the NFF Real Estate Giants, RevolutionPlus to Become Official Partner of the NFF The Nigeria Football Federation will on Friday in Lagos sign a partnership agreement with RevolutionPlus, a notable name in Corporate Nigeria. The Company, leaders in Nigeria's real estate sector, will become the Official Real Estate Partner of the nation's football governing body. Talk of one property firm in sub-Saharan Africa today that offers genuine documentation on its properties, affordability of its products, and integrity of its managers, the name Revolution Plus Property Development Company Limited will be mentioned. This real estate firm is one of the fastest-growing firms in sub-Saharan Africa at present. The vision of the organization is to become the Number 1 real estate company in sub-Saharan Africa and the whole world. Its mission is to bring real estate dreams, desires, and expectations into reality with its total co...

 NWFL Championship Update: Adamawa Queen's Top Table in Day One NWFL Championship Update: Adamawa Queen's Top Table in Day One Adamawa Queens of Yola today at the Aguiyi Ironsi Sports Complex, Abuja, shot into an early lead on the NWFL Championship table when they defeated Gallant Queens Fc 2-0 to get the first three points of the competition. With this victory, Adamawa Queens grabbed the first three points to top the table.  Adamawa Queens' two goals were scored by Chineye George. Meanwhile, the opening game between Kwara Ladies and Heartland Queens ended in a 1-1 draw as the two teams shared one point apiece to go second and third places. Chioma John scored Heartland Queens'  only goal of the match, while Kwara Ladies' equalizer was scored by Ahmed Adeola to keep scores at 1-1. On the Day 2 of the NWFL Championship, Naija Ratels Football club will battle against  Heartland Queens FC of Owerri at 10 a.m, while Kwara Ladies' slug it out with  League leaders Adam...

 Nasarawa United Forward, Tebo on Cloud Nine After First Super Eagles Call-Up Nasarawa United Forward, Tebo on Cloud Nine After First Super Eagles Call-Up Nasarawa United central defender Tebo Franklin has expressed his happiness following his maiden senior national team call-up. The enforcer was named in the 25-man squad that will face Mexico on July 4 in an international friendly at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. “I’m so happy with the call-up because it has always been my dream to play for Nigeria, and it has finally become a reality,” Tebo Franklin said. “News of the invitation was mind-blowing to me. I was speechless and felt amazing. I didn't really expect any of this to happen. “It is an opportunity for me to make an impact. I have to keep working hard and prove my worth. I am really happy,” he added. The no-nonsense defender saw full action on Sunday when Nasarawa United shared the spoils 0-0 with Enyimba in the week 28 of the Nigeria Professional Football League. The last ...

 Lagos FA fixes June 28 for EkoFootball Queens Championship Finals Lagos FA fixes June 28 for EkoFootball Queens Championship Finals The Lagos State Football Association has fixed Monday. June 28, 2021, for the grand finale of the EkoFootball Queens Championship 2021. According to the Secretary of the Lagos FA, Akeem Rabiu-Okikioposu, both the loser's final and the grand finale will be played at the Agege Stadium. The Third place final between Papa Soccer Academy and Prince Kazeem Eletu Queens will be played at 1 pm at the Agege Stadium. While the grand finale between Oasis Ladies and Royaltoms Queens will be played at 3 pm at the same venue. The Lagos FA Secretary said yesterday in a press statement ahead of the finals, that: "As teams that qualified will be preparing for the finals of the Ekofootball Queens Championship 2021, we want to express our sincere regards to all the teams that participated in this championship." He revealed that: "The EkoFootball Queens Ch...

 Plateau State Super League 2021 Final: Panriang FC Vs Tudun Wada FA: A Win Or Burst For The First-Timers Plateau State Super League 2021 Final: Panriang FC Vs Tudun Wada FA: A Win Or Burst For The First-Timers As the 2021 Plateau State Super League final takes center stage today at the Rawang Pam Township Stadium by 110 am this morning, the questions on everybody's lips are:  Will Panriang FC allow Tudun Wada FA do it the second time over them? Will Tudun Wada FA allow the trophy to leave Jos to Mangu's local government area? Let's whet your appetite before this final match that promises to be so tough, interesting, and exciting. • Both teams are from the same Group F. The only group that had three(3) teams at the quarter-finals; namely Panriang FC, Tudun Wada FA, and Jazzy Stars FA! • Panriang FC topped the group with 9pts from 4 matches played, Jazzy Stars FA came second with 7pts, while finalists, Tudun Wada FA scaled through as best losers. Are they the last Euro Champ...

 Beach Volleyball: Nigeria Beat Kenya in Olympic qualifiers Opener Beach Volleyball: Nigeria Beat Kenya in Olympic qualifiers Opener Nigeria beat Kenya 2-1 (21-13, 19-21, 15-13) in the golden match to record their first win in the men’s category of the Tokyo Beach Volleyball Olympic Qualifiers in Morocco on Tuesday. Nigeria Team A (Obayemi Ogunshina and Hilary Simon) lost to Kenya Team B 0-2 (15-21, 13-21) in the first encounter before Nigeria Team B consisting of Emenike Ezike and Emmanuel Chidebere defeated Kenya Team A (21-16, 21-16) in the second encounter. The head coach of the Nigeria beach volleyball team, Francis Imoudu commended the players for putting all their effort against Kenya. Imoudu stated that Kenya gave Nigeria a good fight but the better side won the game. He said, “This win is an indication that the men’s team is ready for their remaining opponents. I must commend the fighting spirit of the team because bookmakers had given the game to the Kenyans but we shocke...

 Obasi Wins MVP Award as Resilient Nasarawa United Share the Spoil With Enyimba in Aba Obasi Wins MVP Award as Resilient Nasarawa United Share the Spoil With Enyimba in Aba Nasarawa United FC took a trip to Aba, Abia State, seeking redemption against the People's Elephants, Enyimba FC in the Nigeria Professional Football League matchday 28 clashes. Arising from their back-to-back victories over Warri Wolves and Plateau United respectively in their last two home games, the Solid Miners looked poised to take their pound of flesh against the eight-time league winners who before today's encounter had beaten the visitors in their backyard in Lafia during the first stanza of the current campaign. From the blast of the whistle, United looked promising upfront with the duo of Adamu Hassan and Chinedu Ohanachom coming close to scoring the opener at infancy. In the 20th minute, the hosts' Reuben Bala returned the threat with a shot from distance but Tebo Franklin put his body on the ...

 Plateau State Super League: Different Strokes For Former Champions: Learning FC Forced To Learn It The Hard Way As Jazzy Stars Must Win Two Today To Play In The Final Plateau State Super League: Different Strokes For Former Champions: Learning FC Forced To Learn It The Hard Way As Jazzy Stars Must Win Two Today To Play In The Final Learning Football Club's dream of repeating the feat of 2005/2006 when they won the State Super League was shattered yesterday by Datyem United Football Club of Langtang North. Learning fc, after been held to a goaless draw, bowed out via the lotteries of penalties as Datyem fc carried the day, winning 3-2 to make it to the semi final. In the other quarter final match played yesterday at the Rwang Pam Township Stadium, Panriang Football club of Mangu, went goals crazy as they whitewashed Timmy Kwanto Football Club of Langtang North 5-1. The quintet of Soja Nuhu, Mohammed Abdulahi, Ali Shamsudeen, Narbet Dasok and Dalileng Donatus got the goals for Panri...

 60 Goals Soccer Stars Project Concludes Programme In Kano 60 Goals Soccer Stars Project Concludes Programme In Kano The 60 Goals Soccer Stars Project which has moved across Nigeria helping to develop talented Nigerian youth footballers have concluded it's project in Kano state and will be moving to another part of Nigeria yet untouched by the project. A total of 4,000  players assembled during the 14 days of four stages of scouting programme in Kano State.  The scouting programme was carefully conducted by Prof. Miroslav Marjanovic, a Croatian/Canadian UEFA A Licensed Coach  After the exercise, 25 best players were selected from 35 teams and about 2,000 individual players that participated.  Not only the players, the local coaches got certified through a coaching seminar conducted by Prof. Miroslav Marjanovic on Modern and Professional Coaching Techniques.  The coaches were so excited on the opportunities 60 Goals Global brought to the scouting programme. ...

 Naija Ratels Extend Hands Of Love To Orphans Ahead NWFL Championship Season Naija Ratels Extend Hands Of Love To Orphans Ahead NWFL Championship Season Smiles widened and the cheers erupted as players of the NWFL Championship side, Naija Ratels took time out to visit the Orphanage at the Abuja Children Home, Karu, on Sunday, to show support to the kids.  Head Coach, Bankole Olowookere, Sunday Uduh, Tobi Doolumun, Peter Onoja, and others, led the players to pay, a heartwarming visit, handling out food items, toys, educational material, and toiletries to the kids.  The entire squad also passed on their wishes to the children and staff of the orphanage and also spent quality time, mingling, playing and praying with the kids, some of whom are said to be homeless since birth. In her reaction, the Captain of the side, Paulina Ali said it was a rare opportunity for them to visit the special kids at the orphanage, noting that the team will keep supporting them from time to time....

 NPFL: Gbadebo Hails Teammates Character Over Win Against Adamawa United NPFL: Gbadebo Hails Teammates Character Over Win Against Adamawa United Akwa United defender Samson Gbadebo has hailed the character of the club following their 2-0 win over Adamawa United in the Nigeria Professional Football League on Saturday.  The Promise Keepers did well to extend their lead at the top of the table to four points. Charles Atshimene and Mfon Udoh were on target for the Uyo based side at the Nest of Champions. Gbadebo who is still out injured praised the way Akwa United dispatched the visitors in Uyo. "We have had five massive games in the last couple of weeks," he said.  "It has been a hard programme and the lads deserve a lot of praise for that.  "This was not a 100 percent top performance from us but we never gave in. "That is what the character of this club is all about. No other club in the country has got that. "We are fantastic at gritting our teeth and getti...

Plateau State Super League: Former Champions Jazzy Stars, Delux, T. Kwanto, Panriang fc Make Last 8 As Battle For Semi Finals Starts Today Plateau State Super League: Former Champions Jazzy Stars, Delux, T. Kwanto, Panriang fc Make Last 8 As Battle For Semi Finals Starts Today Former Plateau State Super League Champions, Jazzy Stars Football Academy had to sweat through the skin of their teeth to make it to the quarter finals of the league. The 2006/2007 champions was dragged to the sudden death of penalty lotteries by their Round of 16 opponents, Samscyon Football Club after the regulation time score ended goaless. Jazzy Stars made the quarter finals 7-6 on penalties. In other Round of 16 knockout matches, Panriang fc beat Tempers fc 2-1. Panriang fc also booked  the quarter final ticket after overcoming Tempers fc 2-1, the same scoreline was recorded in the match between Timmy Kwanto fc and Selenei fc. Timmy Kwanto fc made the last 8, beating Selenei fc 2-1. Jacob Sambo's second ...

 EkoFootball Queens Championship 2021:  Oasis Ladies, Royaltoms Zoom into Final EkoFootball Queens Championship 2021: Oasis Ladies, Royaltoms Zoom into Final Two newly promoted Nigeria Women Football League Championship teams, Oasis Ladies and Royaltoms Queens have emerged as the two finalists in the inaugural EkoFootball Queens Championship. In the first semi-final played at the Agege Stadium, Oasis Ladies defeated Papa Soccer Academy 1-0 to book a place in the grand finale of the EkoFootball Queens Championship 2021. While in the second semi-final, also played at the Agege Stadium, Royaltoms Queens showed class against a determined Prince Kazeem Eletu Queens as they suppressed the Eletu Queens 3-0 to contend with the losers final against Papa Soccer. The two finalists emerged from the same Group C in the preliminary league group stages. Oasis Ladies topped Group C with seven points and a +6 goal difference, while Royaltoms Queens finished second place in Group C with the sa...

 NPFL WK28: We are Battle-Ready for Lobi Stars - Kwara United Star, Nasiru NPFL WK28: We are Battle-Ready for Lobi Stars - Kwara Unite Star, Nasiru Kwara United energetic midfielder Afeez Nasiru has confirmed his readiness and that of his teammates for their game this Sunday against Lobi Stars in Makurdi. Over the years, Makurdi has been a tough venue for Kwara United as far as the Nigerian topflight is concerned as the Aper Aku stadium always look like a 'Kilimanjaro' to climb for the Harmony Boys.  The last time Afonja Warriors visited Makurdi on November 10, 2019, the home team had their ways winning by four goals to nil in what remains the Harmony Boys' heaviest away defeat in 13 years. However, Afeez Nasiru has disclosed to Kwara United media that he and his teammates are battle-ready to seek redemption against Lobi Stars by getting the victory. "We understand the fact that Lobi Stars is one of the best teams in Nigeria, but we have won 3 away games this season at...

 Every Game is Now a Final for us - Tebo  Every Game is Now a Final for us - Tebo Nasarawa United defender Tebo Franklin has said that while he is happy with the progress of the club so far in the Nigeria Professional Football League season and attention must now turn to Enyimba. The Solid Miners are currently third on the ladder after 27 matches. United meet Enyimba on Sunday and occupy the final continental place. “It has been a great season for us at Nasarawa United,” he told reporters. “We’ve played to a himeetsevel and we are very occupied “We’ll be confronting Enyimba as though it’s a final. Three points are up for grabs but it’s special because it’s against a tough side who beat us in Lafia. We won't allow them do a double. “How can we beat them? By scoring more goals than they do.” On the subject of the Enyimba game, Tebo insisted it was no more important than any otto her game in the final part of the season. “Now every game is a final for us,” he argued. “The tie in ...

 Tokyo Olympics Qualifiers: Nigeria Name Final BeachVolleyball Squad Tokyo Olympics Qualifiers: Nigeria Name Final BeachVolleyball Squad The Head Coach of Nigeria Beach Volleyball Teams, Francis Imoudu has named the final 8 squads that will be representing the country at this month’s Tokyo Olympics Qualifiers in Morocco. The squad was named on Friday before the team set off to the Qualifiers in Morocco which kicks off on 20th June 2021. Imoudu said  Francisca Ikhiede, Tochukwu Nnoruga, Amarachi Uchechukwu, and Albertina Francis will represent the country in the women's category while Obayemi Ogunshina, Hilary Simon, Emmanuel Chidebere, and Emenike Ezike are in the men's category. The Maiduguri-based coach said he will be assisted by former Nigeria Beach Volleyball player, Kayode Ajilore who is well-traveled. He said, "The players have been in the right frame of mind ahead of the Tokyo Olympic Qualifiers. "We just ended our 3rd phase of the camping exercise in Badagry ...

 SSI Premiership: Elspuron slow Jazzy Stars Down As Ajester and Derby FAs Share The Spoils SSI Premiership: Elspuron slow Jazzy Stars Down As Ajester and Derby FAs Share The Spoils As the first round of the SSI Premiership came to a halt yesterday, all matches played lived to expectations as teams slugged themselves out to end the first stanza on a good note before embarking on a two weeks break that will allow teams to reshuffle and reinforce as the transfer window opens from the 23rd of June,2021. The first two matches between the first four teams on the log all ended in a barren draw. In the first match of the day, second-placed Derby FA lost the opportunity to close the gap on league leaders, Jazzy Stars FA,  as they were held to a goalless draw by third-placed Ajester FA, throwing away a penalty after Ajester FA defender brought down James Eronye in the 18yard box. But the captain of the side, Musa Dino lost the kick from the spot. In the second match played yesterday, E...

 An Akwa United Player Must Never be Scared - Etim Matthew An Akwa United Player Must Never be Scared - Etim Matthew Defender Etim Matthew believes that leaders Akwa United are the favourites going into the Nigeria Professional Football League match with Adamawa United on Saturday. The Promise Keepers host Adamawa United at the Nest of Champions and the Nigeria international insists that his men should be considered the team to beat. “Favourites to win the game? Us. It's hard to pick a favourite in a game, but playing at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, we're favourites because we're at home,” he said. “We've already shown how to beat the best in the league. We have to be ourselves and fight, sweat blood and tears, give our all. “We have to play our game. They have talented players, but we're fearless. “We aren't scared of them. We've already beaten in Gombe. An Akwa United player must never be scared. “The gaffer works and studies all the details. Kennedy Bobo...

 Plateau State Super League: Former Champions, Learning FC lead Shendam and Datyem To The Quarter Finals As Battle For The Round Of 8 Tickets Ends Today Two second-half goals by Alex Danzox and Lious Dadong in the 52nd and 65th minutes respectively were more than enough to qualify Learning football club to the quarter-finals of the 2021 Plateau State Super League, beating Golden Boys football club 2-1. Auwal Bello got the only goal for the boys from Barkin Ladi in the 62nd minute. In the second match of the day, Shendam United FC defeated Yelwa Casava FC 1-0 to make the last 8. Obed Ponkap netted the important goal for Shendam United. The last match of the day between Datyem United of Langtang North and The Growers FC of Mikang local government area lived up to its billing as the handful of football fans on the ground were not disappointed. It took some dying minutes goal by Richard Philip to end the keenly contested Round of 16 encounters 1-0 in favour of Datyem FC. It ended Datye...

 2nd Archery Federation Championship Holds in Abuja June 21 to 26th 2nd Archery Federation Championship Holds in Abuja June 21 to 26th The second edition of the Nigeria Archery Federation National Open Championship has been scheduled to flag off at Package B of the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja from June 21st to 26th. According to the federation president, Mallam Mohammed Abdullahi, all is now set for the commencement of the National Archery Championship which marks the 2nd National Archery Championship for the 2021 year Calendar of the Nigeria Archery Federation.  Abdullahi noted that the all-important Championship is designed to select a National Team of Nigeria for Archery Sports.  He added that the best athletes/archers will be selected at the event. The selected athletes will be the country's representatives in major continental and international Archery events henceforth.  Abdullahi stressed: "It will be recalled that the current board of the Federation pledged to ...

 Mikel Named Nigeria's Youth Ambassador Mikel Named Nigeria's Youth Ambassador Former Super Eagles Captain and Chelsea legend, John Mikel  Obi has been appointed as  Youth Ambassador by the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, to inspire young Nigerians to strive for excellence. The event which took place at the NOC secretariat, National Stadium, Surulere Lagos on Friday is another of the  Minister's initiatives geared towards driving a vibrant youth for national development. Speaking at the event, Minister of  Youth and  Sports  Development Mr. Sunday  Dare described the former Chelsea legend as a role model whose lasting legacies in football development have continued to have a positive impact on youths in the country. The Minister promised to support Mikel's vision and vision for sports development in the country and assured the Stoke City midfielder of Federal Government unalloyed support whenever he...