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 The Return Of Kelvin Ehizogie, Nigeria's Gymnastics on the Point of Death? The Return Of Kelvin Ehizogie, Nigeria's Gymnastics on the Point of Death? On Thursday, September 30th, 2021, Gymnastics in Africa most populous black nation, Nigeria, was officially nailed to the coffin as the incumbent president, Kelvin Ehizogie, emerged president of the federation for another four-year term Emerging from the blues in 2016, Kelvin used his financial muscle and top government connections to bamboozle delegates and won a keenly contested election albeit, on controversial circumstances.  The process was hijacked at some point but it took the intervention of former sports Minister, Solomon Dalung, to restore sanity as Kelvin emerged victorious in an Election rerun against stakeholders' favorite, Moyo Ogunseinde, in Abuja.  Since becoming president of the federation, Kelvin has concentrated more on his personal businesses that are scattered across Europe and North America as the spor...

 OUK Bags Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria Award OUK Bags Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria Award Former Governor of Abia State and Chief whip of the 9th Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has received an award from the Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN). The distinguished Senator was honoured with an "Honorary Fellowship Award" in Abuja.  Senator Orji Uzor Kalu received the prestigious award on Thursday afternoon at the International Conference Centre, Abuja Senator Uzor Kalu's giant strides during his short time in the Senate has not gone unnoticed. During this period, he has started and completed several projects, including the renovation of schools in his constituency and reconstruction of dilapidated roads. The sports-loving Senator is also a strong voice in the Senate and his constituency can affirm that he is an icon of development. These giant strides has earned this award and deservedly so by the man who mad...

 1994 Super Eagles Pay 'Thank You' Visits to Fashola, Dare Over House Rewards 1994 Super Eagles Pay 'Thank You' Visits to Fashola, Dare Over House Rewards Members of the Super Eagles squad of 1994, on Thursday in Abuja, paid courtesy visits to two members of the Federal Executive Council - The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, and the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare  in appreciation of the Federal Government's fulfillment of promises made to them for winning the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia. In 1994, the Super Eagles made their maiden appearance at the FIFA senior World Cup finals in the United States of America after emerging African Champions a few months earlier in Tunisia. In appreciation of their triumph at the Africa Cup of Nations(AFCON), the Sani Abacha-led Federal Government of the day promised house rewards for the players and officials of the team, a promise that had remained largely unfulfilled ...

 Engr. Musa Nimrod Reelected President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation Engr. Musa Nimrod Reelected President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation The Secretary-General of Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) Zone 3, Engineer Musa Nimrod has been re-elected President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation. The elections took place at the indoor Gymnastics hall of MKO Abiola Stadium, Package B in Abuja. Nimrod has promised to work together with every board member and stakeholder to take the game of volleyball to the promised land. The North West Representative on the NVBF board revealed that his board will continue to promote volleyball and partner with relevant individuals and the private sector. Nimrod said, "It is time for everyone on the board to put their differences and focus on how the game of volleyball will grow. "I cannot do it alone, I need the support of every member of the board to take volleyball to the promised land". Engineer Musa Nimrod defeated Mallam Alhas...

 FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Race: Captain Musa, Ekong, Leicester City's Iheanacho and 20 Others for Double Header Against CAR FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Race: Captain Musa, Ekong, Leicester City's Iheanacho and 20 Others for Double Header Against CAR Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr has listed team captain Ahmed Musa, deputy captain William Ekong, and 21 others for the Super Eagles’ FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 double qualifying encounters against the Central African Republic in Lagos and Douala next week. The Day 3 encounter will hold at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos on Thursday, 7th October with the Day 4 match in Douala, Cameroon (presently the ‘home’ of Central African Republic national teams) on Sunday, 10th October. With the maximum six points from their first two matches of the campaign (against Liberia in Lagos and against Cape Verde in Mindelo earlier this month), the Eagles countenance another six points against the central Africans and Franco-German Rohr has largely kept...

 Flying Officers Cup 2021: Rivers Angels Profile, Players To Watch And More Flying Officers Cup 2021: Rivers Angels Profile, Players To Watch And More Rivers Angels will be competing for honours in the Flying Officers Cup for the first time ever and they would definitely be presenting a very strong squad.  The defending Champions of the NWFL Premiership have a very rich history in women's football, having won the league title a record 7 times, equaling the record, previously set by Pelican Stars of Calabar.  Edwin Okon have succeded in smoothly integrating the bright young talents at his disposal, including Deborah Abiodun, Maryann Ezeanagu, Oghenebrume Ikhekua and many more, all whom have now established themselves as key parts of the 'Jewels of Rivers'. Deborah Abiodun, a tireless grafter, since joining from Nasarawa Amazons have being a must-start cog in midfield and has garnered a reputation of being a combative and feisty player in her performances. Club legend and S...

 BOWFT 2021: Meet Super Falcons Captain Whose Father was the First Goalkeeper of Rangers International BOWFT 2021: Meet Super Falcons Captain Whose Father was the First Goalkeeper of Rangers International By Oluchi Tobex Tobe-Chukwu.  It has been a refreshing moment for the first captain of the Super Falcons of Nigeria Nkiru Okosieme right here in Benin city enjoying the moment at the Betsy Obasekiwomen'sn football tournament.  She spent some time exclusively with tobexmedia.com to share some truths and facts about herself and her family.  Take time to read through the exploits of a committed Nigerian footballer that was born into a football family.  Nkiru is the daughter of Cyril  Okosieme,  the first goalkeeper of Enugu Rangers who later played for Vipers of Benin known as Bendel Insurance now. She is the younger sister of Ndubuisi Okosieme,  former flying Eagles and Green Eagles winger. Okosieme Nkiru is the first captain of the Super Falcons,...

 Ottasolo Pre-season Tourney: Tournament Good for Ottasolo FC NNL Preparation Ottasolo Pre-season Tourney: Tournament Good for Ottasolo FC NNL Preparation The Chairman of Nigeria National League side, Ottasolo FC, and the financier, Ottasolo Pre-season Tournament, Gabriel Davies has stated the upcoming tournament will help prepare his team for the rigor of life in the NNL. Davies, a former footballer himself who played for Stationery Stores, Mogas '90 among others before he delved into business revealed that he is thrilled with the prospect of his club, Ottasolo FC facing some of the top Nigeria Professional Football League teams during the tournament.  Ottasolo FC took part in a pre-season tournament in Port Harcourt involving Rivers United, Lobi Stars, MFM, and others despite being in the Nigeria Nationwide League then, and they gave a good account of themselves. It was based on this premise that Davies feels the Ottasolo Pre-season Tournament will further strengthen his tea...

 Opabunmi Takes a Swipe at Ex-Internationals Threatening the System Opabunmi Takes a Swipe at Ex-Internationals Threatening the System Former Super Eagles’ forward Femi Opabunmi has taken a dig at ex-international players who are constantly up in arms against administrators at the Nigeria Football Federation, insisting that most of them are misguided and clueless. “It is the responsibility of all stakeholders, including former players of the game at every level, to help strengthen the system to enable a conducive environment for the game to thrive. “I am shocked at what some of my former colleagues are doing; they threaten the system and create chaos, confusion, and crisis every now and then. This negative attitude and despicable activities do not befit their status.” Opabunmi, who won the FIFA U17 World Cup silver medal for Nigeria in 2001 before playing at the 2002 FIFA World Cup finals in Korea/Japan, insisted that doing the hard work is a challenge for those people who believe ...

 Ottasolo Pre-season Tournament is a Dress Rehearsal Especially for NPFL Clubs - Kola Daniel Ottasolo Pre-season Tournament is a Dress Rehearsal Especially for NPFL Clubs - Kola Daniel With eight Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clubs expected to be part of the maiden edition of Ottasolo Pre-season Tournament, there is no better way for teams hoping to go far this 2021/22 season to prepare for the league than the opportunity being provided by the organisers. Speaking to exclusivenews.com.ng, Media Aide to the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports and Co-ordinator of Ottasolo Preseason Tournament, Kola Daniel said the competition is a dress rehearsal especially for Nigeria Professional Football League clubs before the kick off of the new campaign. "There is no better way to prepare the clubs for the take-off of the league than being involved in a tournament of this magnitude where you have the opportunity of testing newly acquired players’ mettle against tough opponent...

 "Foreign Scouts from Renowned Clubs Would be on Ground" - Gabriel Davies Speaks on Ottasolo Pre-season Tournament Foreign Scouts from Renowned Clubs Would be on Ground" - Gabriel Davies Speaks on Ottasolo Pre-season Tournament Ottasolo FC Chairman, Otunba Gabriel Davies who is also the brain behind and sole financier of Ottasolo Pre-season Tournament that is set to take place in Lagos has declared his readiness to host the best of Nigeria Professional Football (NPFL) teams in Lagos. While speaking with Ottasolo Media, the former Stationary Stores FC of Lagos star gave an insight to what is expected at the tournament. "Yes, we have decided to organize a prestigious pre-season tournament tagged "Ottasolo Pre-season Tournament" first of its kinds in the city of Lagos.  "We have put every necessary modality in place to prove our readiness to host the best of NPFL teams in the city of Lagos," Davies declared. "We have put this together in order ...

 Flying Officers Cup 21: All You Need to Know About Nasarawa Amazons, a Look at the Participating Teams Flying Officers Cup 21: All You Need to Know About Nasarawa Amazons, a Look at the Participating Teams Two times finalist of the Flying Officers Cup, Nasarawa Amazons lost to Edo Queens and Bayelsa Queens in 2019 and 2020 (Makurdi & Lafia) consecutively.  A very strong side tutored by Christopher Danjuma who was a highly successful defender as a player. He was a rock of a defender with strength, vision, an adept tackler, and had an awesome organizational leadership skills.  The 'Solid Babes'  have won the NWFL Premiership title twice in 2013 and most recently 2017 and were recently overthrown by Bayelsa Queens as AITEO Cup Champions. Out of the 16 participating teams in this year's Flying Officers Cup, Nasarawa Amazons can be regarded as one of the favourites to lift the title. Every box required for success is ticked and they boast of a squad rich in talent an...

 Emmzysports Sets to Launch Grassroots Competition In  Ibadan Emmzysports Sets to Launch Grassroots Competition In Ibadan Publisher and CEO Emmzysports Oyeboade Emmanuel Oluwafemi is set to lunch the first edition of the Emmzysports Koller U-20 Football Championship which will kick off on Saturday  31st October through to 17th December 2021 at the field Olubadan Estate Football Pitch. This competition will see twenty teams drawn in five groups of four teams each go head to head for the top prize which will be decided on the 17th of December 2021. According to Emmanuel Oyeboade who is the brain behind the Tournament, he said the objective of the competition is to nurture and groom grassroots players across the globe in Oyo State. He however stated that the reason for hosting this competition is to nurture and develop talent and allow them to showcase their talent and possibly get scouted to go play football professionally." We will have some high profile dignitries availa...

 Ottasolo Pre-season Tournament to Debuts in Lagos Ottasolo Pre-season Tournament to Debuts in Lagos The maiden edition of the Ottasolo Pre-season Tournament will be held in Lagos for top football teams in Nigeria. According to the Coordinator of the Tournament, Kola Daniel the event is meant to prepare teams for the 2021/2022 season. The highly respected media practitioner said the competition is aimed at helping to prepare them adequately for the new campaign and allow them to assess all their new recruits. He said 23rd to 30th October has been proposed for the competition at Agege Stadium. Mr. Gabriel Davies is the financier of the Ottasolo Pre-season Tournament. He is the Proprietor of Ottasolo International Football Club, a team that will participate in the Nigeria National League next season. The beauty of Pre-season matches and competitions in Nigeria includes having teams play in superb atmospheres where the players and clubs have a more conducive ambiance to show how good ...

 D'Tigress Afrobasketball   Victory is Befitting Nigeria Independence Day Gift - Dare D'Tigress Afrobasketball Victory is Befitting Nigeria Independence Day Gift - Dare The Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare says the victory of the national senior women basketball team D'Tigress at the Afrobasketball Championship in Cameroon is a worthy Independence Day gift to the country. Nigeria's D'Tigress beat Mali on Sunday to emerge African Champions for the third consecutive time, affirming their position as the African queens of the court.  While hosting the team to an impressive reception inside the VIP Lounge of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja on Monday afternoon, the Sports Minister appreciated and congratulated them and the entire Nigeria Basketball Federation(NBBF)family under the leadership of Engineer Musa Kida for their feat. "You have their story, you have their history and you have their journey so far," S...

 Nigerian Defender Tebo Happy to Make Hacken Debut Against Amoo's Hammarby Nigerian Defender Tebo Happy to Make Hacken Debut Against Amoo's Hammarby Nigeria international duringTebo Franklin is delighted to make his Hacken debut against Hammarby in the Swedish Allsvenskan on Sunday. The 21-year-old climbed off the bench in the 36th minute to feature for his side in their 1-1 draw against Akinkunmi Amoo's team at the Bravida Arena (Göteborg).  "It was a positive game. The team really did well and worked hard, I'm very happy," Tebo Franklin told the Media. ​​"Just to play my first game here at the Bravida Arena, in front of the fans, that was probably the best occasion. Obviously, it's a dream come true.  After a rather long wait for his maiden outing for the Wasps, the centre-back made his bow and was impressive. "I'm very excited to have made my debut, it's very important. "I think we need to focus on the next game, fight hard togeth...

 36 Lion Frustrated to Goalless Draw by Ayema in Friendly 36 Lion Frustrated to Goalless Draw by Ayema in Friendly 36 Lion were held to a goalless draw by Benin Republic top-tier side Ayema FC in a friendly match played on Saturday. The game which took place at the Seme Krake Stadium saw plenty of goalmouth action with both teams settling for a draw. It was the clash of Lions as five players of Ayema were developed by 36 Lion before moving back to the Benin Republic to join the top tier side in the country of their origin.  The two captains Azeez Oseni (Flying Eagles) and Ishola Olaitan (Benin senior team) were also familiar with one another which made this encounter and all attacking football match.  Youthful mistakes were made by both teams but the goalkeepers were in brilliant form.  Each player covered minimum of10 kilometers in the game. There was never a dull moment at Seme Krake Stadium today.  It was a good game for 36 Lion who faced a side that finishe...

 Flying Officers Cup: Organisers Promise Thrilling Pre-season Championship Flying Officers Cup: Organisers Promise Thrilling Pre-season Championship With less than three weeks to the beginning of the 2021 edition of the Flying Officers Cup, Organisers of the biggest Women Football Pre-season Competition in Africa have promised a thrilling Championship.  Already, top teams in Nigeria and neighboring African countries have started preparation for the competition, which is billed to hold from the 10th to the 24th of October 2021 at the Area 10 Sports Complex, FCT, Abuja, with 16 teams contesting for the trophy, currently held by Bayelsa Queens. Preparation for the tournament has reached a pivotal stage and General Coordinator of the Championship, Barrister Victoria Nlemigbo said everyone involved have been working relentlessly to deliver the biggest the biggest and best ever Pre-season Championship. "We no doubt have an overwhelming desire to deliver the biggest and best ever wom...

 Impressive 36 Lion share spoils with Coton Sports in friendly Impressive 36 Lion share spoils with Coton Sports in friendly 36 Lion displayed impressive performance to draw 1-1 with Coton Sports in Ouidah on Wednesday aan fternoon. Azeez Oseni, Eniye Hitler, Moses Usor, Michael Oyekola and Opeyemi Oluwafemi were utilised at the middle of the park by the technic,al crew of 36 Lion. On matchday, the enterprising Usor opened the scoring after poking the ball home on 24 minutes. The Lagos-Userd side held on till the whistle was blown for halftime. 36 Lion controlled large portions of the game. With Coton Sports slowly settling into the game, they managed to push the Lagos-based team into their shelf on several occasions before finally breaching the defense of the Lions to draw level. Although both teams will flourish in their attempt to find the winning goal, neither side had the luck and hence was forced to settle for a 1-1 draw at the end of the 90 minutes. The game forms part of 36...

 Azeez Oseni grabs winner as 36 Lion pip Djeffa Azeez Oseni grabs winner as 36 Lion pip Djeffa 36 Lion defeated Djeffa Football Club 1-0 in a friendly on Tuesday morning as they continued their Tour of Benin Republic.  The ambitious Academy boys finally won their first match in four attempts. They lost one and drew two before today's game. Following series of high profile friendly matches, they travelled back to Cotonou to honour a friendly match with Djeffa. At the end of a very good exercise, the Lions recorded a 1-0 win over their opponent that is expected to boost the confidence of the team before a tantalising battle with Coton Sports. The boys from Lagos created chances as usual but weren't clinical in the first half. Former Nigeria youth international Azeez Oseni scored the only goal of the match in the 62nd minute after he was hacked in the box. On Wednesday, 36 Lion are expected to continue the tour with a tough duel against Coton Sports in Ouidah.

 Dutch Sports Brand 'Masita' Partners RSDF, Throws Weight Behind Flying Officers Cup Dutch Sports Brand 'Masita' Partners RSDF, Throws Weight Behind Flying Officers Cup One of Europe's biggest Sports Equipment brand, Masita on Monday in far-away Holland gave it's backing to the biggest Women Football Pre-season Championship in Africa, the Flying Officers Cup. The Dutch Sportswear brand stamped their endorsement on the Women's Pre-season Championship when the President of Ratels Sports Development Foundation (RSDF) President, Barrister Paul Edeh was received at their head office in Mastritch, Holland on Monday. Masita was founded in 1933 by the Mass family from Sittard and focus mainly on the trade and processing of sportswear, kitting clubs like Fortuna Sittard, Guinea National Team, Kiyovu Sports Rwanda, Mees Palace Football Academy Jos, Namungo Tanzania, KMV Tanzania, Wakriya Guinea and the many more. While receiving Barrister Paul Edeh, the Chief Executiv...

 NWFL Premiership: Naija Ratels Officially Unveil Seven New Signings For New Season NWFL Premiership: Naija Ratels Officially Unveil Seven New Signings For New Season Newly promoted NWFL Premiership side, Naija Ratels FC on Saturday unveiled seven (7) new players ahead of the new 2021/2022 Premiership season.. Unveiling the players in Abuja, Edeh said the seven new players, most of them still in their teens, were carefully scouted from the grassroots in line with the traditions and policy of the club.  The Chairman of the Club also gave a hint on his plans ahead of the new Premiership season, insisting that the club has all what it takes to compete well.  “Our vision is to discover and groom young theaters; we discovered these players from our grassroots pre-season. “My dream is to give these young girls the opportunity to play football, which they have been yearning for,” he said. The astute Sports Administrator noted that as part of efforts to focus on young talents, an...

 Volleyball: Rwanda Bows to Pressure, Continues 2021 African Nations Championship Volleyball: Rwanda Bows to Pressure, Continues 2021 African Nations Championship Rwanda Government on Sunday bowed to pressure from Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) and promised to conclud e the 2021 African Women's Senior Nations Championship. Rwanda Ministry of Sports decided to take over the administration of the ongoing African Volleyball Championship which will be completed today without the participation of Rwanda's team following an allegation against Rwanda Volleyball Federation. The 2021 Women's African Nations Championship resumes after the efforts done by CAVB officials and President, Bouchra Hajij with Rwanda Government after weighing the repercussions of withdrawal. In a statement released by African Volleyball Confederation (CAVB), the Championship will be done according to the final standings on Day 4 when the competition stopped. In the first semifinals match, Mor...

 Gallant 36 Lion Suffer Narrow Loss in Abomey  Gallant 36 Lion Suffer Narrow Loss in Abomey A gallant 36 Lion team suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of Dynamo Football Club in their second outing of the Benin Republic Tour on Friday afternoon. The Lions arrived Abomey around 11am, four hours drive from Cotonou on Thursday for the encounter. They had a feel of the Stade Municipal de Bohicon before facing Dynamo. It was a keenly contested battle that led to the end of 36 Lion's 14-year unbeaten run in Benin Republic. The hosts bagged the opener in the first stanza of the game. Moses Usor and Chika Odom came close to scoring for 36 the Lion but they were unlucky. Lion improved their performance in the second half by having more of the possession but failed to convert scoring chances. "It was really painful to be defeated after playing so well against Dynamo. We can't question ourselves but look forward to our next game," Odom told the Media on Friday. "The p...

 36 Lion set to Prey on Dynamo in Abomey 36 Lion set to Prey on Dynamo in Abomey 36 Lion have landed in Abomey ahead of their next game against Dynamo FC. The team kick started their training tour of Benin Republic with a 1-1 draw against AS Cotonou on Wednesday morning. The boys had a recovery session before jetting off to Abomey for their next assignment. The team arrived Abomey at 11am from the city of Cotonou on Thursday. Secretary General and Vice President of Dynamo FC gave the Lions a superb reception and treated them like Kings with Pounded Yam done naturally with Mortar and Pestle while they watched amusingly.  The Lions had a feel of the Stade Municipal de Bohicon where their second match of the tour will be played on Friday. Kickoff is 4pm. It would be recalled that 36 Lion have produced the likes of Junior Ajayi, Imoh Ezekiel, Sadiq Atanda, Yira Sor, Sodiq Popoola, Yusuf Lawal, Samson Akinyoola amongst others.

 Aisha Buhari Tourney: Bar. Edeh Proud Of 'Fabulous' Falcons, Hails Organisers Aisha Buhari Tourney: Bar. Edeh Proud Of 'Fabulous' Falcons, Hails Organisers President of Ratels Sports Development Foundation (RSDF), Barrister Paul Edeh on wednesday praised the organizers of the Aisha Buhari Tournament for doing a great job he simply described as "extraordinary".  The 'six' nation tournament kicked off on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, with the Super Falcons getting a 2-0 victory over the 'Les Aiglonnes' of Mali at the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium, Onikan, Lagos. The philanthropist and brain behind the biggest Women's Football Pre season Tournament in Africa (Flying Officers Cup) also gave kudos to the President of President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Melvin Pinnick; Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwoolu; and the members of the Organising Committee headed by NFF First Vice President, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi, for a job well...

 AS Cotonou hold 36 Lion in Warm-Up Match AS Cotonou hold 36 Lion in Warm-Up Match 36 Lion Were Held to a 1-1 Draw by AS Cotonou in the Tour of Benin Republic as the highly-anticipated game with AS Cotonou ended in a stalemate on Wednesday morning. The two clubs based locked horns at Stade René Pleven d'Akpakpa aiming for a win in the friendly. Following a bright start from both sides in the first half, fans were treated to exciting football as 36 Lion and AS Cotonou opened up play and went on successive attacks. The roaring Lions drew the curtain raiser on the stroke of halftime through Joe Oloko. The forward latched on a delicious pass from Azeez Oseni to score. With 36 curtain-raisergeria youth international Oseni resuming the second half to give it their all, they should have doubled the lead.  AS Cotonou grabbed the equalizer in the 79th minute via penalty. The determined Lions were unable to find a winner thereafter which left Oseni and his team-mates disappointed. “I th...

 Confident 36 Lion Feel Stade René Pleven d'Akpakpa Pitch Ahead Of AS Cotonou Test Confident 36 Lion Feel Stade René Pleven d'Akpakpa Pitch Ahead Of AS Cotonou Test 36 Lion late Tuesday trained at the Stade René Pleven d'Akpakpa ahead of the their opening game against AS Cotonou. The Lions who landed in Cotonou on Tuesday from training camp in Lagos, were very confident during the shape up activities, ahead of the tie which is their first game of the Tour Of Benin Republic. shape-up a feel of the pitch and trained very well. The boys are ready to impress here in Cotonou," CEO of 36 Lion Liameed Gafar told the Media. "Our first game of the tour is against AS Cotonou on Wednesday morning, we are looking forward to it," he added. 36 Lion will also face five other Benin Republic Premier League teams at the training tour. The Lions will cover about 400 Kilometers inside Benin Republic, from Port Novo to Cotonou, from Bohicon to Ouidah and Abomey with determination...

 Five Reasons To Look Forward To The 2021 Flying Officers Cup Five Reasons To Look Forward To The 2021 Flying Officers Cup Since the tournament's inception in 2019, a number of big Nigerian Women Football clubs have participated. In 2019, Edo Queens emerge winners after defeating Nasarawa Amazons in the final. Nasarawa Amazons lost in the 2020 final to eventual winners Bayelsa Queens by a lone go. This year's edition promises to be bigger and better, with sixteen teams fighting for honours, including three from neighboring African countries the Benin Republic and Ghana. Here are five Reasons why we should all look forward to the biggest women's football Pre-season Championship in Africa. 1. It's Something Different.  There has never been a Pre-season like this before, where teams from outside of Nigeria will be participating.  This would be an opportunity for teams to taste a different kind of football and an opportunity away from norms. The atmosphere is expected to be...

 Stakeholders and Players Praise Monimichelle Over Mobolaji Johnson Arena  Stakeholders and Players Praise Monimichelle Over Mobolaji Johnson Arena Stakeholders have commended the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, formerly Onikan Stadium billed to host the Aisha Buhari Cup. Nigeria and Mali took to the pitch to perfect their strategies ahead of Wednesday's opening game. Among dignitaries at the stadium to see the Hybrid Synthetic Pitch laid by Monimichelle Sports Facility Construction Ltd was Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, who also took time off to ensure the arena is fit for a championship of this magnitude. The LOC disclosed that FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, CAF President, Patrice Motsepe, FIFA Secretary, Fatma Samoura, and other world football personalities would attend today’s opening ceremony. Also expected at the opening ceremony are top government officials, including Governor Sanwo-Olu, Mrs. Sanwo-Olu, Sports Minister, Sunday Dare, NFF President and FIFA ...

 Honey Badgers Appoints Former Confluence Queens Boss As Chairman Honey Badgers Appoints Former Confluence Queens Boss As Chairman NWFL Championship side, Honey Badgers FC on Tuesday appointed former Confluence Queens and Kogi United boss Abdul Sule as their new Chairman. At a well-attended press conference on in the Federal Capital of Nigeria, Abuja, the former Super Eagles goal poacher was introduced to the press as supremo of the Club by outgoing Chairman, Barrister Paul Edeh, who described Sule as a Sports administrator with  a wealth of experience.  The former AC Horsens of Denmark forward played professional football in Nigeria, Qatar, Denmark and Malaysia before quiting the round leather game in 2008 for business and Sports administration.  Sule spent four years working as Chairman of Kogi and Confluence Queens, playing a key role in the development of the two teams and enjoyed a successful spell, leading both teams to the NWFL Premiership Super 4 in Lagos and...

 Line Up Live Up: Award Winning Journalist Aderonke Bello selected for Sports-Based Life Skills Programme Line Up Live Up: Award Winning Journalist Aderonke Bello selected for Sports-Based Life Skills Programme The Federal Government of Nigeria has selected Award Winning Journalist, Sports for Development Enthusiast Award-Winningvocate, Aderonke Ogunleye-Bello as Representative and member of the Federal Government Team on the United Nations Office onward-Winningime (UNODC), Line Up Live Up Programme (LULU). LULU initiative is a sports-based life-skills training curriculum for youth aged 13-18. It strengthens the youth resilience to crime, violence and drug use by enhancing their personal and social skills and increasing their knowledge on the risk associated with these phenomena. The Federal Government youth's office of the Special Advise,r to President Muhammadu Buhari on Special Investments is partnering with UNODC to work with states on curbing violence and substance abuse by de...