By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu The President of the Nigeria Para-Powerlifting Federation, Ichie Chiemeka Charles Ezenwanne is an all-conquering enigma. He has completely turned around the fortunes of the hitherto neglected sports federation. From the beginning, at the inaugural meeting of the federation held on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, he Read More…
Europe’s football governing body UEFA is considering holding the Champions League final in the United States in the future to take advantage of the growing interest in the sport there, according to UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin. Ceferin hinted that a departure from precedent was possible as they discussed moving the pinnacle event in European club Read More…
While Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta acknowledged Tuesday that his team’s fate might be affected by their upcoming Premier League showdown with Manchester City, he insisted that the outcome of the game would not be decisive. After winning two and drawing one of their previous three games, Arsenal’s lead in the Premier League table has shrunk Read More…
By Patricia Ekeruche The Catholic Women Organisation of Saints Timothy and Titus Catholic Church, Isheri Osun, a suburb of Lagos State, on Saturday defeated their male counterpart in the Catholic Men Organisation (CMO) by two goals to nothing. The novelty match which took place at the church field was organized as part of activities to Read More…
Juergen Klopp has not ruled out a bid for a Champions League berth in the remaining weeks of the season after Liverpool’s 6-1 thrashing of Leeds United at Elland Road on Monday. Liverpool won for the first time in six games in all competitions since early March, when they defeated Manchester United 7-0, thanks to Read More…
The official draw for the 2023 FIFA Under-20 World Cup group phase will take place on Friday in Zurich, Switzerland. The FIFA Council Bureau announced this on Monday, while also reaffirming Argentina’s intention to host the competition from May 20 to June 11. Nigeria’s Flying Eagles are one of four African teams, along with Senegal, Read More…
The Board of Directors of the Edo State Football Association (FA) voted no confidence in its chairman, Roland Abu, on Monday, citing his alleged inability to deliver financial reports, among other difficulties. In a letter sent to the General Secretary on Monday, the board also informed the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) of Abu’s dismissal. The Read More…
From April 10-13, 2023, Delta State will play home to the 2023 Teqball Tour, which will include 16 teams from throughout the country. Ogor Clackson, a spokesman for Delta State Sports Media, released a statement on Tuesday saying that the competing teams will each receive $3,000. Bet9ja’s 2023 Teqball Tour will have five different divisions: Read More…
The Nigerian Mixed Martial Arts Federation (NMMAF) has been given federal government approval to operate as one of the National Sports Federations under the direction and administration of the Federal Ministry of Sports and Youth Development. This was announced by Sunday Dare, Minister of Sports and Youth Development, in a statement made on Tuesday by Read More…
Top English Premier League clubsides, Chelsea and Leicester, have had to sack their managers after poor showings in the 2022/23 league season. After a disappointing run of defeats that has dropped the expensively assembled Chelsea squad to 11th in the Premier League, the London club announced on Sunday that manager Graham Potter has been fired. Read More…