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Super Eagles Open Camp September 1
The super eagles will open training camp on September 1 ahead of their 2019 AFCON qualifier against Seychelles.
Talents Discovered At Calabar Summer
Cross River State Sports Commission says different talents have been discovered at the just concluded two weeks Calabar children summer clinic held at the U.J. Esuene sports stadium.
Fed. Govt Recognises Pinnick As NFF President
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially recognised Amaju Pinnick as the Authentic President of the Nigeria Football Federation.
FIFA Drops Ban Against Nigeria
The World Football Governing Body FIFA has dropped the planned Suspension of Nigeria as a result of the Nigeria Football Federation Crisis.
Igali Seeks Private Sector Support For Wrestling
The President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation Daniel Igali has described the passing of the Mother of Bayelsa State Governor as a big loss to the Nigerian Wrestling Fraternity
Japan, Spain For Final Of U-20 Women’s World Cup
Japan are through to their first ever FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup after Victory against England on Monday.
Salah, Ronaldo And Luka Modric Shortlisted For UEFA Player Of The Year Award
Africa’s Mohamed Salah, Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric have been short-listed for the UEFA Player of the Year Award.
FG Recognises Amaju Pinnick As NFF President
The presidency says it recognises the Amaju Pinnick led executive of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) as the authentic executives of the Federation.
Facebook To Broadcast La Liga Games For Free
Lionel Messi, Gareth Bale and a host of La Liga stars will be beamed for free to viewers in the Indian subcontinent as part of a landmark deal with Facebook to broadcast live matches, the Spanish top flight division said Tuesday.
Chelsea Sign Kepa Arrizabalaga From Athletic Bilbao In World Record Deal
Chelsea has signed Kepa Arrizabalaga from Athletic Bilbao for £71m - the highest fee ever paid for a goalkeeper, and a club record transfer.
FIFA Women’s U-20 World Cup: Ghana Crashes Out
Ghana has crashed out of the 2018 FIFA under-20 women’s world cup in France on Wednesday after suffering a second defeat in the group stage of the competition.
Cross River Holds First Sports Summer Clinic For 2000 Children
No fewer than two thousand school children between age six and twelve have been camped as part of the long holiday summer talent hunt clinic in various sports.
Wayne Rooney Scores First DC United Goal And Breaks Nose
Former England striker Wayne Rooney scored his first goal for DC United and also broke his nose in a 2-1 home win over Colorado Rapids in the MLS.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic Scores His First MLS Hat-Trick
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his first MLS hat-trick as LA Galaxy came from behind to defeat Orlando City 4-3 on Sunday.
Super Eagles Goalkeeper Carl Ikeme Retires From Football
Super Eagles and Wolves goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme, has announced his retirement from the professional football.
Kenya Picked To Host Global Sports Event
Athletics' world governing body, the IAAF, has picked Kenya's capital, Nairobi, to host the under-20 World Athletics Championships in 2020.
Team Nigeria Shines At 3rd African Youth Games In Algers
Team Nigeria has continued to shine at the 3rd African youth games in Algiers, Algeria.
2018 FIFA World Cup: Nigerian Referees Boss Gives Officiating Thumps Up
President of the Nigeria referees association, Tade Azeez has described officiating at the Russia 2018 FIFA world cup as the best ever in the history of the tournament.
Atletico Madrid Edge Arsenal On Penalties
Arsenal left out controversy-hit Mesut Ozil but still impressed before they were edged 3-1 on penalties by Europa League champions Atletico Madrid in a friendly on Thursday.
Ozil Quits Germany National Team Over Racism And Disrespect
Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has quit international football, citing the "racism and disrespect" he has faced in Germany over his Turkish roots.
