Tag: Nigeria Sports
‘Nigeria Has many Talents In Sports’
A former Benfica FC Coach, Mr Sergio Daniel, has said that Nigeria is a rich country with many talents in…
The Plight Of Ex-Footballers
Many Nigerian ex-footballers, who have meritoriously served the nation during their active days, are now living from hands to mouth.…
‘Nigerian Players Can Dominate African Tennis’
Former national handball player, Dr. Toyin Aluko, who is now an Assistant Director in the National Sports Commission, NSC, has…
‘Dearth Of Tourney Kills Cycling’
Ayilo Buraimoh, an Assistant Coach with the Lagos State Cycling Association, has urged incoming board of the association to concentrate…
How Nigerian Football Can Be Viable
Adegboye Onigbinde, a former Super Eagles Head Coach, has said that the only way football could thrive unhindered in the…
Confed Cup: Rangers To Miss Mba, Agbim
Service to the two national teams will force the Enugu Ranger, the Flying Antelopes to play without four of their…
Fashola To Unveil Adopted Stars 30 May
Governor Of Lagos State, Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), will officially unveil the adopted athletes of the State’s Adopt- A-Talent Sports…
Cricket: U-19 Players Fight For World Cup Shirts
Players of the Nigeria’s U-19 national cricket team are currently in camp fighting for shirts to represent Nigeria in the…
Wusu FC Win Ipokia LGA Cup
Within five days Wusu Football Academy have won two trophies in a row. After beating all comers to the maiden…
CBN Open: A Season Of Injuries
With the 35th edition of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN Senior Tennis Open ending on Saturday and the winners…
COD Wins Lagos FA Cup
Nigerian professional side, City of David football team COD yesterday defeated Mountain of Fire football team 3-1 via penalty shootout…
Tennis: Atseye Returns As CBN Open Champion
Former champion, Henry Atseye, has reclaimed the Men’s Singles crown of the 2013 Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN Senior Tennis…
Handball Officials For Refresher Courses
The Lagos State Handball Association, LSHA, has said that it would send its coaches and officials on training within and…
Athletics: East Africans Shine At Okpekpe Race
The first ever 10km Okpekpe Road Race sponsored by Globacom was held on Saturday in Okpekpe, Etsako Local Government Area…
Babalola Urges Referees To Improve Officiating
Chairman of the Oyo State Basketball Association, OSBA, Babatunde Babalola, has urged match referees in the ongoing DStv-sponsored Nigerian basketball…
CBN Open: Unseeded Star Upsets Mbanu
The first major upset at the ongoing Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN Senior Tennis Championship was recorded early today when…
Lagos FA Cup Is Better Organised
Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi is the chairman of Lagos State Football Association. He spoke about this year’s Lagos FA Cup and…
‘Tennis Can Win Olympic Medals For Nigeria’
Vice-President, Nigeria Tennis Federation, NTF, Mr. Yemi Owoseni has said that tennis is a sport that can win Olympic medal…
CBN Open: A Trials For Davis Cup
This year’s Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN Senior Tennis Open will be used as a tournament which Nigeria Tennis Federation,…
‘My Plans For All Stars FC’
The newly elected President of All Stars International Football Club, Mr Larry Ugo Ugoriji has promised to take the club…
Sharks’ Progress Delights Ogunbote
Head Coach of Sharks Football Club of Port Harcourt, Gbenga Ogunbote has said he is thrilled with the performance of…
Golden Eaglets’ Indiscipline Worries NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has warned the Golden Eaglets to be up and doing or they would be thrown…
‘Lack Of Composure Cost Nigeria Trophy’
Plateau United coach, Patrick Mancha has said the Golden Eaglets suffered a hang-over of their group game loss to the…
3SC Coaches Face Sack
Coaches of 3SC of Ibadan, Oyo State could be the first major casualties in the Nigeria league after the Ibadan…
Tennis: Babalola Begins Title Defence On Bright Note
Defending Champion of the Men’s Singles at the ongoing Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN Open, Abdul-Mumuni Babalola has declared that…
Hamilton, Amao Hail Eaglets
Some football fans in Lagos on Sunday hailed the efforts of the Golden Eaglets in placing second at the CAF…
DStv League: Warriors, Union Bank In Bright Start
Dodan Warriors and Union Bank of Lagos at the weekend were the biggest winners of the DStv-sponsored Nigeria Basketball League…
CAF U-17 Final: Eaglets’ll Beat Ivory Coast —Coach
Chief Coach of Golden Eaglets, Manu Garba has declared that his team will not lose twice to Ivory Coast when…
U-19 Cricket W/Cup: Nigeria Invites 33 Players To Camp
Nigeria Cricket Federation, NCF, has invited 33 players for the national trials in preparation for Nigeria’s participation at the 2013…
Motorsport: Racing Eagles’ Drivers To Tour Nigeria
The plans of GRC Motorsport to popularise motor racing in the country is gradually becoming a reality as the Nigeria…