Asian Cup: Qatar on Verge of Being Crowned Champions of Two Continents
Coming from nowhere to win the Asian Cup is just part of the process for Qatar as they look ahead to this year’s Copa America and then the big one — a home World Cup in 2022.
Joe Udofia Unity Cup: Season 4 Set To Kick Off
The annual Joe Udofia Unity Cup returns this weekend, with 15 villages (teams) in Ibiono Ibom L.G.A of Akwa Ibom State set to battle for the top prize.
This year's edition --...
Asian Cup: Son Inspires South Korea to End China’s Dashing Run
Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min inspired title-chasing South Korea to a comfortable 2-0 victory over China on Wednesday to finish top of their Asian Cup group.
Hwang Ui-jo and Kim Min-jae were on target as...
Sola Aiyepeku Is New Lagos State Sports Commission Executive Chairman
The Lagos State government has appointed Mr. Sola Aiyepeku as the new Executive Chairman of the State's Sports Commission.
Mr. Aiyepeku takes over from Dr. Kweku Tandoh who had been in charge...
Combating Sex Trafficking Through Football: Ex-American International Joanna Lohman Opens Up On Nigerian NGO...
Nigeria's estimated modern day slave population stands at 1,386,000 people, placing the country 32nd out of 167 countries with the highest number of slaves according to the Global Slavery Index (GSI).
The...
Nigeria Amputee Football Team Thrashed 6-0 In First World Cup Game
The Nigeria Amputee football team were given an unusual welcome to their first world cup at the Mexico 2018 Amputees Football World Cup when their Brazilian counterparts bathed them in a 6-0 baptism of goals.
It was not a rosy...
Rivers State Athletes to Withdraw From National Sports Festival due to Hunger
Athletes and officials of the Rivers State contingent to the 19th National Sports Festival are still threatening to withdraw from the event if their salaries and allowances are not paid.
Several of the athletes and officials, who spoke to LEADERSHIP...
NSF: Nigeria Wrestling Federation President Thrilled With Impressive Outings By States (AUDIO)
After two days of action in wrestling at the ongoing 19th National Sports Festival in Abuja, no fewer than 15 different states have won medals in the sport.
The likes of Edo, Kogi, Osun, Oyo,...
Odion Ighalo Celebrates Mother’s Birthday
Odion Ighalo probably wakes up with a huge smile on his face each morning from the fascinating turn of events that has him living his dream.
Still basking in the euphoria of signing for his dream club, the Manchester United...
Barewa Rugby Club Battle Cowrie Rugby Club in the Nigerian Rugby Union League Final
Barewa Rugby Club of Kano defeated Cowrie Rugby Club of Lagos 8-7 in the 2016 final at The Old Parade Grounds in Abuja to win the Presidents' Cup National title.
Both teams face...
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ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: Qualification Unrealistic But Possible – NCF...
Notwithstanding that Nigeria owes its place at the 2019 ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier in the UAE to a huge slice...
