Ikpeme, ex-deputy general secretary, to oversee NFF Secretariat
Following Thursday’s resignations of Ibrahim Gusau as President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Dr Mohammed Sanusi as General Secretary, and members of the Executive Committee, the National Sports Commission has endorsed Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, until now Deputy General Secretary, to oversee the NFF Secretariat as interim General Secretary. Dr Ademola Olajire, until now Director of […]
Age Scandal: NFF recalls Eaglets from Bauchi camp
ABUJA–Not comfortable with the result of the magnetic resounding imaging scan carried out on the players of the Golden Eaglets after an initial denial of no such thing, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Thursday cut short the team’s two-week camp in Bauchi.
Bolt again! Sets new 200m World Record
Jamaican sprint superstar Usain Bolt claimed yet another world record as he recorded a stunning victory in the 200m final at the World Championships.
U-20 World Cup: Siasia will deliver in Egypt – Omokaro
Former Super Eagles defender, Bright Omokaro has said that the choice of Spain by Flying Eagles coach, Samson Siasia for the final phase of the team’s camping has nothing to do with Nigeria being in the same group with Spain at the U-20 World Cup slated for Egypt next month.
Abuja Cracker: Go hard on Tunisia, Disu advises Amodu
As the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Super Eagles Chief Coach, Shaibu Amodu continue to strategise on how to dislodge the Carthage Eagles when they come calling on September 6 for the crucial World Cup qualifier at the Abuja National Stadium, former Flying Eagles coach, Tunde Disu has offered Amodu tips on how to approach the match.
Decline of Athletics:Odogwu-Nwajei’s shadow’s Ogba’s headache
Where ever Dan Ngerem, former president of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria is holidaying now, he must be amused but sad over the fate that has befallen the sport in Nigeria, especially the spectacle at the on-going IAAF World Championships in Berlin, Germany.
Boxing, wrestling, our way to vision 2020
In the last several months, there has been a flurry of policy pronouncements about sports in Nigeria by the principal agency, the National Sports Commission. It is heart warming because, the acceleration of policy roll_outs is an indication of the determination of sports leadership to brighten the fortunes of Sports in Nigeria.
IGCC humble Ikeja in Lagos
It was an invasion of some sort as 56 amateur golfers from Asaba, Delta State hit the Ikeja Golf Club like a hurricane as both clubs met in an Inter- Club Matchplay at the 10 holes golf club in Lagos.
Umoh, Godfrey vow to qualify
As you read this,Nigeria’s Order of Merit leader Edet Umoh and Christian Godfrey, both of IBB Golf and Country Club, Abuja are in Malaysia for the World Cup of golf qualifier which tees off on August 26 at the Seri-Selangor Golf and Country Club, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Youth Golf: Hon. Williams commend participants
Delta State Honourable Commissioner Directorate of Youth Development Reverend Omatsola Williams has commended participants in the just concluded 5th edition of the “Youth for Golf†tournament organized by the Directorate in conjunction with the Ibori Golf and Country Club, Asaba for their fair performances.
David Mark Youth Golf tourney holes out today
An initiative of the David Mark Foundation, the Youth Development Golf Tournament teed off yesterday with 28 teenage golfers drawn from across the country battling the elements.
