The Lagos State Government is to build five stadia in the different divisions of the state in its quest to promote excellence in sports and market the state through sports tourism. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Steve Ayorinde, said this Wednesday in Lagos while unveiling Lagos as the Host City, Beach Soccer Africa Cup […]
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The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) is hosting the 12th Nigerian Universities Staff Sports Association (NUSSA) Games slated for the 8th – 16th December, 2016, in Kaduna. The Games, which is aimed at fostering strong social collaboration among participating institutions, will take place simultaneously at the NOUN Campus, Ahmadu Bello Stadium, National Teachers’ Institute […]
Continue ReadingNigeria is now ranked 50th in the world, in the latest FIFA ranking of footballing nations. The new ranking released saw Nigeria jump 10 places to be placed 50th, from its 60th position in October. At 50th, Nigeria is tied with Burkina Faso, which has one of the significant movements, from 67th last October. Senegal […]
Continue ReadingManchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been given a one-game touchline ban and fined £50,000 by the Football Association for two charges. An independent regulatory commission heard that Mourinho accepted the comments he made about referee Anthony Taylor ahead of the game against Liverpool last month constituted improper conduct but denied they brought the game into […]
Continue ReadingFormer Chelsea assistant manager, Ray Wilkins believes Jose Mourinho still does not know what his best team is after 14 games of his reign at Manchester United. Wilkins’ comment is coming after Manchester United were thrashed 4-0 by Chelsea on Sunday as Mourinho returned to Stamford Bridge for the first time since he was sacked by […]
Continue ReadingA wolf named Zabivaka has been unveiled as the Official Mascot for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. There could have been no better choice as the wolf’s name means “the one who scores” in Russian. The wolf is said to radiate fun, charm and confidence and was chosen by the Russian public via […]
Continue ReadingIt was another brilliant performance from Lionel Messi who scored a hat trick as 10-man Barcelona beat 10-man Manchester City 4-0 to take total control of their Champions League group at the Camp Nou on Wednesday.The Argentine struck in the 17th, 61st and 69th minute – the final two after Claudio Bravo was sent off […]
Continue ReadingBelgian striker, Christian Benteke has scored the fastest FIFA World Cup qualifying goal after just seven seconds. The 25-year-old’s feat came against Gibraltar on Monday. The strike is also the quickest goal in Belgium’s history. The Crystal Palace FC striker pounced on a loose ball from the kick-off and dribbled into the box before scoring […]
Continue ReadingSuper Eagles Captain, John Obi Mikel, has stated that he is more matured now to lead the senior national team as the country seeks to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, saying that this is the time to put things right. “Sometimes when you are young, you make mistakes but the more you […]
Continue ReadingThe Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, on Tuesday in Abuja, said arrangements had been concluded to engage the private sector in the management of Abuja and Lagos national stadia. The minister, who made this known while fielding questions from State House correspondents, said the Federal Executive Council, FEC, approved the concession of the […]
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