WWC-2023: Nigeria Pillar of Sports Congratulates Falcons over Victory against Australia

The Nigeria Pillar of Sports, Chief Donatus N.Agu-Ejidike (JP), has congratulated the Nigerian senior women national football team, the Super Falcons, on their well-deserved victory against the Matildas – the Falcons’ Australian counterparts. This was contained in a press release from the Office of the Nigeria Pillar of Sports (ONPS), signed by its chairman, Prince Ajide Olayioye, and made available …

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NFSC Congratulates Super Falcons On Victory Over Australia 

..begs NFF to appeal to Australia Embassy on Visa delay  It was wild and untold jubilation today at the Surulere, Lagos, national headquarters of Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC) , as the Super Falcons defeated co-host of the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup, Australia 1-2 in Brisbane, in a keenly contested match.  Members of Nigeria and Africa’s foremost football fans …

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A Determined Super Falcons Can Defeat Australia- Prince Anthony Adeboye 

By Akeem Busari  Ahead of tomorrow’s crunchy group stage clash between co-host Australia and the Super Falcons in the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup, Prince Anthony Adeyinka Adeboye, Senior Special Assistant Sports to Lagos State Governor, has expressed his confidence in the Nigerian ladies to do the job against the Aussies.  Speaking on Nigeria Sports Centre, the highly regarded politician …

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Ladipo appointed to Athletes Commission

Former captain of the Nigerian Rugby National Team; Azeez Ladipo has been appointed to the Nigeria Olympic Committee Athletes Commission. A statement from Dr Robinson Okosun, Chairman Media Committee, Nigeria Rugby Football Federation on Wednesday said the appointment was approved by the NOC leadership. Robinson also quoted the NOC President, Engr Habu Ahmed Gumel, in a congratulatory message ”Your appointment is in …

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Ebi Egbe Gets Double Recognition In Bayelsa State 

By Akeem Busari  When it rains, it pours. This sweetly describes the double recognition received by Ebi Egbe, the Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria and Africa’s foremost sports facility construction company, Monimitchelle Limited.  Ebi Egbe would be decorated with a chieftaincy title as the Otototo-Eken of Yenebebeli Community of Atissa Kingdom in Yenagoa local government area of Bayelsa State by …

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Alli’s biological mother says she ‘hasn’t stopped crying’ since his interview

Dele Alli’s biological mother has denied knowing the Everton midfielder was molested aged six and claims to have not stopped crying since watching his heartbreaking interview. The 27-year-old sat down for a powerful tell-all with Gary Neville on The Overlap last week and opened up on several traumatic experiences of his childhood. ‘At six, I was molested by my mum’s …

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NAIJA SUPER 8 CHAMPIONSHIP: Stakeholders, Fans Praise Organisers For Successful Championship

By Akeem Busari  Sheer spectacle, unending excitements, glamour and electrifying atmosphere aptly describes the grand finale of the maiden edition of the Naija Super 8 soccer championship that ended Sunday, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos.  Lagos football fans and indeed, stakeholders, confessed that they have not enjoyed top quality football as produced by Flykite Productions, the organisers of …

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Nigeria Women Footballers Deserve Better Treatment, Respect – Judith Chime 

By Akeem Busari  Former Super Falcons goalkeeper, Judith Chime, has charged football enthusiasts and particularly, football administrators, to show more respect to Nigeria female footballers and treat them better.  Speaking from her USA base, Chime, who last year organised and funded a memorial football tournament in honour of late Super Falcons star player, Ifeanyi Chiejiene, who was the youngest ever …

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Diplomacy Wall Of Fame: Air Peace Gives Fresh Hope To Ex-Athletes 

By Akeem Busari  Some of Nigeria’s long forgotten ex-athletes are in for some refreshing breath of air, as one of Nigeria leading airlines, Air Peace, has concluded grand plans to celebrate and recognise these carefully selected past heroes of Nigeria sports, during an upcoming event later this month.  The event which is the brain child of a former Nigeria international …

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NFSC Dazzles, Thrills Soccer Fans At Naija Super 8 Championship …As Ikpea commends organisers of the championship 

By Akeem Busari  Nigeria’s foremost football fans group, the Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC), have been in their best entertainment elements since the beginning of the equally exciting matches of the ongoing Naija Super 8 Championship, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos.  The world famous band of the NFSC have been adding spices, excitements and glamour to the atmosphere …

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