WWC Kiss Scandal: Spain’s FA President Luis Rubiales Refuses To Resign

The Spanish Football Federation President, Luis Rubiales who is being forced out of his job following his offensive behaviour at the Women’s World Cup final has refused to resign, Daily Mail reports Friday. Rubiales blames ‘false feminism’ for a ‘social murder’ against him. Rubiales sparked outrage after kissing Spanish player Jenni Hermoso on her lips as she collected her medal …

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Prince Dapo Ajibade Appointed Special Adviser To NPFL Chairman 

By Akeem Busari  In one of the several appointments going on in the management of football in Nigeria, the Chairman of Nigeria Premier Football League, Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye has announced the appointment of renowned football administrator, Prince Dapo Ajibade as his Special Adviser On Special Duties.  The letter of appointment stated that the former Executive Chairman of Ondo State Football …

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NFF Appoints Anthony Adeboye Into Security Committee 

By Lateef Adekola  The former Senior Special Assistant on Sports to Lagos State Governor, Anthony Adeyinka Adeboye has been appointed into the Nigeria Football Federation Security Committee by NFF President Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau.  In a press release from the Communication Department of the NFF, Adeboye, fondly called Zulu by his admirers, is expected to bring his vast experience to bear …

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Nigeria Pillar Of Sports Celebrates D’Tigress, Charges Super Falcons To Go For Victory Against England 

By Lateef Adekola  Nigeria Pillar Of Sports, High Chief Donatus Agu-Ejidike, JP, has congratulated the Nigeria senior women’s national basketball team, D’Tigress for winning a 4th record-equalling Afrobasket championship, Saturday in Kigali, Rwanda.  The team led by Rena Wakama defeated arch-rivals Senegal 84-74 in the final to make it six continental titles and the fourth in a roll.  In the …

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Lagos Remains Centre Of Sports Excellence – Adeboye 

By Akeem Busari  Former Senior Special Assistant on Sports to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Prince Anthony Adeyinka Adeboye, has heaped praises on the present government of the state for providing top quality sports facilities across the state ,as well as, making the environment conducive for sports to thrive and grow. Speaking with journalists in his Surulere office, the President …

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2023 Afrobasket: Nigeria Pillar Of Sports Praises D’Tigress On Final Ticket …Urges team to win record-breaking 4th title 

By Akeem Busari  Nigerians home and in the diaspora have continued to celebrate the outstanding performances of Nigeria’s Senior Women’s National team, D’Tigress in the ongoing FIBA Afrobasket championship in Kigali, Rwanda.  And several distinguished individuals too, have also been sending congratulatory messages to the team. In a message released by the Chairman, National Office Of Nigeria Pillar Of Sports, …

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Rena Wakama Makes Afrobasket History With D’Tigress 

The remarkable performances of Afrobasket reigning champions D’Tigress, has set the opinion polls alive and with the recently appointed Head Coach of the team, Rena Wakama, in the limelight.  It could be recalled that her appointment to the exalted position as head coach of the team, stirred a few nests. However, her performances, so far with the team, has brought …

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NFSC Congratulates Super Falcons On  Round Of 16 Qualification ..makes further appeal for visa approval to Australia Embassy 

Lateef Adekola  It was a tension soaked last group encounter between Republic of Ireland and the Super Falcons of Nigeria. Whilst the Irish were playing for pride, the Nigerian girls were bent on ensuring their safety to the knockout stage. And it did ended goalless with the Super Falcons picking the knockout ticket after finishing second position behind Australia.  And …

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