Iganmu FC Duo Moves To Japan On Scholarship
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Bayo Adetu
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May 6, 2022
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By Akeem Busari In its continued quest to help improve the lives of Nigerian youths, particularly, young and talented footballers, the management of Lagos based NLO side Iganmu FC in conjunction with rave- making Hypersport Limited last week Saturday, transferred two of its brightest lads, Ubong Richard and Izuchukwu Lawrence to Japan. Standing 6’4 in height, 17 years Ubong Richard …
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Tyson Fury beats Dillian Whyte, vows to retire
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April 24, 2022
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WBC champion Tyson Fury produced a stunning one-punch stoppage in the sixth round to beat fellow Briton Dillian Whyte and then insisted he will retire from boxing. Fury dominated what was a scrappy bout and then unleashed a vicious right uppercut. Whyte, admirably, got to his feet within the count before staggering into the referee as the fight was halted. …
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Former Italian International, Walter Zenga Joins Race To Coach Super Eagles
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Bayo Adetu
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April 23, 2022
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Former Italian National team goalkeeper and Manager at Cagliari, Walter Zenga has announced his intention to Coach the Super Eagles of Nigeria, and has submitted his application to the Secretariat of the Nigeria Football Federation. According to his agent, Alberto “Jimmy” Fontana, the Coach who was born on 28 April 1960 last managed Serie A club Cagliari. He was a …
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Group Frowns As Club Administrators Storm Flying Eagles Camp
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April 23, 2022
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..says, team camp is now marketplace By Lateef Adekola Criticism have continued to trail the unsolicited visits to the Flying Eagles training camp by club administrators whose players are amongst the invited players. Friends of Nigeria Sports (FSN), a group of sport journalists, stakeholders and enthusiasts have raised the alarm that these club owners and administrators are somewhat putting Chief …
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Ex-Barcelona Star Hails Provazios Sports Academy
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Bayo Adetu
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April 19, 2022
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By Akeem Busari Former FC Barcelona and Nigeria international star, Emmanuel Amunike has hailed the management of waves-making Provazios Sports Academy for the good works it is doing in the development of the hundreds of budding sports talents in the academy. Provazios Sports Academy is a multi-sports training and development centre for young lads aged 5-18 years. And with top …
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Kida Plots End To NBBF Crisis; To Amend Constitution
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Bayo Adetu
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April 17, 2022
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…To Set Up Peace Committee That Will Reconcile Factions By Peter Edema Ahmed Musa Kida, Nigeria Basketball Federation president, has began moves to end the crisis plaguing the federation by setting in motion plans to amend some contentious sections of the constitution. The 2019 constitution of the federation approved by both the Ministry of Sports and Youth Development along side …
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Owerri Basketball Classic: A panacea for sports development in the South-East —Ugo Udezue
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Bayo Adetu
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April 17, 2022
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The South-East representative on the board of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Mr Ugo Udezue said that the 2022 Owerri Basketball Classic will pave the way for other developmental programs in the zone. He stated this while speaking with Wakawaka Sports Extra ahead of the competition jointly sponsored by the Imo State Basketball Association and South-East Basketball legends lead by …
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Lagos Legends Club Celebrates Vandrezzer Boss On His 50th Birthday
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Bayo Adetu
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April 15, 2022
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By Akeem Busari Members of Lagos Legends Club in Nigeria and diaspora have sent a congratulatory message to the President and CEO of NNL side, Vandrezzer Football Club, Joe Udofia on the occasion of his 50th birthday. In the message signed by the convener of LLC, Waidi Akanni, on behalf of the group of ex-footballers who once plied their trades …
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South West Basketball zone set up committees to launch activities
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Bayo Adetu
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April 13, 2022
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Various committees have been set up to enable the smooth takeoff and running of basketball in the South West under the leadership of its zonal representative on the Nigeria Basketball Federation board, Olumide Oyedeji. This decision was taken during the inaugural meeting of all basketball chairmen in the zone. The advisory committee made up of elder statesmen such as Prof. Mobolaji Aluko, …
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UCL: I saw Ancelotti laughing with the referee after Chelsea were knocked out – Tuchel
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April 13, 2022
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Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel has hit out at referee, Szymon Marciniak, for laughing with Real Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelotti, after their Champions League quarter-final second leg on Tuesday. The Blues have been eliminated from the competition, despite winning 2-3 at the Bernabeu. This means Tuchel’s men will not defend the title they won last season. However, after the match, Tuchel …
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