BY BOSUN ADEYEMI Akwa United left back, Ajako James joined Fus Rabat FC of Morocco on a 3years deal. Twenty years old Ajako is the best left back in NPFL 2023 with 21 official games — three goals, five assists and seven clean sheets as well as the most passes completed by an Akwa United player in home matches during …
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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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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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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 …
Continue ReadingBy 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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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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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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By Lateef Adekola It seem the less than three months romance between genuine football stakeholders and the newly elected board of Lagos FA, is heading towards the rocks. This new development is as a result of what has been described as the dictatorial tendencies of the new board led by Hon. Fouad Oki. Further adding to the growing discontentment of …
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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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The Air Peace Diplomacy Wall of Fame held Friday evening at the Grand Ballroom, Eko Hotels, was a night of top class fun, entertainment and glamour, just as it was also an event, that evoked fond memories of the glorious days of the past and retired Nigerian football stars and athletes. The event sponsored by Air Peace and in collaboration …
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