The organisers of MTN Athletics Champs Season 3 have announced that 40 Most Valuable Performers (MVPs) have emerged from the Benin and Lagos regional legs of the grassroots competition, ahead of the grand finale in Uyo. In a statement released on Tuesday, General Manager of Brand and Communications at MTN Nigeria, Mrs Emmamoke Ogoro, said…
Henry Sackey, a member of the Ghanaian delegation attending the ongoing Federation International de Volleyball (FIVB ) Level 3 Coaching Course in Abuja, said the initiative is a rare opportunity for African coaches. Sackey stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja. NAN reports that the course,…
Nasarawa State on Tuesday, opened training camp for its athletes ahead of the 22nd National Sports Festival tagged: Gateway Games Ogun 2025, slated to hold from May 16 to May 30 in Ogun State. Mr Yakubu Kwanta, the state’s Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, while declaring the camp open, said the 10 days preparation…
Nigeria’s heavyweight boxer Efe Ajagba on Monday earned praise from boxing fans in Lagos and beyond after a majority draw against Congolese opponent Martin Bakole. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that fans across Lagos expressed satisfaction with Ajagba’s performance, describing it as spirited and determined. Raymond Nwabuda, a sports commentator, told NAN that…
James Pindar, Chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the Minister of FCT Volleyball Challenge 2025, said that talented players were discovered in three categories at the just concluded tournament in Abuja. Pindar, who stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja, said that the categories…
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria were held to a goalless draw by Morocco in their second Group B match in the ongoing U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the tightly contested clash took place on Sunday at the June 30 Air Defence Stadium in Cairo….
Commissioner for Ebonyi Youth Development and Sports, Richard Idike, and Sen. Club chairman, Obinna Ogba are optimistic that Abakaliki FC will win the 2025 President Federation Cup. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the six–month old club defeated Nasarawa United FC 5-4 on penalties, after 1–1 full time scores, in the quarter final…
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has lauded Team Nigeria’s dominant opening performance at the 2025 Senior African Wrestling Championships in Casablanca, Morocco. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Nigerian contingent clinched four gold medals on Day One of the tournament. The Director -General of the NSC, Bukola Olopade, in a statement on…
The Super Eagles forward will be one of the main transfer attractions when top European clubs whip out their purses for purchases in the summer, Soccernet.ng reports. Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman is poised for a high-profile summer transfer, with Spanish giants Atlético Madrid among the clubs vying for his signature. Despite having a contract with…
The Flying Eagles will come up against the firepower of the Junior Atlas Lions of Morocco after the North Africans fought from a goal down to beat Kenya 3-2 in their Group B game of the 2025 U20 AFCON. The Flying Eagles have expressed confidence of flying high at the U20 AFCON in Egypt after…
