Nigeria’ll use football for girl-child development – Buhari

Confederation of African Football (CAF) President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe (left); President Muhammadu Buhari; Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) President, Gianni Infantino and Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Sunday Dare during the visit of FIFA President to the Presidential Villa in Abuja…yesterday Gets jersey No 10 from FIFA President Infantino, Motsepe’s visit excites Pinnick […]

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Kudos for Makinde as fans jubilate over Shooting Stars’ return to NPFL

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde received kudos on Sunday for his commitment which believably aided the return of the Ibadan-based Shooting Stars Sports Club to the Nigeria Professional Football League. The feat was hailed by prominent Nigerians and supporters of the club considering its unifying factor.’ 3SC, on Saturday regained promotion to the elite division […]

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Makinde thrilled by Shooting Stars’ return to premier league, promises reward for players, management

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Saturday promised  to reward the players and management of the  Shooting Stars Sports Club, 3SC, for the club’s resounding victory which has lifted it to the elite Nigerian Premier Football League. He particularly praised the amazing success recorded by the club in securing the long-awaited promotion to the  premier […]

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Makinde charges 3SC to go for glory after win over Bendel Insurance

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, yesterday, lauded players and management of the Shooting Stars Supporters Club (3SC) for securing a much-needed victory on their way to promotion to the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL). The Oluyole Warriors, as the 3SC is fondly called, defeated Bendel Insurance 2-1 in one of the opening matches of the […]

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Team Nigeria win second gold as Omolayo breaks Paralympics record

Omolayo receiving a handshake from President Muhammadu Buhari after conquering the world at the Paralympics in 2016 ’Team Nigeria won their second gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics on Sunday as Bose Omolayo claimed victory in the women’s 73kg para-powerlifting. She lifted a Paralympics record of 141kg to win the gold medal. She had […]

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Nigeria wins first gold medal at World U20 Championship, sets new record

Nigeria’s 4×400 mixed relay team after setting a new world junior record in Kenya…yesterday Godson Brume, Praise Ofoku in 100m final Team Nigeria became the centre of attraction at the Kasarani Stadium, venue of the ongoing World U20 Championship in Nairobi yesterday, as the country’s 4x400m mixed relay team grabbed the first gold medal at […]

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Messi becomes first footballer to receive crypto fans token payment

Paris St Germain’s new signing, Lionel Messi, has become the first player whose transfer included a payment cryptocurrency fans token. This was announced in a statement titled, ‘Paris Saint-Germain concludes first player signing featuring fan tokens’ by the French club on its website. Messi, 34, left Spanish side Barcelona and signed a two-year contract with […]

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Messi: I am thrilled to begin a new chapter of my career at PSG

Paris Saint-Germain have announced the signing of Lionel Messi on a two-year contract with an option of a third year. The club made this known in a statement on its website. “The six-time Ballon d’Or winner is justifiably considered a legend of the game and a true inspiration for those of all ages inside and […]

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