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Delta Queens file petition against Bayelsa Queens
Delta Queens football club has filed a petition against Bayelsa Queens, alleging that the Bayelsa team fielded an ineligible player at the ongoing Super 6 tournament, organised by the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL).
The petition,…
Sanctions against Russia: WTA joins ATP in stripping Wimbledon of ranking points
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has joined the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) in electing to strip Wimbledon of ranking points for 2022.
That decision comes in the wake of the All England Club’s call to prevent…
Kaduna Volleyball Association to begin talent hunt in Southern part of the state
The Kaduna State Volleyball Association (KADSVA) has rolled out a six-day competition, tagged, “Southern Kaduna Talent Hunt”, for secondary school students in the state.
The Association’s Board Secretary, Florence Yori, said this on…
FCT FA Cup : J 14 FC beat AS Roma Academy
J 14 Football Club of Kuje on Wednesday defeated AS Roma Academy of Abuja 1-0 in the first match of the round one phase of the ongoing 2022 FCT FA Cup Competition.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Cup…
Europa League Final: Eintracht Frankfurt defeat Aribo’s Rangers to clinch title
Eintracht Frankfurt won the Europa League final after holding their nerve to beat Glasgow Rangers 5-4 in a clinical penalty kicks shootout on Wednesday in Seville.
The win helped the German side to claim their first European trophy in 42…
AbdulRazaq pledges to support women participation in sports
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has pledged to support women's participation in sports and stop discrimination against them. AbdulRazaq however charged women to be actively involved in sports, both in participation and…
Volleyball : NIS club records fourth win
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Volleyball Club on Wednesday recorded its fourth victory in the ongoing 2022 National Division One Volleyball League in Abuja.
Reports have it that the match, played at the Moshood Abiola…
Ondo govt affirms reward for outstanding athletes
Ondo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Mr Bamidele Ologun has affirmed his support for athletes who have done well in sports in the state.
Ologun stated this on Monday in Akure while hosting boxers that won five medals…
AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Mauritius to face Nigeria after winning appeal
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Monday said the Super Eagles would no longer meet Sao Tome and Principe in the qualifiers for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Ademola Olajire, NFF’s Director of Communications, disclosed…
Kwara Utd dim Shooting Stars in comfortable win
Kwara United Football Club of Ilorin on Sunday defeated visiting Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan 3-1. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 2021/2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Match Day 28…