There is tension over the fitness of Victor Osimhen ahead of Napoli’s Champions League clash against Barcelona at Diego Armando Maradona Stadium on Wednesday. The 25-year-old was not listed for Saturday’s 1-1 home draw against Genoa following his return from Africa Cup of Nations duty with Nigeria, which finished second at the continental football showpiece in Cote d’Ivoire. Despite the final being last Sunday, Osimhen did not return to Naples until late Thursday evening after missing a flight, and his first training session was on Friday. Napoli manager Walter Mazzarri warns the former Lille striker might not be ready to…
Author: ROSEMARY UGIOMOH
The traditional ruler of Mgbede community in Egbema Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Nzeobi Evaristus Amida, has conferred on Stanley Nwabali, the title Ugo Egbema “The Pride of Egbema Kingdom” following his sterling performance at the 2023 AFCON. Nzeobi Evaristus Amuda, who is also the chairman Onelga council of chiefs, said the title conferred on Nwabali is in recognition of the honour the goalkeeper has brought to Egbema Kingdom and ONELGA following his performance for the Super Eagles. achoice.svg Recall that the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Friday, announced a N20million reward for Nwabali and also bestowed him with the…
A below-par Manchester City salvaged a crucial point in their hunt for a fourth successive Premier League title, as Rodri’s late strike denied Chelsea a shock win at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. Having seen title rivals Liverpool and Arsenal register impressive away wins earlier in the day, Pep Guardiola’s men knew there was no room for error against their West London visitors. Erling Haaland came close to giving the hosts a dream start inside the opening quarter-hour, but the Norwegian talisman directed a close-range header uncharacteristically over the bar. Despite seeing little of the ball, Chelsea showed plenty of…
The Chairman of the Nigerian National League George Aluo has appealed to Corporate bodies and individuals to embrace the League because of its unique nature in the country’s football development. Aluo who spoke to journalists in Abuja on Thursday said the League remains the most important League in the country, because it is the only league that take teams from both the Nigeria Premier League and Nigeria Nationwide League. “this is how important the league is, and deserves all the special attentions from corporate sponsors”. Aluo took time to outline some of the achievements recorded in the first stanza of…
.. To host International Scouting Tournament in honour of their inauguration Organizers of Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football tournament, the Bayelsa State Governor’s Football Tournament, christened the Prosperity Cup have congratulated Governor Douye Diri and his Deputy Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo on their successful second term Inauguration. The organizers in a congratulatory message personally signed by the Director General of the tournament Mr. Ono K. Akpe described the governor’s first term as a great breakthrough for the people of Bayelsa State. According to him, the November 11 polls signposted the reality and acceptance of the governor by the people of Bayelsa, expressing…
Renowned special assistant on grassroots sports development to the honourable minister of sports, Adeboye Anthony Adeyinka has frowned and condemned in strong terms those criticism and cyber bullying super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi to desist from such, as no one player should be blamed as they all gave their best as a team. The media space was awash with disturbing stories of Nigerians making caricature of their stars after the super Eagles lost the AFCON finals to host Cote d’Ivoire on Sunday. Adeboye, therefore call on Nigerians to refrain on their harsh treatment on Iwobi particularly nor any Super Eagles…
The organizing committee of the Unity Preseason Tournament for NLO clubs has unveiled the 12 teams that will take participate in the tournament which will begin in Gwagwalada, Abuja on 24 February to 4 March. In a draw ceremony held at the Corporate office of the ECN Global Limited, Abuja, Kogi United were drawn along side Flight FC of Gboko, Beautiful Tour FC and Daniel FC in Group C. Like Minds FC, Daniel Academy Kwali, Oyah Sports and Paul E FC will fight for the two available spaces in Group B. In Group A , Woodpecker FC, De Royal FC,…
The Board of the Nigeria National League (NNL), has resolved that the second stanza of the 2023/2024 will resume on the Friday 1st March 2024. The second stanza was earlier expected to resume on Friday 16 February 2024. Rising from the meeting held on Wednesday 14 February, 2024 at the Nera Hotels, Jabi Abuja ,the NNL board said the shift in date of resumption of the second stanza of the League, is to enable clubs complete their mid-season registration and the medicals of such players. The board was full of appreciation to NNL Club Owners for the cooperation and collaboration…
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has pledged to work with military and para-military institutions to develop world-class athletes who can win international accolades for the country. Senator Enoh made this commitment while delivering a speech at the first edition of the Military and Para-Military Judo Championship in Abuja on the 14th of February. He expressed his regret that the fertile grounds which military and para-military institutions once provided for producing sports talents have been eroded over the years. Therefore, he called for the resuscitation of this practice. The minister commended the Nigeria Judo Federation for initiating…
President Bola Tinubu says the Super Eagles of Nigeria have demonstrated by their team spirit and discipline at the Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire that diversity is principally a source of strength. Speaking at a reception in honour of the players at the State House in Abuja, on Tuesday, the President commended the team for their exemplary display of unity, determination, and resilience on the field. He emphasized the pride Nigerians felt in the Super Eagles’ remarkable journey throughout the competition. ”It is a great honour for me to receive you, our Super Eagles. As a team, you…