Football Development Begins at the Grassroots Level, Says Coach Fufana of GRAFTADEAN Coach Yusuff Kazeem Adesina, widely known as “Coach Fufana,” who is the president of the Grassroots Football Talents Developer Association of Nigeria (GRAFTADEAN), has emphasized the importance of grassroots football and talent scouting. The certified football coach made the call in Ibadan while featuring on a sports program anchored by Olusola Alabi on Adamimogo 105.1 FM recently, where he highlighted the importance of grassroots football development and the role of GRAFTADEAN in discovering future football stars. “Grassroots football is important because it provides exposure for talented players…
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Three South African Farmers Kill Two Women, Feed Bodies To Pigs By OSABUOHIEN VIVIAN ROSE Three South African men have been accused of killing two women and feeding their bodies to pigs on their farm in a case that seems inhumane. The men appeared in court Tuesday in the northern province of Limpopo. The state wants them to remain behind bars until their trial is concluded. Farm owner Zachariah Johannes Olivier, supervisor Andrian Rudolph de Wet and employee William Musora face two counts of premeditated murder, one count of attempted murder and possession of an unlicensed firearm. Musora, who is…
Sports Minister Enoh To Declare National Youth Games Open in Asaba The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh will officially declare the National Youth Games open on Thursday at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State. In anticipation of the event, Senator John Owan Enoh has emphasized the importance of upholding the integrity of the Games by strictly adhering to the age requirement. He reiterated that the National Youth Games are intended for athletes 15 years of age and below, and any attempts at age cheating will not be tolerated. “As the name of the Games…
Delta Governor Oborevwori Welcomes Athletes, Officials To 8th National Youth Games
Pogba’s Brother, Mathias, 5 Others To Stand Trial For Extortion By OSABUOHIEN VIVIAN ROSE The brother of 2018 World Cup winner Paul Pogba will stand trial alongside five other men as part of an extortion case that targeted the soccer player two years ago. The prosecutor’s office said Tuesday that Mathias Pogba was ordered to stand trial “for the offenses of attempted extortion and criminal conspiracy.” The court date is yet unannounced. The five others — identified by their first names only — allegedly demanded $14.3 million from the France midfielder, and repeatedly intimidated him. They are accused of extortion…
Asaba 2024: This Year’s National Youth Games Will Be Better Than The Previous Year , Says Oborevwori The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, declared that this year’s edition of the National Youth Games will be better that what was witnessed last year. Delta State hosted the 7th edition of the Youth Games in Asaba, last year when the Governor was barely a few weeks in office. The Governor stated Wednesday that the 8th National Youth Games, which will officially commence Thursday would be far better. Governor Oborevwori spoke with journalists shortly after inspecting facilities at…
Sports Minister Encourages Falconets To Fight For Glory In Knockout Clash Against Japan **”T⁰⁰his is your moment to make history, and we are all behind you” The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has charged Nigeria’s U-20 women’s football team, the Falconets, to face their upcoming knockout clash against Japan with courage, determination, and belief in their abilities. The Falconets will battle Japan in the early hours of Friday for a place in the Quarterfinals of the ongoing FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, taking place in Colombia. Senator Enoh commended the team’s impressive performance in the group…
Delta Ready For 2024 National Youth Games – Gov Oborevwori Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, said the state was ready to host the 8th National Youth Games scheduled to kick-off in Asaba, on Thursday. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this while speaking to journalists shortly after inspecting facilities at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, the state capital, which is the main venue for the games. The Governor, who inspected the swimming pool, shooting range and other facilities at the Indoor Sports Hall, was conducted round by Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, LOC, Dr Solomon Ogba, and top…
NFL Reviews Allegations Of Sexual Misconduct Against Cleveland Browns BY OSABUOHIEN IMUETINYANOSA The NFL set to review the latest allegations of sexual misconduct against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson but will not place him on paid administrative leave at this point, the league said Tuesday. Deshaun Watson joined the Cleveland Browns from the Houston Texans in 2022 The NFL said it is reviewing the latest sexual assault allegation made against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. A woman filed a civil lawsuit against Watson in Houston, Texas on Monday seeking $1m (£764,000) in damages for an incident that allegedly occurred while…
Former Boyfriend of Late Ugandan Athlete Cheptegei, Dies In Hospital By OSABUOHIEN VIVIAN ROSE The former partner of Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who is accused of killing her by dousing her in petrol and setting her on fire, has died from burns he sustained during the attack, the Kenyan hospital where he was being treated said Tuesday. Cheptegei, 33, who competed in the marathon at the Paris Olympics, suffered burns to more than 75% of her body in the Sept. 1 attack and died four days after. Her former boyfriend, Dickson Ndiema Marangach, died at 7.50 p.m. (12.50 p.m. ET)…