PORT HARCOURT – The Commissioners for Sports and Chairmen of Sports Commissions in the nine mandate states of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) have commended the commission for initiating the Niger Delta Sports Festival, describing it as a transformative step for sports and human capital development in the region. At a stakeholders’ meeting held…
Abia Warriors handed Akwa United another setback in their difficult 2024/2025 NPFL campaign, securing a 2-0 victory in Umuahia that sent the visitors to the bottom of the table. Despite a bright start from Akwa United, Abia Warriors took the lead in the 26th minute against the run of play with Ijoma Antoine netting his…
Kano Pillars FC have suspended their Technical Adviser, Usman Sheriff Abdallah, for three weeks following the team’s poor results and his conduct towards fans after their goalless draw against Bayelsa United on NPFL Matchday 22. Under the leadership of Chairman Alhaji Ali Muhammad Umar, the club made the decision as Sai Masu Gida continue to…
Kano Pillars FC have suspended their Technical Adviser, Usman Sheriff Abdallah, for three weeks following the team’s poor results and his conduct towards fans after their goalless draw against Bayelsa United on NPFL Matchday 22. Under the leadership of Chairman Alhaji Ali Muhammad Umar, the club made the decision as Sai Masu Gida continue to…
Nigeria-eligible striker Chuba Akpom has completed a loan move from Ajax to French side Lille, with an option to buy at the end of the 2024-25 season, the club announced on Sunday. “The versatile English striker signed up today as part of a loan (with option to buy) until the end of the 24-25 season,”…
Trabzonspor president Ertugrul Dogan has claimed that Southampton prevented Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu from securing a permanent move to Turkey, despite the club’s efforts to meet their demands. Onuachu impressed during his loan spell at Trabzonspor last season, scoring 17 goals and providing four assists in 25 appearances. The Turkish side was eager to…
Nigeria-eligible striker Chuba Akpom has completed a loan move from Ajax to French side Lille, with an option to buy at the end of the 2024-25 season, the club announced on Sunday. “The versatile English striker signed up today as part of a loan (with option to buy) until the end of the 24-25 season,”…
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong was on target for Al-Kholood, but his side fell short in a dramatic 4-3 thriller against Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League on Saturday. The Nigerian defender gave his team the perfect start, heading in a corner kick in the 15th minute for his second goal of the season. Myziane…
Israel Adesanya poor run of former continued on Saturday night as he suffered his third consecutive loss, this time at the hands of Nassourdine Imavov in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The former middleweight champion was knocked down by a powerful right hand and finished with a barrage of strikes on the ground, forcing the referee to…
Remo Stars continued their impressive form in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Sunshine Stars in the match day 22 southwest derby played at Remo stars stadium Ikenne. The victory for the sky blue boys made it 7 matches unbeaten, spiced with 5 games winning streak. This was Remo…
