The National Executive Committee (NEC) of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has dismissed claims by some people said to be “few disgruntled elements’, that Mr. Isaiah Benjamin has been…
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Nigeria’s Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey sink Manchester United at Old Trafford
Manchester United were given a harsh reality check at Old Trafford as Alex Iwobi’s injury-time effort gave Fulham only their second Old Trafford victory since 1963. Four days after new…
AFCON Final: Lagos Cautions Residents on Health Issues To Prevent Emergencies
Prof. Abayomi The Commissioner for Health in Lagos State, Prof Akin Abayomi has urged residents to prioritise their health and well-being while enjoying football matches or doing any other intense…
Guinea FA sack Coach, Baciro Cande
The Guinea-Bissau Football Federation has decided to sack Baciro Cande, the head coach of Djurtus. The plan came after the team witness another woeful outing. The Guineans crashed out…
Super Eagles progress to AFCON last 16 after edging Guinea-Bissau 1-0
Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations knockout round after pipping Guinea Bissau 1-0 on Monday. Nigeria finished in second place with seven points behind…
USA goalkeeper Steffen Dumps Man City for MLS’s Rapids
The Rapids on Thursday said United States international goalkeeper Zack Steffen has left Manchester City to join Major League Soccer club Colorado Rapids signing a three year contract Steffen, a…
Anthony Joshua beats Otto Wallin, Deontay Wilder suffers shock loss to Joseph Parker
Anthony Joshua put in a terrific performance to beat Otto Wallin inside the distance. But Deontay Wilder’s shock points loss to Joseph Parker on the same bill scuppered plans for…
EXCITEMENT AS EKITI FIRST LADY KICKS OFF NIGERIA WOMEN FOOTBALL LEAGUE
….Pledges Support for sport Queens to Excel Wife of the Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, made history on Tuesday as she had the honour of performing the ceremonial kick…
Asisat Oshoala Pays Tribute To Mohbad After Scoring Against Granada
Nigerian footballer who plays as a striker for FC Barcelona and Nigeria women’s national team, Asisat Oshoala paid tribute to the late singer, Mohbad, in a recent Instagram post. This…
FG set to implement National Sports Industry policy
Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh says the Federal Government has approved the adoption of the National Sports Industry Policy (NSIP) for full implementation. Enoh stated this on…