Enoh pledges to redouble efforts on repositioning Nigeria’s sports sector
The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh has promised to redouble his efforts to reposition Nigeria's sports sector.
The minister made the pledge on Wednesday in Abuja at a media conference to mark his 100 days in office.
It...
Al Nassr’s in-form Ronaldo set to shine against Iran’s Persepolis in thrilling AFC Champions...
Cristiano Ronaldo stole the spotlight when Saudi Pro League side, Al Nassr FC travelled to Iran to face Persepolis FC in their opening AFC Champions League match in September.
Fans and officials went to great lengths to welcome the Portuguese...
Ranking the top overhead kick goals: Where does Garnacho’s goal stand?
Alejandro Garnacho on Sunday afternoon scored one of the great Premier League goals in Manchester United's 3-0 win at Everton at Goodison Park.
The 19-year-old Argentina winger met Diogo Dalot's cross in the third minute at Goodison Park from about...
NPFL board warns coaches, players against poor dressing, time-wasting
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) board has frowned on poor dressings by coaches as well as players time wasting injury simulations during games.
In a memo to the Clubs, titled "Regulating MatchDay Conduct of Coaches, Players and Ball Boys",...
NLO names MTN as headline sponsor of NLO Cup
Chairman of the nation's third-tier league, Nationwide League One (NLO), His Excellency Silas Agara announced the groundbreaking development to NLO Media Channel on Monday.
It will be recalled the Nationwide League One (NLO) recently sealed a sponsorship deal with FirstCentral...
Messi’s Qatar 2022 World Cup shirts to be auctioned for $10m
Six of the shirts worn by Lionel Messi during Argentina's World Cup-winning campaign are to be sold at auction.
Captain Messi, 36, lifted the trophy after his side beat France on penalties in last December's final in Qatar.
His shirt from...
Peseiro blames long-hour flight for Super Eagles’ poor results
Super Eagles under-fire head coach, Jose Peseiro has defended his team's disappointing 1-1 draw against the Warriors of Zimbabwe in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
The three-time African champions had struggled to force the Crocodiles of Lesotho to a...
Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta faces charges over Newcastle United remarks
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has been charged by the FA over comments he made about the officials in his side's 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United earlier this month.
It was an exhilarating game for the Gunners when they faced...
Emma Hayes becomes highest-paid women’s football coach with US appointment
Chelsea boss Emma Hayes has been named the new manager of the United States women's national team and will take charge when the Women's Super League season ends in May.
The Blues announced on Saturday that Hayes would pursue "a...
Djokovic extends lead in ATP rankings
After winning a seventh Paris Masters at the weekend Serbian superstar Novak Djokovic extended his lead in the world ATP rankings over Spain's Carlos Alcaraz on Monday.
The 36-year-old Djokovic won his 40th Masters 1000 title and stretched his winning...
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Kwara United board set high targets for players, coaches
The chairman of Kwara United, Kumbi Titiloye, has urged the team to step up their game in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).
He warned...
