Author: Pius Ayinor
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NFF names Akeem Busari as Coach of U17 Girls, Flamingos
By Admin The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has endorsed a recommendation by the Federation’s Technical and Development Committee for the appointment of Coach Akeem Ishola Busari as the Head Coach of the U17 Girls National Team, Flamingos. Busari comes into the job with experience and a deep understanding of women’s football terrain,…
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ADC demands resignation of INEC chair, national commissioners
By Admin The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for the immediate resignation of the Chairperson of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, accusing the electoral body of undermining democracy and interfering in political parties’ internal affairs. The ADC made the demand on Thursday at a world press conference addressed in Abuja by…
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NPFL’s Last Lap: Top finishers go down to the wires
By George Akpayen The finish line is now in sight in this season’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) and much of the talk has centred on the title race and those at the other end of the table which surprisingly include last season’s champions Remo Stars. However, there is another race shaping up among…
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ADC: INEC delists Mark, Aregbesola, suspends recognition
By Editor The Independent National Electoral Commission has deleted the names of David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola from its records as National Chairman and National Secretary of the party. INEC also announced that it would not recognise Nafiu Bala Gombe, who is seeking to assume leadership of the party through the courts, and that it…
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World Athletics renews Okpekpe International 10km Road Race Gold Label status
Pius Ayinor World Athletics has officially renewed the Gold Label status of the Okpekpe International 10km Road Race, reaffirming its place among the world’s elite road races and cementing its reputation as Africa’s premier 10km road running event. Since its inception in 2013, the Okpekpe International 10km Road Race has grown from a local dream…
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Kienka gets two sports awards in one month
By Admin Godwin Kienka, the director of the International Tennis Academy and Executive Secretary of the Sports Performance Reward Fund, has been nominated for two awards in the month of March. The first was given to the author, sports administrator, tennis coach, sports marketer and sports development consultant, among others, by the South-South Interclub Tennis…
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Iwobi sees red as Super Eagles, Jordan play 2-2 draw in Antalya
FIFA World Cup-bound Jordan and Super Eagles of Nigeria played a 2-2 draw in Antalya, Turkey on Tuesday night. Three-time African champions Nigeria wrapped up their March international window with the 2-2 draw at the Mardan Sports Complex. Al-Nashama, currently ranked 64th in the world and boasting a formidable recent record, showed their quality early.…
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Rovers FC involved in road accident on the way to league game
By Admin The team bus of Rovers Football Club has been involved in a serious road accident. The bus was on its way to Lagos for a Nigeria National League fixture against Sporting Lagos. The bus, which was carrying players, officials, and technical staff, was said to have lost control and tumbled along the highway.…
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Masai Ujiri joins Toronto Tempo ownership group
Global basketball leader and philanthropist will develop a coaching initiative in support of women and girls alongside Canada’s first WNBA franchise By Editor Masai Ujiri, one of the most respected executives and visionaries in global basketball, has joined the Toronto Tempo as a Principal Owner. As the architect of the Toronto Raptors’ 2019 NBA Championship…
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NSF South-West closed Scrabble tournament lights up Ile-Ife
By Editor Ile-Ife, the Yoruba’s ancestral home in Osun State, will be the venue for the first significant tournament in the year as the Nigeria Scrabble Federation’s South-West Closed Championship holds on April 3 and 4. The regional competition is designed for players who are residents, students, or registered with clubs in the south-western states…
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