Sports
IFA SPLASHES N640,000 CASH PRIZES ON LEAGUE; KICKING OFF SEPTEMBER 26.
The body running the game of soccer in Oyo State capital, the Ibadan Football Association (IFA) has disclosed that it has increased the cash prizes for winners of this year’s edition of the League; even as the competition kicks off, Sunday, September 26. All the best Ten teams for this year’s League would collect …
Ibadan Agog as Atiku, serving Govs, ex-Govs witness unveiling of world – class Lekan Salami Sports Complex upgrade
Atiku, serving govs, ex-govs arrive Ibadan on Wednesday …As Makinde unveils Lekan Salami Sports Complex Teni, Taye Currency and QDot perform live at the unveiling ceremony Former Vice-President Abubakar Atiku, chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu and his Edo State counterpart, Governor Godwin Obaseki as well as the President …
AFCON 22: Nigeria drawn against Egypt, Guinea-Bissau, Sudan
The Super Eagles have been drawn with Egypt, Sudan and Guinea-Bissau in the group stage of the forthcoming 2022 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. The Three-time champs, who have been seeded in Pot A, was drawn against Egypt on Tuesday night in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Recall that Nigeria topped Group L of the qualifying …
2020/21 NNL: Shooting Star Digs Deep To Beat Vandrezzer 1 – 0 In Lagos
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan displayed a great character to overcome a stubborn Vandrezzer FC of Lagos, leaving it late to win by 1-0, thus completing a double over the host who had fell 0-2 to the Ibadan soccer lords in the first round. The coach Edith Agoye led technical crew had to …
Makinde: Oyo Athletes, Coaches Receive N66m for record ranking in National Sports Festival
Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Wednesday, put smiles on the faces of 230 athletes, 55 coaches in the just concluded 2020 National Sport Festival, which took place in Edo State, with a whooping sum of N66million. The governor, who announced the donation, while receiving the state’s contingents of the just concluded National Sports …
Breaking: Jose Mourinho sacked! Six Days Before EFL Cup final
Tottenham sack former Manchester United and Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho six days before EFL Cup final Jose Mourinho has been sacked by Tottenham – just six days before the club face Manchester City in the EFL Cup final. Former Manchester United, Chelsea and Real Madrid manager Mourinho replaced Mauricio Pochettino as Spurs …
Oba Elegushi to celebrate birthday with football, golf tournaments
…As Ex-Eagles tackle Comedy stars in Peace Cup One of the prominent monarchs in Lagos, Oba Saheed Elegushi of Ikate kingdom is celebrating his birthday and eleventh year anniversary of his coronation with two sporting events. In a statement signed from the palace by the monarch’s special assistant on public affairs, Temitope Oyefeso, stated that …
Lockdown: Full list of all places that will be shut in England.
In a bid to reduce social contact, the government has ordered that households do not leave or go outside of their homes except for specific purposes. It also means that certain businesses will be forced to close as officials desperately try to slow the spread of infections. The general public, employers and employees across England …
Fans To Enjoy 3SC Matches Live On TV, Radio – Oyo Govt
Oyo State government has concluded plans to cover matches of the Shooting Stars football club live on its television and radio platforms in order to further change the fortunes of sporting activities in the State for the better.
Makinde Approves Remodeling Of Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba To International Standard
Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the re-modelling of Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan to meet international standard. The commissioner for youth and sports, Asiwaju Seun Fakorede, who made this known yesterday at his office, noted that there was need for the repositioning of as many possible of the available sports facilities in the state. …
Meet Ndubuisi Egbo, the Nigerian coach making history in Europe
By Colins Udoh Ndubuisi Egbo makes history with Albania’s KF TiranaKF Tirana’s Ndubuisi Ndubuisi Egbo, the Nigerian coach who guided Albania’s KF Tirana to top flight triumph in their centenary year, has made history as the first African coach to lead a European team to a league title, and qualification for the UEFA …
Ex-3SC Boss, Bode Oyewole Dies, NUJ Mourns
Receiving the shocking news of the demise of the veteran, Acting President of Nigeria Union of Journalists Europe Chapter[NUJEurope] Prince Lashley Oladigbolu described “Mr. Olubode Oyewole a very true person of integrity whose media and moral support to my late father, Prince GL Oladigbolu were invaluable. Adieu. May God bless you in the life after.”
Breaking: Manchester City Ban Lifted, Court of Arbitration for Sports website crashes
CAS announce verdict on City’s UEFA ban Manchester City have won their appeal against a European ban and will be free to play in next season’s Champions League. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) agreed with the Blues that Uefa’s decision to throw them out of their competitions for “serious breaches” of their financial …
West Ham 3- 2 Chelsea [Video] : Lampard misses chance to go third with shock defeat
Frank Lampard says defeat at West Ham is ‘a sign of where Chelsea are’
Africa Cup Postponed To 2022, Women’s Tournament Cancelled Due To Covid-19
The Africa Cup has been postponed by one year due to the coronavirus pandemic and is now to be held in Cameroon in January 2022. The African football confederation (CAF) said on Tuesday. “After consultation with stakeholders and taking into consideration the current global situation, the tournament has been rescheduled for January 2022,” the CAF …
