Court of Arbitration for Sport Rejects IBA’s Appeal To Organise Olympic Boxing
The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Tuesday threw out an appeal from the International Boxing Association (IBA) after it was stripped of its rights to organise boxing events at the Paris Olympics. In its ruling explaining the decision to dismiss the IBA appeal, the CAS panel said the organisation “had not increased its financial […]
Mali defeats Super Eagles in int’l friendly
The Eagles of Mali defeated Nigeria’s Super Eagles 2-0 in a friendly game in Marrakech, Morocco last night. Goals in each halves by El Bilal Toure and Kamory Doumbia sealed the win for Mali. The last time Mali defeated the Super Eagles was on 5th September 1975 also in a friendly which ended 4-1. Prior […]
Team Nigeria finishes second on medals table in 13th African Games
The Federal Government has hailed the outstanding performance of Team Nigeria in the just concluded 13th African Games in Ghana. Team Nigeria finished second on the medals table behind Egypt with 47 gold, 33 silver and 40 bronze medals. The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh, who conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s congratulatory message […]
Ese Brume clinches gold medal in African Games in Ghana
Nigeria’s long jump sensation, Ese Brume, on Thursday in Accra, won gold medal in the women’s long jump at the ongoing African Games in Ghana. Brume leapt 6.92 meters in her first attempt to secure her second consecutive African Games gold medal, having won gold at the last edition in Rabat, Morocco, in 2019. Nigeria’s […]
PL charges Leicester City for breaking rules
Leicester City have been charged by the Premier League with allegedly breaking spending rules during their last three seasons in the top flight. Leicester have been referred to an independent commission for breaching profit and sustainability rules (PSR) and failing to submit audited finances. If found guilty the Championship high-flyers could face a points deduction. […]
NFF confirms Finidi George as Super Eagles interim coach
Former Nigeria forward Finidi George will be in charge of the Super Eagles when they confront West African arch-rivals Ghana in an international friendly in Marrakech on Friday. The 52-year-old has been appointed by the NFF to hold the reins in the meantime as a group of 22 players take on Ghana and Mali in […]
Nigeria climbs to second position in All African Games in Ghana
Team Nigeria moved up one place on the medal table after winning two gold medals to reclaim their second spot at the ongoing African Games in Ghana. However, Nigeria now occupies the 2nd position with 76 medals (27 gold, 21 silver and 28 bronze) to overtake the South Africans who occupied third place with 25 […]
Manchester United to play Coventry in FA Cup semi-finals as holders Manchester City face Chelsea
Manchester United’s stunning 4-3 comeback victory over Liverpool in extra time in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday kept their trophy dreams alive. Amad Diallo practically blew the roof off Old Trafford when he netted the winner in the 121st minute. United who will now face Coventry in the Semifinals, have their rivals and FA […]
Qatar, Morocco To Host U-17 World Cups For Next Five Years
Qatar will stage the next five editions of the boys’ Under-17 World Cup from 2025 to 2029, while the girls’ tournament is set to be played in Morocco, FIFA announced on Thursday. World football’s governing body said in December that both youth tournaments would be held annually starting next year, with the boys’ event expanding […]
CAF grants NFF’s late kick-off request for Super Falcons vs Bayana Banyana match
The Confederation of African Football (CAF), have granted Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) request to move the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament final qualifying fixture, first leg encounter between Nigeria and South Africa by one hour. A statement by Ademola Olajire, NFF’s Director of Communications on Wednesday in Abuja, quoted Ruth David, NFF’s Director of Competitions as […]