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African Games: Minister Prioritises Quality Nutrition, Welfare For Nigerian Athletes
As Team Nigeria resumes camping for the 2024 All African Games, the country's Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, has charged officials and vendors serving the athletes to ensure quality in nutrition and welfare.
The…
NPFL: Sunshine Stars Announce Boboye As New Coach
Sunshine Stars Football Club of Akure have unveiled former Plateau United Coach, Kennedy Boboye as the team’s new coach, the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side announced.
Former Abia Warriors and Heartland coach, Boboye, agreed…
French Star Mbappe To Leave PSG For New Challenge
France captain Kylian Mbappe has informed Paris St Germain (PSG) that he is leaving the club in July as a free agent seven years after joining them, according to reports on Thursday.
Mbappe, a member of France's 2018 World Cup-winning…
Nigeria Olympic Committee Visits Ex-Tennis Champion Tania Okpala
The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) visited Tania Okpala, the ailing ex tennis champion who is being rehabilitated by the Anambra State Government in Awka, the state capital.
The Anambra State Commissioner For Women and Social Welfare,…
Sports Ministry, Military To Partner For Athlete Development
Nigeria's Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, has pledged to work with the military and para-military institutions to develop world-class athletes, who can win international accolades for the country.
Senator Enoh made…
Kenyan Former Multiple World Record Holder Henry Rono Dies
Henry Rono has died at the age of 72.
The Kenya's former multiple world record holder athlete succumbed to a short illness earlier today at a hospital in the capital, Nairobi, Athletics Kenya announced in a statement.
He made history…
Kenyan Chepchirchir Handed Eight-Year Ban For Doping Violation
Kenya's Sarah Chepchirchir has been handed an eight-year ban after the former Tokyo Marathon winner was found to have violated anti-doping regulations for a second time.
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said the 39-year-old had…
FIFA Ranking: Super Eagles Move 14 Places Up
The Super Eagles have moved up 14 places in the latest FIFA men’s ranking on Thursday.
The Nigerian national team moved from the 42nd position to the 28th position in the world.
The new ranking by the World Football governing body…
Bayern Munich Condemn Racist Abuse Against Defender At Lazio
Bayern Munich have condemned the racist abuse directed at defender Dayot Upamecano after their 1-0 defeat by Lazio in the Champions League last 16.
Dayot Upamecano's late tackle on Gustav Isaksen saw him concede a penalty and be awarded…
Former World Number One Pulls Out Of Qatar Open
Rafael Nadal has put his return to competitive tennis on hold after pulling out of the Qatar Open.
Nadal, 37, made his long-awaited return after almost a year out with injury at January's Brisbane International.
However, the Spaniard…