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Commission dismisses reports linking Ayade to shut Table Tennis hall
The Cross Rivers State Sports Commission has dismissed reports linking Governor Ben Ayade to the closure of Table Tennis Hall in the state. The Chairman, CRS Sports Commission, Emmanuel Elom, described the reports as “misinforming and outright lies.” “To set the records straight, the Table Tennis Hall in the premises of the U. J Esuene StadiumRead More
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Ayade shuts Canaan Table Tennis club hall, goes tough on opposition
By Ike Uchechukwu In an attempt to decimate opposition in the state, the Cross River government has commenced a systematic clampdown on government appointees and associates that have refused to join the All Progressive Congress, APC, as the Canaan Table Tennis Club hall was Tuesday shut down leaving the athletes stranded. In the latest move,Read More
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NFF felicitates with Okala, Oshoala, Balogun, Aribo
The Nigeria Football Federation has sent a message of congratulations to much-respected former Nigeria goalkeeper Emmanuel Okala, who attained the platinum age of 70 on Monday, 17th May 2021. NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi praised the towering goaltender for his glorious service to the fatherland in the round leather game, delivering his best anytimeRead More
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Arsenal’s Willian mulls Chelsea return, as Inter Miami lurk around
Arsenal attacker Willian is understood to be mulling a possible shock return to Chelsea, a season after his departure from Stamford Bridge The 32-year old Brazilian joined the Gunners last summer after a protracted contract renewal standoff at Chelsea, where the Brazilian was seeking a three-year deal, with the Blues unwilling to offer such terms.Read More
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Pinnick charges committee to develop women’s football from grassroots
President of the Nigeria Football Federation and FIFA Council Member, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick on Thursday mandated members of the Federation’s Women’s Football Committee to reflect deeply and enact policies and strategies that would spur the development of Nigeria women’s football from the grassroots. Speaking at the formal inauguration of the committee, Pinnick, who wasRead More
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Akinwunmi hails FCAAN efforts at improving Nigeria coaches
First Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Barr. Seyi Akinwunmi has commended the efforts of the Football Coaches Association of African Nations (FCAAN) in enhancing the capacity of Football Coaches in Nigeria. Akinwunmi, who is also the Chairman of Lagos State Football Association, made this known on a visit to the FCAAN ‘C’ courseRead More
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Moffi, Simy, get Super Eagles call-up as Rohr picks 24-man squad for Cameroon clash
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has selected captain Ahmed Musa, deputy captain William Ekong and NPFL stars John Noble and Anayo Iwuala among the 24 Super Eagles players who go head to head with fellow West African rivals Cameroon in a friendly in Austria on Friday next week. Goalkeepers Maduka Okoye and Francis Uzoho, defendersRead More
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E2%80%95-masai-ujiri/ Stop appointing non-sportsmen as sports ministers ? Masai Ujiri
The President of Toronto Raptors’ basketball operations Masai Ujiri, has said Nigeria must stop appointing non-professional sports ministers based on political considerations. This ensures that the country’s largest and most productive population are denied the quality leadership at the policy level that unleashes their great potentials. Speaking alongside the President, His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR,Read More
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NFF laments death of Supersand Eagles’ coach, Audu Adamu
The Nigeria Football Federation says it was immensely pained by the news of the death of Head Coach of the Beach Soccer National Team (Supersand Eagles), Audu Adamu on Saturday. ‘Ejo’, who has led the Supersand Eagles to several FIFA World Cup and Beach Soccer AFCON campaigns, lost the battle against diabetes on Saturday evening.Read More
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Akanbi, Bello win 2021 NTTF National Championships
..Ondo, G20 top medal table’ By Jacob Ajom Rilwan Akanbi of Atinuke Table Tennis Club conquered some of the best players in the country to emerge men’s singles champion at the 2021 Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) National Championships just as G20’s Fatimo Bello continued her dominance in the women’s singles in the country. Akanbi,Read More
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Europa League: Villarreal’s Chukwueze names toughest player he faced
Villarreal winger, Samuel Chukwueze, has named the toughest opponent he has ever faced in the Europa League. The 22-year-old Super Eagles star named Arsenal player, Granit Xhaka, as the toughest nut he has had to crack in the tournament this season. Chukwueze has come up against the world’s best defenders so far but reckons Xhaka
Europa League: Villarreal’s Chukwueze names toughest player he faced
Real Madrid president, Perez makes Hazard decision amid Chelsea link
Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez, is ready to sanction winger Eden Hazard’s exit from the club amid interest from Chelsea, Marca report. Perez would be happy to offload the Belgium international, whose contract with the LaLiga giants will expire in 2024. Hazard wants to leave Real Madrid this summer and is eyeing a return to
Real Madrid president, Perez makes Hazard decision amid Chelsea link
EPL: Iheanacho breaks silence on Leicester City’s failure to qualify for Champions League
Leicester City forward, Kelechi Iheanacho, has finally expressed his disappointment following his club’s failure to qualify for next season’s Champions League. Leicester’s hope of playing in the Champions League faded into thin air on the last day of the 2020-21 Premier League season on Sunday as they lost 4-2 to Tottenham Hotspur at the King
EPL: Iheanacho breaks silence on Leicester City’s failure to qualify for Champions League
UEL final: I’ll listen to other proposals – Bailly warns Man United
Manchester United defender, Eric Bailly, has warned the club that he would listen to other proposals if he doesn’t get regular playing time at the club amid interest linking Real Madrid’s Raphael Varane to Old Trafford. The Ivory Coast international said he welcomed Man United’s push to sign a new centre-back this summer but insists
UEL final: I’ll listen to other proposals – Bailly warns Man United
EPL: Man United agree to sign Tom Heaton
Manchester United have agreed to a deal to sign goalkeeper, Tom Heaton, after holding talks with the Aston Villa star in the past few weeks. According to the Mirror UK, Heaton will move to Man United as a free agent as his contract at Aston Villa expires this summer. The former England goalkeeper will bring
EPL: Man United agree to sign Tom Heaton
LaLiga: Barcelona president, Laporta holds showdown talks with Koeman
Barcelona president, Joan Laporta, held talks with manager Ronald Koeman at the club’s offices in Nou Camp on Tuesday, to discuss his future at the club. According to Marca, the conversation that involved Koeman’s representative, Rob Jansen, only lasted half an hour. The Dutchman’s future at the club remains uncertain after the meeting. Barca were
LaLiga: Barcelona president, Laporta holds showdown talks with Koeman
Conte to quit Inter Milan within 48 hours
Antonio Conte will quit as Inter Milan manager within the next 48 hours, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. The 51-year-old has just guided the Nerazzurri to their first league title since 2010, finishing 12 points clear at the top of Serie A. But Inter president Steven Zhang and their Chinese owners Suning want to
Conte to quit Inter Milan within 48 hours
Europa League final: Owen predicts result for Villarreal vs Man United tie
Michael Owen, a former Liverpool and Real Madrid striker, has predicted the Europa League final clash between Villarreal and Manchester United. Villarreal will tackle Manchester United in the Europa League final at the PGE Arena Gda?sk in Poland on Wednesday night. Unai Emery’s side had eliminated Arsenal from the Europa League semi-final encounter earlier this
Europa League final: Owen predicts result for Villarreal vs Man United tie
UEFA set to punish Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus
UEFA has begun disciplinary proceedings against Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus, over their attempts to create a breakaway Super League. The European football governing body confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday. The clubs are the only three left of the initial 12, that have refused to distance themselves from the Super League following an
UEFA set to punish Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus
Man Utd vs Villarreal: Solskjaer names squad for Europa League final Full List
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has named a 26-man squad for Wednesday’s Europa League final against Villarreal. The Red Devils finished off their domestic season with a 2-1 win over Wolves and Solskjaer made 10 changes for that game. However, he is set to call on his big-name players from the start, as he
Man Utd vs Villarreal: Solskjaer names squad for Europa League final Full List
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