Sports
-
Governor Eno during visits Super Eagles ahead AFCON qualifier
The Nigeria Football Federation – NFF has commended the efforts of the Akwa Ibom State government in building and maintaining ‘world class’ facilities in the state. NFF Deputy Secretary General, Dr. Emmanuel Ikpeme stated this while receiving the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno who visited the team’s camp at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Ikot Ekpene to…
Read More » -
Osimhen, Oshoala bag 2023 Ballon d’Or nominations
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen and Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala have both been nominated for the 2023 Ballon d’Or award. The nominees for the award was revealed yesterday, making it the first time two Nigerians will make the cut. Osimhen had a remarking 2022/23 season winning the Italian Serie A for Napoli – there first in 30 years. The…
Read More » -
PSG, Dortmund, Milan, Newcastle in tough Champions League group
Paris St Germain will kick off their quest for a maiden Champions League trophy in a strong Group F featuring Borussia Dortmund, AC Milan and Newcastle United following the draw on Thursday. PSG, AC Milan and Dortmund have crossed paths on multiple occasions in Europe’s elite competition, but it is a tough welcome back to the Champions League for Newcastle,…
Read More » -
Super Falcons rise 8 places in latest FIFA ranking
The Super Falcons moved up eight places to 32nd in the latest World rankings released by FIFA on Friday. The move was as a result of Falcons performance at the just concluded Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand where they reached the round of 16 before bowing out on penalties to finalists England. In a group regarded as…
Read More » -
World Athletics Championships: Amusan finishes 6th in 100m hurdles final
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan on Thursday failed to defend her world title after finishing sixth in the final of the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. Jamaican Danielle Williams, 30, won the title in a season-best of 12.43s, while Olympic champion, Puerto Rico’s Jasmine Camacho-Quinn came second in 12.44s. Kendra Harrison of U.S.A came third in 12.46s. Amusan, 26, who…
Read More » -
Tobi Amusan qualifies for World Championships final
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan on Wednesday qualified for the final of the 100m hurdles event at the ongoing 2023 World Athletics Championship in Budapest, Hungary. Amusan, who ran in lane seven, returned in time of 12.56seconds to finish first in Heat 2 of the semi-final, to ensure she booked her place in the final. In spite of a slow start, the…
Read More » -
World Championships: Amusan cruises into semi-finals
Reigning champion Tobi Amusan won her qualifying heat in the women’s 100 metres hurdles on Tuesday in Budapest to secure a spot in the semi-finals. Amusan, whose world record is 12.12, was slow out of the blocks before cruising to a time of 12.48 seconds, third fastest on the night. “I’m just thankful I’m here in Budapest and able to…
Read More » -
World Athletics Championships: Brume makes final, Enekwechi, Usoro out
…Ashe false starts, Ogunlewe, Itsekiri in semis Ese Brume qualified for the final of the women’s long jump in the day one of World Athletics Championships holding in Budapest, Hungary. The 27-year-old who has won a medal in the last two editions of the competition – silver in Eugene last year and bronze in Doha in 2019 – jumped a…
Read More » -
Tobi Amusan cleared of anti-doping violation by AIU Tribunal
The Disciplinary Tribunal of the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has ruled in favor of Tobi Amusan, clearing her of the alleged Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) involving three Whereabouts Failures within a 12-month period. This was contained in a statement by the AIU on Thursday. The panel said Amusan was found not guilty by a majority decision of the tribunal. The…
Read More » -
Nigeria negotiating new contract with coach Peseiro
The Nigeria Football Federation has opened negotiations with Jose Peseiro over a new contract as national coach. “His contract ended in July and we’re now talking to him and his lawyers,” NFF president Ibrahim Gusau said on Wednesday. Peseiro had been on a one-year contract. Gusau said talks were held up because of the delay in the 2023 Africa Cup…
Read More »
