Man of the Match, Charles Etim (right), receiving his award from the Ibom Air official.. By Akanimo Kufre Akwa United FC secured a 4-point lead in the Nigeria National League (NNL) table after defeating Sporting Lagos 1-0 on Sunday. Akwa United Coach, Paul Offor expressed relief at maintaining his position above his former team, Sporting…
By Akanimo Kufre Akpabio United FC secured a 1-0 victory over Ekiti United FC at the Uyo Township Stadium on Sunday, courtesy of Emmanuel Joseph’s decisive goal. The winning team’s striker scored from a rebound in the second half after Ekiti United’s goalkeeper punched out a potent free kick. Emmanuel Joseph’s impressive performance earned him…
By Akanimo Kufre The MTN CHAMPS Athletics Classics in Calabar concluded on a high note on its third day, March 7, Â yielding several memorable moments, including Team Nigeria’s women’s 4x400m relay team qualification for the upcoming World Relays Championships slated for Botswana in May. Led by veteran athlete Patience Okon-George, alongside promising young athletes Anita…
Ethiopia’s Merdekios Wolde Wachiso By Akanimo Kufre The second day of the MTN CHAMPS Athletics Classics in Calabar, turned out fierce competition in various events across different categories. At the U.J. Esuene Stadium, Ethiopia’s Merdekios Wolde Wachiso delivered an outstanding performance in the Senior Men’s 400m, setting a new personal best of 46.64s to…
By Akanimo Kufre The inaugural day of the MTN CHAMPS Athletics Classics in Calabar, Cross River State capital, delivered exhilarating performances as athletes competed fiercely across various categories at the U.J. Esuene Stadium. A vibrant opening ceremony was held on Thursday March 5, 2026 with several dignitaries, including Cross River Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Peter…
By Akanimo Kufre MTN, the sponsor of Nigeria’s largest schools’ championships, MTN CHAMPS, is set to reward the top four teams with cash prizes as Season 4 gets underway with the Athletics Classics in Calabar. At the Press Conference held in Calabar on Wednesday, MTN’s Chief Marketing Officer, Onyinye Ikenna-Emeka, announced the cash rewards for…