By Dianabasi Effiong The decision by world football-governing body, FIFA that Clubs can hold on to their players until Monday, 15 December 2025 before they are released for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco has necessitated the postponement of the pre-AFCON friendly between Nigeria and Egypt. According to a statement by the Nigeria…
Ekong leaps highest to score Nigeria’s goal against Cote d’Ivoire in the 2023 AFCON Final in Abidjan. By Dianabasi Effiong After a dispassionate evaluation of his 10-year stewardship with the Senior National Team of Nigeria (Super Eagles), the Nigeria Football Federation wishes to eulogize William Troost-Ekong following his announcement of immediate retirement from international football…
William Troost-Ekong (left) with Governor Umo Eno. By Anietie Akpan The Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has extended heartfelt congratulations to William Troost-Ekong on his retirement from international football. The Governor in a statement issued by the Commissioner of Sports, Elder Paul Bassey, described the Super Eagles captain’s career as illustrious,…
The Speaker of the Assembly Rt Hon Elvert Ayambem (3rd from left) with the new Chairman and members of the State Sports Commission. By Itam Offor The Cross River State House of Assembly has given the Governor Bassey Otu’s nominees for the positions of chairman and members of the State Sports Commission the green light…
The winners from Bakassi By Anietie Akpan A Non Governmental Organization (NGO), Talents-Afrique Reservoir Foundation has once again taken its awareness campaign on HIV/AIDS through School Sports in Cross River State. This year’s tournament was a 10.5km race, held along the Calabar Carnival route, formed part of the NGO’s annual campaign to raise awareness on…
Ouagadougou: Nigeria up against CIV, Benin Republic in CAF Schools Football Championship The Nigerian contingent on arrival in Ouagadougou on Saturday By Dianabasi Effiong Nigeria will be up against the representative teams of the Benin Republic and Côte d’Ivoire in the group stages of the WAFU B zonal qualifiers for the 2025 CAF Schools Football…