By Dianabasi Effiong The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) says it shares the disappointment of millions of Nigerians over the failure of Team Nigeria to achieve the expected podium finish at the just concluded Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Tony Nezianya, the NOC’s Public Relations Officer, made this known in a statement obtained by Pillar Sports on…
The world football governing body, FIFA, has signed a partnership agreement with the Homeless World Cup Foundation (HWCF) to tackle social challenges. HWCF is a global networking foundation that brings together nearly 70 grassroot organisations that are using football to tackle homelessness and social isolation around the world. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for…
Nigerian cricket team captain Sylvester Okpe receiving a trophy from one of the officials . By Akanimo Kufre The Nigerian Senior Men’s Cricket team, the Yellow Greens on Wednesday scored 155 runs in the first inning but failed to defend as Kenya batted 156 runs to win 3-2 in the bilateral series. Nevertheless, Nigeria’s Runsewe…
By Anietie Akpan An initiative of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to reform, rehabilitate and reintegrate into the society, young girls who are in correctional centres across the country, has been received with great enthusiasm by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. This is made known in a statement by the NFF following a…
Ms.Offiong Edem (3rd L), the FOC, Eastern Naval Command Rear Admiral Olusola Oluwabhire (4th L) and the winners. By Akanimo Kufre John Mathew of Bayelsa State last Saturday defeated Bright Udoh of Cross River State 4-0 to clinch the U17 Boys gold for the second consecutive time. The over-excited Bayelsa table tennis champion, Mathew said…
By Anietie Akpan Head Coach Randy Waldrum has picked captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, forward Asisat Oshoala and 15 others in his final list of Nigeria’s Super Falcons for this year’s Women’s Olympic Football Tournament in France. Squad members who are currently on holidays in Nigeria will join home-based players and team officials aboard…