By Dianabasi Effiong All contenders are now known for this year’s President Federation Cup grand finale, following Saturday’s elimination of Edo Queens and Ibom Angels in the women’s semi finals. Similarly, finalists in the men’s category of the competition have been made known by the organisers. Multiple-winners, Rivers Angels, saw off the stiff challenge of…
DG, NIS, Comrade Philip Shaibu on Appointment. By Dianabasi Effiong The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has felicitated with the former Deputy Governor of Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu, on his appointment as Director-General, National Institute for Sports (NIS). The President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Saturday named…
A Flamingo in action against Abia State player. By Dianabasi Effiong Five-time world champions Golden Eaglets have zoomed into the semi finals of the football event of the 22nd National Sports Festival ongoing in Ogun State. Abdulmuiz Adeleke, who netted the first goal in the 2-1 win over Edo State on Monday, came up big…
New President of WAFU B, Alhaji Ibrahim Gasau. By Anietie Akpan The Cross River State Football Association (CRFA) has felicitated with the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Gasau on his elevation as the new President of the West African Football Union Zone B (WAFU B). A statement signed by the Chairman…
By Dianabasi Effiong The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) on Tuesday announced the unveiling of its comprehensive Safeguarding Handbook and the innovative SAFE SPACE initiative. According to the Public Relations Officer, NOC, Tony Nezianya, the initiative’s unveiling is a landmark move to enhance athlete’s welfare and safety. He said, “The handbook would be launched at the…
The U20 team with top officials. By Dianabasi Effiong Two-time runners-up Nigeria have booked their ticket to the FIFA U20 World Cup finals after defeating Cup holders Senegal at the CAF U20 Cup of Nations in Egypt on Monday. A battling encounter at the Suez Canal Authority Stadium in Ismailia finished scoreless even after extra…