Nigeria: Kalu, Ogba, Elegbeleye, Runsewe Top Sv Awards Nominees

[ad_1] Former governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and chairman of the Nigeria Professional League (NPFL) board, Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye headlined the nominees for different awards categories by the organisers of the annual Sportsville Special Recognition Awards. Former Athletic Federation Nigeria (AFN) president, Chief Solomon Ogba and Otunba Segun Runsewe were also named. The nominees were rolled out yesterday at an elaborate ceremony in Lagos by the chairman of the organising committee, Adekunle Salami. Salami said his committee […]

February 14, 2024

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Nigeria: NFF Decries Online Attacks On Iwobi

[ad_1] The Nigeria Football Federation has condemned in its entirety the cyber attacks on Super Eagles' midfielder Alex Iwobi, saying the virulent attacks on the player are uncalled-for given his commitment and dedication to duty for homeland over the years. "Alex Iwobi does not deserve these attacks. He has a record of utmost dedication to duty and a remarkable attitude of giving his all on international duty. We cannot suddenly forget the great moments he has made on duty for […]

February 14, 2024

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Nigeria: Afcon – Minister Hails Tinubu Over Mon Awards, Flats, Lands for Super Eagles

[ad_1] Sports development minister, Senator John Owan Enoh, has extended profound gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for bestowing the esteemed Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) national honour on members of Super Eagles players and officials in recognition of their remarkable performance at the just concluded 34th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d'Ivoire. The minister also commended his FCT counterpart, Nyesom Wike, for gifting the players and officials apartments and a plot of land each […]

February 14, 2024

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Nigeria: NFF Seeks More Corporate Funding of Football

[ad_1] The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has called on corporate organisations to increase support to the federation to help develop football in the country. The NFF President, Ibrahim Gusau made the call when MTN Nigeria hosted the Super Eagles on Tuesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Super Eagles finished as runner up to the host country, Ivory Coast at the just concluded 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d'Ivoire. Gusau said without finance […]

February 14, 2024

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Rwanda: Vision FC Out to Upset Rayon Sports Ahead of Peace Cup Quarterfinals

[ad_1] Peace Cup quarterfinals (1st leg) Wednesday Vision FC Vs Rayon Sports (Mumena Stadium) Bugesera FC Vs Mukura VS Kickoff: 3pm Felix Muvunyi, the head coach of second tier side Vision FC, believes his team can challenge Rayon Sports when the pair lock horns in the Peace Cup quarterfinal first leg match at Mumena Stadium on Wednesday, February 14. Vision FC has been a surprise package of the competition considering that they are the only second division team that qualified […]

February 14, 2024

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Rwanda: Ruboneka Leads January Player of the Month Award Shortlist

[ad_1] APR FC central midfielder Jean Bosco Ruboneka is leading the race for the Primus National League player of the month awards for January. The January awards shortlist announced on Wednesday, February 14, saw Ruboneka chasing what would be his first individual prize since the awards were introduced in December. He, however, faces stiff competition from Salomon Adeyinka of Musanze FC, Serge Kabanda of Gasogi and AS Kigali's Jean Bosco Akayezu who all had outstanding performances in January. Ruboneka scored […]

February 14, 2024

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Kenya: Cabinet Observes Moment of Silence in Honour of Marathon Champion Kelvin Kiptum

[ad_1] Nairobi — President William Ruto has led the Cabinet in observing a moment of silence in honour of world marathon champion Kelvin Kiptum. In the meeting which is currently ongoing, homage was also paid to Kiptum's coach Gervais Hakizimana who perished alongside him. Kiptum will be buried on 24 February, a member of the burial committee has told the BBC. The 24-year-old runner will be laid to rest in his hometown of Chepkorio in north-west Kenya. Kiptum was killed […]

February 14, 2024

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Kenya: Marathon Record Holder Kiptum Be Buried On February 24

[ad_1] Nairobi — Marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum will be buried on 24 February, a member of the burial committee has told the BBC. The 24-year-old runner will be laid to rest in his hometown of Chepkorio in north-west Kenya. Kiptum was killed along with his coach Gervais Hakizimana in a road accident on Sunday night. Kenya's sport ministry is expected to take charge of the burial in consultation with the family. Sport cabinet secretary Ababu Namwamba said Kiptum […]

February 14, 2024

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Zimbabwe: New Zifa Technical Director Preaches Junior Football Development

[ad_1] The ZIFA Normalization Committee has appointed former Zimbabwe Saints player Jethro Hunidzarira as the new technical director. Hunidzarira was unveiled on Tuesday at a press briefing held in the capital. In his address to the media, the 61-year-old CAF A license holder who comes in as a replacement for Wilson Mutekede emphasized more on grassroots football. "What we need is a proper grass-root structure where we have leagues from regional then provincial level then going into the national. "For […]

February 14, 2024

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