Nigeria: Sports Ministry Partners Military to Produce Laurel-Winning Athletes

[ad_1] Sports development minister, Senator John Owan Enoh, has pledged to work with both military and para-military institutions to develop world-class athletes who will win international accolades for the country. He made the commitment while delivering a speech at the 1st Military and Para-Military Judo Championship in Abuja, yesterday. Senator Enoh expressed regret that the fertile grounds which military and para-military institutions once provided for producing sports talents have been eroded over the years and called for the resuscitation of […]

February 15, 2024 2

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Nigerians Condemn Cyber-Bullying of Super Eagles’ Iwobi

[ad_1] Nigerians have unanimously condemned ongoing social media attacks targeted at Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi following Nigeria's recent defeat in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Unfortunately, the Fulham midfielder has come under serious social media attacks by some aggrieved Nigerians who feel he contributed to the loss. However, such unwarranted attacks have been condemned by Nigerians who believe it was collective effort so no player should be singled out for attacks. A BCC Lions […]

February 15, 2024 3

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Nigeria: Super Eagles Deserve Accolades

[ad_1] For those who have been fervently following football, it is apparent that the Super Eagles team which participated in the recently concluded AFCON held in Ivory Coast was one of the best teams in recent times. The team displayed proper coordination, understanding, and teamwork which greatly helped them to reach the final stage of the competition. Despite the highly competitive nature of the tournament, the team fought wholeheartedly for Nigerians with a true spirit of patriotism from the first […]

February 15, 2024 2

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Nigeria: Tricycle Riders Protest in Yobe

[ad_1] There was tension in Damaturu, the state capital of Yobe as Keke NAPEP operators embarked on a strike and protested the ongoing mistreatment and excessive fines imposed by the Yobe State Road Traffic Agency (YOROTA) personnel. The operators claimed that their members had been subjected to high levels of harassment by YOROTA personnel, who also charged exorbitant fines for minor traffic offences and ordered fresh registration by every rider. City & Crime gathered that students, commuters and businesses suffered […]

February 15, 2024 1

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Nigeria: We’re Sorry for the Disappointment, Ahmed Musa Apologises

[ad_1] The captain of the Super Eagles, Ahmed Musa, has apologised to all Nigerians for the failure of the three-time African champions to win the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote D'Ivoire. Musa made the apology in an exclusive chat with Daily Trust on Tuesday at a Breakfast Reception organized by MTN Nigeria in Abuja. The host nation Cote D'Ivoire fought back to defeat the Super Eagles 2-1 in the final on Sunday February 11 at the Alassane […]

February 15, 2024 1

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Tanzania: Singida Coach – Lack of Match Fitness Cost Us

[ad_1] Singida Fountain Gate FC Head Coach, Thabo Senong has attributed his team's dismal performance in their NBC Premier League match against Kagera Sugar FC to a lack of match fitness. During a closely contested match played at the Kaitaba Stadium on Monday in Bukoba, the hosts Kagera Sugar emerged victorious with a 1-0 win thanks to David Luhende's powerful shot in the 18th minute. He scored with a sizzling shot that went untouched into the yawning net as custodian […]

February 15, 2024 1

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Tanzania: Ndumbaro to Grace 2024 Kili International Marathon

[ad_1] The Minister for Culture, Art and Sports, Damas Ndumbaro, is expected to grace this year's Kilimanjaro International Marathon slated for next week in Moshi, Kilimanjaro. According to the organisers of the Kilimanjaro Marathon, the minister has confirmed participation in the event which will attract thousands of runners from in and outside the country. "Minister Ndumbaro is expected to flag off the Kilimanjaro Premium Lager full marathon 42km, Tigo Kili International Half Marathon and later participate in the Gee Soseji […]

February 15, 2024 1

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Nigeria: ‘I No Be Iwobi’, Sadiq Umar Warns Cyberbullies Over Afcon Loss

[ad_1] Super Eagles and Real Sociedad forward, Sadiq Umar, has warned cyberbullies against trolling him following the Super Eagles' loss against Ivory Coast in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Umar stated that despite not playing at the tournament, he has been subjected to abuse from some persons after the game on Sunday. Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has been the subject of attacks from netizens who blamed him for the loss against hosts Cote d'Ivoire. The […]

February 15, 2024 2

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South Africa: Afcon Bronze Medalists Bafana Arrive Home in Pomp and Ceremony

[ad_1] The South African senior men's team walked away with the bronze medal at AFCON after beating DR Congo 6-5 on penalties in the tournament's third-place playoffs. A huge crowd gathered at the airport from 2am and patiently waited for coach Hugo Broos and his team to arrive later in the morning on Valentine's Day. Sports Minister Zizi Kodwa thanked the team for restoring the country's pride and also gave special mention to the small band of members of the […]

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