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For the first time in the history of the Nigeria Women Premier League Super 4, the grand finale of the 2018/2019 edition will be graced by two first class Ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Sports Minister, Sunday Dare, and the Minister for Women's Affairs, Pauline Tallen, have confirmed their presence at the 'Soccer Temple' Agege Stadium, as Special Guests of Honour at the grand finale of the NWPL Super 4.       Sports Minister, Sunday Dare This was disclosed by the Chairperson of the Nigeria Women Football League, Aisha Falode. Falode, who is also a board member of the Nigeria Football Federation, noted that, the two ministers who are positively relevant to the event, will play multiple roles at the grand finale which has been fixed for Sunday, November 3, 2019. "The two Ministers whose presence would add value to the grand finale, will combine to take the ceremonial kick-off before they will combine forces at both the Third Play final and th...

Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, TRACE, would deploy 400 operatives, 15 patrol vehicles, 10 patrol bikes, 5 heavy duty tow vehicles, (through the hired tow operators) and 10 medium tow vehicles to ensure the success of the upcoming International Marathon Race, schedule to hold in Abeokuta, on Saturday, November 2nd, 2019. According to a release signed by Cdr. Micheal Babatunde Ajayi, Director, Traffic Planning, Research and Statistics, TRACE Corps, on behalf of the TRACE Corps Commander /CE, Cdr. 'Seni Ogunyemi, the deployment is to ensure prompt clearance of all encumberances that may hinder the free passage of all participants in the race through the route lining of operatives on the identified 124 black spots of vehicle restriction. In addition, the deployment would also ensure that the starting and closing points with red tapes are clearly earmarked, in collaboration with sister agencies, as well as, other tiers of government  in order to guarantee a ...

The League Management Company (LMC) has announced November 3, 2019 as the kick-off date of the 2019/20 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) with match slated at all ten venues. This followed a consultative meeting between the LMC and heads of the 20 participating clubs in Abuja on Monday, October 14, during which the Chairman of the LMC, Shehu Dikko presented a comprehensive briefing to bring the clubs’ officials up to date on situations in the NPFL, especially, the commercial activities and more robust business plans that are being pursued to resolve the recent challenges faced by the league. The LMC had proposed two start date options of October 20 or October 27, 2019 to the clubs. However, after deliberations, the November 3 date was agreed. Part of the resolution of the meeting was an expression of appreciation to the Honourable Minister of Sports, Sunday Dare for his bold support to the NPFL and commitment to the resolution of the challenges facing the league. Th...

Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, has landed his playing body a huge pat on the back for a gutsy performance in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Brazil in a friendly match in Singapore. Five –time world champions Brazil to to dig deep into their arsenal before securing the equalizer as the Super Eagles had them on the back foot following Joseph Ayodele-Aribo’s 35th minute goal. “This result is a good confidence booster for the team. We now have to prepare for the more competitive games next month. “I am happy we stayed organized even when the Brazilians mounted a lot of pressure on us in the second half. The only negative thing is the injury to (Francis) Uzoho,” the Franco-German said minutes after the fina whistle at the Singapore National Stadium in Kallang. Aribo’s goal, his second in as many matches in the colours of the Super Eagles, was an eye –catching finish as he received a pass from Moses Simon and then waltzed his way through a number of outstretched Brazilian ...

Be Our Worthy Ambassador In 2019 ANOC BEACH GAMES- GUMEL .......As NOC Congratulate Nsirim on His Appointment. The President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Engr Habu Gumel has charged Team Nigeria participating at the 1st edition of 2019 ANOC Beach Games in Doha, Qatar to be worthy ambassadors. Gumel, an IOC member gave this charge at the weekend during the opening ceremony of the games stating that good name is better than gold. "It is a thing of joy that Nigeria is participating at the 1st edition of this beach games just like we participated at the Winter games last time out but the most important thing is for you to compete and win well because a good name is better than any silverware won unjustly. Our great nation is proud of you and solidly behind you on this great task as we wish you well here in Doha, the ANOCA Treasurer concluded". The World Beach Games which is scheduled to end 16 October, 2019 is an international beach multi-sport event organ...

Mustapha Berraf, President of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa, ANOCA paid a courtesy call on the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare at his office on Tuesday in preparation for the visit of the International Olympic Committee, IOC President Thomas Bach in November, 2019. Engr Habu Gumel, President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, NOC and Treasurer of ANOCA while introducing the the ANOCA President to the Honourable Minister hinted that this visit is very important to Nigeria at this period because primarily, we are looking at the visit of the IOC President to Nigeria and all that it entails. While welcoming the ANOCA President, Mr Sunday Dare, Minister of Youth and Sports thanked the NOC for bringing the ANOCA team for this great visit, saying there is no better place for ANOCA Headquarters if not Nigeria having won the bid 10 years ago in a keenly contested election in Kenya. Dare stated that the IOC Presidents visit will be a big ...

EXCITEMENT AS NIGERIA BOUND COACH ACQUIRES UEFA A LICENCE "Delighted to get this through this morning. Hard work pays off". Those were the exact words of a very elated Football Coaches of Africa Nations (FCAAN) instructor, Kyle Quigley as he finally acquired the Irish Football Association UEFA A licence confirming him as a top drawer European Coach. Kyle Quigley, born in Northern Ireland is a top English FA Coaching mentor who is expected in Nigeria as an instructor at the FCAAN Coaching Clinic billed for Benin City in November. An English FA youth module qualified instructor as well as FCAAN A Diploma holder who has coached and managed teams against Premiership and Championship teams, Kyle Quigley was in Nigeria as an instructor for FCAAN in June 2019 at the E and D Coaching Clinic held at Lead City University in Ibadan and he has already confirmed his availability for the fully residential D Diploma Coaching Course coming up  at Benson Idahosa University, Benin-City  ...