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Sports Minister salutes Super Falcons’ doggedness as 16-year-old jinx is broken
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, has applauded the Super Falcons of Nigeria for qualifying for the 2024 Olympic Games in...
Just in: Paris 2024: Super Falcons break 16-year-old jinx, qualify for the Olympics
After 16 years, the Super Falcons qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics at the expense of a spirited and boastful Bayana Bayana of...
Billionaire philanthropist Tony Elumelu mulls buying NPFL team
As part of his corporate social responsibility, billionaire banker and philanthropist Tony Elumelu says he is assessing the feasibility of owning a Nigerian...
Liverpool’s title ambition suffers huge dent with 2-2 draw at Old Trafford
With seven games to go in Jurgen Klopp’s era in the Premier League, Manchester United scupper Liverpool’s title hope after a 2-2 draw...
Paris 2024: Sports Minister urges Super Falcons to be resilient in Pretoria second leg encounter
As the Super Falcons gear up for the crucial second leg of their Olympic qualifying match against South Africa’s Bayana Bayana, the Minister...
Sports Minister collaborates with NNPCL to promote national health, wellness
Sen. John Enoh, the Minister of Sports Development, says increased involvement in sports has become expedient to enhance individual health and fitness. He...
We will bounce back in Pretoria, says Bayana coach Desiree Ellis
After their first-leg defeat by the Super Falcons in Abuja on Friday, Bayana Bayana coach Desiree Ellis boasted that her team would exploit...
Paris 2024: Super Falcons outplay Bayana Bayana in Abuja, win first leg 1-0
Hard-fought victory for the Super Falcons in Abuja as Rasheedat Ajibade’s goal made the difference between Nigeria and Bayana Bayana of South Africa....
Paris 2024 Qualifiers: Full house as Oshoala arrives at Super Falcons camp in Abuja
Record six-time African female footballer of the year and Bay FC striker, Assist Oshoala, arrived at the Super Falcons camp in Abuja on...
Arsenal 2-0 Luton: Arsenal returns to the top of the league table
It was a beautiful night for Arsenal fans, as Mikel Arteta’s men secured three points, a return to the top of the table,...
Paris 2024: Super Falcons battle ready for Bayana Bayana – Waldrum
The Nigerian female football team, the Super Falcons, are battle-ready to face South Africa’s Banyana Banyana in the first leg of the final...
FG says preparations for next African Games start immediately, salutes Team Nigeria’s performance
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, has said Team Nigeria’s preparations for the next African Games will start now, with a...
Africa set to host Commonwealth Games in 2030, says Sports Minister Enoh
The Minister of Sport Development, Sen. John Enoh, has said all efforts are in full swing for an African country to host the...
NOC hails victorious Team Nigeria at just-ended 13th African Games, thanks FG, media for support
The Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) has praised Team Nigeria for their outstanding performance in the just concluded 13th African Games in Accra, Ghana....
13th All African Games: FG welcomes, thanks victorious athletes back from Accra
The Federal Government on Sunday gave an impressive Team Nigeria a befitting reception for their successful participation in the just-concluded 13th African Games...
