By Ada Nkong Super Eagles famous goal keeper Peter Rufai is dead. The legendary goalkeeper popularly called Dodomayana succumbed to a prolonged illness at 61. Rufai represented Nigeria in two world cups and several African cup of nations in a career that spanned over two decades. He played for foreign clubs in Belgium, Netherlands, Spain… Continue reading Peter Rufai Dies at 61
Category: SPORTS
AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Treatment of Super Eagles Players in Libya Despicable- Dabiri-Erewa
By Ada Nkong Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has condemned the treatment meted out to Super Eagles team by Libya authorities ahead of its second leg match slated for Tuesday in the country. A statement signed by Abdur-Rahman Balogun Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit NiDCOM says she noted… Continue reading AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Treatment of Super Eagles Players in Libya Despicable- Dabiri-Erewa
Nigeria’s Olympic 2024 Performance: CRIDA Declares Support for Sports Minister
By Ada Nkong The Cross River Indigenes Development Association (CRIDA) wishes to express its unwavering support for the Minister of Sports Development, Sen. Owan Enoh. A statement signed by Chief Sankara Dickson Unung President, Cross River Indigenes Development Association (CRIDA) says this is in response to the recent calls on social media and other platforms for… Continue reading Nigeria’s Olympic 2024 Performance: CRIDA Declares Support for Sports Minister
WNBA Legends: Dabiri-Erewa Honours Lisa Leslie, Chiney Ogwumike
By Ada Nkong Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon Abike Dabiri- Erewa has reiterated the fact that Sports Development in Nigeria will go a long way if its Diaspora Component is fully harnessed and developed through knowledge-sharing, expertise, skills and investment in the Sector. A statement signed by Gabriel Odu of NiDCOM Press, public… Continue reading WNBA Legends: Dabiri-Erewa Honours Lisa Leslie, Chiney Ogwumike
President Tinubu Celebrates Osimhen, Oshoala, Nnadozie on African Players of The Year Award
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria's Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, on winning the CAF 2023 Men’s Player of the Year award. A statement by Ajuri Ngelale special advicer media and publicity to the president says the President also celebrates the remarkable achievements of Asisat Oshoala of Nigeria’s Super Falcons, who clinched the 2023 CAF… Continue reading President Tinubu Celebrates Osimhen, Oshoala, Nnadozie on African Players of The Year Award
PhotoStory:TEAM WASD Preach Resilience Via Basket Ball
By Ada Nkong As a way of marking the International year of the youth and fostering sportsmanship as well as teaching resilience, Team War Against Self Destruction organized a basket ball tournament for youths in the FCT tagged Ball for life The matches which saw a brilliant display of skills ended with scores , Titans… Continue reading PhotoStory:TEAM WASD Preach Resilience Via Basket Ball
House SPorts Committee Chairman Congratulates Owan Enoh, Promises Synergy
By Ada Nkong The Chairman House Committee on Sports Honourable Ekene Abubakar Adams, has congratulated the newly appointed Minister of Sports, Senator John Enoh, saying his vast experience will help the sector to grow. According to Hon. Ekene "Let me heartily congratulate the new Sports Minister Senator John Enoh, on his well deserved appointment by… Continue reading House SPorts Committee Chairman Congratulates Owan Enoh, Promises Synergy
David De Gea Departs Manchester united After 12 Years_Ada Nkong
David De Gea has announced his departure from Manchester United after 12 years with the club. "I just wanted to send this farewell message to all Manchester United supporters". "I would like to express my unwavering gratitude and appreciation for the love from the last 12 years. We’ve achieved a lot since my dear Sir… Continue reading David De Gea Departs Manchester united After 12 Years_Ada Nkong
Body of Ghanian Footballer Christian Atsu Found in Turkey Earthquake Rubbles_Ada Nkong
Reports reaching Newsanexonline say the body of former Newcastle United footballer Christian Atsu has been found under the rubble of the building where he lived in Turkey, his agent has said. Recall that Atsu had been missing since earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria on February 6. He was misidentified and falsely reported as hospitalised last… Continue reading Body of Ghanian Footballer Christian Atsu Found in Turkey Earthquake Rubbles_Ada Nkong
