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West african golf champion in the amateur category, mr Bill Amechi has bullishly expressed commitment to bringing back the amateur african cup back to Nigeria. Speaking to newsmen at the grand finale of the recently concluded 1st Abia Golf Governor's cup tournament hosted by His Excellency Governor Victor Okezie Ikpeazu (PhD), the executive governor of abia state at the mainbowl of the prestigious aba sports club, the vastly experienced banker hinted at the possibility of bagging the coveted award defying opposition odds;  "I should have been making headlines in this regard by now, but the adverse effect of the covid 19 pandemic last year hampered my chances of participating in the african championship which was regrettably blighted by the pandemic, hopefully by next year when the tournament gets underway i have what it takes to have the trophy brought back to Nigeria, i make this promise to my fellow Nigerians that I'm gonna make them proud". The recently

Super Eagles Supporters Club (SESC) has began preparations in earnest on how to cheer the nation's men senior national team to glory ahead of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON. The AFCON is scheduled to take place between 9th January to 6th February, 2022.  The first phase of the preparations began in Abuja on Thursday, 27th May 2021 with the unveiling of National President of Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), Alhaji (Dr) Musa Muhammed as National Patron of SESC.  Alhaji Muhammed commended the SESC’s giant stride in cheering National teams to victory in every international tournaments while assuring the support of his led RTEAN to club in their future engagements. He said, “I want to commend  SESC for giving me this award and for identifying with RTEAN, we will decide at our executive level and get back to the SESC to ensure that they continue to do the good work they are doing in cheering out national teams to victories". He however, hinted

Nilayo Sports Management Limited has congratulated Lagos state on selection as host city for 22nd edition of African Athletics  Championships.  In a statement, the Chief Executive Officer of Nilayo Sports, Mr. Bukola Olopade  said “We say a big congratulations to Lagos state because this is a great achievement. Hosting the African Athletics Championships for the second time  is an outstanding feat. Over 1000 athletes from 54 African countries will  converge on Lagos for this event. “We are inviting all Corporate Nigerians and friends of Lagos to support this  event.  African Athletics Championships is a unique economic driver in any city  that can have the opportunity to host it.  Sports is a veritable tool for development in any society and its impact as a means of social inclusion drastically affects the trajectory of youth development.  “I salute the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development under the leadership of Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Developme

Nigeria and Egypt will go into partnership by  exploring  areas of mutual  benefits for the growth of the Youth and sports industry in both countries. Speaking in Cairo,  Egypt at  the sidelines  of the Association  of National Olympics  Committee of Africa, ANOCA General  Assembly,  Minister  of Youth and sports Development Mr Sunday Dare said "Sports plays an important  role in International  Relations, fosters unity, builds friendship and develops the youth population. Nigeria and Egypt stand to  derive alot of  benefits by going  into partnership in Youth and sports Development. As two pacesetters on the continent, Nigerian  and Egyptian youth can get alot of mileage if we explore areas of mutual benefits  for the growth of our two countries. Youth are the active  participants in sports, once they are taken care  of, a better future is assured. This meeting  is quite timely, coming at a time we are preparing  for the Olympics. Sports can be used to conquer  Covid-1

  Coach Gernot Rohr has selected captain Ahmed Musa, deputy captain William Ekong and home boys John Noble and Anayo Iwuala among the 24 Super Eagles who will do battle with five-time African champions Cameroon in a prestige friendly in Austria on Friday next week.   The list also has goalkeepers Maduka Okoye and Francis Uzoho, defenders Ola Aina and Chidozie Awaziem, midfielders Wilfred Ndidi and Abdullahi Shehu, and forwards Victor Osimhen, Kelechi Iheanacho, Moses Simon and Simy Nwankwo,   Turkey –based former U20 defender Valentine Ozornwafor, Denmark –based midfielder Frank Onyeka and Lorient FC of France’s Terem Moffi are also included.   Nigeria, who have won the Africa Cup of Nations three times but have been bumped by Cameroon in the final of the competition on three other occasions, defeated the Indomitable Lions 3-0 in a friendly in Belgium in October 2015, and have not lost to the Lions in regulation time since a 1990 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Yaounde on 27th

Santana FC emerged as champions of the Ratels/Benue State Football League after they stung Aeson FC 3-2 on penalties in the final played at the Aper Aku Stadium, Makurdi on Friday afternoon. It was misses galore on the part of Aeson in the first half. They were completely dominant and should have easily gone at least four up at the break. Striker Orshi Peter nutmegged his marker but failed to beat the stranded keeper in the 5th minute. Santana keeper Pel Wilfred came off the line to deny Luga Vincent from point blank. The advancing defender should have lobbed the keeper but he elected to go for the grounder. Aeson's Kakewo Anthony missed a sitter. He dribbled two defenders before firing wide. It continued to be Aeson who created the opportunities as Pev Wilfred scrambled Adejo's right footed strike away.  Orshi Peter missed a sitter late in the first stanza. Goalkeeper Onya Samuel spilled the ball but the striker surprisingly blasted it wide.  First half ended 0-0 i

. The 2021 edition witnessed remarkable improvements with standard organization, an entertaining brand of soccer and side attractions. 25 teams started the journey and Santana emerged champions at the Aper Aku Stadium on Friday. "My fulfillment is that we have made another history. From the Grassroots we can actually get the very best," Barrister Paul Edeh who is the sole sponsor of the competition admitted in a chat with reporters on Friday afternoon. "25 teams participated in this year's Ratels/Benue State League. This is the way to go if we must promote the game of football in Nigeria. The Grassroots should be actively mobilized."  "When we organized the Flying Officers Cup, people didn't give us much of chance. Today, Ratels Sports Development Foundation is at it again making another history." The philanthropist stated his reasons for investing in the girl child. "Right from when I was a teenager, I have always had

Katsina United beat Warri Wolves 4-2 on penalties in the final of the 3rd edition of the NPFL/La Liga U15 Promises to claim their second trophy following the heroics of goalkeeper Abubakar Anas. The interesting game produced some breathtaking moment for both teams avid fans in Enugu.  The Seasiders created the first chance of the game after seven minutes of play when Angayama Jeffery failed to connect Okiki Oghenewvegba's well delivered cross. The opener eventually arrived for Wolves in the 12th minute through Kelly Asomusho who fired home in a crowded area. Wolves had the opportunity to double the lead in the pulsating encounter. Okiki Oghenewvegba received a pass from Uwakwe Samson but the strike was foiled by Abubakar Anas who made a fingertip save. The defending champions were awarded a free kick in the 28th minute of the match. A perfect cross from Mohammed Sani wasn't diverted home by Umar Abubakar.  Wolves were denied an opportunity to net the sec