Team Nigeria ‘ll Win Medals In Tokyo, Says Ogba

Athletics guru and former President of Athletics Federation of Nigeria, Evangelist Solomon Ogba,  has assured Nigerians that Team Nigeria would surely win medals at the on-going Tokyo Olympics. Nigerians are  worried following the spate of defeats handed to their athletes in the different sports already

Amuneke To Train Coaches

Nigeria football legend Emmanuel Amuneke will embark on training for Coaches in Lagos, Jos and Imo State, NationSport can report. The former Barcelona and Super Eagles winger, who is a certified holder of UEFA Pro Coaching License, is determined to pass on knowledge

Doping: World Athletics Ban 10 Nigeria Athletes

World Athletics has declared 10 Nigeria athletes ineligible to compete at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Japan. In a statement by Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) of the world body, Nigeria, one of the Category A’ Federations, is the most affected country that

Sevila Sign Erik Lamela From Tottenham

Sevilla FC have boasted their ranks with Argentine striker Erik Lamela, who signs for the next three seasons from Tottenham Hotspur, where he has played the last eight seasons, who signed him from Roma in August 2013 for a then club-record fee of

Neymar, Barca Settle Legal Dispute

Barcelona have reached an out-of-court agreement with their former player Neymar to end a legal dispute in “amicable fashion”. Brazil forward Neymar, 29, claimed Barca refused to pay him £37.2m in owed loyalty bonuses after his £200m move to Paris St-Germain in 2017.

Jonathan Inaugurates GEJ Sports Club In Yenagoa

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has inaugurated the GEJ Sports Club, in Yenagoa, with a call for partnership with stakeholders in the sector towards nurturing young talents in Nigeria. Jonathan made the call on Sunday night, at the opening ceremony held in his compound,

Eight Nigerian Athletes Undergo OCT Test

The eight Nigerian track and field athletes with outstanding out of competition tests (OCT) that took the tests yesterday will know their fate today before returning to the Tokyo Olympic Games Village in time for the start of the athletics event on Friday

Ronaldo Undergo Medical In Turin

Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo underwent a medical in Turin yesterday ahead of his fourth season with Juventus, along with four other returning Euro 2020 participants. The 36-year-old Portugal international, who has one-year left on his contract, flew back to northern Italy on Sunday

‘Tokyo Heat Won’t Affect Wrestling Team’

Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) President  Daniel Igali has allayed  fears  over the searing  heat  at the on-going  2020 Olympics  games in  Tokyo, adding the Team Nigeria wrestling quintuplet have settled down ahead of their competition early next month. Team Nigeria  wrestling team  will

NPFL: Rivers United Submits Petition Against Jigawa

Rivers United Football Club has officially petitioned  the League Management Company (LMC) over the use of an ineligible player in the club’s matchday 34 encounter with Jigawa Golden Stars in Kaduna, according to the Rivers Commissioner for Sports Boma Iyaye. Jigawa Golden Stars