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Chairman of the Main Organising Committee of the Niger Delta Sports Festival, Alabo Boma Iyaye, has expressed satisfaction with the level of preparations ahead of the Games. He disclosed this on Tuesday during an inspection tour of hostel facilities and competition venues around Uyo, which are being prepared to host the event. The Niger Delta Games is the first-ever sub-regional multi-sports competition in Nigeria. Also, it’s an epoch-making initiative toward sustaining the supremacy of the region in sports and reviving Nigeria’s sporting fortunes. Iyaye who is also the Execitive Director, Administration and Finance of the Nigeria Delta Development Commission, sponsors…
A late goal from Zimbabwe’s Chirewa put a big dent in Nigeria’s World Cup hopes after a stalemate in Uyo. Zimbabwe’s Washington Arubi stood between Nigeria and the opening goal in the first half of a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier played at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. The first half ended 0-0, with neither of the countries able to find a breakthrough. Washington Arubi Stands Between Nigeria And Opening Goal Nigeria started on the ascendancy with Osimhen getting two quick chances to score, but the Arubi was in fine form. Subsequently, Samuel Chukwueze and Osayi went agonizingly close to…
Nigeria Vs Zimbabwe. After a poor start to their campaign, which included three draws and a loss, the Super Eagles revived their 2026 World Cup qualification hopes with a crucial 2-0 win over Rwanda in Kigali. Victory in Rwanda has put the Super Eagles back to reckoning in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Zimbabwe, on its part, missed an opportunity to climb off the bottom of Group C after a 2-2 draw with Benin. Despite falling behind by two goals, they showed resilience, with Marshall Munetsi and Knowledge Musona scoring to salvage a point. While Jordan Zemura played a…
Without a win in their first four games of the series and languishing in fifth place in the six-team group C until Friday’s robust win over Rwanda in Kigali, Nigeria will seek a win against Zimbabwe, hoping to keep the flame alive. Now with six points, Nigeria moved up to fourth position, while Zimbabwe, on three, is bottom of the table, and will seek to increase their haul in Tuesday’s encounter. The Warriors’ 45-man contingent, led by the ZIFA Vice President, Kennedy Ndebele, landed at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, on Friday afternoon, 85 minutes after the arrival of…
Nigeria’s journey to the FIFA World Cup 2026 has been far from smooth. With their hopes of automatic qualification hanging in the balance, every game matters more than ever – and the Super Eagles’ next challenge is a must-win clash against Zimbabwe in Uyo on Tuesday. But here’s the good news for bettors: Bet9ja is giving you the chance to back Nigeria risk-free, thanks to our Naija Money Back Special. Place a bet on Nigeria to win, and if they fail to win the game, we’ll give you 100% of your stake back as a sports bonus. Win or lose,…
By: Timothy Dehinbo It’s make-or-break time for the Super Eagles Nigeria’s World Cup qualifying campaign has been a mess, and now they’re at a point where anything less than six points from these 2026 World Cup qualifiers could be disastrous to the hopes of being in next year’s Mundial. They face Rwanda tomorrow evening in Kigali before hosting Zimbabwe in Uyo on Monday, four days later. Three points from four games aren’t good enough. Three draws and a loss have left them with no breathing room. If they don’t turn things around now, the dream of playing at the 2026…
Eric Chelle held the first training session as a Super Eagles coach on Tuesday in Rwanda with only one player expected. The first training by Chelle was a closed-door session, and the federation shared a video of the training. Eric Chelle Holds First Training According to the video shared by the NFF media, the players were undergoing a light workout and passing drills.. 22 players are now in the Super Eagles camp in Kigali for Friday’s showdown in the 2026 World Cup qualifier. Nine more players arrived at the Radisson Blu Hotel camp of the Eagles with Sadiq Umar’s arrival…
By Timothy Dehinbo Just about four years ago, Remo Stars made their return to the NPFL after relegation in 2019. Since then, they’ve been steadily building a reputation, competing at the highest level year in and out. After earning a promotion in 2021, they quickly made an impact, finishing third in the 2021/22 season. In 2022/2023, with the league adopting a Championship playoff instead of the usual 38-game season, Remo Stars finished second, just behind Enyimba on goal difference, in their first NPFL title charge. Last season, they backed it up with another strong campaign, taking second place behind the…
More than 2000 athletes took to the track to represent their respective schools, teams, and states in an action-packed Day 1 of the MTN CHAMPS Benin Athletics Classics at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium and the UNIBEN Sports Complex.. Several athletes set Seasons and Personal Bests to display their readiness for the 2025 Athletics season. Benjamin Magaji Storms To A New Lifetime Best Team MTN’s Benjamin Magaji clocked the overall fastest time in the Senior men’s 400m heats, storming to a new lifetime best of 48.23s to lead the pack ahead of the semis and final. Magaji, who was discovered at…