Governor Udom Emmanuel has stated that his vision for the Akwa United Football Club, is to conquer Africa at the Continental football level, and has
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Nominees announced for UAE Pro League Awards
ABU DHABI, 2nd August, 2021 (WAM) — The nominees for the UAE Pro League Awards 2020-2021 have been announced, the voting for which opened today
Amusan misses out on women’s 100m hurdles medal
It was another “near miss” for Team Nigeria on Monday at the ongoing 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo as medal hope Tobiloba Amusan failed to
Nwokocha advances to women’s 200m semi-finals
Team Nigeria’s Grace Nwokocha on Monday in Tokyo at the ongoing 2020 Olympic Games advanced to the semi-finals in the women’s 200 metres event. Nwokocha
Manchester City renews partnership with Healthpoint
ABU DHABI, 2nd August, 2021 (WAM) — Manchester City today announced the renewal of its partnership with Healthpoint – a Mubadala Health partner and a
Mthethwa sends condolences to Shona Ferguson’s family
Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, Nathi Mthethwa, has extended his condolences to the family of television and film icon, Shona Ferguson, who passed away on
Voting for UAE Pro League Awards to commence on Monday
ABU DHABI, 1st August, 2021 (WAM) — Voting for the UAE Pro League Awards 2020-2021 is set to begin on Monday, 2nd August, 2021, and
UAE Pro League approves amendments to club licensing regulations
ABU DHABI, 1st August, 2021 (WAM) — The UAE Pro League (UAEPL) board has approved the amendments to the club licensing regulations for the 2022-2023
NFF assures on payment of outstanding bonuses of Super Eagles, coaches’ salaries
The Nigeria Football Federation says it is working at a pace to ensurethe payment of outstanding bonuses and allowances of the coaches andplayers of the
Aisha Buhari Cup: Sanwo-Olu says Lagos cherishes right to host, promises fabulous tournament
The Government of Lagos State is delighted that the ‘Centre ofExcellence’ was chosen to host the inaugural edition of the Aisha Buhari Invitational Women’s Tournament
Dubai to host Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship
DUBAI, 31st July, 2021 (WAM) — The Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC), the Masters Tournament and The R&A, announced that the 12th Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (AAC)
DECISIONS OF THE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE OF THE NIGERIA FOOTBALL FEDERATION AT ITS MEETING HELD ON 30TH JULY, 2021
CASE 1: MALUMFASHI FC V. KOGI UNITED FC INTRODUCTION This case involves Malumfashi FC Vs. Kogi United FC in a match fixtureplayed on 14th July,
Pogacar to stay on with UAE Team Emirates to 2027
ABU DHABI, 30th July, 2021 (WAM) — UAE Team Emirates and Tadej Pogacar have put pen to paper on one of the longest contracts in
Lobi Stars FC Suspend 3 Players
The management of Lobi Stars Football Club has approved the indefinite suspension of three of their players. A statement by the club’s Head of Media,
Schoenmaker scoops South Africa’s first gold medal at Tokyo Olympics
Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, Nathi Mthethwa, has congratulated Tatjana Schoenmaker for scooping South Africa’s first gold medal of the Tokyo Games in the women’s
OSMA DELEGATION VISITS ARMY HEADQUARTERS, SEEKS NIGERIA ARMY SUPPORT
A delegation from the Organisation of Military Sports in Africa(OSMA) and Council of International Military Sports for Africa (CISM) led by OSMA President, Brigadier General
Ugandan athlete held by police after going missing in Japan
Ugandan police said Wednesday they were interrogating a weightlifter who disappeared in Japan after failing to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics, as his family appealed
Praise for Team South Africa at the Olympics
Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has congratulated Tatjana Schoenmaker and Bianca Buitendag for winning the country’s first silver medals at the Tokyo Olympics.
