Captain William Ekong has assured that there will be no diffidence in the Super Eagles’ play when they take on South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in a potentially-explosive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match in Bloemfontein on Tuesday night. The defender, who was voted Man of the Competition at last year’s Africa Cup of Nations finals…
The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, arrived in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on Sunday evening, ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against the Bafana Bafana. The team was warmly welcomed at the Bloemfontein Airport by Nigerian officials, including His Excellency Tope Ajayi, Nigeria’s High Commissioner to South Africa, and Sir…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have reignited their 2026 FIFA World Cup aspirations with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. Tolu Arokodare’s 51st-minute goal sealed the win, boosting Nigeria’s campaign tally to 10 points. The Super Eagles’ win sets the stage for a thrilling encounter with South Africa, with implications…
The highly anticipated All Stars Unity Cup 3.0 is set to enter its thrilling quarterfinal stage on September 6th, 2025. The defending champions, Evergreen All Stars, will face off against Isheri Idimu All Stars at 9:00 AM in a match that promises to be electrifying. All the Quarterfinal Fixtures are: 1. 9:00 AM: Evergreen All…
Oyo State U-15 weightlifting athlete, Fathia Owoyele Toluwalase, has won three silver medals at the ongoing 9th National Youth Games tagged “Asaba 2025”, competing in the 48kg female category. Fathia has established herself as one of Nigeria’s most promising young lifters, having won three gold medals at the 2024 National Youth Games also held in…
The President of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, on Thursday arrived Asaba, Delta State capital for the 9th edition of the National Youth Games scheduled to kick-off on Friday August 29, 2025. A statement by SWAN Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, revealed that other members of the SWAN National Executive Committee (NEC)…
The Leader of the 7TH LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF IFAKO-IJAIYE LOCAL GOVERNMENT Hon. Adebo Samuel Kayode, has been honored with a meritorious award by the 95′ SET OF FAGBA GRAMMAR SCHOOL. This esteemed recognition is a testament to Hon. Adebo’s outstanding contributions and dedication to public service, leadership, and community development. His commitment to excellence and…
Standout performers in the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Yusuf Anas and Coach Daniel Ogunmodede are set to be rewarded on Tuesday, September 2 in Abuja. The award and reception were held up due to the engagement of the duo in the preparations and participation of the CHAN Eagles team. Otunba Gbenga Elegbeleye, the…
ADMITTANCE ORATION BY HON. ADEBO SAMUEL KAYODE Distinguished guests, esteemed royal fathers, party leaders, community leaders, market men and women, vibrant youths, and cherished residents of Ifako-Ijaiye, I stand before you today with immense gratitude and a profound sense of responsibility, honored to be elected as the Leader of the 7th Legislative Council of Ifako-Ijaiye…
Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Lagos chapter, Ambassador Olatutu Oladunni, has been elected into the Fellowship of the Institute of Security Nigeria University of Lagos. The Institute Deputy President/Chief Executive, Prof. (Barrister) Adebayo Akinade, has recently conveyed the decision to honour Ambassador Oladunni with the Institute’s prestigious Fellowship by its Board…
