CAF Confederation Cup: Enyimba to face Diambers FC in second preliminary round

 

Enyimba International FC of Aba will confront Senegalese side Diambers FC in the second preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports. 

3SC’s Olafimihan, Tambe win Highest Goal Scorer, Best Player, Best Goalkeeper awards

 

By Taofeek Babalola

Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan duo of Gafar Olafimihan and Charles Tambe have won all individual awards of the 2020/2021 Nigeria National League (NNL) Super 8 playoff held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

NNL SUPER 8 PLAYOFF: Niger Tornadoes are champions

.Ikon Allah, 3SC, Gombe Utd, Remo Stars back in NPFL  

By Taofeek Babalola

Niger Tornadoes FC of Minna have emerged champions of the 2020/2021 Nigeria National League Season after beating Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan 3-2 in the final to lift trophy at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium on Sunday, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports. 

Rivers Hoopers beat CAMAC to qualify for Final 8

 

Rivers Hoopers Basketball Club dug deep to beat CAMAC 73-58 in what seemed to be their toughest challenge of the Nigeria Premier Basketball League so far in Akure on Sunday.

NPFL PROMOTION: Governor Makinde promises to reward 3SC

Oyo State Governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has said that players and officials Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) will be adequately rewarded for securing the long-awaited promotion to the elite Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports. 

Islanders looking good for final 8 slot as Kano Pillars dominate Savannah Conference

 

Islanders seem poise for a place in the National Final 8 of the ongoing Nigeria Basketball Federation organized league as they secured another win against Invaders of Ekiti.

Rivers Hoopers record dominant victory over Police Baton

Three-time Nigeria Premier League champion, Rivers Hoopers shook off a slow start to annihilate Police Baton 88-52 in their second game of the Nigeria Premier Basketball League in Akure.

NPFL HIGHEST GOAL SCORER: Eunisell splashes N3.8m each on Nwankwo, Atshimene as joint winners

Eunisell, sponsor of the prestigious Eunisell Boot award for the highest goal scorer in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) will reward Nasarawa United's Silas Nwankwo and Akwa United's Charles Atshimene with the sum of N7.6 million as joint winners of the award for the 2020/21 season.

Aisha Buhari Cup to serve as FIFA –ranking tournament

 

World football –governing body, FIFA has confirmed that the maiden edition of the Aisha Buhari Invitational Tournament taking place in the City of Lagos 15th – 21st September will be employed for ranking of participating teams.

NNL dispels match-fixing rumour

 

Amidst lingering rumour of alleged match-fixing levelled against some teams in the group B of Nigeria National League (NNL) at the ongoing Super 8 in Enugu,  the management of the second tier league has swiftly move to dispel such.

2021 Diamond League: Tobi Amusan sets new African record in women's 100m Hurdles

 

.Wins Diamond League trophy, Pockets US$30,000

By Taofeek Babalola

Nigerian sensation Oluwatobi Amusan raced to first place in the women's 100m Hurdles at the Diamond League Final on Thursday in Zurich.

Mighty Jets searches for new coaches

 

.Declares all coaching positions vacant

The management of Mighty Jets International FC of Jos, Plateau State, is calling on coaches who are interested in working with the club to send in their applications.

Basketball League: Rivers Hoopers thrash Coal City Miners

Rivers Hoopers demolished Coal City Miners 90-39 in their opening game of the Nigeria Premier Basketball League (NPBL) at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Akure Township stadium on Thursday.

Ghana names final 23-woman squad for Aisha Buhari Cup

 

Head Coach of two –time Women AFCON runners-up, Ghana’s Black Queens, Mercy Tagoe-Quarcoo has named her final list of 23 players for the maiden edition of Aisha Buhari Invitational Women’s Tournament holding in Nigeria 15th – 21st September 2021.

FIFA gives go-ahead for Aisha Buhari Cup

 

World football governing body, FIFA on Wednesday provided the Local Organizing Committee with a final go-ahead to stage the maiden edition of the Aisha Buhari Invitational Women’s Tournament, otherwise known as Aisha Buhari Cup. The six-nation invitational is being organized in honour of the name and Office of the First Lady of the Federal Republic, Dr (Mrs) Aisha Muhammadu Buhari.

Makinde splashes N1million on 3SC for beating Bendel Insurance

By Taofeek Babalola

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has motivated Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan with the sum of one million naira following their victory over Bendel Insurance of Benin in the Nigeria National League (NNL)super eight playoff matchday one fixture at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium, Enugu on Tuesday.