Ogbunike (Oyi LGA)-A Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Governor on Transportation, Samuel Odinye, bankrolled the recently concluded 4th edition of Ifite Unity Cup Football Tournament. The tournament, an annual event initiated by Odinye was aimed at uniting the youths of the area and properly engaging them during the last Yuletide season. […]
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Sports enthusiasts applaud Obaseki on ultra-modern indoor complex
BENIN CITY – Sportsmen and women, who participated in the maiden edition of the Pastor Charles Osazuwa Grassroot Tennis Tournament, have applauded Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki-led administration for its investment in sporting infrastructure in the state. A cross section of the over 100 sports enthusiasts, who took part in the three-day tennis tournament, […]
Champions League Draw: Top European Clubs To Know Opponents Today
Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City will find out their Champions League last-16 opponents in today’s Uefa Champions League draw The trio won their respective groups to progress, with Manchester United the only Premier League side to exit. Holders, Bayern Munich and the three English teams are among the seeded clubs, meaning five-time champions, Barcelona and […]
Europa League Draws Holds Today
The draw for the last 32 of the Europa League will take place on today with Nigerian players set to know their club’s opponents BSNsports.com.ng reports. Samuel Chukwueze, Peter Olayinka, Wilfred Ndidi, Leon Balogun, Joe Aribo, Kelechi Iheanacho, Victor Osimhen are some of the big names in Nigeria Football left in the tournament. Premier League […]
Borussia Dortmund Sack Head Coach
Lucien Favre has been sacked by Borussia Dortmund . This is coming after a run of poor form that has seen them manage just one win in 5 games across all competition. Borussia Dortmund were well beaten at home yesterday 5-1 by newly promoted side VFB Stuttgart and as a result they’re now 5 points […]
NFF Appoints New Head of Women’s Football
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Friday confirmed the appointment of Amina Daura as its new Head of Women’s Football, replacing Ruth David, a statement signed by Ademola Olajire, head of NFF’s Communications Department, has said.According to th…
FG to Begin Camping for Athletes Ahead of Tokyo Olympics
The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development is set to commence national camping for athletes and officials in preparation for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympic Games.Mr John Joshua-Akanji, Special Adviser (Media) to the Minister of Youth …
Shaibu joins Super Eagles in training as Edo readies for Nigeria, Sierra Leone AFCON qualifier
Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu on Tuesday joined the Super Eagles to train ahead of the 2021 AFCON qualifier against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone.The qualifying game against Sierra Leone will be played on Friday, November …
Edo 2020: Athletes, coaches, others launch rally to mobilise support for Obaseki’s reelection
With the 2020 Governorship Election in Edo State just around the corner, coaches, athletes and other lovers of sports in the state are gearing up for a mega rally in Benin City, the state capital, to mobilise support for the reelection of the Edo State…
Youth And Sports Minister Inaugurates Ministerial Technical Committee On NYIF
Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare has charged the Ministerial Technical Committee on Nigeria Youth Investment Fund to carry out their assignment with despatch. Speaking at the inauguration of the Technical Committee, the Minister said the setting up of the Fund underscores the absolute confidence the administration had in the innovative […]