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Sokoto Govt. approves N164. 4m for stadium expansion
NAN-S-1 Staduim By Muhammad Nasir Bello Sokoto, Dec. 30, 2016 (NAN) The Sokoto State Government has approved N164.4 million for the renovation and expansion of the Giginya Memorial Stadium, Sokoto. The state Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Alhaji Musa Ausa, made the disclosure on Friday during an oversight visit by the state House…
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We did not short change Super Eagles -NFF
NAN-S-24 Payment By Victor Okoye Abuja, Dec. 28, 2016 (NAN) The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), on Wednesday said it did not short change players of the Super Eagles with regards to payment of their winning bonus for a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match. This is contained in a statement by Ademola Olajire, NFF’s spokesman…
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Football enthusiasts welcome Oliseh’s appointment
NAN-S-23 Appointment By Victor Okoye Abuja, Dec. 28, 2016 (NAN) Football enthusiasts on Wednesday described the appointment of Sunday Oliseh as a very tough job, adding that it was however a welcome development and learning curve for him. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), recalls that Oliseh was named Manager of Dutch club, Fortuna Sittard,…
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2017 will be great year for Nigerian football, says Pinnick
NAN-S-6 Football By Victor Okoye Abuja, Dec. 28, 2016 (NAN) Amaju Pinnick, the President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), on Wednesday said that 2017 would be a great year for football in the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Pinnick made the assertion while appearing on “Sports This Morning’’, a sports programme…
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Oliseh appointed Coach Of Dutch Club Fortuna Sittard
NAN-S-2 Appointment By Victor Okoye Abuja, Dec. 27, 2016 (NAN) Former Super Eagles Coach, Sunday Oliseh has been appointed as the new head coach of Dutch second division side, Fortuna Sittard. This is according to a report posted on the club’s website. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 42-year-old former Nigeria…
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Lagos athletes, officials eagerly waiting for sports festival date — Coach
NAN-S-1 Festival By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Lagos, Dec. 27, 2016 (NAN) A Lagos State Para-Athletics Coach, Adegboyega Adenuga, says athletes and officials in the state are eagerly waiting for a date to declared for the 19th National Sports Festival (NSF). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the festival has been postponed severally since Cross…
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Iheanacho scores as ManCity moves to second on EPL table
NAN-S-3 Iheanacho By Victor Okoye Abuja, Dec. 26, 2016 (NAN) Kelechi Iheanacho on Monday scored his sixth goal of the season for Manchester City as his side beat Hull City 3-0 on Boxing Day. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the week 18 game played at the KCOM Stadium in front of 23,134…
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South Africa win toss, to bat in first test
NAN-S-2 Cricket Port Elizabeth (South Africa), Dec. 26, 2016 (Reuters/NAN) South Africa captain, Faf du Plessis won the toss on Monday and elected to bat in the first test against Sri Lanka at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth. The home side have one change from the team that lost the last test of a…
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Federal Ministry to partner stakeholders in developing sports from grassroots, official assures
NAN-S-26 Sports Omu-Aran (Kwara), Dec. 23, 2016 (NAN) The Federal Ministry of Youths and Sports will continue to partner with relevant stakeholders in ensuring the desired grassroots sports development, an official said on Friday in Omu-Aran, Kwara. Ali Durotoye, a Deputy Director in the ministry, made the pledge while speaking at the maiden mini-marathon sponsored…
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Academy intensifies training for boxing talents
NAN-S-4 Boxing By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Lagos, Dec. 23, 2016 (NAN) The Sunny Clay Boxing Academy, Lagos, has opened holiday and school-time training for children and youths to identify and develop talents. The Head Coach of the academy, Sunday Nwamuda, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos those aspiring to…