After Woeful Olympic Outing That Cost N12bn, Sports Minister Apologises To Nigerians
The Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh has issued a personal apology to Nigerians over the poor outing of the Nigerian team at the just-concluded 2024 Paris games, Olympics. President Bola Tinubu had approved ₦12bn for the country’s outing at the Olympics and the Paralympics. ₦9bn was earmarked for the former while ₦3bn was budgeted for the latter. Despite the funding,...
President Tinubu Mourns Former CAF President
President Bola Tinubu(GCFR) has expressed his condolences to the family of Issa Hayatou, former President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), who died at the age of 77 on Thursday. Tinubu’s spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale issued a statement expressing condolences to the Cameroonian Football Federation, the Cameroonian people, and the African football community. He acknowledged the iconic football administrator’s death as...
African Pillar Of Sports, Senator Kalu Mourns Demise Of Issa Hayatou
Nigerian Senator and African Pillar of Sports, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has commiserated with football lovers across Africa over the demise of the former CAF president. Alhaji Issa Hayatou. who passed at the age of 78 Lamenting the passing of the African football legend on Thursday, Kalu acknowledged the uncommon leadership skills of the late administrator , adding that sports...
Former CAF President, Issa Hayatou, Dies A Day To 78th Birthday Anniversary
Immediate-past President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Issa Hayatou, is dead. He was 77, barely 24 hours to his 78th birthday anniversary on August 9. He was CAF President for 29 years before leaving office a few years ago. The Cameroonian was the longest-serving president of the CAF for 29 years from 1988 until his surprise ouster in...
Enugu Governor Mbah Salutes Valiant D’Tigress
Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah has hailed D’Tigress, for their courageous performance against the most successful female national basketball team, USA. Mbah also restated his administration’s determination to position Enugu State’s sports sector as the incubation hub for future Olympic champions. The governor, who took to his social media handles to react to D’Tigress’ loss said, “With the final score...
Sports Minister Urges Nigerians To Keep Supporting Our Athletes
The Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, urges Nigerians to support its athletes participating in the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympics. According to a post on his X account on Thursday, he said, “Our athletes are giving their best and making us proud. D’Tigress made the nation proud, and there’s no shame in losing to the world’s number 1 ranked team....
Taiwanese Celebrate First Olympic Gold
Taiwanese are celebrating with fanfare their first gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Lee Yang and Wang Chi-lin won first place in badminton men’s doubles, beating China’s Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang 21-17, 18-21, 21-19 at the Porte de La Chapelle arena in a gripping final. President Lai, who also goes by the English name William, congratulated the badminton duo on...
Iheanacho Appreciates Leicester For The Seven Years Stay
The Super Eagles forward, Kelechi Iheanacho has finally sent his farewell to Leicester City after the completion of his move to Sevilla last week. He joined Leicester City in 2017 for a reported £25m fee in what was at the time a record fee paid for a Nigerian player and had a fruitful stay with the former Premier League champions. He...
Chukwueze Now €28million Worth To AC Milan
Top Italian sports daily La Gazzetta dello Sport in its publication on Tuesday said Samuel Chukwueze has proved his €28million worth to AC Milan. One of the tasks that Portuguese coach Paulo Fonseca faces early in his AC Milan tenure is getting the best out of players who perhaps did not have a leading role last season. As La Gazzetta dello...
Nigeria’s Brume, Uzoro, Ochonogor Qualifies For Olympics Jump Final
Three Nigerian women has qualified for the final of the women’s Long Jump event at the Olympic Games, for the first time in history. This unprecedented feat sees Nigeria represented by Ese Brume, Ruth Usoro, and Prestina Ochonogor, who have all secured their spots in the highly anticipated final of the long jump event at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Ese...
