Sports

Michael Olumide Nigeria has approved the establishment of the Institute of Sports Management and Development Studies (ISMDS), a pioneering body its founders say will professionalise sports administration and drive economic growth across Africa. Speaking on the development, Chairman of the institute’s board of trustees, Abdullah el-Kurebe, thanked the Federal Ministry…

Mercy Iheoma Ihedigbo For the first time in recent history, the Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) of Nigeria is facing a crisis so profound that it threatens not just its credibility, but its very existence. What should have been a routine leadership tenure has spiraled into a full-blown power struggle, pitching…

Stanley Ihedigbo Lagos is poised to host a landmark event in Nigeria’s sports business ecosystem as the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has been confirmed as the keynote speaker for the much-anticipated Sports Industry Awards Nigeria, an occasion expected to spotlight innovation, excellence, and the future…

Resilience, energy, and competitive spirit defined Saturday’s biennial inter-house sports competition at Grandmates School, Isolo, Lagos, where student-athletes delivered impressive performances. The Blue House with the superior power house performances staring athletes such as Nneka James that top the table in 200m girls category and the array of others that…

L-R: Project Coordinator, Cycling Kano, Mr Ahmed Abdulrazaq; Senior Special Adviser to Kano State Governor on Sports and Youth Development, Mr Sani Musa Danja, and Managing Director, BrandEscort Communications, Mr Bamidele Adeleye, at the unveiling of Cycling Kano 2025 Jersey, in Kano recently. In a show of commitment to sports…

Michael Olumide In a dramatic display of skill and determination, Mazamaza ECAS FC on Saturday claimed the title of the 3rd Hon. Pascal Izuchukwu Nwankwo Football Tournament after edging their opponents in a thrilling final at the FHA Field, Festac Town, Lagos. The keenly contested finale, pitted ECAS FC against…

Stanley Ihedigbo Union Bank, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), and other corporate partners have pledged support for the upcoming Cycling Kano event, scheduled to hold on December 20, 2025. The cycling event, which is now expected to kick off from the Emir’s Palace in Kano, is strongly backed by…

The much-anticipated OMOBARCA Community Cup commenced last Sunday with an electrifying atmosphere as players, officials, and supporters turned out in large numbers to witness the kickoff of the grassroots football tournament. The opening day was marked by orderly conduct, competitive spirit, and impressive displays of sportsmanship across all participating teams.…

‎ Michael Olumide ‎ Organisers of Cycling Kano 2025, a major sporting event designed to promote healthy living, tourism, and youth engagement in Northern Nigeria, have announced the commencement of online registration for athletes across the country and beyond. ‎ ‎The event, scheduled for Saturday, December 20, 2025, in Kano…

Founder and Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Lagos, Nigeria, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has embarked on prayers for the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the match against their neighbours, the Benin Republic. He said he has to raise prayers because the players are unready, unserious and lacking in patriotism. He…