Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

NRFF President Commends Oberevwori’s Dedication to Sports, Urges Continued Support for National Youth Games as Tournament Approaches President of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), Dr. Ademola Are,has praised the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori, for his unwavering dedication to sports development in the state. Dr. Ademola Are highlighted the governor’s consistent commitment to youth and sports development in Delta State through various community-oriented programs aimed at enhancing the well-being of the populace. Delta State recently secured the hosting rights for the National Youth Games for the next five years, following Kwara State’s tenure.…

Kenneth Omeruo Shifts Focus to World Cup Qualifiers for Super Eagles Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo has turned his attention to the upcoming World Cup qualifying campaign, highlighting the importance of the upcoming matches against South Africa and Benin Republic in June. Omeruo’s statement underscores the team’s determination and focus as they prepare for crucial fixtures in their quest to qualify for the World Cup, which is bid to hold in North America. The 2026 World Cup edition will be jointly hosted by USA, Canada and Mexico. “June is only a few weeks away. We are focused on the matches…

Bayelsa State Football Association Constitutes General Assembly; Suspends NANPF and PFAN Bayelsa State Chapters. Bayelsa State Football Association has constituted a general assembly to look into issues affecting football and other related matters. The State football regulatory body arrived at a decision to form the general assembly at the end of an extraordinary congress held at the Silina hall in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. In a communiqué signed by the drafting committee chairman Tulagha Ebimieowei, Diseye Nwankwe Secretary and Perela Aboro, stated that the State FA had earlier received a complaint from Dr. Timi Ozaka a…

Endrick’s touching letter to his 4-year-old younger brother… The breakthrough Brazilian forward who recently scored two goals in Brazil’s international Friendlies against England and Spain, wrote an emotional letter to his four year old younger brother. Endrick wrote: “In our family, we weren’t born into wealth. We were born into football.” “I don’t know when you will be reading this letter, but right now you are 4 years old, and our lives are changing very fast.” “In the next few months, I am going to Spain to play for Real Madrid — yes, the team that I always pick on…

Southgate says the Door is Open for Ben White in England Squad and he’s always welcome  England manager Gareth Southgate has indicated that the door is still open for Arsenal defender Ben White to join the national team squad. Southgate’s comments come after he respected Arsenal’s communication regarding White but expressed his eagerness to include him in the squad. “It’s really for Ben White now… the door is open for us,” Southgate said, acknowledging Arsenal’s involvement in the situation. “I respected the situation as Arsenal have contacted us. I felt I should back away from it a little…

Lionel Messi has stated that age will not be a determining factor in his retirement plans, emphasizing that his performance and enjoyment of the game will dictate when he hangs up his boots. In an interview with the Big Time podcast, Messi expressed his self-critical nature, noting that he will retire when he feels he is no longer contributing positively to his team. “I know that the moment I feel that I am no longer performing, that I am no longer enjoying it or helping my teammates (I will retire),” Messi said. “I am very self-critical. I know when I…

Cross River Receives Table Tennis Equipment Donated by NTTF Zonal Representative Cross River has received table tennis equipment worth millions of naira donated to the state Table Tennis Association by the south south zonal representative on the board of the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation, Mr Ama-ebi Ebikpolade. The Commissioner for Sports Development, Hon. Agnes Atsu who received the items at the U.J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar on Monday 25 March 2024, expressed gratitude to the NTTF board member for the kind gesture. According to Hon. Atsu, “This move shows that you are a good man. You are somebody that likes…

Michael Ballack’s has made some critical remarks on Virgil Van Dijk’s Era and Defensive Reputation. (Govima Sport) Former Chelsea and Germany midfielder Michael Ballack has made a critical observation regarding Liverpool’s Virgil Van Dijk and the era in which he plays. In a statement that reflects on the absence of certain legendary attackers from the Premier League, Ballack directly commented on the perception of Van Dijk’s defensive prowess. “Virgil Van Dijk is very lucky to play in an era where there is no Drogba, Lampard, Alan Shearer, Henry, Rooney, Van Persie, Tevez, Adebayor, and Diego Costa in the…

Thomas Partey wants to help Arsenal Achieve What They Couldn’t Do Last Year After His Full Recovery From Injury And He Believes The Gunners Are Better Off Than Last Season Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has voiced his optimism about the team’s prospects for the current season following a successful recovery from injury. Speaking about Arsenal’s performance last year and the potential for success this year, Partey emphasized the talent within the squad. “Last year we did so well, and came very close to what we wanted to achieve,” said Partey. “This year we have lots of big players and I…

Chelsea midfielder Roméo Lavia is set to sit out the remainder of the season due to a setback in his recovery process. This news was confirmed by Chelsea on Wednesday, followed by Lavia’s statement on social media. In his statement, Lavia expressed his disappointment at missing the rest of the season despite his efforts. He mentioned his love for the team, the club badge, and his passion for being on the pitch, emphasizing his dedication to returning to action. Acknowledging the challenges he faced this season, Lavia thanked everyone for their support, including the fans’ love, encouragement, and constructive…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially announced the removal of former Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) chairman, Fouad Oki. In a letter dated March 26 and directed to the Secretary of the Lagos FA, signed by Acting General Secretary Ademola Olajire, the NFF recognized Hajj Liameed Gafar as the new LSFA chairman in accordance with the association’s statutes. “I am authorized by the NFF President and Executive Committee to congratulate you on the successful Extraordinary General Assembly (EGA) and confirm that it was conducted in line with the LSFA statutes,” the letter stated. The NFF also…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has praised Team Nigeria’s performance at the recently concluded 13th African Games in Ghana. SWAN President Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, speaking at a post-African Games World Press Conference in Abuja addressed by Sports Development Minister Senator John Owan Enoh, credited the success to strategic measures by the Sports Ministry. Benjamin highlighted Nigeria’s strong showing, securing second place out of 52 countries with 47 Gold, 33 Silver, and 41 Bronze medals. He commended Minister Enoh’s management skills and proactive approach, ensuring athletes’ welfare and effective communication. He also acknowledged the efforts of…