Gombe United Football Club has officially named Coach Abdullahi Tyabo Umar as their new Technical Adviser, following the departure of Coach Bala Nkiyu. Umar’s appointment is based on merit, with General Manager Alh. Anas Bamusa praising his strong track record and alignment with the club’s long-term vision. According to Bamusa, Umar’s football philosophy resonates with…
Slavia Prague defender Igoh Ogbu has reportedly been handed his first-ever call-up to the Super Eagles for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe in March. According to ScoreNigeria, Ogbu is expected to replace West Bromwich Albion’s Semi Ajayi, who is currently side-lined with an injury sustained during training last month….
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has expressed its full support for Super Eagles star Calvin Bassey after he was subjected to racist abuse on social media following Fulham’s FA Cup win over Manchester United on Sunday. Fulham FC has also condemned the discriminatory actions, standing firmly behind their player. Bassey played a key role in…
By Ita Williams Hope Waddell Training Institution, (HOWAD) one of the oldest schools established in Calabar, Cross River state in 1895 is gearing up for a week-long celebration to mark its 130th anniversary. The grand event, themed “Hope Waddell at 130: A Glorious Heritage Inspiring the Future,” will take place from March 3 to March…
UZARUE, Etsako West – In a major push to promote grassroots sports development, the Edo Sports Commission and the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) hosted a two-day training event for game masters/mistresses on 27–28 February 2025. The training, held at St Angela’s Girls Grammar School Uzarue, brought together 21 teachers and 84 students from 21…
