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Maxisports Entertainment have secured media rights for the inaugural edition of 'Ahlan' preseason tournament for Nigeria premier league teams. Maxisports reached agreement with Kano State FA chairman, Alhaji Rabiu Sherrif Inuwa 'Ahlan' for the publicity of the tournament tagged 'Ahlan 2017'. 'Ahlan' after the agreement noted that Maxisports are a competent media partner for the preseason tour. He said; "We wanted Maxisports to be incharge of the media and publicity of this preseason tournament because we know they're capable of doing the job." CEO Maxisports Olaoluwa Aro also gave assurances of his company, Saying, his team are happy to be associated with Kano State FA and the 'Ahlan 2017 Preseason Tour'.

The 2018 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon will not just be about educating citizens about wellness and healthy living, there will also be lecture, seminar, entertainment and opportunity to interact with world-class marathoners. The world-class marathoners will be at the Expo to pick up their race kits, which includes a running bib, timing tag, t-shirt, bag and other materials. Already many gold and silver label marathoners have signed for the 2018 marathon and they have expressed their willingness to be part of the Expo to sign autographs for their fans and chat about marathon and road race running with marathon aficionados. Top on the list of IAAF gold label runners that have signed for the 2018 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon is Matebo Levy with personal best of 2.05.16. Kenyan duo Julius Kiplimo Maisei with a personal of 2.0813 and Patrick Kipyegon with 2.08.07, also an IAAF gold label runner will also be in Lagos for the marathon and be part of the lea...

The League Bloggers Awards (LBA) end-of-season ceremony, on Tuesday, produced winners in 13 categories that covered the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), the Nigeria National League (NNL) and the Nigeria Women's Premier League (NWPL). Ten players, one club and one coach were named winners in the different categories during the award night at the Sheraton Hotel in Lagos though one of the categories - the NPFL Highest Goalscorer award - had long been decided. Last season's top scorer in the NPFL, Anthony Okpotu of Lobi Stars with 19 goals, added the LBA Player of the Season to the Highest Goalscorer award to cap an eventful night. Plateau United winger Peter Eneji was named Best New Player in the NPFL ahead of four other shortlists - Chinedu Udechukwu of Katsina United, Destiny Ashadi of Katsina United, Oche Salefu of Remo Stars and Wasiu Alalade of ABS FC. MFM FC's Benin Republic star Giscard Tchatto claimed the Best Foreign Player, also in ...

Gombe State Commissioner for Youth Empowerment Malam Farouk Yarma will depart for Russia tonight (Tuesday)  for the 2018 FIFA World Cup draw in Russia. The FC Yarmalight President has been invited by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to join the Nigerian delegation to Moscow for the final draw. “The NFF has honoured me with invitation to be part of the delegation to Russia for the World Cup draw. I am delighted with the honour and I hope our dear Super Eagles will have a favourable draw,” said Yarma. The draw will hold at  Moscow’s State Kremlin Palace  on December 1 st  (Friday) to be hosted by former England striker Gary Lineker.  Yarma added; "My friends from Soccerex and World Football forum will be in Russia for the draw.  I will use the opportunity to network with friends and see how we can relate the relationship to develop Gombe State and FC Yarmalight."

The Nigeria Football Federation on Monday in Lagos launched a short code - *1945# - which will be used for all campaigns that are geared towards Nigeria’s preparation and participation at the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals in Russia. The event was organized in conjunction with Secure and Trusted Alliance Services Limited – STA Mobile. NFF 2 nd   Vice President/LMC Chairman Shehu Dikko, who is also Chairman of Marketing, Sponsorship and Television Advisory Committee, disclosed that the short code would be available for use by all NFF partners, sponsors and suppliers, in the process also revealing an ‘Official Supporter’ program into which corporate concerns not presently in relationship with the NFF can lodge to be part of Nigeria’s 2018 FIFA World Cup excitement train. NFF President Amaju Pinnick and 1 st   Vice President Seyi Akinwunmi also spoke at the event, just as STA’s Managing Director Biodun Jagun and a clutch of NFF’s current partners, including AITEO Group, Ze...

Benue State Government has declared it's interest to host the 2018 edition of the Gold Cup Pre-Season Tourney. The iconic Aper Aku Stadium, Makurdi is expected to host matches of the Nigeria's most prestigious domestic club event, the Gold Cup Pre-season Tournament. General Coordinator of the tourney, Tunde Shamsudeen, disclosed to Gold Cup Media Team after Kano Pillars were crowned champions of the 5th edition with 1-0 triumph over defending champion Lobi Stars FC  to claim their second Gold Cup trophy in three years courtesy of a 33rd minute strike from Rabiu Ali.   "The next edition of the Gold Cup could be moved out of Ilorin, Kwara State, capital. We are delighted to announce that the Food Basket State have signified its intentions to host the next edition of the Gold Cup. "Reason been that, we want to spread it to other Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) fans state. You would agree with me that there's a good follower-s...

Kano Pillars beat Lobi Stars 1-0 in the final of the 5th edition of the Gold Cup Preseason Tournament to claim their second Gold Cup trophy in three years courtesy of a 33rd minute strike from Rabiu Ali.  The interesting game produced some breathtaking moment for both teams avid fans in Ilorin. Kano Pillars created the first chance of the game after four minutes of play when Nyima Nwagua failed to connect Ifeanyi Nweke's well delivered cross.   Nwagua had another opportunity to score the first goal of the pulsating encounter after receiving a pass from Nzube Anaezemba but his shot went inches wide. The defending Champions were awarded a free kick in the 8th minute of the match when Salau Ibrahim was brought down in the final third by Chris Madaki but Moses Bunde poor delivery from the free kick was cleared by Chinedu Udoji. Evans Ogenyi's men were denied an opportunity to net the opener in the 28th minute through Ibrahim Salau but P...

    Former Sunshine Stars forward, Dele Olorundare has declared he would soon be back on the pitch and scoring goals after finally finding a lasting solution to his persistent injury.     Olorundare, who once led Sunshine Stars to third place in the NPFL and led the line as Sunshine Stars played on the continent for the first time has battled consistent knee problems for the past two years and his career has stalled as a result of the injury.   Olorundare is arguably Sunshine Stars record scorer with 42 goals from 69 appearances. His superb season form earned him a call-up to the Home-based Super Eagles under late Stephen Keshi in 2013.     However, it appears he is certain the lingering problem has now being solved and is gearing up for a return to the league.     “It started two years ago when I felt something in my knee. I continued playing with it because I wanted to help my club but apparently, it wa...

Chairman Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Technical and Development Committee and Niger State FA boss, Ahmed Yusuf Fresh has redeemed his pledged to support Photojournalist Bamigbelu Origa surgery. The CAF Technical and Development Committee Member and other eight State FA Chairmen promised to support the hardworking journalist who needed Five million naira for hip replacement and Osteomyelitis surgery at the 2017 Ogunjobi Golden Cup final in Osun State. “I have received Mr Fresh donation of Two hundred thousands naira. As I speak now we have N3,885,000 in the donation account and the money needed is Five million naira but with Alhaji Fresh donation the process will begin. "I appreciate what Alhaji Fresh has done for me, particularly in Osun State, he helped me raise funds for the surgery amongst other FA Chairman. He led by example again with the payment into the surgery account. May God bless him and protect his family, he has risen my hope with the donation,” emot...

It is no longer news that the Nnewi Most Powerful Body known as Nzukọra Nnewi has endorsed the Reelection bid of Governor Willie Obiano. The endorsement was certified on Sunday 5th April 2016 by the Nzukọra General Assembly. The event which started in the afternoon became agog as soon as the Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah, CEO of Capital Oil And Gas arrived the Nnewi Round About which is close to the Nnewi Youth Hall which was the venue of the meeting. Kindly, note that majority members of Nzukọra were outside waiting for the Oil Magnate to the extent that Nnewi Round About was filled to capacity. As soon as EbubeChukwuỤzọ arrived the Nnewi Round About, Nzukọra members started cheering him and that forced him to get down from his Rolls Royse Phantom to also cheer up his brothers and sisters. Accompanied by huge crowd of Nzukọra members, EbubeChukwuỤzọ trekked from the Round-About to the Nnewi Youth Hall where he received overwhelming welcome. It is important to note that N...

To my steadfast supporters and umu nnem, Today marks a turning point in my political life as I take a giant leap into that which will spur the advancement of my dream for an ideal and prosperous Anambra State. It has been a bumpy ride considering where I started from, the rough roads I have been through and challenges I have faced in search for the light at the end of the tunnel. Having done so much politically over the years by virtue of my avid belief in adding value to the people of Anambra State and in appreciation to God for his mercies on my life bearing in mind my modest background being the Son of a Teacher, it has become imperative to take stock of my contributions, assess my strengths/weaknesses and take advantage of the opportunities available to me which would be in tandem with my drive to further the course of the Ndi Igbo. As part of my vision and passion to advance the cause of my people, I have spent the last 5 years of my life making concerted efforts thro...