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17/10/2023

Lagos FA face off. Details later.

28/09/2023

Colombia 2024: Falconets progress to third round as Mauritius withdraw

The Mauritius Football Association has notified the Confederation of African Football of the withdrawal of the country’s U20 Women National Team from the ongoing African qualifying series for next year’s FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals.

“Kindly note that CAF was informed of the withdrawal of Mauritius FA from the African qualifiers of FIFA U20 WWC 2024. Consequently, Nigeria is qualified to the next round of the competition and the missions of all officials of matches 37 & 38 are cancelled,” read a communication from CAF to the Nigeria Football Federation.

The Falconets were to fly to Mauritius next week for the first leg in Saint Pierre against the Mauritius U20 girls, with the return leg scheduled for the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Saturday, 14th October.

With this situation, 2022 World Cup quarter-finalists Nigeria now progress to the next round of the qualification series.

28/09/2023

LOC Finalises Preparations, Promises Memorable 2023 Lekki Scrabble Classic

The Local Organising Committee of the 2023 Lekki Scrabble Classic is promising to leave no stone unturned as preparations for the grand competition hit the final stretch.

This edition tagged LSC2023 is matching the fervour and the panache scrabble tournaments required with high level of preparations to match the intense competition expected for the top prize at a relaxed arena.

The uniqueness which the tournament offers has earned some good reviews from stakeholders as expectations are high due to the high standards the organiser Lekki Scrabble Club is known for.

Now under a new captain Samuel Anikoh, the tournament will now be an annual event.

A critical member of the LOC Emmanuel Egbele who has been known for innovative development in the sport is confident the team of extraordinary gentlemen is ready to serve the best of tournament scrabble experience at the two-day event.

"The LOC for the 2023 Classics is more than ever prepared for this edition" he declared.

"The preparation has been top notch and the LOC and entire members of the Club have been working round the clock to ensure its success. The Ts are being crossed and Is dotted. We want to ensure that all participants will have a great tournament experience that will leave a lasting memory in the minds of all those that will be part of it. "

He continued, "This year, the Classic which is now an annual event and billed to take place proximal to the Nation's Independence Day celebration will be holding in the prestigious Ikoyi Club 1938. This is a partnership we have secured and we hope it will be mutually beneficial. Players will be able to appreciate this facility with its rich history and all its appearances."

Egbele further discloses that the prize-money for the winner has been more than doubled to 500,000 from 200,000 naira.

"it's now a 2-day event with more games to raise the high-octane level. This also means a higher star prize of half a million Naira and other prizes which we would keep under wraps for now that will raise the excitement. We would also go paperless in following the trend and being more environmentally compliant. There are other improvements being put in place that will be revealed as we approach D-Day."

100 players will play one another over a total of 18 rounds of games in the single category two-day event.

23/09/2023

Nigeria Lose To Egypt In Africa Women's Youth Handball Championship Semis

Nigeria were defeated by defending champion Egypt 32-18 in the semi final of the Africa Women's Youth Handball Championship ongoing in Monastir, Tunisia on Friday.

The national under 18 women handball team couldn't contain the firepower of Egypt despite a fine start and lost the first half 18-7.

The second half was pretty much same as the defending champion were too good for Nigeria and it ended 32-18.

Nigeria will play Angola, who shockingly lost to Guinea 25-21 in the other semi final match, in the third place match while Egypt will play Guinea in the final.

The final and the third place match will be played on Saturday with Nigeria vs Angola playing at 4pm while the final match between Egypt and Guinea will be played at 6:30pm.

22/09/2023

*PLATEAU UNITED FC GENERAL MANAGER, SPONSORS INTRA- TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP AS PART OF STRATEGY TO BOOST TEAM' S COMPETITIVE SPIRIT( PICTORIAL DETAILS)*

Plateau united General manager, Habila Hosea Mutla arrived the club's training base as sponsor of Plateau United football club Intra- team Football Championship , with teams set to compete for the sole prize .

Broken into teams A and led by Captain Golbe Elisha , team B with midfielder Benjamin Turba as captain , while Daniel Itodo pilots affairs in group C as captain.

Game one pitted team A vs Team B , while team C Is placed on a bye.

In the ensuing encounter, Team A's Mancha Sabbath benefitted from a defensive lapse to net the only goal and hand Team A a decisive one nil victory over Team B.

In game 2 , pitting Team C vs Team A, goals from Saidu Salisu and Bernard Mundi nailed Team A to a two-nil defeat that opens way for Saturdays game 3 where team B would have a chance to redemption against Team C who now lead the pack with superior goal difference of 2 .

Game 3 comes up on Saturday September 23 by 7 in the morning with the finals coming up right after game 3 .

At the culmination of the championship, eventual winners would claim a hundred thousand Naira ( #100,000)cash prize ,
The Most Valuable player takes home five thousand naira( #5000) as reward while the highest goal scorer claims another five thousand naira( #5000) for his efforts.

Organisers say the idea is to ensure that players stay competitive ahead of the league opener .

Plateau united intra- team football championship is proudly supported by Habila Hosea Mutla, the club General Manager.

Yaksat Maklek

Director, Media Operations ( Plateau United FC )

18/09/2023

Tobiloba Amusan.

A big congratulations goes to Tobi Amusan as the first African Athlete to win there Diamond League title in Women's 100m Hurdles.
Tobi Amusan - (NGR: 2021, 2022, 2023

18/09/2023

Nigeria Lose Against Guinea At Africa Women's Youth Handball Championship.

Nigeria's under 18 women handball team lost their second match of the 19th Africa Women's Youth Handball Championship, on Sunday to Guinea with a 23-20 defeat.

Nigeria were meeting a vengeful Guinea side that they defeated defeated twice to win the IHF Women Trophy Africa Continental Phase in Abidjan, Ivory and it showed as the Guineans, who drew their first match of this championship 18-18 against host Tunisia, threw everything into the game to ensure they avenged the painful loss in Ivory Coast.

It also didn't help that the Coach Sh*ttu Agboola's led tutored team had a lot of turnovers and didn't take their chances but the Guineans were the better defenders as Nigeria lost the first half 13-8.

Nigeria's under 18 women handball team came back in the second half very purposeful and correcting the mistakes of the first half but continued to play catch up to the Guineans who held on to win the match 23-20.

Nigeria will next play host Tunisia on Tuesday at 6:30pm

17/09/2023

CAF CC: Bendel Insurance Held As Coach Odigie Vows To Defend Pride of Club

Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin were on Saturday, September 16,2023 forced to a 2–2 draw by RS Berkane of Morocco in the Second Round of the 2023/24 CAF Confederation Cup preliminary stage.

Insurance FC were impressive in their performance against the 2022 champions despite the stalemate in Benin.

Imade Osarenkhoe gave Insurance FC the lead in the 28th Minute of the action packed first leg match at the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium, Benin,with a fine shot after latching on a rebound from Benjamin Tanimu's shot on target which was to hot for goalkeeper Amine El Quaad.

The Moroccans equalised in the 39th minute of play through Hamza El Moussaoui, following a poor clearance by Bendel Insurance defenders.

Both sides went into the dressing room at half time with a goal apiece.

On resumption, Insurance took the battle to the gate of the visitors with substitute Vincent Augustus tapping in Imade Osarenkhoe's fine cross to put Bendel Insurance in front again in the 60th minute of play, sending the home fans into
celebration at the 12,000 capacity filled Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.

Augustus goal celebration was however muted in the 78th minute with an equalizing goal by Mohamed El Morabit for the visitors. Morabit was quick in the counter attack.

Meanwhile,the head coach and Technical Director of Bendel Insurance FC Monday Odigie has vowed to defend the pride of the club as his team continues in the battle for the group stage of the 2023/24 CAF Confederation cup in morocco.

The Benin Arsenals are guests to the Renaissance de Sportive in the second leg of the CAF competition on September 29 in Morocco, hoping to cross the last hurdles to the group stage abroad.

Coach Odigie was speaking during
the post match interview, at the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium when he made the declaration.

Coach Odigie expressed the optimism that better result abroad is possible, saying that the performance of his team was his priority. He said that playing well against a tactically disciplined and experienced Moroccan team who won the CAF Confederation Cup last year is enough consolation.

According to him," it is not over yet. We will go back to work. I keep telling people, football is about participation,not always about winning at home. If you don't play well, even in your bedroom, opponents can beat you there. I think we should appreciate the performance of our team. If we want to remain in the competition,we must go and fight for it. We are going to defend the pride of Bendel Insurance in Morocco ". He vowed.

The coach of Berkane LKarma Amine in his reaction said that his boys played like men. " We did a good job and I am satisfied with the result.".

17/09/2023

Nigeria Defeats Algeria As Africa Women's Youth Handball Championship Begins In Tunisia

Nigeria's under 18 women handball team began their 19th Africa Women's Youth Handball Championship with a 28-18 victory over Algeria on Saturday in Monastir, Tunisia.

The Coach Sh*ttu Adewunmi Agboola led team, who were making a return to the competition for the first time in 23 years, didn't find it easy in the first half against the Algerians as they played out a pulsating 10-10 to end the half.

Coach Agboola, noticing that the girls were having unnecessary turnovers, made some tactical changes that saw the team use the wings more in the second half anchored more by Taiwo Babatunde and Nigeria blew away their North Africans opponent to win the half 18-8 and the match 28-10.

Taiwo Babatunde was voted the MVP of the match.

Nigeria will play their next match against Guinea on Sunday at 4pm.

16/09/2023

The 19th African Women's Youth Handball Championship will begin today 16th September 2023 in far north state of Tunisia.

Nigeria are scheduled to play against Algeira, Guinea and Tunisia.

The Nigeria team played last in the 2000 edition.

16/09/2023

Etoile Filante Vs Rivers United: CAF names Guinean Referees for Confederation's Cup Tie

The Confederation of African Football – CAF has named Guinean official Naby Laye Toure as the referee for Sunday’s CAF Confederation's Cup 2nd preliminary round 1st leg match between Etoile Filante De Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) and Rivers United FC (Nigeria), at the Yamoussoukro-Stade de Yamoussoukro, Cote D'Ivoire.

His compatriots, Mamady Tere as match Assistant Referee 1 and Moussa Traore as Assistant Referee 2.

Another Guinean, Abdoulaye Manet will serve as Fourth Official while Mamby Diaby from Mali will be the Match Commissioner.

The Etoile Filante vs Rivers United encounter is billed for 1900 hrs on Sunday 17th September 2023 in Yamoussoukro Cote D'Ivoire while the 2nd leg will hold at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium Rivers State on 1st October 2023.

15/09/2023

Nigeria's Women Under 18 Handball Team Arrive Tunisia For Africa Women's Youth Handball Championship.

Nigeria's women under 18 handball team have arrived Monastir, Tunisia ahead of the 19th Africa Women's Youth Handball Championship which will commence on Saturday.

The team tutored by Coach Sh*ttu Adewunmi Agboola and his assistant Coach Opuene Roberts, left the shores of the country on Thursday morning from the Muritala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos and landed on Friday morning in Tunis-Carthage International Airport, Tunis before traveling via bus to Monastir where the competition will hold.

The Nigeria delegation is led by the Secretary General of the Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) Mr. Almu Umar Lambu.

The team had been in close camping at the Rowe Park Sports Center in Yaba Lagos and had played four friendly matches against Tojemarine Academy Under 17 Boys team and ASPAC HBC of Benin Republic. They played their last friendly match against friendly match against the top Benin Republic club which they won 27-21.

Nigeria is in group A with two times champion and host, Tunisia, Algeria and Guinea.

They will play their first match against Algeria on Saturday at 2pm.

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15/09/2023

CAF CC Qualifier: Gov Obaseki Leads support for
Bendel Insurance against RS Berkane ..offers free ride,tickets

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state has again called on the people of Edo state, particularly Benin residents, including civil servants to come out to support Bendel Insurance Football Club against Renaissance Sportive de Berkane of Morocco on Saturday, September 16.

The Benin Arsenals host their opponents from Morocco RS Berkane at the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium in the first leg of 2023/24 CAF Confederation Cup preliminaries second round. Kick off time tomorrow is 4pm.

The Chairman Edo state Sports Commission Olympian Yusuf Alli and the Chief Press Secretary to
Edo State governor,Mr Andrew Okungbowa made the call
during a press conference at the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium today.

Okungbowa was confident that his principal Mr Godwin Obaseki will on Saturday afternoon lead the supporters and fans to cheer Bendel Insurance FC to victory against RS Berkane, assuring that Obaseki's administration will not relent in it's commitment to sustaining Bendel Insurance FC at topflight football level in Nigeria and Africa .

"Let me on behalf of the government of Edo state and our Governor sincerely appreciate the people of Edo state, including the civil servants for the massive support they gave Bendel Insurance FC against their opponents from Algeria,A*O Chlef in the first preliminary round game last month.

The Rythm of that massive support still echoes. We are ready for the second round first leg again,come Saturday, September 16 at the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium, Benin against RS Berkane of Morocco, we are calling on our people again to come to the stadium to support Bendel Insurance FC. Your support in the first game played a very big role in Insurance victory,that is why we are inviting you all again."

The Edo state government is offering free ride for spectators coming to the stadium the same way we did in the first round match. We have thrown the gate open with free tickets to watch. Our Governor has put everything in place to ensure victory for Bendel Insurance tomorrow." Okungbowa said.

Briefing Journalists earlier during the conference at the media Centre of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium,the Chairman of Edo State Sports Commission Olympian Yusuf Alli expressed appreciation to the people for their massive support for Insurance in the first round match against A*O Chlef of Algeria last month.

"Tomorrow match is crucial. we enjoyed the massive support from the people and government and we succeeded in the first round. Nobody gave us the chance against the North African opponents. Kudos to the coaching crew of Bendel Insurance FC led by Monday Odigie. In tomorrow's match,we appeal to Edo people to give us that kind of massive support again.

"The ECTS boss Mrs Hauwa Dupe Ohikhuare has given us assurance of the free ride Edo state government has offered. There will be road show to create more awareness. Fifteen thousand tickets available for free. So,we invite everybody, young and old to come and cheer Bendel Insurance to victory." Alli enthused.

The Benin Arsenals who are Nigeria’s Federation Cup holders, secured the Second Round of the CAF Confederations Cup place after an impressive first and second-leg performances against A*o Chlef of Algeria, and victory over RS Berkane will see them through to the group stage of the continental football showpiece.

15/09/2023

Nigeria Referees and Missing Out Of CAF Nation Cup

13/09/2023

*“Periodic Review will be Conducted” - Minister tells Sports Federation Presidents*

_Sues for on-the-job passion and result-oriented leadership in federations_

Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has charged sports federations presidents to undertake their job with commitment, passion, and focus, in order for sports to grow, and contribute to the nation’s development.

In a meeting with all federation presidents and secretaries, Enoh said that the Government has huge expectations from the sports sector and sports federations must satisfactorily operate at a good level for those expectations to be met.

“Government has expectations from the ministry and those expectations can only get satisfied by what you do as federations. We will institute periodic meetings of review in terms of our activities. Our periodic meetings and the federations’ feedback will help us determine what is needed to reposition this sector, so the ministry can continually play that role that is expected of it.”

“We must set targets for ourselves. We must get to a point in which those who want to be presidents must sufficiently challenge the norm about what they think they want to offer and what makes them to run (for that position).

The minister explained that in several countries around the world, sports is a driving force for national development, and thus Nigeria, with its rich human resources and abundance of talents must be part of those countries.

“If we have local league leagues running in football and a few other sports, why can’t we have local leagues for every other sports. It is in doing so, that we can build the required talents to compete with others internationally. By the time our current elite competitors exit the stage, we must have a system for continuity. The system that will feed us with talents will come from our organization of the grassroots level.”

He assured that the ministry will continually collaborate with federations, to give them the necessary support needed to excel, as well as offer incentives for growth.

13/09/2023

Coach Sh*ttu Release Final List of Players Ahead of 19th Africa Women's Youth Championship

Head Coach of Nigeria's under 18 women Handball team Coach Sh*ttu Adewunmi Agboola has released the final list of players that will represent the players at the forthcoming 19th Africa Women's Youth Nations Championship which will hold in Monastir, Tunisia from the 16th to the 23rd of September 2023.

The national under 18 girls handball team had been undergoing intensive training camp at the Rowe Park Sports Center in, Yaba, Lagos under the tutelage of Coach Sh*ttu and his assistant, Bayelsa Queens manager, Coach Opuene Roberts ahead of the continental championships.

Eighteen players had been invited and after more than two weeks of camp, fifteen players were selected with many of the players the core of the team that participated and won the IHF Trophy Africa Zone 3 tourney and the IHF Trophy Africa Continental Phase in Ghana and Ivory Coast respectively.

The list has captain Esther Matthew and the Babatunde twins from Seasider Babes of Lagos, Goalkeeper Precious Samuel, Prudence Onyinyechukwu Samuel and Bello Rahima of Rima Queens, Vera John of Bayelsa Queens and Damilola Akinlade of Delta Force amongst others.

Meanwhile, the Nigeria Under 18 Women Handball team defeated Aspac handball club of Benin Republic 24-21 in an international friendly tune up match on Monday in Lagos.

They will play another friendly match on Wednesday.

*FINAL TEAM LIST FOR 19TH AFRICA YOUTH NATIONS CUP, MONASTIR, TUNISIA* .

1. Esther Mathew - Seasider Queens
2. Kehinde Babatunde- Seasiders Queens
3. Taiwo Babatunde- Seasiders Queens
4. Precious Samuel- Rima Queens
5. Prudence Samuel- Rima Queens
6. Rahima Bello- Rima Queens
7. Chidera Ogbusimba- Rima Queens
8. MUNIRA KASIMU- Rima Queens
9. Amina Muhammad- Rima Queens
10.Monica OPARA- Rima Queens
11. Vera John- Bayelsa Queens
12. Damilola Akinlade - Delta Force
13. Amarachi Oparaugo- Imo Grasshopper
14. Joan Okolo- Delta Force
15. Lucy Onyekwere- Rima Queens

*OFFICIALS*

1. Agboola Sh*ttu Adewunmi - Tojemarine Academy

2. Opuene Roberts - Bayelsa Queens.

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22/08/2023

*NASARAWA STATE GOVERNMENT BIDS FAREWELL TO FEMALE BASKETBALL TEAM AHEAD SAVANNAH CONFERENCE LEAGUE KICK-OFF*

The Nasarawa State Government, on Monday, bade farewell to the State's Female Basketball Team, Nasarawa Amazons, as they proceed to Jos, Plateau State, for the first phase of the Zenith Bank Female Basketball League also referred to as the Savannah Conference.

The State's Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Jafaru Ango, ably represented by the Permanent Secretary, Chief Barr. Isaac Danladi, while addressing the team at their Camp in Lafia, congratulated them for making it to the league stage, and expressed Government's continuous assistance to the team to excel at the event.

"I am here on behalf of the Honourable Commissioner who would have loved to be here in person, but couldn't due to circumstances beyond his control.

"We congratulate you on this achievement. I am aware that some time back in Kaduna, you qualified for the two phases of the league.

"We want to assure you that you are part and parcel of us. Having received the royal blessings from your Patron, His Royal Highess, the Andoma of Doma, some few days ago, we are here to also release our blessings on you.

"We are solidly with you, and pray that God will take you there safely. And as you go into the competition proper, we need nothing but victory, which we believe God will grant you.

"Whatever will make you comfortable there is before the Governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, and we are expecting that before you get deep into the competition, there will be heartwarming news.

"The Governor and his Deputy have deep passion for sports, so do the entire people of the State, and will leave nothing to chance to ensure sports and sports people thrive. We also urge you to be good ambassadors of the state"

"We thank the Association in the State under the leadership of Alh. Ayuba Tijanni Mohammed, who continues to ensure you don't suffer.

"It's deliberate that I came here with those who will be sources of inspiration to you ahead of the league. The Directors of the Ministry, the Chairperson of Nasarawa Amazons FC, who incidentally played basketball to national level, and the Team Manager of Nasarawa United FC, are all here.

"We hope that before you round off the first phase in Jos, some of us will be there to offer physical and moral support to you."

Captain of the Team, Doris Shuaibu, thanked the Government for the visit, saying it was an encouragement, promising to live up to the expectations of the State and her good people.

Nasarawa Amazons will lock horns with the Nigeria Customs, Air Warriors, Plateau Rocks, Kada Angels and Nigeria Army at the Old Government House, Rayfield, Jos, Plateau State, in a six-day-long competition, starting from 22nd-27th August, 2023, before returning to Lafia for the second phase of the league from 18th-24th September, 2023, where the first four teams will join four other top teams from the Atlantic Conference for the final showdown in Lagos State, later in the year.

*Eche Amos (Fellow, CBS)*,
PRO,
Nasarawa State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development.

21/08/2023

09/08/2023

Nigeria Ruthlessly Defeat Madagascar At IHF Women's Trophy Africa Continental Phase

Nigeria's under 18 girls handball team got their second victory at the IHF Women's Trophy Africa Continental Phase ongoing in Abidjan, Ivory Coast after they inflicted a humiliating 54-17 victory over Madagascar on Wednesday.

The girls under the tutelage of Coach Sh*ttu Adewunmi Agboola, were determined to take the bull by the horn after their struggled win over Guinea on day 1 of the competition and they discombobulated the Madagascan from the first second in the match, ending the first half 23-8.

The second half continued just as same as captain Esther Matthew led her teammates with a higher intensity as they ruthlessly destroyed their opponent by a 31-8 score to earn a satisfactory 54-17 victory.

Nigeria's Taiwo Babatunde was voted the MVP of the match.

The next match for Nigeria will be against Rwanda on Thursday at 1pm Nigeria time

01/08/2023

SEWFC: Heartland Queens battle GP World, First Mahi babes, two others in group A

Heartland Queens football club of Owerri has been set to lock horns against 4 other clubs in group A of the South East women football competition at the Old Stadium Tetlow road Owerri.

The gallant Onwa Babes has been scheduled to begin their preseason campaign with the opening match against GP world fc on Wednesday 2nd of August.

On Friday 4th of August, Heartland Queens will look to show dominance when they trade tackles against Maureen Madu fc by 12noon .

While they will return to the stadium the next day 5th of August for another battle against Risingstar FC at 10am.

The best was saved for the last in the final group stage clash when the dominating Onwa Babes will revive their old rivalry in a pulsating Imo derby clash when they lock horns with State FA cup final familia foes First Mahi babes on Monday morning.

The tournament will help put the girls in shape ahead of the coming Nigerian Women’s football league season.

Heartland Queens Media

21/07/2023

FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

Day 2 - Friday 21 July 2023 Games:

√ Nigeria vs Canada

Kick-off: 03.30 WAT

Stadium: Melbourne Rectangular Stadium

√ Philippines vs Switzerland

Kick-off: 06.00 WAT

Stadium:Forsyth Barr Stadium

√ Spain vs Costa Rica
Kick-off: 08.30 WAT

Stadium: Wellington Regional Stadium

19/07/2023

Abia Warriors Chairman ‘John Obuh’, Appoints Veteran Ex Footballer As Sporting Director, Assistant Coach

The newly appointed Chairman of Abia Warriors Football Club Coach John Obuh, who formally took over the affairs of the club today 19th July 2023, has swung into action with the appointment of Veteran Nigeria Ex-International, Emeka Ifejiagwa as the club new Sporting Director and Coach Bethel Orji as the club new assistant coach.

The Chairman who announced the appointments during his inaugural meeting with staff and members of the club, revealed that the appointments are with immediate effect as the team begins preparations for the new Nigeria Professional League season.

The new Sporting Director, Emeka Ifejiagwa, plied his trade with Udoji United, Iwuanyanwu Nationale and Bendel Insurance in Nigeria, for Charlton Athletic and Brighton & Hove Albion in England, for CA Osasuna in Spain, and for VfL Wolfsburg and Waldhof Mannheim in Germany.

While the new assistant gaffer, Coach Bethel Orji, had stints as a coach with Abia Warriors, Enyimba Feeders, Abia Comets.

Coach John Obuh charged them to put in their best and make sure that Abia Warriors make Abians and Nigerians proud.

Nwosu CHIGOZIE
Media Officer, Abia Warriors.

15/07/2023

Nigeria’s Justice Harriman elected President of CAF Appeals Board

On the margin of the Ordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria’s Justice Roli Harriman has been elected President of the CAF Appeals Board.

Harriman, a 62 – year old High Court judge, former senior lecturer at the Nigerian Law School and an Alternative Dispute Resolution Judge in Delta State since January 2013, replaces compatriot A. U. Mustapha (SAN) at the head of CAF’s ultimate judicial body.

She was elected alongside Fernando Valera Monteiro from Cape Verde, who will serve as Vice President of the Appeals Board.

Also elected are Senegalese Ousmane Kane, who will serve as President of the CAF Disciplinary Board, while Jane Njeri Onyango from Kenya will be Vice President.

06/07/2023

Safety Babes Continue Dominance On A Solemn Day 4 Of Ardova Handball Premier League 2023

It was a day of sober reflection that birth day 4 of the Ardova Handball Premier League phase 1 in Benin.

With the news flying in about the death of the loved ones of two coaches and a player participating in the league on Wednesday, teams played their games wearing black arm bands in solemn respect for the departed.

In the men category, defending champion Kano Pillars, whose player Chris Ogendegbe lost his wife, calmly defeated Confluence Stars 27-17 while Correction Boys earned their first victory of the Ardova Handball Premier League 2023 as they defeated Bendel Dynamos 27-25.

Lagos Seasider Boys with Coach Bukola Duru on ground to direct proceeding despite losing her brother in a ghastly car crash, played out an entertaining 22-22 draw with Safety Shooters while Tojemarine continued in their winning way as they defeated Rima Strikers 25-19.

Niger United earned a well deserved 36-23 victory over D. Defenders.

In the women category, Delta Queens avenged their national division one league title loss as they defeated Bayelsa Queens 29-26 while Seasider Babes of Lagos lost to Plateau Peacocks 23-20.

Defender Babes earned a comfortable 38-24 victory while defending champion Safety Babes edged Imo Grasshoppers with a humiliating 39-19 victory.

Rima Queens defeated Bendel Dynamos 26-21.

Suleimon Azeez of Tojemarine Academy and Lucy Onyekwere of Rima Queens were voted the MVP for day 4.

RESULTS OF MATCHES PLAYED ON DAY WEDNESDAY 05/07/23:::::::

FEMALE::::

1) Delta Queens--Bayelsa Queens 29--26.
2) Seasider Babes--Plateau Peacocks 20--23.
3) Benue Queens--Defender Babes 24--38.
4) Safety Babes--Imo Grasshoppers 39--19.
5) Bendel Dynamos--Rima Queens 21--26.

MALE:::::

1) Bendel Dynamos--Correctional Boys 25--27.
2) Benue Buffaloes--Police Machine 23--22.
3) Safety Shooters--Lagos Seasiders 22--22.
4) Tojemarine Academy--Rima Strikers 25--19.
5) D:Defenders--Niger United 23--36.
6) Kano Pillars--Confluence Stars 27--17

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