October 5, 2019
Frederick Odu
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BY SUNNY A. DAVID Kenya’s Bernard Sang, 39, and Esther Chesand, 25, have won the male and female categories of the maiden Onitsha City Marathon held in Onitsha, Anambra on Saturday. Sand won with 1.4:44seca. Emmanuel Pam and Fadekemi Olude from Plateau came tops as Male and Female Champions of the Nigerian Nationality category in…
September 29, 2019
Frederick Odu
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By ABAH ADAH, Abuja Renowned philanthropist, Honourable Prince Ned Nwoko, has been honoured in recognition of his commitment to sports development in Nigeria. Presenting the award to Honourable Nwoko in a brief ceremony in Abuja, the President of UK-based Jose Foundation, Dr Martins Abhulimhen, said it was in recognition of the frantic efforts and sacrifices…
September 27, 2019
Frederick Odu
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Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated Sebastian Coe on his re-election as President of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF). Coe, 62 was re-elected for a second term at the 52nd IAAF Congress in Doha. Governor Okowa, in a congratulatory message by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifejika, said Coe was…
September 10, 2019
Frederick Odu
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Nigeria’s Dream Team, U-23 Eagles on Tuesday defeated their Sudanese counterparts 5 goals to nil in an AFCON U-23 qualifying game at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. By this victory, Nigeria has qualified for Egypt 2019 African Cup of Nations. The two finalists in Egypt will represent Africa at 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. The match…
September 8, 2019
Frederick Odu
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750 man Team Delta contingent has arrived Ilorin ahead of this year’s National Youth Games. The team, which arrived yesterday after a nine hour journey, quickly settled in readiness to retain the title they had won since the inception of the games in 2013. Team Delta, who are the defending champions, will compete in thirty…
September 8, 2019
Frederick Odu
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N Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state has charged the team to the 5th National Youth Games (NYG) holding in Ilorin, Kwara state, to go all out and retain the trophy, which it won at the last edition. The defending champions of the games departed their camp at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, on Saturday,…
September 1, 2019
Frederick Odu
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Foremost philanthropist and one time member of the House of Representatives, Honourable Prince Ned Nwoko, has described Nigeria, particularly Delta State as a home of sports with a pledged to continue to assist budding sport talents in the State to showcase their skills and rise to stardom in their chosen sport. Ned Nwoko made the…
August 31, 2019
Frederick Odu
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Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated the national female Basketball team for emerging champions at the just-concluded FIBA Africa Women’s Basketball Championship. The Governor, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifejika, commended the Nigerian team for making the nation proud. He particularly saluted Delta-born trio of Elo Edeferioka, Jasmine Nwajei and…
August 8, 2019
Frederick Odu
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AS Nigeria bids to host the U-20 Women’s World Cup in 2020, Delta state Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has assured the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) that Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, will provide best venue for the tournament. Okowa, who gave the assurance on Wednesday in Asaba when FIFA team on inspection of facilities…
August 8, 2019
Frederick Odu
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AS Nigeria bids to host the U-20 Women’s World Cup in 2020, Delta state Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has assured the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) that Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, will provide best venue for the tournament. Okowa, who gave the assurance on Wednesday in Asaba when FIFA team on inspection of facilities…
July 11, 2019
Frederick Odu
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Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, on Wednesday congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria for qualifying for the Semi finals of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON. The Super Eagles of Nigeria qualified for the Semi finals of the 32nd edition of the tournament after beating the Bafana Bafana of South Africa by 2-1….
July 7, 2019
Frederick Odu
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Former Super Eagles captain, Austin Okocha, has said scoring against Cameroon runs in the Super Eagles. Reacting to the Eagles 3-2 victory over Cameroon at the Alexandria Stadium in Egypt on Saturday, Okocha praised the team’s second half performance, hailing his nephew, Alex Iwobi, who scored the winning goal. “I think it is in the…
July 2, 2019
Frederick Odu
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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is set to review Gernot Rohr’s contract as head coach of the Super Eagles, whether he wins the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations or not. Senior NFF officials are said not to be impressed with the German’s tactical ability and have asked their lawyers to look at Rohr’s contract, as…
June 24, 2019
Frederick Odu
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Andy Ruiz has promised to knock Anthony Joshua out again in their rematch. Ruiz shocked the world earlier this month when he stopped Anthony Joshua to claim the unified heavyweight world championship. The dethroned champion was sent to the canvas four times after being hit hard with a left hook in the third round. Just…
June 23, 2019
Sunny David
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With the round-off of polls and subsequent inauguration of various political offices in Nigeria, the electorate expect their representatives to begin the implementation of various campaign pledges. One of those to hit the ground running is the Member Representing Anaocha Two Constituency at the Anambra State House of Assembly, Honourable Ejike Okechukwu, who has begun sponsoring…