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Nov

2022

Ikwuano: YPP Candidate, Ajiri Kicks Off Bishop League 2022 (See photos+video)

SPORTS#IkwuanoLocalGovernmentArea, #YoungPeople'sParty, AlozieAjiri

Ikwuano: YPP Candidate, Ajiri Kicks Off Bishop League 2022 (See photos+video) The Abia State House of Assembly Candidate for Ikwuano State Constituency, under the Young People's Party, (YPP), Hon. Alozie Ajiri has kicked off the 2022 Diocesan Bishop League Football Competition in grand style. The football match commenced on November 2 and would elapse on November 19, 2022, with a mouth watering prize mapped out for any of the team that emerges winner. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Famousreporters.com, the frontline said the essence of the event which had in attendance, Bishop John Okorie of…

Nov

2022

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Platinum Lions club ear marks N35m to impact indigent Nigerians

SPORTSMr. Abia Antigha, Oak Brook USA, Platinum Lion club

Platinum Lions club ear marks N35m to impact indigent Nigerians The Lions Clubs International, Abuja Platinum Lions Club District 404 A2 Nigeria says it has ear marked the sum of N35 million to impact the lives of indigent Nigerians. Mr. Abia Antigha ki said this at the official presentation of the Abuja Platinum Lions Club, his installation as the first President of the club and fund raising for 2022/2023 Lions year in Abuja. He said the money would enable the club execute bigger, bolder and more impactful projects in the clubs focal areas. He said his administration would engage…

Aug

2022

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Rep Onuigbo Applauds Chioma Onyekwere over Commonwealth Games Feat

SPORTS#Commonwealth, Rep Onuigbo Applauds Chioma Onyekwere over Commonwealth Games Feat, Rep.SamOnuigbo

Rep Onuigbo Applauds Chioma Onyekwere over Commonwealth Games Feat Rep Sam Onuigbo, member representing Ikwuano Umuahia North and South Federal Constituency of Abia State, has prided in the remarkable feat as achieved by Chioma Onyekwere, for emerging as the first Nigerian to secure a 'Gold medal' in the Commonwealth Games Women’s Discus event. Rep. Onuigbo who applauded the pride of Igbo race and Nigerian nation in general, in his congratulatory message, wrote: It gives me immense pride to congratulate one of my constituents, Chioma Onyekwere, for the remarkable feat of being the first Nigerian to secure a…

Jul

2022

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SWAN Gives Road Maps To IMSG For Return Of Heartland FC Back To Premier League

SPORTS#HeartlandFC, #HeartlandQueensFC, #PremierLeague, National Sports Festivals, SWAN

SWAN Gives Road Maps To IMSG For Return Of Heartland FC Back To Prem Everest Ezihe, Owerri Worried by the relegation of Heartland FC, Owerri from Nigeria Premier League to Nigeria Professional League and as critical stakeholders in the growth and development of sports in Imo State and Nigeria at large, members of Imo State Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN has given Imo State Government road maps for the return of the state darlyn club back to the nation's premiership. The professional association gave the way forward in a 13 points communique they issued at the end of their…

Feb

2022

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NIGERIA NATIONAL LEAGUE: Campos Fc Solicits IMSG, Sports Philanthropist Supports

SPORTS#Campos Football Club and Academy, #Football, #Imo state government, #Nigeria National League Season (NNL)

NIGERIA NATIONAL LEAGUE: Campos Fc Solicits IMSG, Sports Philanthropist Supports EVEREST EZIHE, Owerri Considering their recent promotion to Nigeria National League Season (NNL) and their determination to execute the money sapping league efficiently and effectively, Mr Patrick Osuji, the President of Campos Football Club and Academy, Owerri has made a passionate appeal to Imo State Government (IMSG) and the general public for financial and moral support ahead of the league season that is most likely to commence on Friday 11th February, 2022. Osuji made this patriotic appeal recently in Owerri , the capital of Eastern Heartland during the club's well…

Jan

2022

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Beware, Eagles May Shock Nigerians Today By Ori Martins

OPINION, SPORTS#African Cup Glory, #Nation's Cup, #Ori Martins, #Super Eagle

Beware, Eagles May Shock Nigerians Today By Ori Martins By Ori Martins Do not miscontrue and automatically misunderstand this insicive analysis. The point is never about Super Eagles not triumphing over Sudan, the fact must be upheld that Nigeria hardly does well in her second games during competitions, particularly the African Cup of Nations. Nigeria's ever African Nations Cup participation was in Ethiopia in 1976. In their opening game in the fiesta, the Super Eagles easily punished DR Congo then Zaire, 4- 2 on March 1. Three days later on March 4, the Eagles did not fly. They struggled and…

Jan

2022

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Anthony Silva delighted with Sunshine’s first League victory

SPORTS#2022 Nigerian Premier League, #Babatunde Bello, #Dipo Dina Stadium, #Football, #Kano Pillars, #Sunshine stars

Anthony Silva delighted with Sunshine's first League victory Sunshine Stars ace defender, Anthony 'Silva' Anioke has expressed his delight over the clubs first league victory in the Nigerian Premier League. He made his feelings known to Reporters after his team beat Kano Pillars 3-0 in a pulsating match at the Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu Ode. Kamaru Adebari and Michael Olalusi had come off the bench to inspire Sunshine Stars to an emphatic win over Pillars in the match. Sunday's victory which moved the Owena Whales off the base of the standings is the biggest the Akure landlords have recorded since…

Jan

2022

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Stefon Fc Lifts Okpata Ozuo Oha Unity Cup Again

SPORTS#Stefon Football Club, #Supremacy, #Unity cup

Stefon Fc Lift Okpata Ozuo Oha Unity Cup Again From Everest Ezihe, Iho What a better way to start the new year as Stefon FC, Iho lifted the prestigious Okpata Ozuo Oha, Owerri Senatorial Zone 2021 Unity cup competition back to back as they coasted home with 3-1 victory against the dreaded Black Stars FC last Saturday having won the 2020 maiden edition. The tournament which commenced last November with 24 registered grassroots football clubs saw the two club sides emerging finalists after sending their competitors packing, thus Stefon Fc against all odds in a well attended battle of supremacy…

Dec

2021

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Kenya Tongilmoodo Int’l Competition: Orji Kalu Bag Meritorious Award

SPORTS#Dr. Orji uzor kalu, #Sports, #Tongilmoodo

Kenya Tongilmoodo Int'l Competition: Orji Kalu Bag Meritorious Award The Senate Chief whip and former governor of Abia state, Senator orji Uzor Kalu has been recognized by the Tongilmoodo International for his numerous support for Nigeria youths in sports. This award received by the team leader Master Kouakou Aime Kouame on behalf of the Africa pillar of sports, senator orji Uzor Kalu was given at the end of the just concluded 2021 Tongilmoodo unified martial arts tournament held in Kenya, having Orji Kalu to be the only recipient from west Africa. Team Nigeria’s Medals table have Ogene Ifeanyi with one…

Dec

2021

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African Pillar of Sports: Orji Uzor Redeems #1m Promise to Enyimba Over CAF Confederation Cup Win

SPORTS#African Pillar, #Dr Orji Uzor Kalu, CAF, Confederation, Enyimba football Club, Football Club

African Pillar of Sports: Orji Uzor Redeems #1m Promise to Enyimba over CAF Confederation Cup Win African Pillar of Sports and Forbes Rated Billionaire, Senator Uzor Kalu has rewarded Enyimba FC for Sunday's CAF Confederation Cup victory against Al Ittihad SC. The former Governor on Saturday through his verified Facebook page pledged to encourage Enyimba with the sum of one million naira if they win the Tunisians Enyimba on Sunday prevailed 2-0 against their Libyan opponents in the playoff round fixture at the Enyimba Stadium, with Sadiq Abubakar and Victor Mbaoma getting the goals. And in fulfillment of his promise, …