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Jan

14

2023

2022/2023 IGBERE FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT: My Desire To Encourage Local Talents Among Youths… APP’s Mascot

2022/2023 IGBERE FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT: My Desire To Encourage Local Talents Among Youths... APP's Mascot The 2022/2023 edition of the Igbere community football match sponsored by the Abia state governorship candidate of the Action Peoples Party (APP), Chief Mascot Uzor Kalu, came to an end today with a scintillating match between the Okafia and Amankalu villages and watched live by the former Abia state Chief Staff and his running mate, Prof. Osondu Akoma. At the finals of the grassroots football competition tagged "champion of champions," which was held at the Onu-Ibina Secondary School, the Okafia team emerged winners…

Nov

22

2022

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Tears In Ikwuano, As Chibueze Cokey’s Body (Onye Ball) Returns To Mother Earth (See Photos + Video)

NEWS, SPORTS#ChibuezeCokey, #Ikwuano, All Stars Football Club, Cokey Nwachukwu

Tears In Ikwuano, As Chibueze Cokey's Body (Onye Ball) Returns To Mother Earth (See Photos + Video) It was a moment of agonies, tears, and wailing as the remains of late Chibueze Justus Cokey, aged 34, were laid to rest in his late father's compound, at Umulu Ngwugwo Ibere, in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State. The young, International football Star who allegedly slumped and died on the football pitch, on October 19, 2022, was the immediate younger brother to the Deputy Chairman of Ikwuano local government Area of Abia State, Hon. Lordson Nwachukwu Cokey. Rep. Sam Onuigbo, Member…

Nov

13

2022

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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

07

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

03

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

26

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

07

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

15

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

11

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

10

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…