Author Archives: harry awurumibe

NFF bill is Next Level for football development in Nigeria, says Pinnick

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick has described as ‘the real next level’ for Nigerian Football development, the passage by the Senate of the Federal Republic on Wednesday of the NFF Bill, which automatically repealed the long –standing NFA Act. A delighted Pinnick told thenff.com that the NFF Bill’s passage is the biggest enabling environment for ...

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Oshoala, Ihezue hit camp, Ikhidi-Michael too

By Harry Awurumibe As the wait continues for the Super Falcons Head Coach to release his final 23- team list to prosecute the 8th FIFA Women’s World Cup which will kick off in France on June 7, three key players will join the Avita Resort camp in Austria any moment from today. As reported by SportsrevelationOnline days ago that some ...

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World Cup Qatar 2022 retains 32-Team format, says FIFA

In line with the conclusions of the feasibility study approved by the Federation of Internationa Football Association (FIFA) Council at its last meeting, FIFA and Qatar have jointly explored all possibilities to increase the number of participant teams from 32 to 48 teams by involving neighbouring countries at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Following a thorough and comprehensive consultation ...

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Ahead France 2019: I am a better player than four years ago, says Soyun, Korea Rep.star

           Interview Korea Republic star Ji Soyun speaks exclusively with FIFA.com Taegeuk Nangja to face hosts France in tournament opener Soyun says her team have improved since Canada 2015 In Korea Republic, Ji Soyun’s name always comes after such prefixes as the ‘youngest’, the ‘first ever’, or the ‘best’, whenever she is mentioned in the field ...

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NBA Eastern Conference Final:  Raptors, Bucks in Game 5 showdown

By Harry Awurumibe with agency reports. The National Basketball Association (NBA) in the United States of America has always provided excitements and true to its billing, the Eastern Conference finals have become a best-of-three series. After Game 2, the Milwaukee Bucks looked like the best team in basketball. Now, their second two-game losing streak of the season has brought their ...

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Ahead May 29 Inauguration: Ihedioha Renovates Dan Anyiam Stadium

By Harry Awurumibe, Abuja. Apparently to give an insight to what he intends to do for sports in Imo state, Governor-elect, Rt. Hon Emeka Ihedioha has undertaken the renovation of the Dan Anyiam Stadium, venue of his inauguration come May 29. The renovation will take care of emergency repairs of the abandoned stadium which will play host to the Swearing-in ...

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AITEO CUP MEN’S ROUND OF 64 FIXTURES AT A GLANCE

BELOW ARE THE AITEO CUP MEN’S & WOMEN’S FIXTURES WITH DATE, TIME AND VENUES Rangers Int’l Vs Tornadoes Feeders (Ibadan, 12 June, 4pm) Kebbi United Vs Lobi Stars (Kaduna, 12 June, 4pm) Gateway FC Vs Almar FC (Ibadan, 26 May, 4pm) Abia Warriors Vs Heartland Comets (Enugu, 12 June, 4pm) Ambassador FC Vs Yobe Desert Stars (Bauchi, 12 June, 4pm) ...

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Money will be no impediment in Chukwu’s treatment – Otedola

Business mogul, Femi Otedola  has assured that money will be no impediment in the way of providing former Nigeria captain Christian Chukwu with adequate medical and post-medical care. The Chairman of Forte Oil, who had earlier made a contribution of $50,000 to the medicare of the 1980 Africa Cup of Nations –winning team captain and former Super Eagles’ coach, made ...

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