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Sensational left footed Nigerian player, Jerry Israel is currently making waves after scoring a goal and making two assists for Racing FC Union, in the highest professional football league in Luxembourg.  Jerry, a confident, daring and fleet-footed left-wing forward had his career groomed by grassroot team Chykap International Football Club, Lagos, has shone brightly since joining the side. The gifted forward has played one cup game and two professional league games for Racing FC Union in the last few weeks and has been applauded as an asset to the team in their quest for a title this season. Racing Union FC is based in Southern Luxembourg and was founded in 1907 and are the first official Champions of Luxembourg top flight league, winning the title in 1909/10. In 1923, the team was merged with Union Sportive Luxembourg to create a supreme capital city Football Club as both teams were in the same city. “My dream is to play in the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa Conference League.

The 2023 edition of the Chief Justice of Nigeria Games kicked off in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State on Sunday with over 1500 athletes featuring in 11 sporting events.  Judiciary Sports men and women across the country  gathered together at the Osogbo City Stadium on Saturday for the Opening ceremony of the biggest sporting events in the Nigerian Judiciary system.  Declaring the Competition open, The Executive Governor of Osun State, His Excellency, Senator Ademola Adeleke, described sports as a unifying factor. The Charismatic Governor, who was ably represented by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Jimi Bada welcomed the participants to the State of the Living Springs and enjoined them to enjoy the warmth and hospitality of the good people of the State.  The President of the National Sports Association for Judiciary, Mr Emeka Ndili in his opening remarks said the game will strengthen judiciary relationship across borders also enabling Judiciary staff to be

Lagos State Governor, His Excellency, Babajide Sanwoolu has hailed the Sports administrative wand of Sporting Lagos Chairman, Godwin Enakhena. The Lagos State Governor was speaking at the Church's thanksgiving ceremony, to celebrate the MFM's Women Basketball team, who recently won the Zenith Women's Basketball League.  The Lagos State number one Citizen described Godwin Enakhena as a multi-talented individual, who has taken Sports to another level.  "Those years, he used to be a Sports Commentator, now he is a Sports administrator and he is doing so well in other Sports, including Football and Wrestling. MFM Basketball Ladies defeated Nigeria Customs 64-60 in an enthralling final encounter at the Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.  Godwin Enakhena is the Sports Administrator, Chairman Sporting Lagos FC, Gen Sec. Of NPFL Club Owners Association, and Director of Sports MFM.

.  The board of Nigeria National League (NNL) has announced the postponement of the kick off date for the 2023/2024 league season to a yet to be announced date. The league originally planned to kick off on Saturday October 28 according to the NNL was postponed to enable clubs conclude registration for the new season. According to a statement by the NNL, the board in   arriving at the decision took into cognizance the inability of teams to meet up with the Wednesday, October, 25  registration deadline because of the economic situation facing the country. "We regret to announce that the 2023/2024 league season originally planned to kick off this Saturday in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State Capital has been postponed to a new date which will be communicated to teams once clubs finishes formalization of registration process. The statement explained that with the latest development, clubs are now advised to conclude their registration on November 3, 2023 noting that once registration is conclu

FIFA Council Member and immediate past President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick on Sunday in his ancestral home, Ode-Itsekiri through BrownHill Foundation donated a FIFA approved Football Pitch to the Community.  The donations, which includes 100 events chairs, five events tents and other facilities were all handed over Erejuwa Grammar School, Ode-Itsekiri as part of the schools Football Academy project.  The event, was attended by some dignitaries, including the Olu of Warri, his Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III and the Mayor of Entebbe Municipal, Uganda, Mr. Fabrice Rulinda, amongst others.  Pinnick, who believes in programs that are beneficial to the overall development and growth of the youths has over the years participated in various activities that has brought positive trend to his community, Delta State and Nigeria as a whole. In 2020, he donated a Standard football pitch, with seating capacity, a volleyball and handball pitch, including a brand new block of clas

  Over ten thousand judiciary staff and judges from across Nigeria are expected in Osogbo from the 28th of October for this year's Chief Justice of Nigeria Sports Competition, featuring over 12 events. The Chief Justice Of Nigeria Kayode Ariwoola (GCON) The yearly competition, which is being organised by the National Sports Association for Judiciary (NASAJ) will formally be declared opened on the 28th of October, 2023 by the his Excellency, the Governor of Osun State, His Excellency Senator Ademola Adeleke. The Organisers, National Sports Association for Judiciary (NASAJ) have promised an exciting and fun filled games, having received the full support of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kayode Ariwoola (GCON).  Athletes are expected to compete in 18 scoring events and four demonstration games. Defending Champions, Supreme Court of Nigeria will be aiming to defend its title, after the team was sent forth by the court Registrar, Hajo Sarki Bello, Esq, who urged the team to

Ladies in Sports (LIS) on Friday in Lagos bided a fond sendforth to legendary Super Falcons Forward Desire Oparanozie, who announced her retirement from the round leather game, last month at the age of 29.  The event was partnered by Nike and Coca-Cola and took place at the Nike Store, City Mall, Ikeja, in attendance were some top individuals in the world of Sports. The striker became a key figure for Nigeria after progressing through the youth ranks, making over 60 appearances. She helped the Super Falcons win the Africa Women's Cup of Nations four times in 2010, 2014, 2016 and 2018.  Her versatility, skill and goalscoring prowess made her one of Africa's leading talents. After emerging in Nigeria with Bayelsa Queens and Delta Queens, Oparanozie spent six successful years in France with Guingamp. She later had spells at Dijon and in China, becoming one of the first Africans to play in the Chinese Women's Super League Reflecting on the lasting legacies she laid during her d

  The Chairperson of the Women's Football Committee of the Nigerian Football Federation Ms Aisha Falode has congratulated Super Falcons and Paris Football Club Goal Keeper Chiamaka Nnadozie for her consistent heroic displays for both club and Country.  The former Rivers Angels goalkeeper made a penalty save to help her club Paris Football Club keep a clean sheet in a second leg match against Wolfsburg ladies of Germany at home having played a 3 all draw in Germany. Her performance earned her club qualification to the group stage of the UEFA women's champions league.  Falode, a former Chairperson of the Nigerian Women Football League board who brought her expertise to the development and professionalism of the women's league in Nigeria while Chiamaka was still playing in the domestic league stated that "Chiamaka' courageous displays in  the past can not be overlooked.  "It is no longer news that the same impeccable display by her, saving two penalties against a

A Board member of the Nigerian Football Federation and the immediate past  Chairperson of Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL), Aisha Falode, on Tuesday got all-round praises as she accounted for her leadership of the Nigerian Women Football League from 2017-2022. At an event tagged, ‘Brunch Meet Up With Aisha’, at the Radisson Hotel in Lagos, Falode said the event, which coincided with her first anniversary as an elected  board member in the board of the  Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), was an opportunity to thank everyone that believed in her capacity and contributed in her steady rise from her days in the media to being a top level football administrator in Nigeria. Falode, a one-time Member of the Media Committee in the Confederation of African Football (CAF) told the elite gathering that the growth of the NWFL during her tenure between 2017 and 2022 would not have been possible without the support of critical football stakeholders, most of who were at the event. "It was

A Board member of the Nigerian Football Federation and the immediate past  Chairperson of Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL), Aisha Falode, on Tuesday got all-round praises as she accounted for her leadership of the Nigerian Women Football League from 2017-2022.  At an event tagged, ‘Brunch Meet Up With Aisha’, at the Radisson Hotel in Lagos, Falode said the event, which coincided with her first anniversary as an elected  board member in the board of the  Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), was an opportunity to thank everyone that believed in her capacity and contributed in her steady rise from her days in the media to being a top level football administrator in Nigeria. Falode, a one-time Member of the Media Committee in the Confederation of African Football (CAF) told the elite gathering that the growth of the NWFL during her tenure between 2017 and 2022 would not have been possible without the support of critical football stakeholders, most of who were at the event. "It was