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NPFL: Sodiq Ismail set to leave Remo Stars for FK Partizani in Albania

NPFL: Sodiq Ismail set to leave Remo Stars for FK Partizani in Albania

Nigerian defender Sodiq Ismail is on the verge of joining Albanian club FK Partizani from Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side, Remo Stars, Afrosport reports. Reports have it that the defender will sign a three-year-deal with Partizani once medical formalities are completed. The versatile defender earned a call up to the Super Eagles in 2024 ahead of World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic,...

2024 Nigerian Table Tennis Review: Resilience, Triumph and the bigger picture

2024 Nigerian Table Tennis Review: Resilience, Triumph and the bigger picture

The year 2024 comes with mixed feelings for Nigerian table tennis on and off the table, highs and lows were recorded, it's safe to say the year is marked by increased participation, and a renewed focus on developing the sport. ITTF African Championships Despite missing out on the Men and Women singles titles at the 2024 ITTF African Championships in Ethiopia, the doubles event was dominated...

Gateway Games 2024: Anthony Joshua to light Unity Torch, bags Sports Ambassadorial role in Ogun State

Gateway Games 2024: Anthony Joshua to light Unity Torch, bags Sports Ambassadorial role in Ogun State

Two-time World heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua will light the traditional Unity touch to signal the commencement of the 2024 National Sports Festival (NSF) in May 2025, Afrosport reports. The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun made this known on Monday in Abeokuta when he played host to the British-born boxer who is heritage originates from the state. Governor Abiodun who described the pugilist as a...

Brown Ideye: Enyimba unveil former Super Eagles striker

Brown Ideye: Enyimba unveil former Super Eagles striker

Nine-time Nigerian champions, Enyimba have unveiled former Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye who has teamed up with the People's Elephants on a short-term deal, Afrosport reports. The former West Brom striker returns to the league after leaving the defunct Ocean Boys in the 2006-2007 season. He is expected to play an integral part under new manager Stanley Eguma who recently replaced coach Yemi Olanrewaju. “We are...

NPFL: Remo Stars stay top with win over Akwa United as season first half ends

NPFL: Remo Stars stay top with win over Akwa United as season first half ends

Tochukwu Michael's stunning free-kick earned Remo Stars maximum points as they edged Akwa United 2-1 in a matchday 19 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clash on Sunday in Ikenne, Afrosport reports. Remo Stars rested the quartet of Sadiq Ismail, Sikiru Alimi, Jide Fatokun and goalkeeper Kayode Bankole who were involved in the Super Eagles B's win over Ghana on Saturday in their final Africa Nations Championship,...