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The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has said that the state is prepared to serve as one of Nigeria’s host cities for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027. Speaking when he played host to the Confederation of African Football, CAF bidding inspection committee at Government House, Asaba on Tuesday, Governor Oborevwori said the state was peaceful and conducive to host the continental football tournament. The Governor said that the state…

By Amb. Felix Okovwurie The Annual Ukpiovwin United football Tournament, 2021 Edition kicks off today 11th December 2021. Erhieria Quarter and the defending Champion, Irhukperi Quarter slug it out in the opening match of the tournament today and the game ended draw, Irhukperi Quarter 0, Erhieria Quarter 0. The Ukpiovwin United Football Tournament is one of the most important domestic football tournament that is happening in Ukpiovwin Community contested by the Ukpiovwin men’s teams and…

Sienakeruo Onoriode Dennis Aspirant for Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Federal House of Representatives Seat Come 2023 Hon, Chief Eunice Okoh has Promised to Develop Sports Activities in the Constituency. The promise was made at the Ughelli North NNL Super 4 Pre Season Cup 2021. Hon, Eunice while speaking yesterday after the first half match between Warri Wolves Football Team and Bayelsa United at the Ughelli Township Stadium promised to develop sports activities in…

Valleystream British School, Sapele, has emerged winners of the 2021 edition of the Zenith Bank/Delta Headmasters’ Football Cup for primary schools in the state. A total of 497 primary schools participated in the tournament, before the final match played at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba on Thursday. Valleystream British School clinched the star prize of a school bus and N1million cash, after defeating Ogbe Primary School, Effurun 2-1 with their opponent going home with N750,000….

By Binebai Princewill  It was a moment of massive jubilation as the Godspenal Football Club (FC) trashed their rival Club, Joseph FC 1-0  on Sunday 7th of October at the Ughelli Township Stadium to become champions of the 2021 Ughelli Preseason Cup in Delta State.  When asked on the journey so far and how he feels about the trophy, Amb. Chief Dr. Godspower Tomone, founder, sponsor and Chairman of the Godspenal FC, he said he…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have dropped seven places in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, released on Thursday, August 12. The result published on FIFA’s official website shows Nigeria is now 34th globally and are now in fifth place in Africa. The ranking comes after Nigeria’s last three matches where they had two losses. While Liberia moved up three spots to 150, Central Africa Republic and Cape Verde dropped to 123rd and 77th positions respectively….

One of Nigeria’s brightest chances of a medal at the Tokyo Olympics, Blessing Okagbare, has been provisionally suspended from the competition. The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), the independent body created by the World Athletics that manages all integrity issues for the sport, announced the decision on Friday. According to the AIU, Okagbare tested positive for Human Growth Hormone. “Growth Hormone is a non-specified substance on the 2021 World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List and a…

Novak Djokovic won a record-equalling 20th Grand Slam title and sixth Wimbledon on Sunday with a four-set victory over Italian slugger Matteo Berrettini with rival superstar Roger Federer hailing the achievement as a “wonderful performance”. The world number one triumphed with 6-7 (4/7), 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 to move level on 20 majors with Federer and Rafael Nadal. His win also put him three-quarters of the way to the first calendar Grand Slam of all four…