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Afcon 2019: NIGERIA DRAWS BURUNDI, GUINEA, MADAGASCAR, AS FIXTURES EMERGE

The draw and fixtures for the 32nd African Cup of Nations, AFCON 2019, football tournament took place in Cairo, Egypt on Friday, April 12, 2019, with Nigeria drawn in a relatively favourable group B, which also has Guinea, Madagascar and Burundi as its opponents. The ceremony which took place behind the famous Giza Pyramids in Cairo, saw Nigeria and the 23 other countries that qualified … Continue reading Afcon 2019: NIGERIA DRAWS BURUNDI, GUINEA, MADAGASCAR, AS FIXTURES EMERGE

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OKOWA, NWOKO REWARD TEAM DELTA ATHLETES FOR EXCELLENT PERFORMANCES AT NATIONAL YOUTH GAMES, SPORTS FESTIVAL

Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa and star Prince of Anioma kingdom, Rt. Hon. Ned Nwoko, have rolled out the largess of rewards and goodies, in appreciation to the Athletes of Team Delta, who made the state proud and beat all comers to the first position, during the 19th edition of the national sports festival which held in Abuja, the Federal capital last year. Dr … Continue reading OKOWA, NWOKO REWARD TEAM DELTA ATHLETES FOR EXCELLENT PERFORMANCES AT NATIONAL YOUTH GAMES, SPORTS FESTIVAL

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Fidel Onwodi Set to Sponsor Two Issele-Mkpitime Indigenes on Football Trials Abroad, As Chief Ugbolue Commends Him, Pledges Support For His Annual Indigenous Football Competitions

Prominent Nigerian Entertainment and hospitality industry guru, Engr. Fidel Onwodi, has again demonstrated his commitment to the Youth development and capacity building, with his approval to sponsor two indigenes of Issele-Mkpitime in Aniocha North Local Government area of Delta State, for football trials abroad. Onwodi made the pledge on Monday, 31December, 2018 during the closing ceremony of the 2018 Annual Issele-Mkpitime Football Competition, held at … Continue reading Fidel Onwodi Set to Sponsor Two Issele-Mkpitime Indigenes on Football Trials Abroad, As Chief Ugbolue Commends Him, Pledges Support For His Annual Indigenous Football Competitions

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Pomp, Pageantry, As Obasanjo Commissions Stephen Keshi Stadium

Amidst pomp and pageantry, former President Olusegun Obsasanjo on 19/11/18, commissioned the 23, 000 capacity Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. The former President who had earlier commissioned the dualised old Lagos/Asaba road, from Emuhu junction to Agbor-Obi junction, the dualised Owei-Ekei/Owa-Alero road, from old Lagos/Asaba road to Owa-Alero round about before moving to Asaba to commission the Stephen Keshi Stadium, observed that with the stadium, Delta … Continue reading Pomp, Pageantry, As Obasanjo Commissions Stephen Keshi Stadium

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Obasanjo Endorses Okowa For Second Term, Commissions Landmark Projects In Delta State

Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has urged Deltans to give Governor Ifeanyi Okowa the opportunity to continue with his good works in the state by voting for him in 2019. Chief Obasanjo made the call yesterday (19/11/18) while commissioning series of landmark projects executed by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s administration in the state. Some of the projects commissioned include, the dualised old Lagos/Asaba road, … Continue reading Obasanjo Endorses Okowa For Second Term, Commissions Landmark Projects In Delta State

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Okowa Receives Super Eagles At Asaba International Airport, Congratulates Team For AFCON 2019 Qualification, As Pinnick Lauds FIFA Approval Of Stephen Keshi Stadium For Int’l Matches

Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has described the first international flight into the Asaba International Airport as momentous as it brought back the Super Eagles from South Africa after qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Governor Okowa spoke on Sunday, 18/11/18, morning while receiving the Super Eagles on arrival at the Asaba International Airport after their qualifying match for AFCON with … Continue reading Okowa Receives Super Eagles At Asaba International Airport, Congratulates Team For AFCON 2019 Qualification, As Pinnick Lauds FIFA Approval Of Stephen Keshi Stadium For Int’l Matches

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NIGERIAN BIRMINGHAM STAR, SOLOMON-OTABOR, EYES SUPER EAGLES CALL UP OVER THREE LIONS

Nigerian forward Viv Solomon-Otabor has turned down a chance to represent for England for Super Eagles in the nearest future. The 22-year-old London born was called up for England’s U21 2019 UEFA European Championship qualifiers against Andorra and Scotland which they won 7-0 and 2-0 respectively but the Birmingham City winger has reportedly declined Aidy Boothroyd’s call-up. Solomon-Otabor who has been Amaju Pinnick led Nigeria … Continue reading NIGERIAN BIRMINGHAM STAR, SOLOMON-OTABOR, EYES SUPER EAGLES CALL UP OVER THREE LIONS

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