Awka — Rangers International FC of Enugu began their stint at Awka City Stadium as their temporary home venue for NPFL matches with a convincing 3-1 victory over Abia Warriors of Umuahia in a Match Day Seven Oriental Derby. Rangers took the lead in the 37th minute through prolific striker Godwin Obaje, who finished clinically…
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, says his administration is committed to delivering a world-class and memorable 23rd National Sports Festival (NSF), tagged “Coal City Games.” Mbah also assured of the readiness of all the facilities ahead of the Games slated for 27th November to 11th December 2026. The Governor spoke at the weekend…
Enugu — The Enugu State First Lady, Mrs Nkechinyere Mbah, has commended the Correctional Service Training School, Enugu (CSTS), for equipping and certifying correctional personnel with skills required for safe, secure and humane custody. Mbah gave the commendation on Thursday during a novelty football match and cultural display organised at CSTS in honour of Monsignor…
Guinea-Bissau humbled three-time African champions Nigeria 3-0 in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier on Tuesday at the Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro in Bissau. The hosts took the lead in the 15th minute after capitalising on a defensive lapse to go into the break 1-0 ahead. Nigeria pushed for an equaliser after…
The China Civil Engineering Construction Company, CCEC, has assured that the ongoing rehabilitation of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu will be completed ahead of the 2026 National Sports Festival, tagged Coal City Games. The CCEC Site Engineer, Engr. Wale Ebenezer, gave the assurance while speaking on the progress of work at the stadium in…
Residents of Tesano in the Okaikwei Central Constituency have received a newly constructed modern AstroTurf pitch aimed at promoting grassroots sports and developing young football talents in the community. The facility was officially commissioned with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by the Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, Hon. Patrick Boamah, the Minister for Youth and…
Nairobi, Kenya, will host the 2029 World Outdoor Athletics Championships after beating bids from London, Munich and Rome to become the first African city to stage the global event. World Athletics announced the decision after a council meeting in Budapest, with Munich selected to host the 2031 championships. Beijing had already been awarded the 2027…
The Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), CG Sylvester Nwakuche, says sports and sporting activities remained major integral part of correctional reforms tailored to ensure quick integration of released inmates. Nwakuche said this on Friday after presenting trophies and awards to the winners of 2026 Edition of the Annual Maximum Security Custodial Centre Inmate…
ENUGU — Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State has directed the immediate activation of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) secretariat for the 23rd National Sports Festival, tagged “Coal City Games, Enugu 2026”. Mbah gave the directive when the Advisory Team of the Main Organising Committee (MOC), led by its Consultant, Dr Kweku Tandoh, paid him…
…NSC: “It’s going to be the biggest, highest-sponsored festival” …Ekweremadu Jr.: “We’re hosting to win, set records” Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, and the National Sports Commission, NSC, have unveiled the official mascot for the 2026 National Sports Festival, tagged “Coal City Games,” assuring that the state would deliver a competition that meets international…
