Stakeholders in the combatant sports of Karate, Kungfu and Kickboxing, which makeup the mixed martial arts, are throwing their support behind the development of the young sports from Thailand, called Muaythai . In a tripartite meeting held in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, during the 3rd National Youth Games, president …
Read More »Basketball: Nigeria To Host African Clubs Championship Elimination
… NBBF lifts sanctions on suspended clubs, referees Nigeria will for the first in 10 years host an international basketball competition after winning the hosting bid for the 2017 FIBA Africa Club championship zonal elimination finals. The hosting right of the event which was held in Togo in 2016 …
Read More »Rooters Holds Maiden Lecture, Advocates Regular Exercises
The chief executive officer of God is God Foundation, Dr Paul Biralo, last Saturday thrilled members of the Port Harcourt Rooters Fitness Club to talk on fitness and physical health during the maiden edition of their get-together and lecture series. The series, sponsored by Best Way Supermarket and put together …
Read More »D’Tigerss’ Coach Optimistic on Team’s Afrobasket Chances
Head coach of the Women’s Senior National basketball team, Sam Vincent, is optimistic on D’Tigress chances of making an impressive outing at the 2017 Women’s Afrobasket tournament holding in Mali. An impressed Vincent, who arrived the team’s camp on Wednesday night, was at the team’s second friendly game in two …
Read More »Basketball: Rivers Hoopers Survive Stern Baton Test
Rivers Hoopers made up with a bit of struggle but eventually overcame relegation threatened Police Baton 77-72 points on Thursday at the Basketball Court on Niger Street, Port Harcourt. Solomon Ajegbeyi had 17 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists while Emmanuel Balogun contributed 14 points 6 rebounds and 3 assists. …
Read More »Kalu’s Brace Sends Rivers Angels Back To Top
In-form Patience Kalu scored twice to ensure Nigeria Women Football league Champions, Rivers Angels, edge visiting Abia Angels 4-1 in a Match Day 12 played on Thursday. The match played at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium saw the league champions produce a dominant display, scoring three un-replied goals with their visitors only …
Read More »NFF shocked over Ikeme’s leukaemia diagnosis, prays for Eagles goalie
The Nigeria Football Federation has expressed shock and dismay at news on Thursday evening that Super Eagles’ number one goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme, had been diagnosed with acute leukemia. NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, who was lost for words after the news broke in the international media, said “This is …
Read More »Ladies Golf: PH Mundial, RootersWorld Partner On Eastern Open
Online news publication and media consultants, Port Harcourt Mundial is to partner with leading sports consultants in Rivers State, Rooter World, towards promoting the forthcoming Lady Golfers’ Open competition. The open golf competition, organized by the Eastern zone of the Ladies’ Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), is billed for June …
Read More »Royal father, Rooters partner on golf kitty, sports development
In synergy with Rooters, a sports/media development and consultancy group, the Amanyanabo of Abonnema Kingdom, HRM King (Barr) Disrael Bob-Manuel, is to host a golf tournament tagged, Amanyanabo Kitty, to mark the elevation of the kingdom’s royal stool by the Rivers State governor, Barr Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, from second class …
Read More »Elano pledges continuous support as Strangers retain Eleme League trophy
The chairman of Elano Investment Company, Chief Gonba Okanje, says the company will continue to support events in Eleme Kingdom that unite and develop the people. Chief Okanje, who spoke through his representative at the final match of the 2016 Elem Champions League, Hon Fineman Olumgbe, described the championship as …
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