The President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau has decried the state of playing pitches in Nigeria saying only one stadium can host grade grade A matches in the country. The NFF President who spoke Tuesday shortly after accompanying Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue state to inspect ongoing total rehabilitation work at the Ape Aku Stadium in Makurdi expressed …

Professionals in Edo State have been advised to ensure regular participation in sports, to keep fit and maintain healthy lifestyles. The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Professor Darlington Obaseki, gave the advice during the official inauguration of a 500-seater stadium in the hospital. Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, represented by his Chief …

Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr Dele Alake, on Thursday inaugurated a 1,500-capacity stadium built by the owner of Olukismet FC, Olumide Adegboye, in Ikere Ekiti, Ekiti State. Alake said the first private stadium in the state would breed talent, encourage youth participation in football, foster youth empowerment and skill development, as well as reduce the level of unemployment in …