Nations Cup Qualifier: Nigeria thrashed Lesotho

By Femi Atolagbe | Super Eagles of Nigeria eased past Lesotho Crocodiles in a dead rubber African Cup of Nation decided at Teslim Bologun Stadium, Lagos yesterday with three un-replied goals. Goals from Victor Osimhen, Oghenekaro Etebo and Paul Onuachu ensured that Nigeria qualified for the Nations Cup slated for Cameroon with unbeaten run. Eagles […]

No move to sell Sunshine Stars FC —Govt

By Adekola Afolabi & Femi Atolagbe | Ondo state government has refuted the rumour making the rounds that it has sold Sunshine Stars Football Club as a three man committee was set up yesterday for the State Football Agency. The committee is to reposition the agency for optimum performance and result oriented. The committee set […]

NSF: Ondo to receive Torch of Unity Saturday

BY Femi Atolagbe | Ahead of the Edo 2020 National Sports Festival (NSF), Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu will this weekend receive Torch of Unity. The Torch of Unity symbolises the readiness and the acceptability of each state participation at the national fiesta. Speaking with Sporting Hope, General Manager, Ondo State Sports Council, Mr […]

Sunshine Stars’ performance worries fans

By Paul Anya | Football lovers across Ondo state have expressed concern over the recent poor run of form of Sunshine Stars Football Club of Akure. The team has not won any game since February, having secured just 5 points out of possible 33, 5 drawn five and lost six games in total. The team […]

African Championship selection: Ondo born sprinter, Oke, shines again

By Femi Atolagbe | Ondo State born sprinter, Opeyemi Oke has once again set another fine record at African Championship selection held in Lagos. Oke won her heat in 400metre with 54.55 seconds. She had earlier qualified for the World Junior Competition and National Olympic camp. The competition was organised by the Making of Champions […]