Gidi Sports: 2015

Monday, 15 June 2015

Glo NPFL Week 12 Fixtures

Nigeria Professional Football League - Week 12 Fixtures

Wednesday, June 17Akwa United v Kwara United
Bayelsa United v Shooting Stars
Enugu Rangers v Abia Warriors

To fulfil his dream of grooming educated taekwondo champion, three-time Olympian, Chika Chukwumerije will today in Abuja launch Team Chika Chukwumerije Sports Foundation (CCSF).

With four gold medals and three bronze medals Nigeria finished second behind host – Egypt at the ITTF World Junior Circuit (WJC) in Egypt.

The management of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side Heartland on Monday handed head coach Erasmus Onuh Olottah an immediate suspension from the ongoing season.

The international future of Vincent Enyeama is in serious danger after he tore a query issued him by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over his comments about the safety of Kaduna to host last weekend’s AFCON qualifier against Chad.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have fired queries to both coach Stephen Keshi and captain Vincent Enyeama over issues surrounding Super Eagles AFCON qualifier against Chad.

Ex-Nigeria midfielder Sani Kaita has completed his transfer to Nigeria premier league side Ifeanyi Ubah FC.

The former Monaco midfielder told AfricanFootball he has signed the documents and he is happy to sign a long-term deal with Ifeanyi Ubah FC.

Super Eagles midfielder Ogenyi Onazi is to be slapped a hefty fine by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) after he was sent off in Saturday’s AFCON qualifier against Chad.

Following reports of the various teams that assessed stadium facilities during the three-week break of the Glo Premier League, nine of the 20 clubs have had their home grounds placed on suspension by the League Management Company (LMC).

The Nigeria Rugby National team which consist of 21 home based and 2 foreign players will on Monday, 15th of June 2015 depart the shores of the country for a week intensive training in Zambia aboard a Kenya Airline ahead of the Rugby Africa Cup 1C in Lusaka, Zambia.

Nigeria’s Blessing Okagbare continued her impressive run in the IAAF Diamond League on Saturday with a second-place finish in the 200m at the New York leg of the event where she ran 22.67secs behind USA’s Tori Bowie.

FIBA Africa Zone 3 champions, Dolphins Basketball Club, on Sunday continued their good run in this season’s Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball League after defeating Delta Force 79-48 in one of the Group B matches played at the Ilorin Township Stadium.

There was one sour point of Nigeria’s victory against Chad in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier – Ogenyi Onazi’s red card and the Lazio man has come out to apologise to fans and teammates for his ‘silly behaviour’ that forced the referee to send him off.

The Super Falcons of Nigeria arrived in Vancouver, venue of their last group game against The US yesterday, and veteran striker, Perpetua Nkwocha, said her teammates can still qualify for the second round of the Canada 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Glo Nigeria Professional Football League is back! But we recorded no away wins. Perhaps all home sides don't want to resume without grasping a point in front of home fans.

#GloNPFL Week 11 Fixtures

Glo Nigeria Professional Football League - Week 11 Fixtures

Sunday, June 14:
Abia Warriors v Sunshine Stars
Dolphins FC v Sharks FC
Elkanemi Warriors v FC Taraba

DStv Premier Basketball League

WEEK 11 FIXTURES

ATLANTIC CONFERENCE

(Friday, June 12)
▪ Delta Force v Customs
▪ Dodan Warriors v Police Baton

Enyeama Worried About Venue For AFCON Qualifiers

Nigeria captain and goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, has expressed dissatisfaction with the choice of the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna as venue for the 2017 Afcon qualifying match against Chad this weekend.

Former junior international Emmanuel Babayaro has slammed Flying Eagles coach Manu Garba following Nigeria’s ouster from the 2015 FIFA U20 World Cup.

Former Nigeria Under 20 international Semi Ajayi will not be offered a new deal by Arsenal, the FA Cup winners have announced through official sources.

Stoke City's chief executive Tony Scholes has revealed that his club are waiting on Chelsea's boss Jose Mourinho call on what they want for Nigeria international Victor Moses ahead of next season.

African champions Nigeria on Thursday crashed of the 2015 FIFA U20 World Cup when they lost 1-0 to Germany in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Uche Nwofor Signs For Boavista

Through official channels, Portuguese Primeira Liga outfit Boavista has announced it has struck a deal to sign Uche Nwofor from Lierse.

BASKETBALL: FIBA Africa Grant Nigeria Place At U16 Women Championship

FIBA Africa has granted Nigeria a wild card to participate in the final round of the 4th FIBA Africa U16 Women Championship, according to BBall Naija.

Flying Eagles Receive Boost Ahead Of Next Game

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria will be boosted with the return to full fitness of forward Moses Simon, ahead of their second game against North Korea.

Nigeria's women football legend, Perpetua Nkwocha, has said that the new poster girl of Nigeria football, Asisat Oshoala has what it takes to be the best woman footballer in the world if she remains focused and disciplined.

Glo NPFL: 3SC Are Unfair To Me -Franklin Howard

Sacked 3SC head coach Franklin Howard has said the side’s management has been unfair to him.

Nigeria international Sunday Mba, is on the verge of leaving French outfit CA Bastia this summer.

The contract of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner runs out this summer and he will be free to leave the French club.

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has announced that three Golden League meetings will be held in Anambra, Kaduna and Kwara states respectively in preparation for the forthcoming IAAF World Championships in Beijing, and the All-Africa Games in Congo Brazzaville in September.

Just back from the Badminton World Federation Sudirman Cup in China, Dorcas Adesokan, has appealed to the federation to begin preparations for the Lagos International Badminton Classics and the 2015 All-Africa Games.

Nigeria international Ahmed Musa has put to rest speculations he may join an English Premier League side after he signed a new four-year deal with CSKA Moscow which will see him stay with the Russian army club till 2019.

Herve Renard’s first major signing as Lille new coach could well be Nigeria defender Kenneth Omeruo, AfricanFootball.com can exclusively report today.

Nigeria U20s skipper Musa Mohammed has apologized to Nigerians for the Flying Eagles dismal outing against Brazil on Monday.

Super Eagles head coach Stephen Keshi has retained eight home-based Super Eagles players in camp ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match against Chad in Kaduna on June 13.

U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles Coach Manu Garba Blames Goalkeeper Enaholo For Loss To Brazil

In his post - match comments, Nigeria Under 20s coach, Manu Garba, did not hit the nail on the head but he has suggested thatMFM FC goalkeeper Joshua Enaholo was responsible for the 4 - 2 loss to Brazil on Monday morning.

[INTERVIEW] Gidi Sports Chat With Beach Eagles Striker Abu Azeez On His Birthday

Bayo Psalm of Gidi Sports caught up with Warri Wolves and Super Sand Eagles goal machine, Abu Azeez today(31 May, 2015), his birthday.

Enjoy as the great Beach Soccer player gives us a look into his personal life and some information about himself as a footballer and as an 'ordinary' man.

BASKETBALL: Lagos Islanders Homecoming Game; The Evolution Was Televised

by Bball Naija

Friday, 29th May, 2015 was a very special day in the history of the Nigeria’s democracy and sports development.

The country witnessed its first switch of power from a ruling party to an opposition and the Lagos Islanders Basketball Organisation became the first private basketball club to have their home arena. The game tipped off at about 7.12pm on Friday.

Gateway United head coach Olabode Awakan says the club's followers needs to be patient as he seeks to steer the Nigeria National League side to the Nigeria Professional Football League.

Segun Odegbami, Christian Chukwu Beg The FG To Save National Stadium

Nigeria ’80 Africa Cup of Nations winners Segun Odegbami, Christian Chukwu and Adokiye Amiesimaka have expressed their disappointment with the deplorable state of the National Stadium, Lagos, urging the Federal Government to rehabilitate the complex.

DStv Premier Basketball League Week 8 Results:

ATLANTIC CONFERENCE-
Delta Force 69–73 Dodan Warriors
Kwara Falcons 69–72 Nigeria Customs
Union Bank 55–53 Police Batons
Lagos Islanders 93 – 60 Oluyole Warriors

SAVANNAH CONFERENCE-

Edo State chess coach Omoyewmen Afolabi believes the country will produce a grand master in the sport soon, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.

Handball Federation of Nigeria Secretary, Elijah Ameh, has said the U-15 girls championships earlier scheduled to run from June 15 to 24 has been postponed indefinitely, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.

Former Kwara United trainer Samson Unuanel has been linked with the vacant Shooting Stars job, according to reports in the local media.

Ahead of their first game at the FIFA U20 World Cup against Brazil, Flying Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi says he’s relishing the prospect of partnering Isaac Success in attack.

Gateway United coach Olabode Awakan says his team plans to end their winless run on Saturday, insisting that victory against Akwa Starlets is non-negotiable.

NNWL: Unbeaten Streak Excites FC Abuja Defender Ukoha

After playing a crucial role in FC Abuja's 2-0 win against JZ United in Kafanchan on Friday, rock-solid defender Ndubuisi Ukoha says he is happy with the club's unbeaten start to the Nigeria Nationwide League campaign.

ATHLETICS: Okagbare Faces Tough Challenge In Eugene

African and Nigerian 100m record holder Blessing Okagbare, would be aiming to go faster than her Season Best of 10.98 seconds when she takes to the track this weekend against a strong field of Global medallists at the Prefontaine Classic Diamond League meet in Eugene, USA.

Diamond Basketball Academy and Raptors Basketball Academy both of Lagos have won the 2015 Lagos Youth Alive Community Junior Basketball League finals held at the Rowe Park, Lagos on Wednesday.

The quartet of Regina Ilonumbe of First Bank basketball team, Christiana Isaac of IGP Queens, Juliet Currency of Dolphins and Morocco-based Grace Okonkwo has been excluded from D’Tigress squad that will face Ivory Coast in the Zone 3 qualifiers for the FIBA Africa Championship for Women holding from June 4 to 5 in Abidjan.

Nigerian striker Ikechukwu Uche could be on his way to Mexico to play in the Liga MX as reports in Spain link him to Tigres de Monterrey.

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