ABUJA, Nigeria – May 30, 2021: The Ladies Section of IBB International Golf and Country Club will host female golfers and women interested in the sport in a one-day event for new and existing golfers in the 2021 Women’s Golf Day in Abuja, on June 1.
 
Women’s Golf Day is a global event where women and girls can experience golf for the first time or where current players can play and engage with women interested in golf. It is being hosted at golf courses and retail locations all around the world on the same day.

​ABUJA, Nigeria – May 29, 2021: The Ladies Section of IBB Int’ Golf and Country Club marked the 2021 Children’s Day in Nigeria at the Hope for Survival Orphanage Home in Girshiri, Abuja, on Thursday, May 27

The entourage was led by Lady Captain MaryRose Richard-Obioha who commemorated the day with the Home to the surprising welcome of the wards and officers.

They went with gift items such as Mattresses, Bags of Rice, Packs of Noodles, Kitchen utensils, Food packs, and Party packs containing exercise books, mathematical set, etc.

IOC President Thomas Bach has thanked IFs for "giving proof" the Tokyo 2020 Olympics can be held safely, despite the pandemic ©SportAccord
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has thanked international sports federations (IFs) for "giving proof" that the postponed Tokyo 2020 Games can be organised safely despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
In a pre-recorded message played today at the opening of the virtual IF Forum, Bach said that since last year IFs had collectively organised "over 420 World Cups and World Championships with a participation of cumulatively over 51,000 athletes".
He added: "In doing so you have demonstrated that sports competitions can be organised safely even under current restrictions.
"Your collective experience gives all of us confidence in the Olympic Games 2020, because you gave proof that large international sports events can be organised successfully while safeguarding the health of everyone.

NEW YORK (Monday, May 24, 2021) – Columbus Crew midfielder Lucas Zelarayán has been voted the Major League Soccer Player of the Week for Week 6 of the 2021 MLS season.

Zelarayán scored two goals – both coming from direct free kicks – leading the Crew to a come-from-behind 2-1 victory against New York City FC at Red Bull Arena on Saturday evening.

Zelarayán became the sixth player in Major League Soccer history to score two goals from direct free kicks in the same game (since records are available from the 2003 season). The Most Valuable Player in the 2020 MLS Cup and 2020 MLS Newcomer of the Year, Zelarayán was named MLS Player of the Week for the first time in his two seasons in the league.

On Saturday, with the Crew down by a goal in the 82nd minute, Zelarayán stepped over a free kick about 29 yards out from the right goalpost. He hammered an absolute thunderbolt over the two-man wall and into the roof of the goal, leaving NYCFC goalkeeper Sean Johnson rooted to his line as the ball sailed into the net (SEE GOAL HERE).

Kasoa confirmed their legendary status as the emerging force in Zongo related activities when they defied all odds to lift the 2021 Sheikh Nuhu Osman Sharubutu Ramadan Cup at the Fadama Astro Turf Pitch.
As Debutants, Kasoa showed class in all their matches, mesmerising opponents with skills, speed and strength. 
It was the first time the Eastern Central regional town was participating in the competition,  but their super talented player made nonsense of the two previous champions of the Competition,  edging Two time winners Ashaiman in a crunch semi final clash.

Celebrating English Premier League 2020/2021 Champions, Manchester City Football Club, QNET, the official direct selling company of the club invited media, officials and dignitaries of Ghana, at Accra Marriot Hotel to witness their crowning during the last match of EPL.
This was the opportunity for the E-commerce based direct selling company QNET, to launch the third collection, and tenth timepiece, in the QNETCity Collection of Swiss Watches, result of joined forces with Manchester City Football Club.
Bold and modern, the statement, the statement pieces in the instalment of the CIMER-QNETCity collectionof premium Swiss watches are designed with the Club’s iconic obsidian blue emblem on the dial and have the words “Official Licensed Product Manchester City FC” engraved on the case back.
The Automatic Swiss Movement watches in the collection are limited to 1894 pieces as homage to the year the Manchester City Football Club was established and are available in Black and Rose Gold. The Quatz variant timepieces are available in Stainless Steel and Gold.
Commenting on the design aspect of the collection, J.R. Mayer, Director of Sales and Marketing for Swiss Watchmaker, Cimier said, “The collection features a fusion of sporty and elegance, inspired by the game of football and its inherent geometry. The octagonal bezel blends well with the dial’s strong and dynamic character. We added fine detailing in the integrated crown and personalized buckle featuring a deployment system that secures the watch. We felt that the subtle integration of the Manchester City Football Club’s signature blue on the dial and in the stitches of the rubber strap gives it a bold and unique design.”

GRAZ (Austria) – There will be tears of joy – and sadness – for 3x3's top players who have dreams on the line at the upcoming Olympic Qualifying Tournament on May 26-30.
It's almost game time for the biggest ever 3x3 event to date, so here's a refresher of the important information every 3x3 fan needs to know.
Where can I watch?
Make sure you are following us on Twitter, TikTok and Instagram for live updates in addition to Twitch, Facebook and YouTube where we will be broadcasting live and without geo-restrictions. The event will also get the biggest TV coverage in 3x3 history with over 30 different broadcasters in more than 100 countries worldwide.

The NBA has a decades-long history in Africa and opened its African headquarters in Johannesburg in 2010
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 24, 2021/ --  Helios Fairfax Partners, Yinka Folawiyo Group Chairman and CEO Babatunde “Tunde” Folawiyo Headline Group of African Business Leaders and NBA Legends Investing in NBA Africa (www.NBA.com); NBA Legends Junior Bridgeman, Luol Deng, Grant Hill, Dikembe Mutombo and Joakim Noah Also Invest in NBA Africa.

The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced the formation of NBA Africa, a new entity that will conduct the league’s business in Africa, including the Basketball Africa League (BAL) – a partnership between the NBA and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the NBA’s first collaboration to operate a league outside of North America. The inaugural BAL season, featuring 12 of the top club teams from 12 African countries, is underway in Kigali, Rwanda, and the first BAL Finals will be held Sunday, May 30 at 4:00 p.m. CAT / 10 a.m. ET.

Over the last few decades, owning a professional sports team has become a status symbol among the mega rich. However, the entry bar to the list of the wealthiest sports team owners got drastically higher in 2020 as the record year for billionaires` wealth.
According to data presented by 123scommesse.it, the world's five richest sports team owners doubled their wealth in the last year, with their combined net worth reaching $274bn as of April.
Mukesh Ambani the Wealthiest Sports Team Owner, Daniel Gilbert`s Net Worth Surged by 700% in a Year
The year 2020 was a fantastic year for the billionaires controlling some of the world's most successful teams. Although many sports arenas and stadiums have remained empty amid the pandemic, the combined net worth of the 20 wealthiest sport club owners globally jumped by 60% YoY to $427bn in April 2021, according to Forbes data.
India's richest person and the 12th wealthiest billionaire globally, Mukesh Ambani, tops the list of the wealthiest sports club owners. His cricket team, the Mumbai Indians, won the Indian Premier League champions title for the second year in a row. On top of that, shares of the billionaires` multinational conglomerate, Reliance Industries, rose by 85% in the last year, helping Ambani's net worth to surge by 130% YoY to $84.5 billion.

AIBA President Mr. Umar Kremlev met with referees and judges (R&J) who work at the ASBC Asian Men's and Women's Championships and R&J Committee led by Mr. Chris Roberts. On the meeting held in Dubai, the AIBA leader called for honesty and transparency, promised to support referees and judges.   
'AIBA will help every member of its family including referee and judges. You are the part of the world of boxing, of our family. You are leading one of the main directions of our sport, and you should be dedicated to strict AIBA rules and never violate it. The strongest should win. If you became AIBA R&J, you defend all athletes and represent the honesty, not one single country. Should I hear about some violation, we will exclude R&J for a life-time. Today we have to fight for total honesty, we will farewell to all who are not in our team. We will also not allow anyone accuse our R&Js in misjudging. We are reforming R&J and scoring system. The new uniform for R&J will be presented. We will create courses on each national language,' AIBA President claimed.   

ABUJA, Nigeria – May 27, 2021: The Ladies Section of IBB Int'l Golf and Country Club, Abuja marks this year's Children's Day with a visit to Abuja Orphanage home in Girshiri.

Lady Captain MaryRose Richard-Obioha will be leading members of the Women section and some from the men section of the club to Hope for Survival Orphanage Home by 1pm, to celebrate with the children.

​"Oliver the Poet" an upcoming artist from Botswana was Pronounced the Winner of the Inaugural Season of the Africa Music Challenge Pan-Africa Music Talent  show on Tuesday May 25th 2021 which was also Africa Day.
 
At the event, Head of Global Tours for Beyoncé, Allan Floyd said, "Africa is immensely talented in music, so artists should be willing to go out of their comfort zone and reach out to the international market and do collaborations with artists in other countries, something that will help them grow beyond their borders"
 
The Top 5 finalists virtually performed their songs live to an audience that had judges and other artists from around Africa. The top 5 finalists were "Oliver The Poet" of Botswana, Michael George of Sierra Leone, Rea Rachael of Nigeria, David Golekwang from Botswana and Daniel Anthony from Nigeria. 

​ABUJA, Nigeria – May 26, 2021: The much talked about 2021 Ladies Golf and Tennis Development Clinic organised by the Ladies section of IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja, held at the club, last Saturday.

Female and Male participants numbering over 95, registered for the one day Clinic which was aimed at introducing new players to the sports, improving the skills of those currently playing and encouraging them to progress further.

More participants registered for golf (85) while the rest entered for tennis.

At the end of the six-hour long session which included talks on Women and Sports, Etiquettes and Rules, and hands-on technical knowledge on sports handled by professionals, participants returned to their bases with new knowledge about Golf and Tennis.

The Nigeria Football Federation says it was immensely pained by news of the death of Head Coach of the Beach Soccer National Team (Supersand Eagles), Audu Adamu on Saturday. ‘Ejo’, who has led the Supersand Eagles to several FIFA World Cup and Beach Soccer AFCON campaigns, lost the battle against diabetes on Saturday evening.
 
“It is very painful for us at the NFF. Coach Adamu was a very dedicated head of the technical crew of our Beach Soccer Team. He won several laurels with the team and was a highly disciplined and dedicated individual.
 

Coach Gernot Rohr has selected captain Ahmed Musa, deputy captain William Ekong and home boys John Noble and Anayo Iwuala among the 24 Super Eagles who will do battle with five-time African champions Cameroon in a prestige friendly in Austria on Friday next week.
 
The list also has goalkeepers Maduka Okoye and Francis Uzoho, defenders Ola Aina and Chidozie Awaziem, midfielders Wilfred Ndidi and Abdullahi Shehu, and forwards Victor Osimhen, Kelechi Iheanacho, Moses Simon and Simy Nwankwo,
 
Turkey –based former U20 defender Valentine Ozornwafor, Denmark –based midfielder Frank Onyeka and Lorient FC of France’s Terem Moffi are also included.
 

Three-time African champions Nigeria will clash with CONCACAF Gold Cup holders Mexico in a friendly at the famous Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in the State of California, United States of America on Saturday, 3rd July.
 
The match, which kicks off at 7.30pm LA time will be the sixth confrontation between the senior teams of both countries, four of which have ended in draws. The only win in the series has gone to Mexico, when they trumped a US Gold Cup encounter in Dallas (State of Texas) 2-1 on 24th June 1995. Jonathan Akpoborie scored Nigeria’s only goal.
 
Close-fought confrontations include a 1-1 draw at the FIFA Intercontinental Tournament for the King Fahd Cup (now FIFA Confederations Cup) in Saudi Arabia on 13th January 1995 (Mexico prevailed 5-4 on penalties in the quarter final match), and 0-0 draws in friendly matches in Houston and Atlanta the previous decade. A friendly game in Mexico also ended 2-2.
 

 ABUJA, Nigeria – May 18, 2021: The prestigious Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB) International Golf and Country Club opens its doors to women and men with interest for golf and tennis, in the IBB Ladies Golf and Tennis Development Clinic slated for this Saturday, May 22. 

Lady Captain of the IBB Int’l Golf and Country Club, MaryRose Richard-Obioha, informed that the Golf and Tennis Development Clinic which is primarily for new golf and tennis enthusiasts, is majorly targeted at women but men are also invited.

The IBB Ladies Golf and Tennis Development Clinic is aimed at introducing new players to the sports, improving the skills of those currently playing and encouraging them to progress further.

Driven toward helping participants with an opportunity in the two sports, equipping them with the much-needed technical playing knowledge to progress as they adopt any of the two, the Clinic is also aimed at encouraging the public to embrace golf and tennis by challenging the negative perceptions they may have about them.

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, May 18, 2021/ -- Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 to take place from 9-11 September, 2022; New striking RWC Sevens 2022 brand and RWCSevens.com website unveiled; RWC Sevens 2022 will be contested by 24 men’s and 16 women’s teams; New qualification process will see non-qualified teams qualify only through regional competitions; 16 men’s places and 11 women’s places available for non-qualified teams; South Africa’s women secure automatic qualification as tournament hosts.

World Rugby (www.World.rugby) and hosts South Africa Rugby today confirmed Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 in Cape Town will take place from 9-11 September, 2022.

The eighth edition is the first to be hosted in Africa with organisers anticipating a very special and record-breaking event at the iconic 57,654 capacity Cape Town Stadium.

Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 will be contested by 24 men’s and 16 women’s teams.  

The top eight men’s teams and top four women’s teams from the hugely successful RWC Sevens 2018 in San Francisco, USA, have already secured automatic qualification for the tournament in 2022.

The qualified teams for the men’s event are defending champions New Zealand, England, South Africa Fiji, Argentina, USA, France, Scotland, while defending champions New Zealand, France, Australia and USA have already booked their tickets to the women’s event in Cape Town. South Africa’s women will join them as the host nation.

The Nigerian duo Both featured in the FA Cup final against Chelsea on Saturday, in Wembley. In the end, they emerged celebrants after beating the London Blues 1-0 courtesy of a Youri Tielemans goal in the the 61st minute to win Leicester its first ever FA Cup title in 137 years of the club.
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They both celebrated enthusiastically with a Nigeria flag as they joined a list of only seven other Nigerian players to finish the season as conquerors of England’s most prestigious football competition.

Saturday night's victory makes it the thirteenth time players of Nigerian representation will lift the FA Cup since Amokachi first did in 1995.

Chairman, Caretaker Committee of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) Hon. Daniel Igali is hopeful Team Nigeria wrestlers will get the right kind of preparations that ‘would get them over the hurdle’ at the Tokyo 2020 Games in Japan, as the athletes commenced camping for the global multi-sport fiesta.

Five wrestlers, including Commonwealth champions Odunayo Adekuoroye (57kg), Aminat Adeniyi (62kg) and Blessing Oborodudu (68kg), on Tuesday began camping for the Summer Games in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. The trio are joined by youngster Adidjat Idris (50kg) and Ekerekeme Agiomor (86kg), who would be making their Olympic debuts in Japan.

While in Yenagoa, the Tokyo-bound wrestlers will be perfecting strategies under the watch of coaches Purity Akuh, Victor Kodei and Happiness Burutu in a bid to win Nigeria’s first wrestling medals at the Olympics.

Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr has drawn up a provisional squad list of 31 players for Nigeria’s prestige international friendly game against five-time African champions Cameroon in Austria on Friday, 4th June 2021. The game will take place at the Wiener Neustadt in the Austrian capital, Vienna starting from 8.30pm Austria time.
 
Headlining the list unveiled on Friday is Captain Ahmed Musa, with deputy captain William Ekong, goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, defenders Kenneth Omeruo and Chidozie Awaziem, midfielders Wilfred Ndidi and Oghenekaro Etebo and forwards Victor Osimhen, Kelechi Iheanacho and Samuel Chukwueze also called.
 
Portugal-based Abraham Marcus is called for the first time and Enyimba FC’s energetic forward Anayo Iwuala, whose tenacity and drive has helped the People’s Elephant to the quarter finals of the CAF Confederation Cup, has opportuntity to fight for a place and continue on his international footprints, following cameo appearances against Benin Republic and Lesotho in AFCON qualifiers in March.
 

Continental powerhouses Nigeria and Ghana have been surprisingly drawn against each other in the first round of the qualifying series for the 12th Women African Cup of Nations that Morocco will host in the summer of next year.
 
At the draw event held in CAF’s headquarters in Cairo on Monday, Equatorial Guinea will square up with the Democratic Republic of Congo while Egypt will play Tunisia.
 

Twenty-five of the top 30 ranked unions to play tests in the July window; World champions South Africa and hosts Japan play first tests since Rugby World Cup 2019; The UK and Ireland set to host a number of nations, while New Zealand becomes Pacific hub; Samoa v Tonga play-off to deliver first qualifier for RWC 2023 in Oceania 1; Rugby World Cup 2023 qualifiers also to be played in Europe, Africa and South America.

A strong revised programme of men’s test matches is set to take place in July after all unions and World Rugby agreed a revised schedule within the existing window. The revisions have been made recognising an ongoing and complex global COVID-19 picture while aiming to limit further impact. 

The British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa headlines a busy July programme that will see 25 of the top 30 ranked unions in action with several hosting or being hosted for the first time since the pandemic began, including world champions South Africa and Rugby World Cup 2019 hosts Japan. 

With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to cause disruption, the underpinning principle for the schedule was the fixtures agreed in San Francisco in 2017. Where it was not possible or practical to honour that schedule, the hosting rights were reversed with key arrangements met. Where this contingency has not been possible for COVID-19 reasons, World Rugby has facilitated discussions to confirm an alternative schedule for teams consisting of a minimum of two matches for unions who sought replacement fixtures.  

World Rugby Sevens Repechage draw to take place at 10:00 BST (GMT+1) on Tuesday, 11 May; Monaco set to host the final Tokyo 2020 Olympic qualification event on 19-20 June; 12 women’s teams and 10 men’s teams to compete for the final two women’s and one men’s places at the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics.

The draw for the World Rugby Sevens Repechage, the final qualification event for the Olympic Games in Tokyo, will take place on Tuesday, 11 May at 10:00 BST (GMT+1) and will be streamed live on World Rugby’s digital platforms.

The highly anticipated draw will be held at the Hotel Hermitage, Monaco in the presence of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II as preparations continue to progress towards the hosting of the Olympic qualification event.

With 21 of the 24 teams already qualified for the Olympic rugby sevens competition, the remaining two women's and one men’s steams to participate at the Olympic Games in Tokyo will be determined at the Stade Louis II in Monaco on 19-20 June.

An elected board of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation led by Kelechi Mbagwu, was dissolved by the country’s sports minister, Sunday Dare, last week.

An action perceived as government interference into the affairs of a duly elected independent board.
 
By the dissolution, the board was rendered invalid and substituted with a Caretaker Committee led by the first vice president of the Mbagwu led board, Iyorcha Grace. Other members of the board include Ntiense Williams and James Eakyns.
 
The NRFF board was dissolved alongside 30 other federations and replaced with a caretaker committee. Hence, leading to a suspension from Rugby Afrique and a statement from World Rugby backing RA’s action, urging reinstatement and demanding explanations from the Nigerian sports ministry.