Edo Queens Football Club of Benin continued their strong pursuit of the 2024/2025 Nigerian Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership title with a decisive 2-0 victory against Nasarawa Amazons at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. The defending champions showcased their prowess early in the match, netting both goals in […]
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The Edo Sports Commission inaugurated boards for 37 sporting associations on Thursday, a significant step aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of these organizations. This initiative follows the approval of Governor Monday Okpebholo. The ceremony took place at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin, where Amadin Enabulele, Executive Chairman […]
The stage is set for an electrifying showdown as Ajango Memorial Academy gets ready to host Samba Boys FC in the return leg of the Akoko Edo Football League. The two teams previously clashed in a heart-stopping match that ended in a 2-2 stalemate, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the rematch. […]
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has announced the initiation of its first-ever Niger Delta Sports Festival, set to take place from April 1 to April 9 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. This event aims to unearth and cultivate athletic talent within the region. […]
Former Super Eagles midfielder Edema Fuludu has cautioned fans against underestimating Nigeria’s opponents in Group C of the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which includes Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, Fuludu emphasized that the competition will not […]
The Edo State Football Association (Edo FA) is thrilled to announce the commencement of the 2nd edition of the Under-18 Oba of Benin Football Tournament, set to kick off on Tuesday, December 10, in Edo State. This annual event, sponsored by Michael Ogbebor, a former footballer based in the United […]
Nigeria’s premier women’s football team, Edo Queens FC, has earned a prestigious nomination for CAF Women’s Club of the Year, solidifying their status as a continental powerhouse. As the current champions of the Nigerian Women’s Football League (NWFL), the team has consistently demonstrated impressive performance in both local and international […]
As the sports community gears up for the much-anticipated 2024 National Youth Games, taking place in Asaba, Delta State, the focus now turns to Edo State, which is set to host the South-South Zonal elimination games. These competitive events, aimed at providing teams with the chance to qualify for the […]
The Edo Queens, the state-owned female football team, have emerged as the victorious champions of the CAF Women’s League WAFU B Qualifiers. The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has enthusiastically congratulated the team for their outstanding performance. The Edo Queens’ journey to glory was nothing short of impressive. They […]
The Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City will transform into a hub of sporting and business activities from July 15, 2024, as the 2024 National Division One Handball Premier League gets underway. In partnership with the Edo State Sports Commission, the Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) has secured the support […]