Pepe Retires: Legendary Portugal centre-back ends career at 41 after huge successes with Real Madrid and Porto

Portugal defender Pepe has retired from football, the 41-year-old said on Thursday. Pepe’s last game came at Euro 2024, where Portugal were defeated by France on penalties in the quarter-finals, and he became the oldest player to appear at a European Championship finals tournament. “I want to thank God for giving me the wisdom to … [Read more…]

Gov Mbah Salutes Valiant D’Tigress

The Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has hailed the Nigeria women national basketball team, D’Tigress, for their great outing at the Paris Olympics, saying they put up a courageous performance against the most successful female national basketball team, the USA. Mbah also restated his administration’s determination to position Enugu State’s sports sector as … [Read more…]

NPFL: Gov Mbah Splashes N50m, other Non-Cash Rewards on Victorious Rangers Int’l

Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has announced a cash reward of N50 million in addition to non-cash gifts to Rangers International Football Club of Enugu, winners of the 2023/2024 Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL. The governor announced this when he treated the Nigerian champions to a state banquet at the Government House, Enugu, … [Read more…]

Enyimba Stages Walk-out During Rangers-Enyimba Derby in Enugu

  A crucial Nigeria Premier Football league, derby between hosts Rangers and visiting Enyimba, was disrupted on Sunday after Rangers were awarded a late penalty and players of Enyimba staged a walk-out. The top-of-the-table encounter tagged “Oriental Derby”, in the country’s elite division attracted a sold-out crowd to Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu. The game … [Read more…]

Enugu Set to Hold First Gaming Conference

The Enugu State Gaming and Lotto Commission (ESGC) says plans are underway to hold the inaugural Gaming Conference in the state. In a statement to newsmen in Enugu yesterday, Chief Executive Officer of the ESGC, Arinze Arum said that the conference will establish Enugu as the leading destination for gambling tourism in Nigeria. Arum noted … [Read more…]

Jose Peseiro Quits As Super Eagles Coach

Jose Peseiro has left his role as the coach of the Super Eagles after taking the team to the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The team lost to Cote d’Ivoire in the final of the competition. His contract with the team expired in February and he was supposed to continue with … [Read more…]

Super Eagles Move Places Up In Latest FIFA Ranking

The Super Eagles are now 14 places higher in the latest FIFA ranking following a great showing at the just-concluded 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Cote d’Ivoire. Nigeria lost to Cote d’Ivoire in the final of the competition concluded last weekend and have deservedly climbed up the FIFA ladder after that impeccable … [Read more…]