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Paris Olympics: President Tinubu urged to sack Sports Minister now over Ofili Favour Olympic scandal

By Pointnews247 August 3, 2024Sport, SportsNo Comments

Sports entrepreneur and Chairman Gombe State Athletics Association Hon. Ahmed Shuaib Gara-Gombe has called on President Bola Tinubu to sack Sports Minister Sen. John Enoh over the exclusion of top…

Perfection’ must be England’s watch word to beat Spain, says Southgate

By Pointnews247 July 13, 2024News, SportNo Comments

England's men booked their first appearance in a major final on foreign soil with a 2-1 victory over the Netherlands in their semi-final on Wednesday. It's the third time in…

CAF extols Oparanozie virtue after retirement from Football

By Pointnews247 September 15, 2023Sport, SportsNo Comments

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has celebrated Desire Oparanozie's prowess in female football following her retirement from professional soccer. On Wednesday, She announced on her X handle that she…

Sports Minister set for meeting with all Sports Federations

By Pointnews247 September 11, 2023Sport, SportsNo Comments

Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh will commence engagements with all sports federations in the country on Tuesday, as he continues to assess the state of affairs of…

Football Federation to appear before House of Reps on Thursday

By Pointnews247 August 24, 2023News, Sport, SportsNo Comments

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will appear two times in just twenty four hours before the House of Representatives Adhoc Committee over investigation on the dispute between Super falcons and…

Sports Minister, Enoh promises reception for Team Nigeria in Budapest

By Pointnews247 August 23, 2023Sport, SportsNo Comments

Spots Minister Hon. John Enoh has assured Athletes and officials at the World Athletics Championship in Budapest of a grand reception when they arrive Nigeria next week. In an interview…

National Youth Games: U-15 AthIetes begins open trials for selection in Gombe

By Pointnews247 August 16, 2023Sport, SportsNo Comments

No fewer than Eleven Local Government Area Councils in Gombe State with over 2000 AthIetes will participate in the U-15 AthIetics Open Trials for the forthcoming National Youth Games in…

CAF Cup: Edo deputy Gov, Speaker drum support for Bendel Insurance against Aso Chef FC of Algeria

By Pointnews247 August 16, 2023Sport, SportsNo Comments

As Bendel Insurance FC tango against Aso Chef's of Algeria in CAF Cup in Benin, Edo State Speaker Blessing Agbebaku has charged Edo Arsenal to aim for total success. Recall…

How Ronaldo won Saudi League Cup for Al-Nassr

By Pointnews247 August 14, 2023SportNo Comments

Cristiano Ronaldo has won his first ever title of the Saudi Pro League after thumping Al Hilal 2-1 in Arab Club Champion title on Saturday.Ronaldo who guided 10-man Al-Nassr to…

WBC: Gypsy King Tyson Fury Retains Heavyweight Title After<br>Whyte knockout

WBC: Gypsy King Tyson Fury Retains Heavyweight Title After
Whyte knockout

By Pointnews247 April 24, 2022SportNo Comments

It was a night full of tension and excitement as the boxing world witnessed the bout between the undefeated heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte. Point News247 reports that…