SPORT

The annual Access Bank Polo and Charity event at the Guards Polo Club in Egham, Surrey was once again a remarkable gathering of royalty, diplomats, political leaders, the business community, and supporters of Access Bank. This prestigious event not only showcases the elite sport of polo, but also serves as …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – July 16, 2023 – Women’s hurdles world record holder, Tobi Amusan, set a new meet record of 12.34 seconds to win the 100m hurdles event at the Silesia Diamond League on Sunday, July 16, 2023. The Nigerian sports icon stormed to the finish line first, edging out …

ABEOKUTA – Determined to host a world-class National Sports Festival (NSF) in 2024, the Ogun State Government and the Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Sports and Youth Development have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MiU). In his remarks after the signing of the MoU at the Governor’s Office, …

ILARO-YEWA – The status of Ogun State as basket of talents in sports has again been boosted as 18 year old Aderonke Akanbi recently won and sets new national record in a women’s 3000m race competition. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l magazine and online …

A Nigerian veteran boxer, Bash Ali has sent a warming congratulatory birthday message to Nigeria President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 71 birthday anniversary. Ali stated this in his congratulatory message to the President-elect, also tasks him to prioritise sports activities in his administration, noting that Nigeria’s sports activities …

Chelsea Chairman and co-owner Todd Boehly has reportedly sacked all the Chelsea players and given Manager Graham Potter the opportunity to draft a brand new team of replacements in his own image. According to a report which says, “while previous owner Roman Abramovich repeatedly backed Chelsea’s players over his Managers, …

LAGOS – First Bank of Nigeria Limited, sponsors of the annual Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship has pledged its commitment to the continuous sponsorship of the tournament which is one of the longest running golf tournaments in Nigeria. According to a release e-signed and made a available to StarTrend Int’l …

KADUNA – Kaduna was agog with excitement as this year’s First Bank of Nigeria Limited sponsored Emir of Zazzau African Patrons Cup and Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign started on November 1, 2022. The African Patrons cup is an annual polo tournament which features Low, Medium and High goal teams from …

ABEOKUTA – Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has charged the 14th Olowu of Owu, Oba (Prof.) Saka Matemilola, to see his installation as a call to service towards the development of Owu Kingdom and the state in general. Abiodun stated this on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at the presentation …

By Snr. Chief Lekan Alabi IBADAN – Monday, October 17, 2022, Nigeria’s U-17 female soccer team – the Flamingos will take on Chile for the Q-final ticket in the on-going FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, holding in India. I wish our gallant team the best of luck. If the Flamingos …