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Increase of Golf courses in Nigeria. When Golf is mentioned in Nigeria, it is assumed that it is only other countries outside the continent that practices the sport. Most of its population of 170 million cannot afford to play a sport that is, in most countries around the world, the domain of the moneyed classes.       Golf is, however, a measure of a society's aspirations -- and one Nigerian province is aiming high with a development that could mark it as an international destination.       The governor of Cross River state said an up to date standard golf course is relevant in an economy such as ours which is growing rapidly       The vision from the governor was to create an international destination for Nigerians. He further stated the golf course would start in an old rubber plantation.       However, some environmentalists are concerned that the construction of golf courses in Cross River State could be damaging ...

NHF needs to improve the standard of Hockey games in Nigeria- Ndana-Baba. The Hockey sport in Nigeria is less patronized by the Nigerian teaming population of sports lovers, unlike the round-leather game.       The sport is challenged with the poor sport-support facilities, sponsorship, positive competitions, and low standard training of the athletes, coaches, and referees.       Head Coach of Kada Stars Hockey Club of Kaduna,  Mr. Abdullahi Ndana-Baba, has pleaded with the Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF) to quickly improve the standard of hockey games in Nigeria. Ndana-Baba advises that the NHF needed to provide technical training and the required equipment for the competition to improve the sport’s development. Source: Completesports.com

Team Nigeria Badminton has emerged grand winners of the 2019 African Games in Morocco.  Nigerian badminton team emerged grand winners with a total of eight (8) medals as the games come to a conclusion on the 30th of August 2019.       The Nigeria Badminton contingent finished at the peak of the log with two gold medals, three Silvers and Bronzes each to end the meet as the number one team in Africa.       Africa and Nigeria number one, Anuoluwapo Opeyori won gold after seeing off tough challenge from number one seed from Mauritius, Georges Julien Paul in straight sets, 21-16/21-17 to clinch the top medal in the men’s singles category. Source badmintonnigeria.org

Anthony Joshua presents heavyweight title belts to Buhari Emai Nigeria-born British boxer Anthony Joshua has presented his belts to President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) in London on Saturday. The Pugilist, who reclaimed his titles from Mexican boxer Andy Ruiz (Jr)in December in Saudi Arabia, proudly flashed the belts to the admiration of the President and some members of these cabinet, members of the diplomatic corps and Head of the Diaspora Commission Abike Dabiri-Erewa. The commission in recent times has been paying increased attention to Nigerians abroad, hailing those who have made positive impact in their careers on one hand and projecting positive image of the country on the other. While Anthony Joshua who continues to relish his re-claimed title, he is however under pressure to agree on terms to fight Bulgarian boxer Kubrat Pulev or face losing his IBF world title. The IBF have told AJ he must defend his title against Pulev – who pulled out of facing...

Liverpool sweep Manchester United aside as Premier League champions-elect show their class Liverpool 2-0 Manchester United:  Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah scored two goals on a day where Jurgen Klopp’s side could’ve scored six against rivals that no longer rival them  Liverpool ultimately do what matters the most, despite the lingering sense they could have made this mean even more. The champions elect beat  Manchester United  to make it 21 wins out of 22, but this remarkable campaign that is becoming so defined by numbers - not least 19 and 30 - didn’t quite reach the figures it could have. It was a late 2-0 that should have been a 6-0, and still somehow could have been a 1-1. That lent a curious second-half tension to what was often an embarrassingly one-sided match, but that in itself just made the eventual victory all the more satisfying. United were just another piece of roadkill en route to this long-awaited 19th title, the oppor...

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Golf: Defending champ Jazz Janewattananond leads at halfway mark of SMBC Singapore Open Jazz Janewattananond of Thailand hits a shot on hole 15 during day 1 of the SMBC Singapore Open at Sentosa’s Serapong Course on Jan 16, 2020. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM SINGAPORE - Jazz Janewattananond's love affair with the SMBC Singapore Open shows no sign of fading as the defending champion put himself in strong position to claim back-to-back titles. The 24-year-old Thai, who had four Asian Tour titles last year to clinch the Order of Merit, fired a six-under 65 on Friday (Jan 17) to claim the half-way lead at 10-under 132. He was one clear of South Korean Kim Joo-hyung, who signed for a 66 at the Sentosa Golf Club, and Miguel Tabuena (65) of the Philippines. The only golfer to defend his Singapore Open crown was Australian star Adam Scott who triumphed in 2005 and 2006. He won a third title in 2010. Reigning Olympic champion Justin Rose, who at world No. 9 is the highest ra...

Mason Greenwood: Manchester United striker needs more time before England call-up, says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer "Let the boy settle in now before we talk about England or the Euros," says Man Utd boss Mason Greenwood has scored 10 goals in all competitions so far this season Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says striker Mason Greenwood needs more time to develop before being called up to the senior England squad. The 18-year-old scored his 10th goal in all competitions in United's 4-0 win over Norwich on Saturday after only being on the field for a matter of minutes following a substitution. His rapid rise into United's first-team this season, coupled with   Harry Kane's hamstring injury , has seen speculation grow that he may be involved in Gareth Southgate's England set-up ahead of this summer's Euro 2020 finals. "I think Mason will have a top career and a long career, let the boy settle in now before we talk a...

Konstantinos Mavropanos set to leave Arsenal to join Nurnberg on loan Arsenal continue to evaluate future of Eddie Nketiah with all interested in a loan deal. Konstantinos Mavropanos has predominantly featured for Arsenal's under-23 side this season Arsenal defender Konstantinos Mavropanoswill have a medical with German second division club FC Nurnberg on Monday ahead of a loan move. Mavropanos, 22, has made just nine first-team appearances since signing from PAS Giannina in 2017, predominantly playing for the under-23s during that time. The Greek defender is effectively sixth choice under new boss Mikel Arteta who has said he is considering signing a defender in the January window after centre-back Calum Chambers was ruled out for up to nine months with a knee injury. Meanwhile, Eddie Nketiah is set to be the latest Arsenal player to leave the club on loan following  Emile Smith Rowe's departure to Huddersfield . The England Un...

Hull KR's Mose Masoe has operation after suffering serious spinal injury Masoe operated on overnight after receiving oxygen on the pitch Mose Masoe sustained the injury two minutes into the pre-season trial match Mose Masoe had an operation on a serious spinal injury he suffered during Hull KR's friendly with Wakefield Trinity. Masoe was taken to Leeds General hospital during his side's 18-6 friendly defeat at Wakefield and underwent surgery late on Sunday night. The former St Helens front rower sustained the injury two minutes into the pre-season trial match and was given oxygen on the pitch. After a delay of around 10 minutes Masoe was carried off on a stretcher before being taken to the nearby hospital. A club statement read: "Following the injury to Mose Masoe during yesterday's friendly with Wakefield Trinity, the club can confirm Mose has suffered a serious spinal injury and was operated on overnight at Leeds General Hospital. ...

Marcus Rashford: 200-game Man Utd striker pays tribute to Norman Whiteside Norman Whiteside is the youngest Manchester United player to reach 200 games for the club Marcus Rashford paid tribute to Norman Whiteside after the Northern Irishman was initially left off Manchester United's list of youngest players to reach 200 games. Rashford reached the milestone in Saturday's 4-0 win over Norwich and was initially thought to be the third youngest to reach 200 games, behind only George Best and Ryan Giggs. But Whiteside's wife Dee pointed out on Twitter that her husband had also brought up 200 games younger than Rashford and, indeed, was the youngest to do so in United's history. Rashford had already mentioned on social media his pride in getting to 200 games, and later wrote on Twitter: "Appreciation tweet for the great Norman Whiteside. Never to be overlooked." United put out an apology to Whiteside, who is also the yo...