Sixth edition of Prince Victor Uwakwe Lawn Tennis Tournament on Tuesday kicked  off in Enugu with  South-East and South-South states in participation. The tournament which is presently taking place at the Enugu State Sports Club is featuring under 15 and 21 boys and girls categories and would end on August 12. The tournament is organised by…

By Newslineglobal Chairman ,Organising Committee of the ongoing Prince Victor Uwakwe under 15 and 21 Lawn Tennis Tournaments in Enugu , Dr. Lawrence Azike ,has disclosed that the tournament which is on its 6th edition will soon be taken to a national level, noting that eight states are slugging it out for honours in Enugu. Azike disclosed…

Police advocacy group under the auspices of  Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV), has urged government at all levels to establish high performance community sports centres to serve as  athletes’ bank where they can be discovered, developed and harnessed. The National Coordinator of POCACOV, CSP Ebere Amaraizu, made the call on Friday in Enugu…

Rangers International Football Club, Enugu( Flying Antelope)have sealed a landmark partnership contract with an investment and financial advisory firm, Afrinvest (West Africa) Limited, in the areas of infrastructure, logistics, brand management, sponsorship of jerseys and other training kits that will revive the football club for global competition.  Speaking during the signing of the partnership agreement,…

Federal government and Enugu State government have expressed desire to enter into partnership on sports development, saying it will create jobs and grow the economy while helping to address insecurity. The Minister of Sports, Senator John Uwan Enoh, and the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah made this known during a courtesy visit by…

The governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has urged Nigerians to live in love, peace, and togetherness in order to advance the country. This came even as he reaffirmed his dedication to creating a new Enugu State, stressing that his goals included leading an Enugu State where love, peace, and unity are paramount, in…

Nigeria Professional Football League has  approved and certified the Nnamdi Azikiwe stadium , Enugu , fit for use after  the completion of the renovation work at the stadium. As a result, the stadium  is ready to host the Rangers International  Football Club, Enugu. This was made known by the Commissioner for Youth and Sports in…

Nigeria’s senior football team, Super Eagles, Wednesday night qualified for  the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating South African national team, Bafana Bafana  4-2 on penalty shootouts. The Super Eagles  will play against  the host, Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire on Sunday  The Elephants advanced to the final after beating DR…

Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire, on Sunday, defeated the Super Eagles of Nigeria 2-1 at the final of AFCON 2023 played  in Abidjan. Pix- AFCON winners, Elephants lift the cup Super Eagles’  Captain, W. Troost-Ekong, scored for Nigeria through a header in the 38th minute. Pix- The match Elephant’s F. Kessié equalised in the 62nd minute while S….

Anambra state Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo at the weekend,hosted Ex- Rangers International football club legends across the country, at the Governor’s lodge,Awka. The Governor at the event , announced free medical services for the football legends. He also increased their stipends His wrote : “Today I hosted the Rangers International Football Club Legends at the…