Sports

NDDC Handball Clinic Resumes

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14 years ago

February 11, 2011

The maiden Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) sponsored Secondary School Handball Training Clinic that went on recess for the yuletide season has resumed training on Monday through 21st of this month, in Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers State, simultaneously.

Barrister Kwashi Thompson and Tyroll, the organisers of the programme disclosed this at the weekend in Port Harcourt.

According to Kwashi, the coaches and the participants are on high spirit and determined to take handball to the next level in this country, saying that the event is expected to be an annual one.

“I promised that the programme would be an annual event and I believe this training programme will produce fresh handball talents for the country,” Thompson said.

The organiser further revealed that before the end of the training there will be a mini tournament for the participating schools.

He described the programme as huge success and appreciates all those who supports the training in various ways.

“We are very grateful for the supports we received from various quarters. I pray you continue in the same spirit next time,” he stated.

Tonye Orabere

Sports

Ogba, Others Endorse Niger Delta Sports Festival

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14 hours ago

March 5, 2025

The Tide

Vice president of the Nigeria Olympics Committee (NOC), Chief Solomon Ogba, foremost Sports Marketer and founder of Okpekpe Road Race, Mike Itemuagbor and top Sports Journalist and Media Strategist, Mitchel Obi have lent their voices in support of the Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF).
The personalities with backgrounds in sports administration, marketing and media spoke separately in commendation of the festival, an initiative of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) with Dunamis Icon as consultants.
“This is a positive addition to the evolving sports business ecosystem because it is not just a springboard for identifying talents, it also offers a platform to truly hone the skills of those already discovered”, remarked Obi, who served as Special Advisor to a former Sports Minister, late Anthony Ikhazabor.
He said the festival will be a flagship event in the region that would trigger interest in sports among the youths and people of the region.
Edo State-born Itemuagbor commended the NDDC for the decision to add sports in the list of their intervention projects in the region, adding that: “This speaks directly to the problem of youth restiveness which is of great concern to our people.”

Sports

Onyedika Not Sure For Super Eagles W’C Qualifiers

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14 hours ago

March 5, 2025

The Tide

Raphael Onyedika has now emerged as a major doubt for the Super Eagles’ must-win 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe later this month.
The midfielder was forced out early from last week’s league game against Standard Liege.
He has not recovered from the injury and so will miss today’s league match against Gent and may also miss a UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash against Aston Villa yesterday.
The Super Eagles take on Rwanda in Kigali on March 21, before they face Zimbabwe in Uyo four days later in crucial World Cup qualifiers.

Sports

‘I Must Win Trophy Before Retirement’

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14 hours ago

March 5, 2025

The Tide

Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Al-Khalood defender, William Troost-Ekong, has shared his experience on the difficulties of winning the prestigious Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) while describing it a must win trophy.
The former Watford FC defender has competed in the tournament three times but has yet to lift the trophy.
“I’ve been there three times now, bronze medal, silver medal, but I haven’t had the chance to win it. That remains my ultimate goal,” he told Tidesports source.
“It means so much to me and all the kids growing up in Africa and Nigeria.”