CONGRATULATIONS TO D’TIGRESS, COACHES, OFFICIALS & ALL NIGERIANS 🏆 The President of NAPHER‑SD, Professor Florence Bola Adeyanju, on behalf of the entire association, heartily congratulates D’Tigress, their coaches, technical crew, support staff, and all Nigerians on the monumental achievement of winning the 5th consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship. Read also: Chelsea Crowned Club World Champions After Stunning 3-0 Win Over PSG This historic feat is a celebration of teamwork, dedication, and national pride. The victory reflects the strength of our women, the excellence of Nigerian sports development, and the collective support of everyone. from fans to administrators, who made this moment…
Author: Bashir Ahmad
By Friday Joshua The Association of Nigeria Women in Sports (NAWIS), have again joined well-meaning Nigerians, in rolling out the drums, and the Red Carpet to celebrate, the Women’s Senior National Basketball team, D’Tigress, for winning an unprecedented 5th straight FIBA Afrobasket title, on Sunday, in Côte d’Ivoire. D’Tigress lost the first quarter 21-26 to the Aigllons of Mali at the Palais des Sports in Treichville; but fought-back to win the 2nd period, and went to the break level on 41-41 baskets.The reigning champions then won the 3rd and 4th quarters, against the resilient Malian ladies, to seal…
OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON THE NATIONAL SPORTS FEDERATION ELECTIONS The President of NAPHER-SD, Professor Florence Bola Adeyanju, warmly welcomes all delegates, contestants, and officials currently gathered in Abuja for the National Sports Federation Elections, taking place today, Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the NFF Technical Centre, Package B, MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja. These elections mark a significant milestone as NAPHER-SD members continue to play vital roles in shaping the future of sports administration in Nigeria. We commend the dedication and service of our members who have stepped forward to represent the association across various sports federations. We acknowledge the work of…
Presented by: Barrister Bashari Ahmed Maizare, Dip, BSc (PHE), MSc, Ph.D. (Sports Mgt.) ABU, Zaria, LLB Law (NOUN), Dip (Mass Com), PGDPPA (BUK), Adv. Sports Mgt. (IOC), MNIM, MICAD, FNIS At the capacity building workshop for the Kano Pillars football club Board and management team. Organised by: Kano State Government at Prince Hotel Kano. On: Friday 25th July, 2025. Introduction: This paper presents a structured definition and analysis of the roles and functions of a professional football club’s Board and Management team in Nigeria. It is tailored to align with national best practices, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), League Management…