David Ngobua

Abuja

Senior Sports Reporter at Daily Trust

Sports Journalist with Daily Trust Newspapers Abuja, orginally from Adikpo-London

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Nigeria: Kano 22 - Senator Barau Visits, Donates N22m to Families of Late Athletes

3 days ago | allafrica.com | David Ngobua

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, on Tuesday, June 3, paid a condolence visit to the families of the 22 Kano athletes who died in a ghastly motor accident on Saturday. The families of the late athletes received the Deputy President of the Senate and his entourage at the Gwagwarwa Juma'a Mosque in Nasarawa Local Government Area of Kano State.
Nigeria: How Chelle Used Unity Cup to Win Over Vocal Critics

4 days ago | allafrica.com | David Ngobua

Without a doubt, the coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Sekou Chelle, has used the just concluded Unity Cup in London to make a bold statement that he has the technical acumen to restore the lost glory of the three-time African champions.
Flying Eagles and Chile ’87 disaster

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | David Ngobua

I know many of you may not recall what has come to be known as the Chile disaster. However, for those of us who followed the tragedy, it remains one of the most embarrassing moments for Nigerian football. After so much hype and great expectations, the then national U-20 men’s football team, the Flying Eagles, led by Coach Chris Udemezue of blessed memory, put up a dismal outing at the 1987 FIFA U-20 Championship in Chile.
Remodeled Bwari Township Stadium, more than a football arena

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | David Ngobua

On Wednesday, May 25, the remodeled Bwari Township Stadium made history when it hosted one of the semi-final matches of this year’s President Federation Cup between Ikorodu City of Lagos and Abakiliki FC Ebonyi. Even though the Federal Capital Territory is not new to hosting Federation Cup matches, it was the first time that a semi-final match was played in the federal capital.
NPFL: Heartland, Akwa Utd relegated; Katsina, Tornadoes, El-Kanemi escape on final day

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | David Ngobua

Heartland FC and Akwa United are finally relegated to the lower division following the dominance of home teams in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) week 38 matches played yesterday at match centres across the country. Heartland ensured they defeated fellow relegated side, Akwa United 2-1 but that wasn’t enough to save them from doom as the trio of Katsina United, Nigeria Tornadoes and El-Kanemi Warriors recorded crucial home victories to maintain their NPFL status.
Tinubu: 2024 NSF celebration of sporting excellence

2 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | David Ngobua

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, is both a celebration and continuation of Nigeria’s excellence in sports. The President who was represented by the Vice-President Kashim Shetimma, said this on Sunday, May 18, while declaring open the delayed 2024 NSF at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta. President Tinubu said sports in Nigeria is not only an event but a culture and a tool for national integration.
West Africa: Nigeria, Senegal in Win-or-Bust Afcon U-20 Quarter-Final Clash

3 weeks ago | allafrica.com | David Ngobua

Seven-time African champions, the Flying Eagles of Nigeria will face off with arch-rivals, the Junior Teranga Lions of Senegal this afternoon in one of the quarter-final matches of the 2025 AFCON U-20 championship in Egypt. Head Coach Aliyu Zubairu has assured that his boys are focused and determined to achieve a win that will guarantee them a place at this year's FIFA U20 World Cup finals.
Nigeria: Remo Stars Whip Ikorodu City 4-1 On Coronation Day

3 weeks ago | allafrica.com | David Ngobua

Remo Stars were in imperious form as they thrashed regional rivals Ikorodu City 4-1 in the Week 37 match played yesterday in Ikenne, after which they were formally crowned champions of the 2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. Remo Stars had emerged champions for the first time in their history after the slim 1-0 victory at home over Niger Tornadoes in Week 35, to open an unassailable 10-point gap following Rivers United's 0-2 loss at Kano Pillars.
Nigeria: Exploits of 'Surprise Packages', Ikorodu City, Abakaliki FC in Federation Cup

3 weeks ago | allafrica.com | David Ngobua

Without any iota of doubt, the story of the ongoing football season in Nigeria is that of Ikorodu City FC Lagos and Abakaliki FC. These two clubs have emerged as surprise packages in both the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) and the Federation Cup, where they have produced shocking results that have made nonsense of pundits' predictions.
Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Judges Course holds in Abuja

3 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | David Ngobua

The 2025/2028 International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) men’s Artistic Gymnastics Course (MAG) is ongoing in Abuja, Nigeria Federal Capital Territory. Running from May 10th to 14th, the FIG MAG International Judges Course has drawn participants from across the continent of Africa namely Algeria, Egypt, Cameroon, South Africa, and host nation Nigeria under the expert guidance of Russia’s Dimitri Andreev, a highly respected FIG official.