David Ngobua

Abuja

Senior Sports Reporter at Daily Trust

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

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Victorious 1980 AFCON squad: Chukwu, Bassey, 7 others gone, 13 remaining

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | David Ngobua

The year 2025 is proving to be a tragic one for the football fraternity in Nigeria, following the passing away of two more members of the 1980 AFCON winning squad- the team captain and defender, ‘Chairman’ Christian Chukwu and striker Charles Bassey. Both football legends died on Saturday, April 12 Enugu and Eket respectively, after protracted illnesses.
Women football referees deserve support, not attacks

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | David Ngobua

The physical assault or attempted molestation of Olufunmilayo Alaba, who officiated the South West derby between 3SC and Ikorodu City at the Lekan Salami Stadium has once again highlighted one of the risks that female referees in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) are exposed to every season.
NPFL: Rivers United cut Remo Stars’ lead to 5 points

2 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | David Ngobua

Title contenders, Rivers United boosted their chances with a crucial 1-0 win over leaders Remo Stars in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) week 32 match played yesterday at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port-Harcourt. Before the match, Remo Stars who are gunning for their first-ever NPFL title were leading the table with 60 points with Rivers United trailing in second position with 52 points.
El-Kanemi Warriors’ flash in the pan performance

2 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | David Ngobua

El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguru kicked off the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season full of promises as they went 10 matches unbeaten, which made their teeming supporters to believe that they meant business this year. However, with six matches to the end of the season, El-Kanemi Warriors who were among the title contenders at the beginning of the season are at risk of being dragged into relegation waters by rival clubs.
Thumbs up to Invited Junior Athletes (IJA) initiative

2 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | David Ngobua

Even as a relentless advocate for the restoration of the original format of the National Sports Festival (NSF), the decision by the National Sports Commission (NSC) to invite young athletes to participate in the 2025 edition of the Nigerian Olympics in form of Invited Junior Athletes (IJA) is highly commendable, and if properly executed, would help tackle Nigeria’s declining fortunes in sports.
Nigeria: Indelible Footprints of Deceased Nigerian Boxer, Segun Olanrewanju

3 weeks ago | allafrica.com | David Ngobua

His name may not ring a bell but among the sports fraternity in Nigeria, especially in boxing circles, Segun Olanrewaju popularly called 'success' was a well-known and successful boxer who recorded many accomplishments in the sports, making him one of Nigeria's outstanding elite boxers.
Enyimba, El-Kanemi Warriors’ clash signposts Fed Cup Round of 32 fixtures

3 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | David Ngobua

Enyimba FC of Aba will aim to dethrone defending champions El-Kanemi Warriors’ as the men’s FedCup Round of 32 fixtures are held on Wednesday, April 2 and Thursday, April 3 at match venues across the country. Without a doubt, the clash between Enyimba and El-Kanemi Warriors is the biggest match of the round as both teams boast of impressive records in the oldest Nigeria club competition.
AFCON 2025: Inside Golden Eaglets’ declining fortunes

3 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | David Ngobua

The 15th edition of the biennial Africa Youth Football tournament for players aged 17 and below (AFCON U-17), kicked off on Sunday in Morocco, with the world’s most successful national team at this level, the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria conspicuously missing. The competition also serves as qualifiers for the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup to be held later this year in Qatar. The first top ten nations will qualify for the world finals.
Indelible footprints of deceased Nigerian boxer, Segun Olanrewanju

3 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | David Ngobua

His name may not ring a bell but among the sports fraternity in Nigeria, especially in boxing circles, Segun Olanrewaju popularly called ‘success’ was a well-known and successful boxer who recorded many accomplishments in the sports, making him one of Nigeria’s outstanding elite boxers.
Osimhen and the looming disaster

3 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | David Ngobua

A few minutes after Victor Osimhen was subbed off in Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe, something catastrophic happened. As if energised by his absence, the Brave Warriors stunned the home crowd by equalising Osimhen’s goal in the tension soaked encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Right there on the bench where he had retired to, Osimhen fell backwards in utter shock as he clutched his head tightly in his hands in disbelief.