Sports
Badminton Enthusiasts Task BFN On National Competitions
Badminton enthusiasts have appealed to the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) to regularly stage competitions to keep the players busy and in the process, sharpen their competitive edge.
Some of the players in separate interviews with Tidesports on telephone, complained that they were getting discouraged by the lack of local competitions.
Ifraimu Jinkam, the country’s number one ranked player, said that the lack of competition was not doing the sport any good and that it was dampening the enthusiasm of the players.
“Players improve when they train and put into practice all the moves they have learnt in competitions; this is lacking at the moment,’’she said.
He urged the federation to reach out to multinational companies to come to the aid of badminton by partnering with the body to sponsor some of its programmes.
By so doing, Jinkam said budding talents from the grassroots would be discovered.
“If we can rely little on government allocation and look for an alternative by getting the help of corporate bodies, it would help the sport,’’ Jinkam said.
Eneojo Abah, the number two ranked player, complained that no badminton championships had been staged in Abuja since the year began.
“We have not had the Abuja Badminton Open Championships this year, and this is not good enough for players.
“We usually go for international championships, which is good, because we earn points to increase our ranking at the international scene. But what about our local competitions?
“When we have national competitions, talents are discovered, upcoming players have the opportunity of playing with seniors and they will know their strength and weaknesses.
“I want to use this medium to appeal to BFN that they should organise local competitions for us, to enable us maintain our form,’’he said.
Abah stressed that long term sponsors should be wooed to the game to maintain the visibility level of the sport among youths.
Meanwhile Abuja based Mohammed Bako told Tidesports that the lack of national competitions was gradually taking its toll on players and coaches, adding that some states had had to organise competitions on their own.
“The development of badminton is at zero level as far as I am concerned. The states are trying on their own but at the federal level, it is not enough.
“We urge the BFN to organise national and inter-state championships to boost the profile of developing players in the country, ‘’ he said.
Port Harcourt the capital city of Rivers State will be at the centre stage in Nigeria as Port Harcourt Arsenal Community will hold her maiden edition of Football Fans Fiesta (FFF).
The Fiesta scheduled to hold on the 13th December, 2025, at Eddiz wine bar GRA, promises to be all football fans carnival in the State , as there will be a lot of fanfares.
The Coordinator of Port Harcourt Arsenal Community (PHAC), Ugochukwu Oputa has said that the forthcoming Football Fans Fiesta was basically to promote peace, unity and love among football fans in irrespective of the cub.
He stated that sports is a catalyst to bring peace, love and Unity in any given society, hence the occasion was initiated.
Oputa said this in an interview with sports journalists in Port Harcourt yesterday, saying that arrangements are on top gear for a successful programme.
” This event is for all football fans irrespective of your club. It is basically to promote peace, love and Unity among fans.
“It is like stating the obvious that football is the catalyst of peace and unity in the world. So the Port Harcourt Arsenal Community want to use this avenue to bring people together and foster friendship.
“There is no gate fee, but it is expected to put on jersey of your club as to make the event look unique” Oputa said.
The Coordinator used the forum to advice football fans in the world to love one another, and equally urged fans that will attend the occasion to be of good conduct and behaviour.
Tonye Orabere
Liverpool’s season of abject misery worsened as they were beaten with embarrassing ease by a hugely impressive Nottingham Forest at Anfield.
Arne Slot’s Premier League champions were looking to bounce back from a heavy defeat at Manchester City, but instead ran into a Forest side revitalised under new manager Sean Dyche and looking back to their best.
Liverpool head coach Slot gave £125m British record signing Alexander Isak a start, but he was totally anonymous once more and only lasted 67 minutes.
Forest went ahead after 33 minutes when defender Murillo shot powerfully past fit-again Liverpool keeper Alisson to subdue an already anxious Anfield.
Igor Jesus had a second ruled out for handball, but Forest doubled their advantage 39 seconds after the break when former Liverpool defender Neco Williams set up Nicola Savona for a crisp finish in front of The Kop.
Liverpool could barely raise a response in a desperate display, Forest increasing their lead 12 minutes from time when Morgan Gibbs-White scored after Alisson saved from Omari Hutchinson.
It means Liverpool, who lie 11th before Saturday’s late fixture, have now lost six of their past seven Premier League games as Slot’s near £450m summer spending spree comes under further scrutiny.
Forest, meanwhile, are surging away from the relegation zone and are up to 16th.
-
Featured4 days agoOil & Gas: Rivers Remains The Best Investment Destination – Fubara
-
Nation5 days ago
MOSIEND Calls For RSG, NDDC, Stakeholders’ Intervention In Obolo Nation
-
Nation5 days ago
Hausa Community Lauds Council Boss Over Free Medical Outreach
-
Nation5 days agoOgoni Power Project: HYPREP Moves To Boost Capacity Of Personnel
-
Nation5 days ago
Association Hails Rivers LG Chairmen, Urges Expansion Of Dev Projects
-
Nation5 days ago
Film Festival: Don, Others Urge Govt To Partner RIFF
-
News5 days agoNDLEA Arrests Two, Intercepts Illicit Drugs Packaged As Christmas Cookies
-
News5 days agoTroops Rescue 12 Abducted Teenage Girls In Borno