Sports
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Nigeria reaffirms readiness for 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Saudi Arabia
— as NSC DG attends strategic seminar in Riyadh The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reaffirmed its commitment and readiness to participate in the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games, scheduled to hold in Saudi Arabia from November 7 to 21, 2025. As part of preparations for the event, the NSC Director General, Honourable Bukola Olopade, is currently attending a two-day seminar…
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NFF boss Ibrahim Gusau hails Super Eagles’ Unity Cup triumph
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has expressed satisfaction with the Super Eagles’ performance at the recently concluded Unity Cup in London, describing it as a vital step toward rebuilding a formidable national team under new head coach Eric Chelle. Speaking after the tournament, Gusau said the event achieved its core objective — giving the newly…
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Kano Govt approves ₦1m each for families of accident victims
The Kano State Government has approved ₦1 million each for the families of 22 young athletes who died in a motor accident while returning from the National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Deputy Governor Aminu Gwarzo made the announcement on Saturday during a condolence visit to Nasarawa Hospital, where the remains of the deceased were deposited. He described the…
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NSF tragedy: Ogun delegation visits Kano govt, supports victims’ families with N1m each
The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Sunday, sent a delegation to Kano State to commiserate with the government and people of the state over the loss of athletes and officials returning home from the just concluded Gateway 2024 National Sports Festival (NSF) held in Ogun State. Abiodun also gave NI million each to the families of the…
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Super Eagles triumph over Jamaica to win 2025 Unity Cup
By Olaolu Joseph The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Saturday won the 2025 Unity Cup after defeating the Reggae Boyz of Jamaica 5–4 on penalties, following a 2–2 draw at full time. Debutant Chrisantus Uche fired home the winning penalty for Nigeria after Kelechi Iheanacho, Tolu Arokodare, Bruno Onyemaechi, and Moses Simon had all converted their spot kicks. Jamaica scored…
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PSG whip Inter Milan 5-0 to claim first-ever Champions League title
French side Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) claimed their first-ever UEFA Champions League trophy in grand style after a dominant 5-0 victory over Inter Milan at the Allianz Arena in Munich. PSG controlled much of the possession in the opening stages and soon capitalized on their dominance. A slick pass from Vitinha found Désiré Doué, who squared the ball to Achraf Hakimi,…
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President Tinubu mourns victims of Kano sports tragedy
…orders emergency response to Niger flood disaster By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound grief over the tragic road accident involving members of the Kano State contingent returning from the recently concluded National Sports Festival in Ogun State. Describing the incident as a “devastating blow to the nation,” President Tinubu extended his condolences to the government and people…
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NSC expresses shock over Kano contingent’s fatal accident
The leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC) has expressed deep sadness over the tragic road accident involving members of the Kano State contingent returning from the 22nd National Sports Festival held in Ogun State. Reacting to the development, NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, said, “This is a painful moment for the entire Nigerian sports family. “On behalf of the…
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NSF: Abiodun mourns Kano athletes
The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident involving members of the Kano State contingent who were returning home after participating in the 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival (NSF) held in Ogun State. A bus conveying the athletes was said to have been involved in a crash about 50 kilometres…
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Akpabio declares sports an economic force at National Sports Festival closing
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has described sports as a powerful economic force and instrument of national integration, urging both public and private stakeholders to invest more intentionally in the sector. He made the call on Thursday while declaring the 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival officially closed in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Akpabio cited global figures showing the…
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