Sports

Every type of sport deserves full attention, says NSC Chairman Dikko

By Tosin Omojola Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, emphasized the need for all sports in Nigeria to receive equal attention to promote holistic development across the country’s sports ecosystem. Speaking in an interview on Arise TV on Saturday, Dikko reiterated that the time has come for sports beyond football to garner the same level of attention…

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Nimrod’s appointment as CAVB President well deserved, says NSC Chairman

By Tosin Omojola Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), has extended a message of goodwill to Engineer Musa Nimrod on his recent appointment as President of the African Beach Volleyball Commission. The Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) Board of Administration appointed Engineer Nimrod, who also serves as President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, during a recent…

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Nigeria volleyball chief Nimrod appointed CAVB President

By Tosin Omojola The Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) has officially appointed Engineer Musa Nimrod as the President of the CAVB Beach Volleyball Commission. This significant appointment, made in Casablanca, Morocco, marks a pivotal moment for both Nimrod and the future development of beach volleyball across Africa. In his acceptance speech, Nimrod outlined his vision for the sport, vowing to…

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EPL: Ola Aina scores as Nottingham Forest thrash West Ham 3-0

By Tosin Omojola Nigerian international Ola Aina powered a stunning shot into the top corner from the edge of the penalty arc, contributing to Nottingham Forest’s dominant 3-0 victory over West Ham. Chris Wood opened the scoring for the in-form Forest side in the first half. Former Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi extended the lead, with his cross sneaking past Lukasz…

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CAF ruling: Libya appeals with supporting documents

By Tosin Omojola The Acting President of the Libyan Football Federation (LFF), Nasser Al-Suwaie, has announced that Libya has formally appealed to the Appeals Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The appeal challenges the recent decision by CAF’s Disciplinary Committee regarding Libya’s second-leg fixture against Nigeria’s Super Eagles. The Disciplinary Committee penalized Libya with a deduction of three…

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Ilorin Golf Club, breeding ground for champions, says Zana of Ilorin

By Tosin Omojola Engineer Lanre Shagaya, the Zana of Ilorin and an accomplished golfer, has praised Ilorin Golf Club as a “breeding ground for champions,” lauding its role in producing outstanding golfers and veterans. Speaking with journalists at the ICMA PRO-AM Open Golf Tournament in Ilorin on Saturday, Shagaya expressed his satisfaction with the championship, emphasizing that it had met…

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Super Eagles to hold training camp in Abidjan ahead of AFCON qualifier

By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s Super Eagles are set to open their training camp on November 10, 2024, in Abidjan, ahead of a crucial 2025 AFCON qualifier against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic, according to an authoritative source. All invited professional players are expected to fly directly to the Ivorian capital from their foreign clubs. The Super Eagles will face Benin…

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School sports development: Lagos trains games Masters/Mistresses in cricket fundamentals

By Tosin Omojola The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) organized a three-day clinic, “Train the Trainers,” for Games Masters and Mistresses in both public and private schools. The program aims to deepen the foundation of school sports development, providing Games Masters, Mistresses, and Physical Education teachers with hands-on knowledge in the fundamentals of cricket. The training, held at the University…

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Handball Tournament: Flight delay forces Nigeria/Zambia match reschedule

By Tosin Omojola The Nigeria versus Zambia match, initially scheduled for Saturday at the IHF Trophy Africa Men’s Continental Phase in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, has been postponed to Sunday due to travel delays. The Nigerian National Under-18 Men’s Handball Team, led by Coach Emeka Nnamani, was set to depart for Addis Ababa on Friday from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport…

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Dominican Republic 2024: Nigeria’s Flamingos ranked 5th best

By Tosin Omojola The Nigerian Flamingos finished fifth in the 2024 U-17 Women’s World Cup held in the Dominican Republic. With two matches left to conclude the tournament on Sunday, the team led by Bankole Olowookere earned 9 points, scoring 9 goals and conceding 3, making them the highest-ranked of the four teams that exited at the quarterfinals among the…

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