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Ex-D’Tigers captain Olumide Oyedeji seeks end to NBBF leadership crisis

Former captain of Nigeria’s senior basketball team, D’Tigers, and board member of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Olumide Oyedeji, has raised fresh concerns about the stagnation of basketball in Nigeria, attributing it to persistent leadership crises and division within the federation. Speaking during an interview in Abeokuta, Oyedeji took personal responsibility for the federation’s shortcomings over the years, stating that…

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FG sets up Joint Committee to revive school sports

By Kunle Sanni In a major step toward transforming youth development in Nigeria, the Federal Government has inaugurated a high-powered Joint Committee on Sports and Education aimed at integrating grassroots sports into the country’s academic structure. The committee, a collaborative effort between the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Federal Ministry of Education (FME), was officially launched on Wednesday, May…

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Ghana’s coach admits Nigeria’s superiority after Unity Cup defeat

Following his side’s 2-1 defeat to Nigeria in the Unity Cup semi-final on Wednesday night, Black Stars head coach Otto Addo admitted that the Super Eagles were the better side, noting that Nigeria fielded a more mature and cohesive team. Goals from Cyriel Dessers and an own goal by Simpson sealed the win for Nigeria, while Ghana, who struggled throughout…

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Super Eagles’ win over Ghana well deserved – Chelle

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has said his team’s victory over Ghana in the semi-final of the Unity Cup on Wednesday night was well deserved. The Super Eagles put up a dominant display in the first half to race into a 2-0 lead, before Ghana fought back after the interval to halve the deficit late on. “We played a great…

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Ogun condemns protest, reaffirms commitment to Athletes’ welfare

The Ogun State Government has described as regrettable the protest staged by some athletes representing the state at the ongoing National Sports Festival over delayed allowances. A statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, said the protest was inconsistent with the values and objectives the state upholds, expressing disappointment. He noted…

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Chelsea whip Real Betis 4–1 to clinch UEFA Conference League

By Olaolu Joseph Chelsea became the first club in history to win all major UEFA competitions after defeating Real Betis 4–1 in Wednesday’s UEFA Conference League final. The Blues had to rally from a goal down to beat the Spanish side, who took the lead in the first half through Abde Ezzalzouli. Chelsea turned things around after the break, with…

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Super Eagles fly past Black Stars in Unity Cup tie

By Olaolu Joseph Nigeria scored two first-half goals to beat rivals Ghana 2–1 and qualify for the final of the Unity Cup International Invitational Tournament holding in London. The Super Eagles settled down quickly to finish the task against the Black Stars, scoring both goals within the opening twenty minutes. The match, played at Gtech Community Stadium, the home ground…

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