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FMACTCE, NSC sign MoU to establish National Arts and Sports Innovation Hub
The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy (FMACTCE) and the National Sports Commission (NSC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a National Arts, Cultural, Creative, Tourism and Sports Innovation Hub at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium precinct in Abuja. The MoU, signed on Thursday, aims to leverage Nigeria’s creative, cultural, and sports sectors…
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Super Eagles focused on Rwanda before South Africa clash — Ekong
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong says the team remains fully focused on Saturday’s FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda’s Amavubi in Uyo, rather than looking ahead to the high-profile clash with South Africa in Bloemfontein next week. “You take one step at a time. We have Rwanda to play on Saturday, and there are three points at stake. After that,…
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Ibadan Polo Club kicks off 2025/2026 season with Captains Cup
The Ibadan Polo Club is gearing up to launch the 2025/2026 polo season with the highly anticipated Captains Cup, set to take place on September 6 and 7, 2025, at the Ibadan Polo Club Grounds on Eleyele Road, Ibadan. This prestigious tournament promises to deliver two days of exhilarating polo action, drawing top players and enthusiasts from across Nigeria to…
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Lagos youth swimmers shine, sweep 19 golds at National Games
Team Lagos’ under-15 athletes have delivered a historic performance at the ongoing National Youth Games (NYG) in Asaba, Delta State, winning an impressive 19 gold and four silver medals to assert their dominance in the swimming events. Speaking on the achievement, Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr. Lekan Fatodu, said the results reflect Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s unwavering commitment…
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NPFL board committed to raising league standards – Elegbeleye
By Tosin Omojola – Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Honourable Gbenga Elegbeleye, has reaffirmed the board’s commitment to improving the standard of the Nigerian topflight, despite existing challenges. Elegbeleye made the statement on Tuesday in Abuja during an event honouring the 2024/25 season league-winning Remo Stars’ coach, Daniel Ogunmodede, and the season’s highest goal scorer, Anas Yusuf…
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Super Eagles open Uyo camp ahead of Rwanda, South Africa ties
Nigeria’s camp has come alive ahead of Saturday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying showdown with Rwanda, with team captain William Ekong leading by example. The Saudi Arabia-based defender arrived in camp on Monday, alongside goalkeeper Amas Obasogie and defenders Bruno Onyemaechi and Felix Agu. Agu, who plays for Werder Bremen in Germany, impressed at left back during the Unity Cup…
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Ofili confirms nationality switch, to represent Turkey in athletics
Former Nigerian sprint sensation, Favour Ofili, has formally announced her decision to represent Turkey in international competitions. In a statement released on her X handle, @FavOfili, the 21-year-old athlete described the move as the beginning of “a new chapter,” while expressing appreciation for the opportunity to have represented Nigeria in the past. “Having won six gold medals, two silver medals,…
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Ademola Lookman linked with loan move to Turkish league
Embattled Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman, could be set to leave Atalanta on loan, with Turkey emerging as a possible destination. The Nigerian international has been frozen out of the Atalanta squad after submitting a transfer request to join Serie A rivals Inter Milan. Despite his push for a move, Lookman remained at the Bergamo-based club as the summer transfer…
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Superball youth league 2025 set to redefine sports, culture in Nigeria
SuperBall Youth League 2025 is set to take over the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos this month. Organized by CourtVision, a pioneering sports and lifestyle company, this two-day festival will celebrate Sports, Chess, Music, Dance, and Culture, bringing together thousands of young people, families, and communities for an unforgettable experience. The SuperBall Youth League will feature four major sports competitions: Futsal,…
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Deadline transfers for Nigerian stars: Chukwueze, Dessers, Boniface, others
By Tosin Omojola – Several Nigerian internationals were involved in transfer activities on the final day of the European transfer window. Among the major moves were those of Tolu Arokodare, Samuel Chukwueze, and Cyriel Dessers. The English Premier League benefited significantly from Nigerian transfers, with Wolverhampton Wanderers and Fulham securing the services of Arokodare and Chukwueze, respectively. Arokodare left Belgian…
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