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Gateway Games: NSC disqualifies athletes over doping violations
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has disqualified several athletes with prior anti-doping violations from competing for medals at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged Gateway Games 2024. The decision followed a joint meeting between the Main Organizing Committee and the Local Organizing Committee held on Monday. According to the NSC, the move is in line with global best practices…
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Flying Eagles return to Abuja after third-place finish
Nigeria’s U-20 national football team, the Flying Eagles, are expected to arrive at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at 2:00 PM today (Tuesday) following their dramatic third-place finish at the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations. Led by coach Aliyu Zubairu, the team will depart from Guard Hotel to Cairo International Airport at 11:00 AM Egyptian time via EgyptAir for…
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NPFL boss Elegbeleye hails Gusau’s emergence as WAFU B President
By Olaolu Joseph Encomiums have continued to pour in for the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, following his emergence as President of the West Africa Football Union (WAFU) Zone B. The latest praise came from the Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), who also serves as NFF Second Vice President, Otunba Gbenga Elegbeleye.…
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Lagos shines at Gateway Games 2024, vows more podium finishes
Lagos State has made a strong impression at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged Gateway Games 2024, currently taking place in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The event, recognized as Nigeria’s largest platform for unearthing sporting talents and fostering national unity, has seen Lagos athletes display skill, energy, and resilience across various sporting events. Director General of the Lagos State Sports…
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NFF President Shehu Gusau becomes WAFU B President
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON), was on Monday installed as President of the West African Football Union (Zone B). Gusau’s appointment followed the resignation of Mr. Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, President of the Ghana Football Association, who stepped down from the WAFU B leadership after being elected into the Executive Committee of the Confederation…
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Dare hails NSC, Gov Abiodun for spectacular Gateway 2024 opening
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Hon. Sunday Dare, has commended the National Sports Commission (NSC) and Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for organizing a spectacular opening ceremony at the 22nd National Sports Festival. Dare, a former Minister of Youth and Sports, attended the event at the Moshood Abiola Stadium and praised the NSC…
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22nd Sports Festival: Aiyedatiwa charges Ondo contingent on record breaking
The Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has challenged the state contingent at the 22nd National Sports Festival in Abeokuta to break record at the competition. The Governor, who was among the dignitaries at the opening ceremony of the Gateway Games at the MKO Abiola International Stadium in Abeokuta on Sunday, paid a surprise visit to the camp of…
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Olopade urges fair play, sportsmanship at Gateway 2024
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade, assured delegates from all states of a groundbreaking event set to raise the bar in the history of the National Sports Festival. In his address, Olopade emphasized core values such as love, focus, discipline, and unity as the foundation of the festival, noting it would celebrate both athletic…
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Gateway Games: FG pledges more sports support
Hostilities in various events of the 22nd National Sports Festival, Gateway Games 2024, have commenced at designated centres, following Sunday’s colourful opening ceremony. The opening ceremony, held at the main bowl of the MKO Abiola Sports Complex, Abeokuta, Ogun State, was attended by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, who was represented by Vice President Mallam Kashim Shettima, GCON.…
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Tinubu declares National Sports Festival 2024 open
…says revived Sports Commission will free sector from politics By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to sports development, saying the revival of the National Sports Commission (NSC) was aimed at insulating the sector from political interference and bureaucratic delays. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the opening of the 22nd National Sports Festival (Gateway…
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