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Abeokuta gears up for African Junior Athletics Championship
The countdown has officially begun as Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, braces to welcome the continent’s future stars for the 3rd African U-18 and U-20 Athletics Championships, now just 30 days away. Scheduled to hold at the newly upgraded MKO Abiola International Stadium, the championship promises to be a spectacle of speed, strength, and emerging talent. Over 50 countries…
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Foreign coach not best for Super Eagles – Sunday Oliseh
By Olaolu Joseph Former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh, has once again kicked against the appointment of a foreign tactician for the national team. Speaking on a Channels Television programme, the ex-international, who has consistently advocated for local coaches to be given the job, insisted that there are qualified indigenous coaches capable of handling the role. “I am totally against…
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CAF honours Super Falcons’ historic 28-goal feat at 1998 WAFCON
By Olaolu Joseph – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has celebrated the record goal-scoring feat of Nigeria’s Super Falcons in a single edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Apart from recognizing the rich credentials of the Falcons—being the most consistent and most successful team, having won the championship nine times—CAF has honoured the Nigerian women’s national…
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NOC breaks ground on permanent secretariat in Abuja
The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has launched the construction of its permanent secretariat in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, marking a significant milestone in bolstering Nigeria’s sports infrastructure. The project, situated on a 5-hectare plot allocated by the Federal Government in the Aviation Village, was unveiled during a board meeting on June 11, 2025, attended by key figures, including…
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NFF breaks silence on Victor Boniface’s exit rumour
By Olaolu Joseph The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has responded to a post by Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface, who recently announced on Instagram that he was quitting the national team—a post he later deleted. The 24-year-old striker made the announcement shortly after Nigeria held Russia to a 1-1 draw in an international friendly match played in Moscow a week…
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African Armwrestling Championship: Nigeria unveils mascot, jerseys
By Olaolu Joseph Nigeria has intensified its preparations to host the 14th African Armwrestling Championship with the official unveiling of the tournament’s mascot and jerseys. According to the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), the development underscores the country’s readiness to stage a world-class competition. The unveiling event, held in Abuja, was attended by dignitaries, sports administrators, government officials, and corporate stakeholders.…
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NSC tasks newly elected AFN board on Tinubu’s sports agenda
By Olaolu Joseph The newly elected board of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has been urged to align its activities with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision for sports development in the country. Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, gave the charge while inaugurating the board after a successful elective congress held during the week. The…
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‘Nigerian referees among best worldwide’ — NPFL Chairman
Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Honourable Gbenga Elegbeleye, has praised the quality of officiating in the league, describing Nigerian referees as among the best in the world. Speaking during an interactive session with journalists while reviewing the 2024/25 NPFL season, Elegbeleye rated the referees highly for their performances. “I’ve travelled around the world and witnessed some shocking…
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2025/26 NPFL season to kick off August 22
Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), who is also the Second Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Honourable Gbenga Elegbeleye, announced on Friday that the new NPFL season will kick off on Friday, August 22, 2025. Elegbeleye, speaking at the NFF headquarters in Abuja, emphasized the significance of the date as part of the federation’s strategy…
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Okowa re-elected AFN President
By Olaolu Joseph Incumbent President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Tonobok Okowa, was re-elected on Thursday in Abuja during the federation’s elective congress. Okowa, who ran unopposed after other contenders failed to qualify through zonal elections, secured a second term in office. Ladan Abubakar Zurmi was elected as the First Vice President, while Akuchukwu Aghazu Chineze emerged as…
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