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South Africa crowned U-20 AFCON champions after historic win over Morocco
South Africa won their maiden TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations title with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Morocco in Sunday night’s final at Cairo International Stadium. Gomolemo Kekana’s stunning second-half strike proved decisive, as the Southern Africans claimed the trophy and rewrote history by overcoming a North African opponent in the tournament for the first time. The only…
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Gateway Games 2024 opens in Ogun with music, colour
The 22nd edition of Nigeria’s National Sports Festival, tagged Gateway Games 2024, kicked off in grand style on Sunday, May 18, at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The opening ceremony was a vibrant showcase of culture, sportsmanship, and music, featuring electrifying performances by Nigerian music stars Asa and Davido. Asa opened the event with a soulful rendition…
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Arsenal beat Newcastle to seal Champions League spot
Another superb Declan Rice strike earned Arsenal a victory over Newcastle, securing the Gunners a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League. Mikel Arteta’s side had looked flat and uninspiring until Rice produced an exquisite curling finish from outside the box, ensuring second-placed Arsenal ended their home campaign on a winning note. The Gunners had goalkeeper David Raya to thank…
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Sanwo-Olu receives Premier League Trophy, reaffirms support for sports
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday received the Premier League Trophy at the Lagos House, Marina, pledging continued support for sports as a tool for youth engagement, social inclusion, and development. The trophy was officially presented by the Managing Director/CEO of Guinness Nigeria Plc, Mr. Girish Sharma, who commended the governor for his administration’s strides in…
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Nigeria edge Egypt on penalties to claim AFCON U-20 bronze
By Olaolu Joseph Nigeria’s Flying Eagles secured third place at the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Egypt 2025 after a dramatic 4-1 penalty shootout win over the host nation on Sunday. The third-place match, held at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo, ended 1-1 in regulation time. The Flying Eagles then held their nerve in the shootout…
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Davido, Asa to headline Gateway Games opening ceremony
Top Nigerian music stars Davido and Asa are set to perform at the official opening ceremony of the 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged Gateway Games 2024, in Abeokuta. Organisers announced that the star-studded ceremony will take place today, Sunday, May 18, at 5 p.m. at the MKO Abiola Stadium in the Ogun State capital, marking the start of what they…
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NSC confirms Enugu as host of next National Sports Festival
…as Olopade calls for early bids The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade, has announced that Enugu State will host the next edition of the National Sports Festival. Speaking at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, Olopade called on other states interested in hosting future editions to submit their bids early. “This process ensures the next…
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Gateway Games: NSC DG anticipates hitch-free sports fiesta
By Olaolu Joseph Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade, says he is looking forward to the successful staging of the National Sports Festival in Ogun State, given the level of preparation put in place for the games. Speaking with journalists in Abeokuta, the DG stated, “The legacy of the games must come from the Sports…
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AFCON U-20: Nigeria, Egypt clash in third-place match
Seven-time champions Nigeria will, on Sunday, confront hosts and four-time champions Egypt for the bronze medal at the ongoing Africa U-20 Cup of Nations finals in Cairo. Both teams were tipped by pundits to win their respective semi-final matches, but after disappointing results, they now face off in the third-place match at the 30 June Air Defence Stadium in downtown…
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PHOTO NEWS: Abeokuta set for opening ceremony of Gateway Games
Excitement is building in Abeokuta as final preparations are underway at the M.K.O Abiola International Stadium ahead of the official opening ceremony of the Gateway Games Ogun 2024 National Sports Festival. The stadium is a hive of activity, with vibrant displays, lighting setups, and colorful state contingents arriving in anticipation of Nigeria’s biggest sporting celebration. The atmosphere hints at a…
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