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Nigeria Weightlifting Federation condoles Kano Govt over mishap
The Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF) has extended its heartfelt condolences to the Kano State Government, athletes, officials, and journalists of Team Kano who were involved in a road accident that claimed the lives of over 20 persons on their way back from the Ogun 2024 National Sports Festival. The NWF President, Dr. Ibrahim Abdul Aladi, in a press statement he…
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FIFA holds 2-day club management program in Nigeria
Officials of world football governing body, FIFA, have arrived in Nigeria to oversee a two-day workshop for chairmen and chief operating officers of the country’s football leagues and Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clubs. The event is taking place at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, on Tuesday, 3rd June, and Wednesday, 4th June 2025. The workshop is aimed at critically…
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Elegbeleye hails NPFL players’ inclusion in Super Eagles’ Unity Cup victory
Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Honourable Gbenga Elegbeleye, has described the involvement of players plying their trade in the domestic league in the Super Eagles’ Unity Cup triumph as a positive development for Nigerian football. Elegbeleye, who also serves as the second Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), expressed delight over the inclusion and contributions…
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Eagles jet out of London for Russia friendly
By Olaolu Joseph Super Eagles head coach, Eric Sekou Chelle, has shifted his focus to the upcoming friendly match against Russia, following his team’s triumph in the Unity Cup tournament. The Eagles, who successfully defended their Unity Cup title after defeating Jamaica via a penalty shootout on Saturday night, departed London on Sunday evening for the tie against the Russians,…
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Nigeria reaffirms readiness for 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Saudi Arabia
— as NSC DG attends strategic seminar in Riyadh The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reaffirmed its commitment and readiness to participate in the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games, scheduled to hold in Saudi Arabia from November 7 to 21, 2025. As part of preparations for the event, the NSC Director General, Honourable Bukola Olopade, is currently attending a two-day seminar…
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NFF boss Ibrahim Gusau hails Super Eagles’ Unity Cup triumph
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has expressed satisfaction with the Super Eagles’ performance at the recently concluded Unity Cup in London, describing it as a vital step toward rebuilding a formidable national team under new head coach Eric Chelle. Speaking after the tournament, Gusau said the event achieved its core objective — giving the newly…
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Kano Govt approves ₦1m each for families of accident victims
The Kano State Government has approved ₦1 million each for the families of 22 young athletes who died in a motor accident while returning from the National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Deputy Governor Aminu Gwarzo made the announcement on Saturday during a condolence visit to Nasarawa Hospital, where the remains of the deceased were deposited. He described the…
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NSF tragedy: Ogun delegation visits Kano govt, supports victims’ families with N1m each
The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Sunday, sent a delegation to Kano State to commiserate with the government and people of the state over the loss of athletes and officials returning home from the just concluded Gateway 2024 National Sports Festival (NSF) held in Ogun State. Abiodun also gave NI million each to the families of the…
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Super Eagles triumph over Jamaica to win 2025 Unity Cup
By Olaolu Joseph The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Saturday won the 2025 Unity Cup after defeating the Reggae Boyz of Jamaica 5–4 on penalties, following a 2–2 draw at full time. Debutant Chrisantus Uche fired home the winning penalty for Nigeria after Kelechi Iheanacho, Tolu Arokodare, Bruno Onyemaechi, and Moses Simon had all converted their spot kicks. Jamaica scored…
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PSG whip Inter Milan 5-0 to claim first-ever Champions League title
French side Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) claimed their first-ever UEFA Champions League trophy in grand style after a dominant 5-0 victory over Inter Milan at the Allianz Arena in Munich. PSG controlled much of the possession in the opening stages and soon capitalized on their dominance. A slick pass from Vitinha found Désiré Doué, who squared the ball to Achraf Hakimi,…
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