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Dele Ajayi retains seat as Ondo State FA Chairman
By Olaolu Joseph Incumbent Otunba Dele Ajayi was re-elected as the Chairman of the Ondo State Football Association on Friday. At the election held at the Police Officers’ Mess in Akure, Ajayi polled 12 votes to defeat his closest rival, Dele Ologbese, who secured nine votes. The two other contestants for the chairmanship position, Barrister Remi and Henry Abiodun, did…
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Nigeria committed to regional unity through sports – Dikko
By Olaolu Joseph The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to fostering unity and economic advancement in West Africa through sports. Speaking at the 13th ECOWAS African Wrestling Tournament at the Velodrome, MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, Dikko highlighted the significance of the event under ECOWAS leadership, led by President Bola Ahmed…
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Basketball: D’Tigers set for 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers, draw holds May 13
By Olaolu Joseph Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, will compete with 15 other African nations for a spot at the 2027 FIBA World Cup, with qualifiers set to begin in November. After securing a place at the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket in Angola (August 12-24), D’Tigers now turn their focus to the World Cup in Qatar. Nigeria has qualified for the…
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Tinubu’s aide pledges government support as Chelle prepares for World Cup qualifiers
By Olaolu Joseph Super Eagles’ tactician Eric Sekou Chelle has been assured of the support of the Federal Government in his quest to lead the team to a successful campaign. This assurance came from the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Grassroots Sports, Honourable Anthony Adeyinka Adeboye, who hosted the Super Eagles’ gaffer ahead of the 2026 FIFA…
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NSC DG hails Obafemi Martins, urges young players to emulate his patriotism
By Olaolu Joseph The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade, on Tuesday, received former Super Eagles striker Obafemi Martins, popularly known as the “Weapon of Mass Destruction,” at his office in Abuja. Honourable Olopade expressed his delight at welcoming the former Nigerian international, describing him as a legend whose contributions to Nigerian football will always…
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Ondo State FA election holds Friday
By Olaolu Joseph The elections to determine the next 18 Local Football Council chairmen and the State Football Association (FA) Executive Board in Ondo State will be held on Friday, March 7, 2025. The Local Football Council elections, initially scheduled for Thursday, February 27, were postponed due to concerns raised by stakeholders. According to information from the electoral committee overseeing…
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Ekong, Musa, Lookman, Osimhen in Chelle’s provisional squad for WCQs
By Olaolu Joseph Head Coach Éric Sékou Chelle has named goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali and Adebayo Adeleye, defenders William Ekong, Calvin Bassey, and Olaoluwa Aina, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi, and forwards Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen, and Moses Simon in a provisional list of 39 players for this month’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.…
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Morocco 2025: Flamingos head to South Africa on Wednesday
Nigeria’s U-17 girls, the Flamingos, will fly out of the country on Wednesday to South Africa for the first leg of their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against South Africa’s U-17 girls, known as Bantwana. The match, for which the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has selected Kenyan officials to oversee, will kick off at 3 p.m. South…
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NSC DG charges Para Badminton players as Nigeria storms Spain for Para Badminton tournaments
By Olaolu Joseph The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade, has urged Nigeria’s para badminton team to give their best and make the nation proud as they prepare to compete in two major international tournaments in Spain. These tournaments represent a significant step for Nigeria’s para badminton athletes in their quest for global recognition, offering them…
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Rwanda coach Amrouche dreams of positive outing against Nigeria
By Olaolu Joseph Newly appointed Rwanda national team coach, Adel Amrouche, believes his side can achieve something positive against Nigeria when both countries meet later this month. He has vowed to do “something special” with Group C leaders ahead of the crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against the Super Eagles. The Algerian was appointed as Rwanda’s new coach to lead…
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