Sports
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AFFAN pledges to collaborate with National Sports Commission
…appeals to NSC to sponsor aging female athletes for coaching courses By Olaolu Joseph The Association of Former Female Athletes of Nigeria (AFFAN) has pledged to collaborate with the National Sports Commission (NSC) to further advance female sports in Nigeria. The Chairman of AFFAN, Dr. Toyin Aluko, made this commitment during a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the National…
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NRFF appoints national coaches for Rugby Rising Play Nigeria
By Olaolu Joseph The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has announced the appointment of 15 coaches to spearhead Rugby Rising Play Nigeria, a grassroots initiative aimed at promoting girl-child participation in rugby across the nation. Rugby Rising Play is World Rugby’s first bespoke girls’ participation programme, designed to support efforts in introducing teenage girls to rugby in a progressive and…
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BFN appoints sports management expert Blessing Ekwe Chisalam as COO
By Olaolu Joseph The Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) has announced the appointment of Blessing Ekwe Chisalam as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). A dedicated sports enthusiast and accomplished sports scientist, Ms. Chisalam holds a master’s degree in sports management and has a deep-rooted passion for the field. Her appointment comes at a pivotal time for Nigerian badminton, which…
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Dikko, Gusau inspect proposed NFF Hotel, training pitch site in Abuja
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, MON, on Wednesday, led the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, on an inspection of the proposed site for the NFF Hotel and a new training pitch. The site, located adjacent to the NFF Headquarters inside the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, is envisioned…
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Lagos to host E1 Boat Race Fiesta
…as Sanwo-Olu meets former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos has been selected as the host city for the E1 World Championship, set to take place next September. Organisers of the all-electric boat race arrived in Lagos on Monday for an exploratory tour of the state’s waterways infrastructure to ensure a seamless hosting of the event. Governor Babajide…
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NSC pledges support as Team Nigeria heads to 2025 All-African Senior Badminton Championship
By Olaolu Joseph With just days to go before the 2025 All-African Senior Badminton Championship in Douala, Cameroon, the Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to supporting Nigerian sports federations, including badminton, in their pursuit of excellence. Speaking ahead of Team Nigeria’s departure, Olopade emphasized the growing significance of badminton…
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Gusau, Elegbeleye to attend special workshop on football, education integration
By Olaolu Joseph Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), will deliver a presentation at an event aimed at strengthening the integration of football and education in Nigeria. Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), is also scheduled to attend as the Special Guest of Honour. The event will also have in attendance…
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Dates for Super Eagles’ World Cup qualifiers released
By Olaolu Joseph The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face the Amavubi of Rwanda in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday five encounter on Friday, March 21. The match will take place at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali. The three-time African champions will then host the Warriors of Zimbabwe five days later at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in…
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NSC, NFF meet on 2026 World Cup ticket
By Olaolu Joseph Administrative planning has begun to revive Nigeria’s struggling campaign in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. A strategic meeting was held in Abuja on Tuesday, where the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) provided updates on the upcoming qualifiers to the National Sports Commission (NSC). Receiving the updates, NSC Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko emphasized the need to ensure the…
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Nigeria to face Portugal, Canada, China in FIBA U-19 Women’s Basketball World Cup
By Olaolu Joseph Nigeria has been drawn in Group B alongside Portugal, Canada, and China for the 2025 edition of the FIBA U-19 Women’s Basketball World Cup. The draw was conducted by former Czechia national team stars Ivana Vecerova and Eva Viteckova. Czech Basketball Federation President Miroslav Jansta and FIBA Central Board and Executive Committee member Carmen Tocala attended the…
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