Sports
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Why we reassigned Secretary-Generals, Sport Officers – NSC
The National Sports Commission (NSC) leadership has approved the reposting of Secretary-Generals and Officers to various National Sports Federations. The reaasigning of the officials, was approved by the leadership of the NSC and made public on Thursday afternoon. Explaining the rationale behind the action, the Director of the Federation of Elite Athletes, Olumide Bamiduro said the decision aligns with the…
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Politics, frequent change of coaches ruining Nigerian football, says Okocha
By Olaolu Joseph As mixed reactions continue to trail the recent appointment of Malian Eric Sekou Chelle as the Super Eagles’ coach, former Nigerian international Austin Jay Jay Okocha has expressed his views about the Super Eagles’ failure to win any trophy in recent times. Speaking during the week, the ex Super Eagles’ captain, lamented the development, blaming it on…
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International Paralympic Committee bans Nigeria’s Kafilat Almaruf
By Olaolu Joseph The hammer of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has fallen on Nigeria’s Para powerlifter, Kafilat Almaruf. The disciplinary action, which will see the Nigerian banned for a period of three years, fell on her for committing an anti-doping rule violation (ADRV), in breach of the IPC Anti-Doping Code (the Code). Almarf returned an adverse analytical finding (AAF)…
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NSC promises better welfare for athletes as Dikko hosts footballers’ body
By Olaolu Joseph The National Sports Commission (NSC) will put in place policies that will place a premium on the welfare of athletes. NSC Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko gave this assurance when a delegation of the Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN) paid him a courtesy visit. Led by its President and former Nigerian international, Tijani Babangida, the PFAN delegation…
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NSC approves training tour of India for World Cup bound cricket team
By Olaolu Joseph The National Sports Commission, (NSC) has approved a foreign training tour in India for the Nigeria U-19 Women team who are currently preparing to feature at this year’s ICC U19 Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup, slated for Malaysia from the 18th of January 2025. The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Honourablle Bukola Olopade, revealed that…
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Nigeria targeting CHAN trophy to mark return, says NFF President Gusau
By Olaolu Joseph Nigeria will be gunning for victory at the 8th African Nations Championship holding next month in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda, president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has assured. As the home based Super Eagles await their group foes, which will emerge next Wednesday, the NFF boss hinted that winning the trophy, remains the…
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2028 Olympics: Timely funding, proper planning key to Nigeria’s success – Adamu
By Olaolu Joseph Former Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Dr Amos Adamu, has called for timely release of funds and proper planning to enable Nigeria make a strong impact at the 2028 summer Olympics. The sports administrator, while reviewing the country’s disappointing performance at the last Olympics, warned that the country might end up doing badly unless…
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Congolese boxer Bakole challenges Anthony Joshua ahead of bout with Efe Ajagba
By Olaolu Joseph Congolese heavyweight Martin Bakole has launched a fierce verbal attack on Anthony Joshua, vowing to knock him out after facing Nigeria’s Efe Ajagba in their upcoming International Boxing Federation (IBF) title eliminator. Bakole’s remarks came in response to Joshua’s recent endorsement of Ajagba as the favorite to win the eliminator bout, which will determine the mandatory challenger…
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Gusau, Sanusi empathise with NFF VP Anyansi-Agwu over armed robbery attack
By Olaolu Joseph President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau on Wednesday morning paid a visit to the Abuja home of the First Vice President of NFF, Chief Felix Anyansi-Agwu, whose family was attacked by armed robbers some hours earlier. During the visit, Alhaji Gusau prayed for quick return to good health for Chief Anyansi-Agwu, who was…
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Former D’Tigress coach Sam Vincent gets BAL job
By Olaolu Joseph The Basketball Africa League (BAL) has named 1986 NBA champion and Olympian Sam Vincent as the Camp Director for the 2025 BAL Combine holding in Rabat, Morocco between January 10-12. The three-day scouting event, which will be held at the Ibn Yassine Omnisports Hall, will feature more than 30 aspiring players from Africa, Europe, the United States…
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