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2024: AFN President Okowa salutes stakeholders, seeks NSC support for 2025
By Olaolu Joseph The President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa, has commended all sponsors, partners, athletes, officials, and the media, recognizing them collectively as the AFN’s “Sports Personality of the Year 2024.” He also appealed for support from the National Sports Commission (NSC) to ensure an even more successful 2025. Chief Okowa made these remarks…
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Player’s Union President Tijani Babangida calls for unity among players’ bodies
As 2024 comes to a close, the President of the Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN), Tijani Babangida (MON), has urged harmony among the various players’ unions in Nigeria. He emphasized the importance of presenting a unified and formidable front to effectively advocate for the rights and interests of Nigerian players. Speaking on the matter, the former Nigeria international said,…
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CHAN qualifier: Ayanrinde, 4 others join Super Eagles B for Ghana Clash
By Olaolu Joseph Ahead of the decisive second-leg tie of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier against Ghana’s Black Galaxies, five players have been drafted to strengthen the Nigerian Super Eagles B team. The Super Eagles B, led by coaches Daniel Ogunmodede and Fidelis Dilichukwu, held the Ghanaians to a goalless draw in the first leg played last Sunday in…
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How NPFL can attract investors – Elegbeleye
By Olaolu Joseph The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) can attract investors by upholding transparency, credibility, and ensuring referees are well-motivated to perform at their best, according to Gbenga Elegbeleye, Chairman of the NPFL. Elegbeleye shared this during a roundtable discussion with NPFL reporters in Akure, Ondo State’s capital. He emphasized the league’s commitment to maintaining high standards, ensuring adherence…
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NSC DG Olopade reveals President Tinubu’s commitment to special athletes
By Olaolu Joseph The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade, has revealed that addressing the plight of the country’s special athletes is a key priority for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu under the revamped NSC. Olopade made this statement over the weekend at the final of the first edition of the Elite Wheelchair Basketball Championship, held…
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FG allocates N3bn to support Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup bid
By Olaolu Joseph The Nigerian government has allocated three billion Naira to the newly formed Presidential Support Group (PSG), which will oversee the Super Eagles’ campaign to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. This funding, included in the country’s 2025 budget, will provide financial, administrative, and logistical support to the national team as they aim to revive their faltering qualification…
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CHAN qualification key to NPFL growth, says Ogunmodede
By Olaolu Joseph Super Eagles Team B coach, Daniel Ogunmodede, believes that securing a spot in the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) will significantly enhance the domestic league, the players, and indigenous coaches. Ogunmodede expressed satisfaction with the goalless draw achieved by his team against Ghana’s Black Galaxies in Sunday’s first-leg encounter. He emphasized that qualifying for the 2024 CHAN…
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WAFU B U17: Ghana edges Nigeria on penalties to claim trophy
By Olaolu Joseph Hosts Ghana emerged as champions of the inaugural WAFU B U17 Girls’ Cup on Sunday, defeating Nigeria 5-4 in a thrilling penalty shootout at the Ghanaian Centre of Excellence in Prampram, near Accra. The final match came on the same day that senior home-based professionals from both countries failed to score in an African Nations Championship qualifier…
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CHAN qualifier: Nigeria, Ghana play goalless draw in Accra
By Olaolu Joseph The final qualifying fixture between Nigeria and Ghana for the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) remains finely balanced after a goalless draw in the first leg at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday. Ghana’s Black Galaxies dominated the first half with several chances but were unable to break through the Super Eagles’ resolute defense, led by Captain…
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Nigeria, Ghana clash in CHAN, U-17 finals today
By Olaolu Joseph For the umpteenth time this year, Nigeria and Ghana reignite their storied football rivalry on Sunday in a high-stakes doubleheader. The Super Eagles B will lock horns with the Black Galaxies in the first leg of their CHAN 2024 qualifiers, while the Flamingos clash with Ghana’s U-17 girls in the final of the inaugural WAFU B U-17…
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