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CAF Confederation Cup: Dominic Iorfa urges Enyimba to go for victory against Zamalek in Uyo
Former Lobi Stars Vice Chairman and ex- Super Eagles Striker, Dominic Iorfa has charged Enyimba FC players to go all out for victory in their CAF Confederation Cup group D match day 2 encounter against Zamalek SC of Egypt on Sunday. Iorfa who touched down in Uyo, Akwa Ibom Friday evening to support the 2 times CAF Champions League winners…
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NSC DG, Hon. Bukola Olopade applauds Ogun Women Run
–advocates more support for Women in Sports Olaolu Joseph The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Olopade, has commended the Ogun Women Run, describing it as a vital platform for the empowerment and celebration of women in sports. Just before flagging off the race on Saturday morning in Abeokuta, the NSC DG emphasized that initiatives like this…
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Bankole shines at CHAN Eagles’ training
Olaolu Joseph Remo Stars’ goalkeeper, Kayode Bankole has demonstrated his readiness to man the post when the Super Eagles’ team B confront the Black Stars in the two legged CHAN qualifier. The safehand, one of the goalies called up by coach Eguavoen, has so far justified his invitation with outstanding performance at the Remo Stars Stadium, where the team is…
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VIDEO: Red hot Ademola Lookman’s late header stuns AC Milan
By Olaolu Joseph In a pulsating encounter that looked set for a stalemate at Bergamo, Super Eagles’ forward, Ademola Lookman emerged as a hero for Atalanta, scoring a breathtaking goal in the dying minutes of the game to seal a thrilling victory over AC Milan. Atalanta tactician, Gian Piero Gasperini could not be on the touchline following a two-match suspension,…
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NSC DG Olopade to grace 3rd Edition of Ogun Women Run
–says women in sports must be encouraged and supported to thrive The Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Honourable Bukola Olopade, has confirmed he will be attending the third edition of the Ogun Women Run. The event, organized by Brussels Sports Management Limited, is scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Hon. Olopade emphasized…
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Super Eagles’ coach to be unveiled in January
Olaolu Joseph The wait for the emergence of a substantive coach for Nigeria’s senior national team, the Super Eagles will come to an end soon. If information gathered are anything to go by, the country’s football governing body, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) willl announce a new Head Coach for the team in January, before the commencement of FIFA World Cup…
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NFF determined to eradicate match fixing in football- Sanusi
By Tosin Omojola The Nigeria Football Federation(NFF) has underscored importance of ethics and integrity in the country’s sports governance. The Federation’s General Secretary Dr Mohammed Sanusi made this known in a keynote address at the maiden symposium of Sport Integrity Foundation, at the Media Centre of the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. Dr Sanusi insisted that the issue of match…
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OAU emerges champion of Osun Intercollegiate Games 2024
By Olaolu Joseph The Osun Intercollegiate Games 2024 concluded on Wednesday at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Sports Complex, marking the end of a thrilling two-week competition that brought together over 1,000 athletes from 13 tertiary institutions across Osun State. Amid resounding cheers and vibrant displays of sportsmanship, Team OAU emerged as the undisputed champions, securing 14 medals, including a…
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NSC DG Olopade embarks on ambitious campaign to market sports
By Olaolu Joseph The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has launched an aggressive campaign to market sports as a national asset. This move aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s (PBAT) Renewed Hope agenda, which prioritizes elevating Nigeria’s sports sector to global standards. Olopade’s vision for sports development was evident during a breakfast meeting with Rt.…
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Arsenal defeats Manchester United to close gap on Liverpool
By Olaolu Joseph Arsenal capitalized on set-pieces to comfortably defeat Manchester United, handing Ruben Amorim his first loss in English football. Defenders Jurrien Timber and William Saliba delivered the decisive goals as Arsenal trimmed Liverpool’s lead at the top of the Premier League table, following the Reds’ dropped points. Arsenal now sits third with 28 points, level with Chelsea and…
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