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Ex-internationals declare support for NSC Chairman Dikko
By Olaolu Joseph Former Nigerian international footballers have rallied behind the newly appointed National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko. During a visit to the chairman ahead of the Shehu Dikko Novelty Match scheduled for tomorrow, the delegation expressed optimism that his tenure would herald a new era for Nigerian football and sports in general. The delegation, comprising notable…
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WAFU B U17 Girls’ Cup: Olowookere invites 25 players to camp
By Olaolu Joseph Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has invited 25 players to the camp of Nigeria’s U17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, ahead of the WAFU B U17 Girls’ Cup competition scheduled to take place in Ghana from 12th to 26th December 2024. Olowookere has drawn primarily from the squad that not only reached the quarter-finals of the FIFA U17…
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BCA launches ‘Road to LA 2028’ to boost African Olympic dreams
By Olaolu Joseph The Badminton Confederation Africa (BCA) has launched the groundbreaking “Road to LA 2028” program in Abuja, Nigeria. The initiative aims to secure Olympic and Paralympic success for African athletes at the 2028 Los Angeles Games through early preparation, resource mobilization, and talent development. The launch event, held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel on Sunday, December 1, 2024,…
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House Committee Chair hails organizers of Osun Intercollegiate Games 2024
By Olaolu Joseph The Chairman of the House Committee on Sports, Honourable Abiola Awoyeye, alongside his Deputy, has expressed deep satisfaction with the ongoing Osun Intercollegiate Games 2024. Speaking at a briefing on Monday, Honourable Awoyeye commended the event organizers for their exceptional efforts in creating a competition that fosters unity, excellence, and youth engagement across tertiary institutions in Osun…
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Holders Manchester United to face Arsenal in FA Cup third round
By Olaolu Joseph Holders Manchester United will travel to face record 14-time winners Arsenal in a highly anticipated FA Cup third-round clash set for January. The third-round fixtures, where Premier League and Championship clubs join the competition, are scheduled to take place from January 9 to 13. Manchester United, 13-time winners of the FA Cup, are set to meet Arsenal…
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Tinubu appoints Zulu as SSA on Grassroots Sports Development
By Tosin Omojola President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) has appointed Adeboye Adeyinka, popularly known as Zulu, as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development. Zulu, a seasoned sports administrator, previously served as Special Assistant to the former Minister of Sports, Senator John Enoh. His extensive career also includes working with four different Lagos State Governors in…
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Elegbeleye charges CHAN Eagles to be good ambassadors of NPFL
By Tosin Omojola Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, has congratulated the 30 players called up to camp by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in preparation for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers against Ghana. Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen invited the players as part of preparations to ensure the qualification of the Super Eagles B…
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Eguavoen invites Rabiu Ali, 29 others for CHAN qualifier against Ghana
By Tosin Omojola Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has invited 30 players to camp as the Nigeria Football Federation renews its commitment to ensuring the Super Eagles B qualify for next year’s African Nations Championship (CHAN) finals. The 8th edition of the CHAN tournament, exclusively for footballers playing in their home country’s domestic leagues under standard contracts, is scheduled to take…
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56 feared dead as refereeing decision sparks violence in Guinea
By Tosin Omojola A controversial refereeing decision triggered violence and a deadly crush during a soccer match in southeast Guinea, leaving 56 people dead, according to a provisional government toll announced on Monday. The tragedy occurred during the final match of a tournament held in honor of Guinea’s military leader, Mamady Doumbouya, at a stadium in Nzérékoré, one of the…
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Over ₦9 million to be won at All Stars Mega Badminton Championship
By Tosin Omojola The stage is set for a historic moment in Nigerian badminton as the All Stars Mega Badminton Championship kicks off on December 11, 2024, in Abuja. With over ₦9 million in cash prizes, this groundbreaking tournament promises to redefine the sport in Nigeria, offering the largest payday in its history. The men’s singles champion will take home…
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