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NFF President Gusau elected 1st Vice President of WAFU B
By Tosin Omojola The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has been elected as the 1st Vice President of the West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone B. The election was held in Niamey, Niger Republic, on Friday during the CAF African Schools Football Championship (WAFU B qualifying tournament) taking place in the country. President of…
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Women’s Nations Cup: Super Falcons drawn against Botswana, Algeria, Tunisia
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s Super Falcons have been drawn into Group B of the 13th African Women’s Nations Cup, scheduled to take place next year in Morocco. The draw for the tournament was conducted on Friday evening at the Technical Centre of the Mohammed VI Football Complex, near Rabat, Morocco. Nine-time winners of the championship, Nigeria will face Botswana, Algeria,…
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IMG UK seeks collaboration with NBC on sports economy
The International Management Group (IMG) UK has sought collaboration with the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) in improving the ecosystem of sports development in Nigeria. A delegation from the company led by Robyn Cox, its African representative, in company of Mr. Shehu Dikko, the National Commissioner for Sports, visited the NBC headquarters on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Dikko stated that the…
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Mutiu Adepoju advocates for Eguavoen as Super Eagles’ permanent coach
By Tosin Omojola Former international Mutiu Adepoju has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to retain Augustine Eguavoen as the Super Eagles’ head coach. Eguavoen, who was appointed interim coach in September, led the team to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), securing three wins, two draws, and one defeat. Despite reports suggesting the NFF’s intention to…
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23rd National Sports Festival: NSC awards hosting rights to Enugu
By Tosin Omojola The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced Enugu State as the host of the 23rd edition of the National Sports Festival. The Coal City State emerged victorious after a competitive bidding process and is poised to deliver a world-class event. The National Sports Festival, a biennial multi-sport event, brings together thousands of athletes from Nigeria’s 36 states…
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Women AFCON: Nigeria to discover group stage opponents Friday
By Tosin Omojola Nine-time champions Nigeria will learn their group stage opponents for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) today when the draw takes place at the Technical Centre of the Mohamed VI Football Complex in Sale, near Rabat, Morocco. The 12 finalist teams will be drawn into three groups of four. The top two teams from each…
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AWCON 2025: Nigeria, Morocco, South Africa named top seeds
…draw to hold Friday in Morocco By Tosin Omojola The Super Falcons of Nigeria, hosts Atlas Lionesses of Morocco, and Banyana Banyana of South Africa have been announced as the top seeds for the 13th Women’s African Nations Cup (AWCON) finals, scheduled to take place in Morocco next year. The draw for the tournament will be held on Friday, November…
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NFF hosts match commissioners’ seminar in Asaba
By Tosin Omojola The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is set to hold this year’s southern conference match commissioners’ seminar at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State, on Friday. Alhaji Babagana Kalli, Chairman of the NFF Match Commissioners’ Appointment Committee, revealed that the seminar would be declared open by Alhaji Sharif Rabiu Inuwa, Chairman of the NFF Technical and…
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The Man, Felix Owolabi Akinloye, popularly called ‘Owoblow’
By Tosin Omojola Dr. Felix Owolabi Akinloye, fondly referred to as “Owoblow,” epitomizes modesty, humility, and a remarkable disposition. Born on January 24, 1954, in Inisha, Osun State, Nigeria, Owolabi’s formative years were influenced by his Catholic upbringing and foundational education at the United Nations Primary School in Kaduna. Early Education and Career Owolabi’s educational journey began at Government Secondary…
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NNPC partners with stakeholders to revamp Nigerian football
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has pledged its commitment to revitalizing and commercializing football in Nigeria through strategic partnerships with key stakeholders in the sports sector. The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of NNPC Ltd., Mele Kyari, made this promise on Thursday while hosting a delegation from the National Sports Commission, International Management Group (IMG), and AfroSport…
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