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NSSF selects 26 players for friendly match against Ghana
By Tosin Omojola The Nigerian School Sports Federation (NSSF) has selected 26 players from the recently concluded national under-15 soccer tournament held in Abuja to represent Nigeria in an international match against a Ghanaian side. The friendly is scheduled to take place in Accra, Ghana’s capital. Among the selected players, five come from Kano Government College, which emerged as the…
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Hon. Akala inspires young athletes with sports empowerment program in Ogbomoso
By Tosin Omojola The lawmaker representing Ogbomoso South, North, and Orire Federal Constituency, of Oyo State, Hon. Olamijuwonlo Alao-Akala, has launched the first-ever sports empowerment program. The event was held at the Soun Township Stadium in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. On his X (formerly Twitter) handle, Hon. Alao-Akala stated that the goal of the program was to inspire young athletes and…
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NSC partners Sport Nigeria LTD to host Sports Africa Investment Summit 2024
By Tosin Omojola Sport Nigeria LTD/GTE is set to collaborate with the National Sports Commission (NSC) to host the upcoming Sports Africa Investment Summit (SAIS) 2024, scheduled for November 19-20 at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island. The NSC’s newly appointed Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, will play a prominent role in shaping the summit’s agenda, which centers on positioning sports…
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Deputy Governor Adewusi endorses 2024 Osun Intercollegiate Games
By Tosin Omojola The Deputy Governor of Osun State, Prince Kola Adewusi, has given his full endorsement to the upcoming Osun State Intercollegiate Games 2024. This highly anticipated event, scheduled to run from November 20 to December 4, will be held at two prominent venues: the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Sports Complex in Ile-Ife and the Federal Polytechnic Ede Sports…
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ITTF: Aruna Quadri holds steady in latest rankings
By Tosin Omojola Despite reaching the Round of 16 at the WTT Frankfurt in Germany, Nigerian table tennis star Aruna Quadri remains in his previous spot in the latest ITTF rankings. In the tournament, Quadri secured an impressive 3-2 victory over Japan’s Harimoto in the Round of 32 but was later bested by Germany’s Ricardo Walter with the same scoreline.…
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Ogun FA Chairman reaffirms commitment to youth football development
By Tosin Omojola The Chairman of the Ogun State Football Association, Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi, has emphasized the importance of youth development both in the state and across Nigeria, describing it as non-negotiable. He emphasized the need for collective efforts to ensure that young talents are consistently discovered and nurtured. Majekodunmi made these remarks following a review of the preliminary round…
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NSC to partner NAPHER.SD to address competency gaps in sports
By Tosin Omojola The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, welcomed officials from the National Association of Physical, Health Education, Research, Sports, and Dance (NAPHER.SD) to his office on Tuesday, pledging to collaborate with the organization to address competency and professional gaps in Nigeria’s sports sector. “NAPHER.SD holds an essential and strategic role in Nigerian sports,”…
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Enugu, Bayelsa states clinch Schools Sports Federation U-15 titles
By Tosin Omojola The Nigeria Schools Sports Federation (NSSF) U-15 Championship concluded on Monday in Abuja, showcasing impressive young football talents. Enugu State emerged as champions in the male category, while Bayelsa State secured victory in the female category. Organized by the NSSF with strategic support from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the tournament featured teams from multiple states, including…
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AFCON qualifier: Full house as Super Eagles begin training in Abidjan
By Tosin Omojola Only Spain-based forward Sadiq Umar was yet to arrive as Nigeria’s Super Eagles settled into familiar territory at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny on Tuesday. With 22 players present, the team kicked off its first training session ahead of Thursday’s high-stakes Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against neighboring Benin Republic. “We have 22 players, with one more…
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Former Nigeria U-20 player Gift Atulewa passes away at 38
By Tosin Omojola Former Nigeria U-20 international Gift Atulewa has been confirmed dead at the age of 38. The former Warri Wolves and Bayelsa United player reportedly battled health issues related to high blood pressure before his passing. Atulewa is now the third member of Nigeria’s 2005 U-20 squad to have passed away, following the deaths of Olufemi Adebayo and…
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