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First Lady declares 2025 African Women’s Volleyball Championship open
By Kunle Sanni First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Friday officially declared open the 2025 African Women’s Volleyball Club Championship. In her opening remarks, the First Lady emphasized the importance of the championship in promoting gender equality in sports, stating that the athletes represent not just their nations but also the limitless potential of African women. “Each of you represents your…
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Ogun governor inspires athletes at Wheelchair Basketball Championship
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has set the ball rolling with a morale-boosting visit to the Alake Sports Centre, Ijeja, the venue of the BetKing 3×3 National Wheelchair Basketball Championship, which runs from April 3 to April 7, 2025. During the visit, the Governor commended the wheelchair basketball players for their dedication and resilience, encouraging them to continue excelling…
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Revealed: List of foreign-based players Chelle wishes to call up
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle and his team of assistants are eager to cap as many players eligible to represent the Nigerian national team through their Nigerian ancestry. The tactician aims to bring more competition into the Super Eagles squad. “The new players will challenge the ones in the team, and this can only be good for Nigeria,” Chelle said.…
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NFF denies reports of Chelle’s contract termination
By Olaolu Joseph The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed as false reports that Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is considering terminating his contract. Various social media platforms had recently spread rumors that Chelle was ready to end his two-year contract with Nigeria. However, the NFF has firmly refuted these claims, calling them fake. A high-ranking NFF official, speaking…
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U-20 AFCON: CAF snubs Nigerian referees, lists only one assistant, assessor
By Olaolu Joseph No Nigerian referee will officiate at the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt. This follows the decision of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to exclude Nigerian referees from officiating duties at the tournament. CAF selected 14 referees from 13 countries to oversee matches in the competition, scheduled to take place from April 27 to…
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FIFA rankings: Nigeria climbs in world rankings, drops in Africa
By Olaolu Joseph Nigeria moved up a step on the world stage but dropped out of the top five in Africa in the latest FIFA rankings. The world football governing body released its rankings, and Nigeria climbed from 44th to 43rd in the world. In contrast, the three-time Afcon champions dropped out of Africa’s top five teams, slipping to the…
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Aiyedatiwa charges ‘Team Ondo’ on performance at Niger Delta Sports Festival
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has asked the ‘Team Ondo’ to bring home laurels from the Niger Delta Sports Festival in Uyo, Akwa Ibom. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Aiyedatiwa commended the management of the NDDC for putting the competition together, stressing that the initiative will go a long way in promoting grassroots Sports and engaging the youths of the…
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NFF President assures Flying Eagles of support at AFCON 2025
By Olaolu Joseph President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has reiterated the federation’s commitment to supporting the U-20 men’s team, the Flying Eagles, to succeed at the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations (AFCON), which will be held in Cairo, Egypt. Gusau gave this assurance during an interview with journalists in Katsina. Speaking at the…
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NFF congratulates Musa Kida on appointment as NNPCL Chairman
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has congratulated the President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Engineer Ahmadu Musa Kida, on his appointment as the Non-Executive Chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). In a letter signed by NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, the football-governing body stated that Kida’s appointment by the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed…
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Governor Eno receives torch to launch Niger Delta Sports Festival
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has officially received the symbolic torch to commence the Niger Delta Sports Festival in Uyo. The torch was presented to him at the Government House, Uyo, by renowned Olympic medalist Aniefiok Udobong. Expressing gratitude, Governor Eno appreciated the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for granting the state the honor of hosting the prestigious…
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