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Olopade urges D’Tigers to excel ahead of Afrobasket qualifiers in Libya
By Olaolu Joseph The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade, has urged Nigeria’s Senior Men’s Basketball Team, D’Tigers, to deliver a strong and committed performance at the final window of the Afrobasket Qualifiers in Libya. With support from the NSC, the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) successfully facilitated the team’s arrival in Tripoli for the crucial qualifiers.…
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Super Eagles’ coach Chelle visits Flying Eagles camp
By Olaolu Joseph Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, recently paid a visit to the Flying Eagles’ training camp, where he was warmly received by the team’s head coach, Aliyu Zubairu, along with his coaching staff. Chelle’s visit was aimed at assessing the team’s level of preparedness ahead of their campaign in the upcoming U-20 African Championship. During his visit,…
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CAF election: Samuel Eto’o drags CAF to CAS over disqualification
By Olaolu Joseph Former Cameroonian star, who is now the president of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT), Samuel Eto’o Fils, has filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) following his disqualification from the upcoming Confederation of African Football (CAF) elections. The former Indomitable Lions striker had declared his candidacy for the CAF presidency but was excluded…
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Leon Balogun urges NFF to attract more dual-national players to strengthen Super Eagles
By Olaolu Joseph Nigerian international Leon Balogun has called on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to make the senior national team more attractive after missing out on some exciting players with dual nationality. The English Football Association won the recruitment battle for Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka and Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze, even though the latter trained with the Super Eagles…
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NFF, Carloha team up to drive Nigerian football forward
By Olaolu Joseph The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Carloha, the exclusive dealer and franchise holder of Chery vehicles in Nigeria, will on Wednesday sign a partnership agreement that will make Carloha the official automobile partner of the NFF and the national teams. The contract-signing ceremony will take place at the automobile company’s Lagos office, with top officials of the…
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NFF hammer falls on referee for penalty call errors
By Olaolu Joseph The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has stepped down referee Emmanuel Kolawole of the Kwara State Referees’ Council from Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matches. After a thorough review of the referee’s performance during last Sunday’s matchday 24 tie involving Heartland FC and Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), the Referees’ Committee of the NFF found the referee wanting.…
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NFF mourns passing of midfield pearl, Ayo Ogunlana
By Olaolu Joseph The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has condoled with the family of former Nigerian international midfielder Ayo Ogunlana, who passed away in Kaduna on Friday after completing his early-morning walk. NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, paid tribute to the departed midfield pearl, who was a star player during several key Nigeria FA Cup battles in the 1980s.…
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Olopade hails performance of Nigeria’s Badminton team at Africa championships
By Olaolu Joseph The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade, has commended Nigeria’s badminton team for their remarkable performance at the All Africa Senior Badminton Championship in Douala, Cameroon. The team secured a third-place finish on the overall medal table, winning one gold and two bronze medals at the prestigious continental event. Honourable Olopade expressed…
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NPFL: League leaders taste defeat as ex-Super Eagles coach takes over Nasarawa United
By Olaolu Joseph Rangers International revived their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title defense with a 2-1 home win over leaders Remo Stars on Sunday. Isaac Saviour’s 30th-minute strike and Kingsley Muduforo’s 49th-minute goal earned Rangers the victory, lifting them two places to 3rd in the 2024/25 season standings. Hadi Haruna pulled one back for the visitors, setting up a…
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Gov. Sanwo-Olu hails Access Bank Lagos City Marathon organisers
By Olaolu Joseph The Executive Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has lauded the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, describing it as more than just a race but a celebration of endurance, determination, and the vibrant spirit of Lagos. The Governor, who participated in a fun run and witnessed the event firsthand, commended the resilience and competence displayed…
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