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Côte d’Ivoire 2025: Flying Eagles return to camp ahead Egypt friendlies

By Olaolu Joseph Head Coach Aliyu Zubairu has invited 30 players to camp as Nigeria’s U-20 team, the Flying Eagles, prepare for a two-match tour of Egypt later this month. Team Administrator Aliyu Lawal Ibrahim informed thenff.com that the seven-time African champions will face their Egyptian counterparts in Cairo in friendly matches scheduled for February 25 and 27. This year’s…

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ValueJet becomes official airline partner for Lagos City Marathon’s 10th anniversary

By Olaolu Joseph Organizers of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Nilayo Sports Management Company Limited, have announced ValueJet as the official airline partner for the event’s 10th anniversary. ValueJet, one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing indigenous airlines, joins a prestigious list of partners committed to maintaining the marathon’s status as Africa’s biggest road race. With over 4,000 international athletes and more…

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LASG inaugurates olympic-size swimming pool in Yaba 

The Lagos State Government has inaugurated an Olympic-sized swimming pool with warm-up and 250-seat pavilion. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, inaugurated the state-of-the-art swimming pool along with other facilities such as the Handball Court, Volleyball Court and Basketball Court at Rowe Park. Sports Centre, Yaba. In his remarks, Sanwo-Olu described the…

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Lagos moves to enhance sports, inaugurates boxing gymnasium 

  As part of efforts to strengthen boxing sport, he Lagos State Government, in collaboration with Yucateco Boxing Promotions, has inaugurated the Babajide Sanwo-Olu Boxing Gymnasium at Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere. Speaking at the event, the Director-General, Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), Lekan Fatodu, said there is no better way to address youth empowerment and engagement than creating an alternative…

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Injured Super Eagles stars recovering quickly for World Cup qualifiers

By Olaolu Joseph Nigeria could have its complete squad ready for the crucial World Cup qualifying campaign next month as some of the injured Super Eagles regulars are close to full fitness. Reigning African Player of the Year, Ademola Lookman, has returned to training with Atalanta after recovering from an injury. Lookman is now expected to return to action later…

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Super Eagles pay tribute to Nigerians who died during AFCON 2023 semifinal clash

By Olaolu Joseph The Super Eagles of Nigeria have paid tribute to fans who died while showing support and patriotism during the last Africa Cup of Nations semifinal clash against South Africa. The tension-soaked encounter, which Nigeria eventually won via penalties, kept many Nigerians on the edge of their seats. No fewer than five Nigerians reportedly died while watching the…

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Dikko assures Nigeria Deaf Sports Federation of NSC support

By Olaolu Joseph The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, on Friday hosted a delegation from the Nigeria Deaf Sports Federation (NDSF), led by its President, Alhaji Dagbo Suleiman Saka, along with representatives from various states. The meeting provided an opportunity for the NSC Chairman to understand the challenges faced by the Federation and the broader…

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Flamingos begin camping for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers against South Africa

by Olaolu Nigeria’s U-17 girls, the Flamingos, will begin their training camp on Sunday at the Remo Stars Sports Institute, Ikenne-Remo, as they prepare for their two-legged FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying clash against South Africa’s Bantwana. The 2022 World Cup bronze medallists received a bye to the second round of the African qualifiers, while South Africa dominated their…

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