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NSC DG reaffirms commitment to staff training for sports development

By Olaolu Joseph The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has reiterated the Commission’s commitment to training and retraining staff to enhance the scientific productivity of Nigerian sports. Olopade made this statement during a surprise visit to a meeting between newly appointed Federation Secretaries and the Director of the Federation of Elite Athletes Department (FEAD), Olumide…

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Nigeria’s World Cup hopes on knife’s edge – Emenike weighs in

By Olaolu Joseph Not many Nigerians will be happy with his verdict, but former Super Eagles forward Emmanuel Emenike believes Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the next World Cup are uncertain. The ex-Nigeria international, assessing the Super Eagles’ prospects of securing one of Africa’s World Cup slots, said qualification could go either way. A poor run in the qualifying series…

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Chelle set to unveil Super Eagles squad for World Cup qualifiers

By Olaolu Joseph Super Eagles of Nigeria head coach Eric Sekou Chelle is expected to return to the country this week to begin preparations for the upcoming World Cup qualifier games against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, according to reports. Chelle was appointed last month with the task of getting Nigeria’s World Cup qualification campaign back on track after a poor start,…

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AFCON 2025: On paper, Super Eagles strong enough to excel – Eguavoen

Former Super Eagles interim coach, Austin Eguavoen, believes the Super Eagles have a strong squad on paper to excel at the 2025 AFCON tournament in Morocco. Eguavoen, who is the Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), expressed optimism that the Super Eagles will perform well at the tournament later in the year. However, he warned that the team…

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AFCON 2025: Segun Odegbami makes statement about Nigeria’s chances

By Olaolu Joseph Legendary Nigerian footballer Segun Odegbami has shared his thoughts on the Super Eagles’ chances at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), offering a blunt assessment of the team’s prospects. Odegbami, a key figure in Nigeria’s football history, has always been outspoken about the state of the national team. In his recent column on Complete Sports, the…

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Dikko, Olopade steering Nigeria’s sports growth – Sunday Dare

By Olaolu Joseph Senior Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, has expressed confidence that the future of Nigerian sports is secure under the current administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, following the aggressive reforms underway at the National Sports Commission (NSC). The former Minister of Youth and Sports Development stated that…

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NSC tasks Nigeria’s Elite Athletes Board on podium performances

By Olaolu Joseph The newly inaugurated Elite Athletes and Podium Board has been charged with the responsibility of ensuring a sustainable, scientific system for sports excellence in Nigeria. Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, inaugurated the board yesterday in Abuja, urging its members to focus on athlete discovery and welfare to enhance podium performances. Mallam Dikko…

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Tennis: Nigeria, South Africa begin Davis Cup playoff today in Pretoria

By Olaolu Joseph After a year’s absence, Nigeria’s David Ekpenyong will play the country’s first match against South Africa in the Davis Cup World Group II Playoffs. Nigeria will face hosts South Africa in a five-match series at the Groenkloof Tennis Stadium, Pretoria, from Saturday, February 1, to Sunday, February 2, 2025. The tie consists of five matches—four Singles and…

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Dikko urges stakeholders to unite for sports development

By Olaolu Joseph To actualize the Renewed Hope Initiative for Nigeria’s Sports Economy (RHINSE), there is a need for bridge-building among stakeholders, as well as a research-based approach to unlock untapped talents, drive grassroots sports development, and ultimately boost the sports economy. A well-managed sports sector will also serve as a unifying force in the nation. This was the view…

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Ex-Super Eagles boss Rohr backs Chelle to succeed

By Olaolu Joseph Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has endorsed the appointment of Eric Chelle as Nigeria’s new head coach, describing it as a step in the right direction. Rohr, who led Nigeria for nearly six years, believes Chelle possesses the tactical ability and experience needed to guide the team to success in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers…

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