Sports
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NSC DG Olopade hails Enugu Governor’s leadership, strides
By Olaolu Joseph The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade, has commended the Executive Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency Peter Mbah, for his visionary leadership and transformative achievements since assuming office. In his remarks, Hon. Olopade praised Governor Mbah for steering the state toward progress and development. “It’s obvious to all that Enugu is…
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Evander Holyfield’s message to Tyson Fury after retirement
By Olaolu Joseph Reactions continue to trail the recent announcement by former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, who declared his retirement from boxing. Boxing legend Evander Holyfield is the latest to comment, offering a brief message to Fury. Holyfield shared his thoughts on Fury’s retirement following his loss to Oleksandr Usyk, reacting to the heavyweight champion’s decision. Fury, the former heavyweight…
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Nigeria gets hosting rights for 13th Africa Armwrestling Championship
Nigeria Gets Hosting Rights for 13th Africa Armwrestling Championship Nigeria will host the 13th edition of the African Armwrestling Championship, scheduled to take place from July 22 to 28, 2025. This was confirmed by the Armwrestling Federation of Africa (AFA) during a press conference held in Accra, Ghana. It marks the first time Nigeria will host this prestigious event. Over…
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CHAN Eagles edge Sunshine Stars 3-2 in friendly
…as new Super Eagles coach Chelle watches By Olaolu Joseph The CHAN Eagles defeated NPFL side Sunshine Stars of Akure 3-2 in a friendly match on Wednesday afternoon, with newly unveiled Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle watching from the stands. Enugu Rangers midfielder Isaac Saviour opened the scoring for the home-based Eagles, while NPFL leading scorer Anas Yusuf from Nasarawa…
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CHAN: Nigeria drawn against Senegal, Congo, Sudan in group stage
By Olaolu Joseph Nigeria, the 2018 silver medallists, have been drawn in Group D alongside Senegal, Sudan, and the Republic of Congo for the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN). The tournament, originally scheduled earlier, has been moved to August 2025 and will still be jointly hosted by Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda. The draw ceremony took place on Wednesday evening at…
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Anthony Joshua eyes new opponent as Tyson Fury fight falls through
By Olaolu Joseph Anthony Joshua is seeking a new opponent following the collapse of a highly anticipated bout with British rival Tyson Fury. World Boxing News reports that Joshua is likely to face Martin Bakole next, with the fight potentially taking place in Africa under the patronage of Turki Alalshikh. Joshua has long expressed a desire to fight in his…
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House committee lauds Tinubu on sports budget increase
…assures support for NSC, NFF The Chairman of the House Committee on Sports, Honourable Kabiru Amadu, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for increasing the 2025 sports budget from ₦29 billion in 2024 to over ₦94 billion, representing a 227% increment. Honourable Amadu made this statement on Tuesday during the budget defense session involving the National Sports Commission (NSC), Nigeria…
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2026 National Sports Festival: NSC awards hosting rights to Enugu
By Olaolu Joseph The National Sports Commission (NSC) has taken a significant step forward in preparations for the 2026 National Sports Festival by officially presenting the Letter of Award for hosting the Games to the Enugu State Government on Tuesday. Leading the NSC delegation at the Enugu State Government House, the Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade, commended the administration of…
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CAF postpones CHAN
By Olaolu Joseph The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) announced on Tuesday the postponement of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, initially scheduled to take place in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, to August 2025. Significant progress has been made in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda regarding the construction and upgrading of stadiums, training fields, hotels, hospitals, and other infrastructure…
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Nigeria’s new sprint sensation, Caleb, dazzles in United States
Nigeria’s track and field sensation, Joshua Caleb, is making waves in the United States, breaking two records in just one week. The University of Alaska Anchorage sophomore was named the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Men’s Division II Athlete of the Week. Caleb became the first male athlete from the University of Alaska Anchorage…
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