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NSC boss Dikko parleys Youth Development Minister on youth involvement in sport development
Olaolu Joseph National Sports Commission (NSC) chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko on Friday, held a strategic meeting with the Minister of Youth Development Ayodele Olawande. The meeting, according to the minister, was “to discuss strategies to advance youth interest in the sport sector.” This partnership is apt considering the Commission’s resolve to create value chains around the industry to harness and…
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2024: A year of monumental achievements for NFF President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau
Olaolu Joseph As the curtains draw close on 2024, it becomes crucial to pause and reflect on the remarkable tapestry of achievements woven by NFF President Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON) throughout the year. Since assuming office in 2022, Gusau has poured his heart and soul into the advancement of Nigerian football, leaving an indelible imprint on the fabric of…
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Dikko assures Squash Federation of NSC’s support
Olaolu Joseph The National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, has expressed his delight with the recent achievements of the Nigeria Squash Federation. The Federation has made significant strides since its return from a ban on non-contact sports, with notable successes in the Namibian Squash Open Championship. Ayomide Oladipupo emerged as the champion in the Namibia Open Division ‘A’…
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CAF Confederation Cup: Dominic Iorfa urges Enyimba to go for victory against Zamalek in Uyo
Former Lobi Stars Vice Chairman and ex- Super Eagles Striker, Dominic Iorfa has charged Enyimba FC players to go all out for victory in their CAF Confederation Cup group D match day 2 encounter against Zamalek SC of Egypt on Sunday. Iorfa who touched down in Uyo, Akwa Ibom Friday evening to support the 2 times CAF Champions League winners…
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NSC DG, Hon. Bukola Olopade applauds Ogun Women Run
–advocates more support for Women in Sports Olaolu Joseph The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Olopade, has commended the Ogun Women Run, describing it as a vital platform for the empowerment and celebration of women in sports. Just before flagging off the race on Saturday morning in Abeokuta, the NSC DG emphasized that initiatives like this…
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Bankole shines at CHAN Eagles’ training
Olaolu Joseph Remo Stars’ goalkeeper, Kayode Bankole has demonstrated his readiness to man the post when the Super Eagles’ team B confront the Black Stars in the two legged CHAN qualifier. The safehand, one of the goalies called up by coach Eguavoen, has so far justified his invitation with outstanding performance at the Remo Stars Stadium, where the team is…
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VIDEO: Red hot Ademola Lookman’s late header stuns AC Milan
By Olaolu Joseph In a pulsating encounter that looked set for a stalemate at Bergamo, Super Eagles’ forward, Ademola Lookman emerged as a hero for Atalanta, scoring a breathtaking goal in the dying minutes of the game to seal a thrilling victory over AC Milan. Atalanta tactician, Gian Piero Gasperini could not be on the touchline following a two-match suspension,…
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NSC DG Olopade to grace 3rd Edition of Ogun Women Run
–says women in sports must be encouraged and supported to thrive The Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Honourable Bukola Olopade, has confirmed he will be attending the third edition of the Ogun Women Run. The event, organized by Brussels Sports Management Limited, is scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Hon. Olopade emphasized…
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Super Eagles’ coach to be unveiled in January
Olaolu Joseph The wait for the emergence of a substantive coach for Nigeria’s senior national team, the Super Eagles will come to an end soon. If information gathered are anything to go by, the country’s football governing body, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) willl announce a new Head Coach for the team in January, before the commencement of FIFA World Cup…
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NFF determined to eradicate match fixing in football- Sanusi
By Tosin Omojola The Nigeria Football Federation(NFF) has underscored importance of ethics and integrity in the country’s sports governance. The Federation’s General Secretary Dr Mohammed Sanusi made this known in a keynote address at the maiden symposium of Sport Integrity Foundation, at the Media Centre of the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. Dr Sanusi insisted that the issue of match…
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