Sports
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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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OAU emerges champion of Osun Intercollegiate Games 2024
By Olaolu Joseph The Osun Intercollegiate Games 2024 concluded on Wednesday at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Sports Complex, marking the end of a thrilling two-week competition that brought together over 1,000 athletes from 13 tertiary institutions across Osun State. Amid resounding cheers and vibrant displays of sportsmanship, Team OAU emerged as the undisputed champions, securing 14 medals, including a…
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NSC DG Olopade embarks on ambitious campaign to market sports
By Olaolu Joseph The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has launched an aggressive campaign to market sports as a national asset. This move aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s (PBAT) Renewed Hope agenda, which prioritizes elevating Nigeria’s sports sector to global standards. Olopade’s vision for sports development was evident during a breakfast meeting with Rt.…
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Arsenal defeats Manchester United to close gap on Liverpool
By Olaolu Joseph Arsenal capitalized on set-pieces to comfortably defeat Manchester United, handing Ruben Amorim his first loss in English football. Defenders Jurrien Timber and William Saliba delivered the decisive goals as Arsenal trimmed Liverpool’s lead at the top of the Premier League table, following the Reds’ dropped points. Arsenal now sits third with 28 points, level with Chelsea and…
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Rafiu Ladipo backs Shehu Dikko for sports revival
By Olaolu Joseph The founder of the Nigeria Football Supporters Club, Dr. Rafiu Ladipo, has expressed confidence in the resurgence of the country’s national teams under the leadership of Mallam Shehu Dikko as Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC). Speaking during a courtesy visit to Dikko, Ladipo highlighted his belief that Dikko’s leadership qualities would positively impact Nigerian sports,…
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Atalanta to renew Lookman’s contract amid interest from top clubs
By Olaolu Joseph Atalanta are actively pursuing a contract extension for Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman, whose current deal runs until 2026. The proposed renewal includes a significant salary increase, reflecting the club’s determination to keep him in Bergamo amid growing interest from top European clubs, including PSG, Manchester United, and Real Madrid. Despite PSG’s concrete attempt to sign Lookman last…
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Bayelsa wins maiden Engr Habu Gumel National Open Weightlifting Championship
By Olaolu Joseph Bayelsa State has once again demonstrated its growing prominence in weightlifting as the state’s contingent emerged victorious at the maiden Engr Habu Gumel National Open Weightlifting Championship held in Abuja on Tuesday. The three-day competition, which ran from Sunday, December 1, to Tuesday, December 3, saw Bayelsa outperform contingents from 17 other states across the country, as…
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NRFF unveils final 28-man squad for 2024 Africa Cup in Tunisia
By Olaolu Joseph The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has officially announced the final 28-man roster for the 2024 Africa Cup, meeting Rugby Africa’s submission deadline. The tournament is set to take place in Tunisia from December 16 to 23, 2024. Nigeria, competing in Pool A, will face Tunisia, Ghana, and Zambia. The top team from Pool A will advance…
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NSC to partner NWF in developing weightlifting – Dikko
By Olaolu Joseph The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Alhaji Shehu Dikko, has disclosed the commission’s commitment to supporting the Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF) in advancing the sport in the country. Dikko made this statement while addressing journalists at the inaugural Engr. Habu Gumel National Open Weightlifting Championship, held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. The three-day…
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Makinde champions fitness, as education sector wins Inter-Sectoral Football Competition
By Olaolu Joseph Governor Seyi Makinde has urged civil servants in Oyo State to prioritize physical fitness as part of efforts to enhance their overall well-being and productivity. The governor made this statement on Tuesday during the final of the 2024 Oyo State Inter-Sectoral Football Competition, held at the Lekan Salami Stadium. He emphasized the vital role of exercise in…
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