Sports

NSC DG advocates for unified supporters club to promote interests of sports

By Olaolu Joseph The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade, has called for unity among the various Supporters Clubs in Nigeria to strengthen their ongoing support for the country’s national sports teams. Olopade made this appeal on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the Authentic Nigeria Football and Allied Sports Supporters Club,…

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Lagos rewards victorious women’s football team at National Sports Festival

By Olaolu Joseph The Lagos Women’s Football Team has been financially rewarded for emerging champions at this year’s National Sports Festival held in Asaba, Delta State. The Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) presented cash gifts to the players and officials during a ceremony at its secretariat in Surulere. Speaking at the event, the LSFA Secretary, Akeem Okikioposu, who represented the…

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Dikko promises to unite supporters’ club

By Olaolu Joseph The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has pledged to unify the various sports supporters’ clubs in Nigeria. Dikko assured that this unification would accommodate all interests, fostering a cohesive and robust fan base. “I want us to have one supporters’ club in this country. If you stay together as a broom, it…

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NRFF secures landmark kit partnership with Umbro

By Olaolu Joseph The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), in collaboration with its global marketing partner Flovale, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with renowned sportswear brand Umbro. This deal designates Umbro as the official kit provider for Nigeria’s national rugby teams, heralding a significant milestone for the sport in the country. As part of the agreement, Umbro will supply high-performance…

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Ex-internationals declare support for NSC Chairman Dikko

By Olaolu Joseph Former Nigerian international footballers have rallied behind the newly appointed National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko. During a visit to the chairman ahead of the Shehu Dikko Novelty Match scheduled for tomorrow, the delegation expressed optimism that his tenure would herald a new era for Nigerian football and sports in general. The delegation, comprising notable…

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WAFU B U17 Girls’ Cup: Olowookere invites 25 players to camp

By Olaolu Joseph Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has invited 25 players to the camp of Nigeria’s U17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, ahead of the WAFU B U17 Girls’ Cup competition scheduled to take place in Ghana from 12th to 26th December 2024. Olowookere has drawn primarily from the squad that not only reached the quarter-finals of the FIFA U17…

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BCA launches ‘Road to LA 2028’ to boost African Olympic dreams

By Olaolu Joseph The Badminton Confederation Africa (BCA) has launched the groundbreaking “Road to LA 2028” program in Abuja, Nigeria. The initiative aims to secure Olympic and Paralympic success for African athletes at the 2028 Los Angeles Games through early preparation, resource mobilization, and talent development. The launch event, held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel on Sunday, December 1, 2024,…

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House Committee Chair hails organizers of Osun Intercollegiate Games 2024

By Olaolu Joseph The Chairman of the House Committee on Sports, Honourable Abiola Awoyeye, alongside his Deputy, has expressed deep satisfaction with the ongoing Osun Intercollegiate Games 2024. Speaking at a briefing on Monday, Honourable Awoyeye commended the event organizers for their exceptional efforts in creating a competition that fosters unity, excellence, and youth engagement across tertiary institutions in Osun…

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Holders Manchester United to face Arsenal in FA Cup third round

By Olaolu Joseph Holders Manchester United will travel to face record 14-time winners Arsenal in a highly anticipated FA Cup third-round clash set for January. The third-round fixtures, where Premier League and Championship clubs join the competition, are scheduled to take place from January 9 to 13. Manchester United, 13-time winners of the FA Cup, are set to meet Arsenal…

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Tinubu appoints Zulu as SSA on Grassroots Sports Development

By Tosin Omojola President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) has appointed Adeboye Adeyinka, popularly known as Zulu, as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development. Zulu, a seasoned sports administrator, previously served as Special Assistant to the former Minister of Sports, Senator John Enoh. His extensive career also includes working with four different Lagos State Governors in…

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