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Eguavoen excuses bereaved Nwabali from Rwanda clash
By Tosin Omojola Super Eagles Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has excused first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali from Monday’s final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Amavubi of Rwanda in Uyo, following the bereavement of his father. Team Administrator Dayo Enebi Achor confirmed the development, stating, “He has been excused from the game. However, the player will come to…
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Super Eagles didn’t struggle against Benin Republic – Eguavoen
By Tosin Omojola Super Eagles’ interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has dismissed claims that his team struggled against Benin Republic during their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match on Thursday due to a strategy centered on securing a draw. A late header from Victor Osimhen in the 81st minute salvaged a 1-1 draw for the Super Eagles after the Cheetahs…
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AFN boss commends President Tinubu for appointing Olopade as NSC DG
By Tosin Omojola The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Honourable Bukola Olopade as the new Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC). AFN President, Chief Tonobok Okowa, described the appointment as timely, well-deserved, and a significant step forward for Nigerian sports. “This appointment will benefit all stakeholders in sports, drawing from the…
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Dikko applauds Bukola Olopade’s appointment as NSC DG
By Tosin Omojola The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Hon. Bukola Olopade as the Director-General and Secretary of the NSC. Dikko described the appointment as a significant step forward for Nigerian sports, emphasizing the wealth of experience and energy that Hon. Olopade brings to the Commission. On Thursday,…
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AFCON qualifiers: Super Eagles, Rwanda’s Amavubi, arrive in Uyo
…match officials expected Saturday By Tosin Omojola Group leaders Nigeria and their final-day opponents, Rwanda, have arrived in Uyo ahead of their Matchday 6 encounter in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying series. The match, scheduled for Monday, will conclude the qualification campaign. Despite their slim chances, Rwanda’s Amavubi still have a mathematical shot at securing a ticket…
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NFF condoles Stanley Nwabali on father’s demise
By Tosin Omojola The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed heartfelt condolences to Super Eagles’ goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali following the loss of his father on Friday, 15th November 2024. Nwabali, who is based in South Africa, shared the sad news on his Instagram page earlier that morning. The announcement came just a day after Nwabali played a key role in…
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NSC boss Dikko promises collaboration with organized private sector
By Tosin Omojola Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Malam Shehu Dikko, has announced plans to establish a strategic partnership and network of collaboration with the organized private sector, including the Office of the Nigeria Pillar of Sports. Malam Dikko made this statement on Friday in Abuja during a courtesy visit to his office by the Nigeria Pillar of…
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Nigeria table tennis star Offiong Edem retires after two decades
By Tosin Omojola Nigerian women’s table tennis icon, Offiong Edem, has announced her retirement from the national team after an illustrious and uninterrupted 20-year career. The 37-year-old star made this announcement on Thursday via her social media platforms, marking the end of two decades of proudly representing Nigeria and winning numerous honors at major tournaments. In her heartfelt statement, Edem…
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AFCON qualification: Lawmaker commends Super Eagles
By Tosin Omojola The Chairman of the House Committee on Sports, Honourable Kabiru Amadu, has congratulated Nigeria’s senior national team, the Super Eagles, for securing qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. The Super Eagles’ qualification was confirmed on Thursday following Libya’s 1-0 victory over Rwanda in Kigali, which guaranteed Nigeria one of the top two…
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Tinubu appoints Olopade as Director General of NSC
By Tosin Omojola President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bukola Olopade as the Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC). Olopade is an experienced sports administrator with extensive expertise in the field. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 2024 National Sports Festival and has previously held the position of Commissioner for Youth…
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