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VIDEO: Racism in Ireland as Sports Official Overlooks Black GymSTART Medalist

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By Olaolu Fawole A video showing a moment when a female sports official decided to racially discriminate a black girl, who was among medalists at a GymSTART tournament in Ireland has surfaced on social media. The video which has gone viral on social media apps like Tiktok and X (formerly Continue Reading

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NYG 2023: Ogun Delegates Leave for Asaba

Web News 21 September 2023 135 0

By Olusegun Folarin Two hundred and fifty five contingents from Ogun state have departed the state for Asaba, Delta state for the 7th National Youth Games, NYG. The General Manager, Ogun State Sports Council, Mrs. Iyabode Rotimi, made this known while speaking with Sports journalists in Ijeja, Abeokuta. Mrs  Rotimi explained that the contingents comprises […]Continue Reading

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Ogun Grooms Boxing Talents ahead of NSF

Web News 17 September 2023 112 0

By Olusegun Folarin Ogun State Government has described the Ogun Boxing Hall of Fame competition as a good platform to prepare the state’s athletes for the forthcoming National Sports Festival as well as discover new talents that will be nurtured to replace ageing boxers in the state  The Permanent Secretary, Dr Qudus Yusuf stated this […]Continue Reading

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Osun Govt. Strategises on Sport Sector Repositioning

Web News 15 September 2023 156 0

By Adenitan Akinola Osun State Government has announced measures towards revitalizing its Sport Sector. Addressing a press Conference at the Governor’s Lounge, Secretariat Abere, the Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi announced that the Government would establish a Sport Trust Fund. Prince Adewusi also announced that government would set up a Sport Commission as Continue Reading

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World Cup Kiss: Rubiales in Court to Answer Criminal Complaint

Web News 15 September 2023 85 0

Luis Rubiales has entered a Madrid court to answer a criminal complaint over kissing Spanish player Jenni Hermoso, days after resigning as head of Spain’s football federation. He said nothing as he walked into the national court to face accusations of sexual assault and coercion. Mr Rubiales, 46, insists he had the footballer’s consent as […]Continue Reading

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Osimhen Hits Hat-trick as Super Eagles Thump Sao Tome 6-0

Web News 11 September 2023 111 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo Napoli star striker and Ballon d’Or nominee, Victor Osimhen bagged a hat-trick as Super Eagles of Nigeria demolished Sao Tome and Principe 6-0 in their 2024 African cup of Nations, Afcon qualifiers. The match played yesterday at the Godswill Akpabio stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, saw the Super Eagles dominate the game from […]Continue Reading

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OSHA Meets Stakeholders, Seeks Collaboration for Sports Development

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By Mojisola Oladele  Osun State House of Assembly wants Ministries and Agencies of the State Government to see the development of the State as a collective efforts. The Chairman, House Committee on Youths , Sports and Special needs , Mr. Abiola Awoyeye made the call during the maiden meeting of the committee with the Ministry […]Continue Reading

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Abeokuta 10 Km Race: Kenya Athletes Make Clean Sweep of Prize

Web News 9 September 2023 177 0

By Olusegun Folarin Athletes from Kenya have emerged winners of the Abeokuta 10 kilometers race. Peter Nwaniki crossed the finish line on 28 minutes, 14 seconds to emerge winner of the 2023 edition of the race and went home with 5 thousand dollars prize money. Kiypeko Kennedy also from Kenya came second with 29 minutes […]Continue Reading

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All Set for Abeokuta 10 kilometer Race

Web News 8 September 2023 135 0

By Olusegun Folarin Arrangements have been concluded to ensure a hitch free Abeokuta 10 kilometer race slated for Saturday, 9th September 2023. The Technical Director of the race, Dr Yusuf Alli who stated this at the SWAN Secretariat during a media parley security operatives, and other logistics had been made towards the success of the […]Continue Reading

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Beyond Limits Lifts MKO Abiola Cup

Web News 3 September 2023 164 0

By Olusegun Folarin Ogun state has emerged winner of the 5th edition of National under 18 boys football tournament tagged MKO Abiola cup. The Ogun state team, Beyond Limits Football Academy defeated their counterpart from Kwara State by a lone goal in the final match of the competition organized by the Youth Sports Federation of […]Continue Reading

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MKO Abiola Football Competion Kicks Off

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By Olusegun Folarin The National Under-18 Football Competition put together by Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria, YSFON, tagged, “MKO Abiola Cup” has kicked off with a call on stakeholders to support initiatives geared towards sports development in the country. The Technical Director, Lagos State Football Association, Mr Tajudeen Disu, who made the call at Continue Reading

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Amusan Makes World Athletics Championship 100mH Final

Web News 23 August 2023 174 0

Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan has qualified for the final of the 100m hurdles event at the ongoing World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. Amusan, running in lane seven, won the second semi-final with a time of 12:56 seconds despite having a slow start. Ackera Nugent enjoyed an early lead before Amusan snatched victory at the finishing line. […]Continue Reading

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Serena Welcomes Baby Girl, Names Her Adira River

Web News 23 August 2023 188 0

Tennis legend, Serena Williams and her husband, Alexis Ohanian, have welcomed their second child, a baby girl named Adira River Ohanian. The couple announced the news on Instagram on Tuesday. “Welcome, Adira River Ohanian,” Ohanian wrote. “I’m grateful to report our house is teaming with love: a happy & healthy newborn girl and happy & […]Continue Reading

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Spain World Cup Winner Carmona Hears of Dad’s Death after Final

Web News 21 August 2023 183 0

Spain captain Olga Carmona, who scored her country’s winner in the Women’s World Cup final, was told after the game that her father had died. Carmona, 23, scored the only goal as Spain beat England to claim the trophy. The Real Madrid left-back’s father had been fighting a long illness and died on Friday, Reuters […]Continue Reading

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Spain Pip England to Win Women’s World Cup

Web News 20 August 2023 251 0

Captain Olga Carmona scored the winner in the first half as Spain won the Women’s World Cup for the first time, beating England 1-0 in the final. La Roja, robbed of some of their best talent by a mutiny against coach Jorge Vilda only a few months ago and thrashed 4-0 by Japan in the […]Continue Reading

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WWC: Sweden Beat Australia to Clinch Third Place

Web News 19 August 2023 218 0

Kosovare Asllani’s stunning second-half strike sealed victory for Sweden as they beat Australia to finish third at the Women’s World Cup. She rifled in a shot from the edge of the area to add to Fridolina Rolfo’s first-half penalty as Sweden won the bronze medal match for the second World Cup in succession. Despite the […]Continue Reading

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Tobi Amusan Reacts to Tribunal Clearance, Poised for Title Defence  

Web News 18 August 2023 180 0

Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan says she’s ready to defend her title after the news of her clearance by the Disciplinary Tribunal on allegations of doping violations. Amusan set a new world record when she ran 12.12 seconds in the women’s 100m hurdles at the 2022 World Athletics Championship in Oregon, USA. The 26-year-old hurdles queen maintained […]Continue Reading

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Uzodimma Gifts Super Falcons Goalkeeper, 3 Others Land, Cash

Web News 17 August 2023 203 0

Governor Hope Uzodimma has described Imo talents as resourceful to the nation. He made this known while receiving Super Falcons of Imo origin: Chiamaka Nnadozie, Desire Oparanozie, Osinachi Ohale and Tochukwu Oluehi at the Government House Owerri. The Imo governor commended the Super Falcons of Nigeria for their outstanding performance at the 2023 FIFA Women’s […]Continue Reading

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Ogun Relishes Athletes’ Victory, Gears Up for NSF

Web News 16 August 2023 253 0

By Olusegun Folarin Ogun State government has renewed its determination to give the athletes needed support in their quest to win laurels for the state at various competitions. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sports, Dr Qudus Yusuf stated this in Abeokuta while receiving the victorious wrestlers from the just concluded Governor Diri National […]Continue Reading

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Makinde Hunts for Sports Talents in Schools

Web News 16 August 2023 274 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo The Oyo State Government has reiterated its policy thrust to develop sports at the primary level, saying its pupils will soon dominate sporting events at the National level. The Coordinating Director, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Mr. Jacob Dairo made this known at the distribution of sporting equipment donated by Oyo […]Continue Reading

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Female Student-Athletes Win Scholarship Worth N100m

Web News 15 August 2023 209 0

By Bolanle Adesida A female students’ football team from African Church Grammar School, Ita-Eko, Abeokuta in Ogun State has won the just concluded Nigeria Secondary Schools Flag Football Season II, with scholarships worth N100 million for the pursuance of their academic to the university level. Speaking during the presentation of a trophy by the state […]Continue Reading

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Remi Tinubu Hosts Super Falcons at Aso Rock Villa

Web News 14 August 2023 238 0

The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu on Monday received members of the Nigerian female football team, the Super Falcons, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Super Falcons crashed out of the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, having lost through penalties to the English team, the Lionesses last Monday, August 7. […]Continue Reading

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Gov. Adeleke Celebrates 2 Super Falcon Members

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By Funmi Adekoya The Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has celebrated two members of the Nigeria Female National Team, the Super Falcons over their performance in the just concluded FIFA Female World Cup. The Governor who played host to the two players Rasheedat Ajibade and Rofiat Imuran in his Ede country home expressed […]Continue Reading

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Ogun Wins 15 Medals at National Wrestling Championship

Web News 13 August 2023 296 0

By Olusegun Folarin The Ogun State Wrestling Head Coach, Mr Badmus Adebayo has appealed to the state government to provide the sport with necessary equipment and other logistics especially mat to improve athletes’ performance at major competitions. Coach Adebayo made the call while speaking with Radio Nigeria on heels of the wrestlers’ performance at the just […]Continue Reading

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Boost  for Job Creation as Osun Poises to Facelift Sports

Web News 9 August 2023 201 0

By Mojisola Oladele Osun State House of Assembly in collaboration with the State Government is set to give sport activities a face lift to create job opportunities for the youths.  The Chairman, House Committee on Youths, Sports and Special Needs and Member, Representing Ife Central, Mr. Abiola Awoyeye stated this in an interview with Gold […]Continue Reading