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Screening Commences for Female Footballers in Oyo

Web News 1 February 2024 334 0

By Olumide Ogunbiyi Oyo State Government says it plans to commence the screening of female footballers across the state. Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Wasilat Adegoke stated this at a meeting with newsmen in Ibadan. Adegoke explained that trials will take place in 6 different zones across Continue Reading

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Sports Commissioner Enlists Support of Traditional Rulers towards Ending Vandalism

Web News 28 January 2024 278 0

By Olusegun Folarin Vandalism and other criminal activities in and around the four major stadia in Ogun State will reduce community involvement, increase insecurity and hamper sports development. Commissioner for Sports Development, Mr Wasiu Isiaka, who stated this at the Yewa Traditional Council Meeting, held in Ilaro, decried the high rate of vandalism at the […]Continue Reading

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Super Eagles See Off Cameroon 2-0

Web News 28 January 2024 308 0

Super Eagles winger, Ademola Lookman was on the score sheet twice as Nigeria saw off perennial rivals Cameroon to book a quarter finals spot at the ongoing AFCON 2023. Goals in either half of the tie ensured that Nigeria will continue in the competition as they seek a fourth AFCON title. Nigeria had an early […]Continue Reading

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Sunshine Stars FC  Sacks Edith Agoye

Web News 22 January 2024 266 0

By Isaac Afolabi The management of Sunshine Stars Football Club of Ondo state have sacked coach Edith Agoye after a run of poor results in the ongoing 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL. Sunshine stars media officer, Micheal Akintunde confirmed this to our sports correspondent in Akure, the Ondo state capital. Report reaching our sports […]Continue Reading

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AFCON: Super Eagles Take on Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire

Web News 18 January 2024 302 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo Super Eagles of Nigeria will be looking for their first victory in the ongoing African Cup of Nations, AFCON, tournament when they face host nation Cote d’Ivoire today. The game will kick off at six o’clock in the evening at the Alassanne Quattara Stadium, Ebimpe, Abidjan. Having drawn their opening game with […]Continue Reading

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AFCON: Super Eagles Versus Equatorial Guinea Match Ends 1-1

Web News 14 January 2024 316 0

The Super Eagles of Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea in their first game of the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast on Sunday. Equatorial Guinea drew first blood in the 37th minute when Iban Salvador scored a well-placed shot, leaving the Super Eagles’ goalie, Stanley Nwabali, motionless. An […]Continue Reading

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2023 AFCON kicks off in Ivory Coast

Web News 13 January 2024 266 0

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off Saturday with a tricky tie between Ivory Coast and Guniea-Bissau. The 34th edition of the tournament is considered one of the most wide-open in recent times, with several teams capable of lifting the title on February 11. The Super Eagles are in Group A alongside hosts, Ivory […]Continue Reading

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Philanthropist Pledges Support for Netball Development

Web News 12 January 2024 294 0

By Olawale Asake There is a need for individuals and government at all levels in Nigeria to support the talented youths in Sports to make them compete favourably with their counterparts in the World. A United Kingdom-based businessman, Anthony Ojelabi stated this during a Courtesy call on the Chairperson, of Netball Association Oyo State, Ambassador […]Continue Reading

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AFCON 2023: Bring the trophy back home – Minister charges Super Eagles

Web News 10 January 2024 233 0

By Olawale Asake As Nigeria’s Super Eagles prepare to take on the rest of the continent at the African Cup of Nations, AFCON, the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan-Enoh has charged the team to imbibe the spirit of resilience and togetherness to bring the trophy back to the country. In an address during […]Continue Reading

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Anthony Joshua Vs Francis Ngannou Showdown Billed for S/Arabia

Web News 6 January 2024 257 0

Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua, is gearing up for a showdown with former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This was announced by Matchroom and Queensberry on Friday night in a post on their X account, with further details to be confirmed next week. The statement read, “Confirmed: #anthonyjoshua vs #francis_ngannou is signed […]Continue Reading

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Former Golden Eaglets Coach, Sebastian Broderick is dead

Web News 3 January 2024 235 0

Sebastine Brodericks-Imasuen, who led the Golden Eaglets to win the inaugural U-17 World Cup in 1985 is dead. PUNCH reports that the late Nigerian coach was on life support at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital for over a year. Brodericks-Imasuen, 85, had been diagnosed with Ischemic stroke in December 2022 and had been receiving […]Continue Reading

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Super Eagles AFCON Camp Opens 

Web News 2 January 2024 229 0

The Super Eagles Camp for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has opened in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE).  Coach Jose Peseiro has already named 25 players for the competition which begins mid-January in the West African Nation of Cote d’Ivoire. Barring one home-based player, the other invitees are expected in camp from […]Continue Reading

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N. Army’s Oluwasegun Oladokun is 2023 Governor’s Belt Champion

Web News 24 December 2023 265 0

By Olusegun Folarin As preparations for the National Sports Festival, NSF heightens, Oluwasegun Oladokun of the Nigerian Army has emerged the heavyweight champion of the monthly Ogun State Boxing Hall Of Fame Show being organized by the State Boxing Association. Oladokun proved too hot to handle for his opponent, Akinola Dokunmu who just managed to […]Continue Reading

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Boamah’s demise is a rude shock – Commissioner for Sports Development Says

Web News 23 December 2023 308 0

By Olusegun Folarin The Commissioner for Sports Development in Ogun State, Mr Wasiu Isiaka has described the death of  Former Gateway United FC Head coach Phillip Boamah as painful and shocking. Boamah, who was a member of the 1976 Africa Cup winners cup triumph squad died at the University Teaching Hospital Ibadan last Thursday. Boamah […]Continue Reading

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Ogun Govt. Plans Mini Sports Festival

Web News 23 December 2023 589 0

By Olusegun Folarin Ogun state government has concluded plans to organise a mini Sports festival across the twenty local government areas of the state to discover talents for state ahead of the 2024 National Sports Festival. The Commissioner for Sports Development, Mr Wasiu Isiaka made this known during a meeting with the Chairmen and coaches […]Continue Reading

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Philanthropist Lauds Kayrom Lee for Contribution to Sports

Web News 22 December 2023 353 0

By Olawale Asake Chairperson, Netball Association Oyo State and the Chief Executive Officer, Kayrom Lee Squash Gym and Fitness Centre, Ambassador Romoke Ayinde has received comendation for making visible impact in the area of grassroot sports development. A United States based Philanthropist, Alhaji Tunji Adekola gave the commendation during his visit to Ambassador Continue Reading

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European Super League Backers Launch New Proposal for Competition

Web News 21 December 2023 292 0

The company, which backed the European Super League, A22, has launched a new proposal for men’s and women’s European competitions. The proposal is a league system with 64 men’s clubs across three leagues with participation based on sporting merit and no permanent members. The women’s competition would include 32 clubs across two leagues. It comes Continue Reading

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8-year-old London Chess Prodigy, Bodhana Sivanandan is EU Champ

Web News 20 December 2023 323 0

An eight-year-old girl has been crowned best female player at the European blitz chess championships. Bodhana Sivanandan, from Harrow, north-west London, scored 8.5/13 at the event in Croatia, finishing ahead of seasoned professionals in the process. She defeated an international master and drew a grandmaster, in a result described as “unbelievable”. The chess Continue Reading

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Sports Minister Delighted at MKO Abiola National Stadium Facelift

Web News 20 December 2023 265 0

By Olawale Asake  The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh has expressed joy with the completion of work and the handing over of the rehabilitated pitch and scoreboards at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, by Dangote Group and Aron Nigeria Ltd.  The Minister, who commended the companies on Tuesday over the completion of […]Continue Reading

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Enoh at Remo Stars, Says Private Investment Vital for Sports Growth

Web News 17 December 2023 355 0

By Segun Folarin The Federal Government has acknowledged the crucial role of private investment in the growth and sustainability of sports in the country. The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John  Enoh, stated this during his visit to the headquarters of Remo Stars Football Club In Ikenne, Ogun State. The Minister’s visit was marked by […]Continue Reading

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Sports Minister Visits Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Assures of Transformation

Web News 16 December 2023 295 0

By Olawale Asake The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh has assured sports-loving Nigerians that there will be transformation of the facilities at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, formerly, Liberty Stadium, Ibadan, Oyo State. Senator Enoh gave the assurance during his tour of the facilities as part of his commitment to repositioning the sports sector […]Continue Reading

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NNL: Gateway United Returns to MKO Stadium, Defeats Giant Brillars

Web News 10 December 2023 346 0

By Olusegun Folarin Gateway United football club of Ogun state on Saturday, retuned to MKO International stadium, Kuto Abeokuta after twenty months with a win over Giant Brillars in match day four of Nigeria National League, NNL. The league body had banished the Ogun state owned football team to another venue due to the poor […]Continue Reading

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Ogun Eyes Economic Gains, Infrastructure Growth as Dividends of NSF

Web News 9 December 2023 776 0

By Olusegun Folarin Ogun State Government has expressed optimism that the forthcoming National Sports Festival to be hosted by the state in 2024 will have a multiplying effect on the economy and people’s standard of living. The Commissioner for Sports Development, Mr Wasiu Isiaka stated this when he received members of the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, at […]Continue Reading

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Gunmen Attack Sunshine Stars on Ore-Benin Expressway

Web News 8 December 2023 329 0

By Isaac Afolabi Sunshine Stars Football Club of Ondo players and other crew members survived an attack by gunmen yesterday. The team was reportedly attacked along the Ore-Benin Expressway on their way to trade tackles with Bendel Insurance FC of Benin in a match day 13 encounter. The team manager and the Ball boy attached […]Continue Reading

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Commissioner Canvasses Return of Inter-School Sports in Osun

Web News 6 December 2023 287 0

By Mojisola Oladele  As the budget defence exercise of Ministries, Departments and Agencies MDAs in Osun State continues at the State House of Assembly, the need to reintroduce inter-house and inter-school sports to curb youth restiveness in the Society, has been stressed. The State Commissioner for Education, Mr. Dipo Eluwole made the call while presenting […]Continue Reading