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Edo 2020 continues as scheduled – Sports Ministry

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The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has clarified that the 20th National Sports Festival, Edo 2020, is going on as planned with competitions going on as scheduled.  According to the Assistant Director of Press of the ministry, Ramon Balogun, the Ministry and the Main Organizing Continue Reading

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National Sports Festival: Host Ends Activities Abruptly For Lack Of Funds

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The Local Organising Committee, National Sports Festival tagged Edo2020 has announced that it will end the games abruptly on Thursday, April 8, 2021 for lack of funds. According to a statement released by the Project Manager, Media & Communications, Edo 2020 Mr Ebomhiana Musa, the decision followed an emergency meeting held on Wednesday evening. Mr […]Continue Reading

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Oyo Chess Team Is In Edo To Surpass 2018 Record-Bunmi Olape

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Head Coach of Oyo state chess team at the ongoing Sports Festival in Edo state, Bummi Olape says the state’s players are in high spirits to surpass the record of the 2018 national Sports Festival in Abuja.Oyo Chess Team is in Edo to surpass 2018 record-Bunmi OlapeSpeaking with Radio Nigeria at the chess section of […]Continue Reading

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Edo 2020: Oyo State Athletes Haul in Six Medals

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Oyo state has won six bronze medals at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Edo state. Azeez Adegboyega opened the medal’s chart for the pacesetter state in kickboxing, Adejoke Durogbade won bronze medal in Cycling, while winner of African continental championship, Tawakalit Yekeen equally won bronze in cycling.   Also, the Oyo state men’s Continue Reading

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National Sports Festival: A Tool for Uniting Nigeria – Buhari

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The national sports festival has been described as a veritable tool for uniting the nation. President Muhammadu Buhari stated this during the opening ceremony of the Edo 2020 national sports festival held at the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium, Edo, Benin city. Represented by the minister of youths and sports, Mr Sunday Dare, President Buhari said the […]Continue Reading

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Edo 2021: Commissioner Urges Ogun Athletes to Strive for Excellence

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The Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Dr Oluwadare Kehinde has urged athletes representing Ogun State at the ongoing National Sport Festival in Edo state to strive for excellence in the competition which the state is known for. Dr Kehinde gave the charge during his visit to the Camp of the Ogun State Contingents at the […]Continue Reading

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Vice President Osinbajo To Declare EDO 2020 Sports Festival Open

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Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo will today declare the Edo 2020 National Sports Festival open. This was stated by the secretary, Main Organizing committee, Mr. Peter Nelson. He said Professor Osinbajo will pay homage to the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, before proceeding to the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium for the opening of the national sports event. […]Continue Reading

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Taraba, Oyo Disqualified as National Sports Festival Kicks Off

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The 20th National Sports Festival officially kicks off today in Benin, Edo State. Taraba and Oyo States have been disqualified for failing to conduct COVID-19 and vaccination tests for athletes and officials before traveling to the venue of the competition according to the Director, Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) Edo State, Dr. Bruce Osha. […]Continue Reading

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Oyo Holds Maiden Junior Golf Clinic

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The maiden edition of Oyo State Junior Golf Clinic will take off in Ibadan, the capital on the 12th of April, 2021. Special Assistant on Sports Development to Governor Seyi Makinde, Honourable Tobi Oyewumi made this known while speaking with newsmen in his office. He described the event as a clinic and also a competition, […]Continue Reading

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Team Ogun Departs for 20th National Sports Festival in Edo

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Team Ogun Contingents have departed for the 20th National Sports Festival in Edo which commenced on Friday. The state contingents completed the COVID-19 mandatory test today at the MTR Specialist Hospital, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta, leaving the Rock City amidst hope and determination. Many of the athletes whose events start tomorrow were also among those that Continue Reading

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You are indeed super! – Sports Minister Hails Super Eagles

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The Super Eagles are truly worthy ambassadors of Nigeria. The Minister of Youth and sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare made this known in a statement issued following the team’s qualification for the 2022 Nations Cup in Cameroon. A statement by the Minister’s media office said “Congratulations, Super Eagles for making us proud once again through […]Continue Reading

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Players Of Sunshine FC Of Akure Protest Non Payment Of Salaries

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Players and officials of sunshine stars football club of Ondo state this morning disrupted vehicular movement at the road linking to the Governor’s office gate protesting the non-payment of their wages. The players who dressed in sporting attires with various placard accompanied with inscriptions like ‘save sunshine stars, ‘Mr. Governor help us’, ‘pay us our […]Continue Reading

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Governor Abiodun Mourns Late NFF Technical Director, Laloko

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, says late former Technical Director, Nigeria Football Federation ,NFF, Chief Kashimawo Laloko will always remain in the hearts of Nigerians for his passion for discovery and nurturing local football talents into international fame. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary Mr Kunle Somorin, Governor Abiodun said the death […]Continue Reading

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Ogun Sports Administrators Mourn Chief Laloko

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The Chairman, Ogun State Football Association, Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi A statement in Abeokuta described the late Chief Kasimawo Laloko as a diligent and energetic administrator, who will be greatly missed for his contribution to football development in Nigeria. Alhaji Majekodunmi who is also a member of the executive board of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Continue Reading

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AFCON Qualification: Yahaya Bello Felicitates Super Eagles

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Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria after they qualified for the 33rd AFCON tournament following their hard-fought 1 – 0 victory over fellow top spot contenders, the Squirrels of Benin Republic yesterday.The Governor in a Statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Muhammad Onogwu hailed the team spirit of […]Continue Reading

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Super Eagles Land in Cotonou, Ready for Benin Republic Clash

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived Cotonou, Benin Republic ahead of their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Squirrels of Benin Republic. The Super Eagles are scheduled to face the Squirrels at the Stade Charles de Gaulle, Porto-Novo. Gernot Rohr’s men will hold a training session inside the Stade Charles de […]Continue Reading

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Ibrahimovic Returns To International Football with an Assist in World Cup 2022 Qualifier

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The 39-year-old volleyed the ball across the area for Viktor Claesson to bundle home just before the break. Georgia had few chances although Levan Shengelia was denied late on by a superb Kristoffer Nordfeldt save. Ibrahimovic’s return meant he became the oldest player to represent Sweden. The AC Milan striker beat the previous record of […]Continue Reading

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Delta State Athletes Recieve Covid-19 Innoculation Ahead Of NSF

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The Delta State Sports Commission has directed athletes and officials of Team Delta to undergo COVID-19 vaccination, ahead of the forthcoming Edo 2021, National Sports Festival, NSF. The Director General of Delta State Sports Commission, Mr. Chris Anazia, made this known in Asaba, while addressing participants at the COVID-19 Vaccination Point at the Stephen Keshi […]Continue Reading

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Gateway FC Pip Godosky of Nnewi One Nil

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Coach Akeem Busari of Gateway United Football club has expressed satisfaction with the performance of his players in their one nil win over Godosky Football Club of Nnewi in week eight encounter of the Nigeria National League, NNL,  Michael Okolo’s free kick goal in the 38th minute of the game played at the MKO international stadium, Kuto, Continue Reading

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National Sports Festival to Hold Next Month in Edo

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The much postponed Edo National Sports Festival will go ahead as planned from  2nd – 14th of next month, with 8,000 athletes taking part, Minister  of Youth  and sports Development Chief Sunday Dare has assured. Speaking in Benin after undergoing a tour of facilities and a meeting with  Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, Chief Dare said the camp Continue Reading

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Europa Quarter-Final: Manchester United to Play Granada, Arsenal Face Slavia Prague

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Manchester United have been drawn against Granada in the Europa League quarter-finals, while Arsenal will face Slavia Prague. Ajax have been drawn against Roma, while Dinamo Zagreb play Villarreal. In the semi-finals, the winner of the Granada v Manchester United tie will play Ajax or Roma and Dinamo Zagreb or Villarreal will play Arsenal or […]Continue Reading

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UCL Last Eight: Liverpool Face Real Madrid, Bayern Take on PSG

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Liverpool will face Real Madrid in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Manchester City will play Borussia Dortmund, while Chelsea will face Porto and defending champions Bayern Munich take on Paris St-Germain in a repeat of last year’s final. In the semi-finals, the winner of the Real Madrid v Liverpool tie will face Porto or […]Continue Reading

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We will provide sports facilities, reward athletes – Oyo Govt.

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Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Mr Seun Fakorede has stated that the present administration would do everything possible to provide basic amenities, welfare and facilities for the promotion of sports and progress in the state. Mr Fakorede said this while presenting an award to Tawakalitu Yekeen, who won gold at the just concluded […]Continue Reading

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Ogun Govt. Assures Athletes of Support for Exploits

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Ogun State Government has restated its determination to continue to create an enabling environment for sports to thrive. The Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Dr Oluwadare Kehinde stated this at the Moshood Abiola International Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta, while receiving athletes who won laurels for the state in various sporting competitions such as Boxing, Continue Reading

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Sports: Stakeholders Solicit Support of Well-Meaning Nigerians

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Developing the Sports Sector should not be the responsibility of government alone hence the need for individuals and corporate organizations to support efforts at making the sector more vibrant in Nigeria.  This was the opinion of some stakeholders who graced a two day Basketball Challenge Organized by Positive FM Sports Reporter, Isaac Afolabi.  Oluwatoyin Bola […]Continue Reading