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Ekiti FC Players Survive Lone Accident

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Ekiti United fc team bus was today involved in a lone accident. The accident occurred while the players were returning to Ado Ekiti from Ikere after their training session. There were however no casualty in the accident. Reports have it that the vehicle had been in a bad shape lately as it Continue Reading

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Boxing Legend Marvin Hagler, ‘Marvelous’, Dies Aged 66

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Former undisputed middleweight world champion ‘Marvelous’ Marvin Hagler has died at the age of 66. The American dominated the middleweight division from 1979 until his controversial defeat by Sugar Ray Leonard in April 1987. “Today, unfortunately my beloved husband Marvelous Marvin passed away unexpectedly at his home here in New Hampshire,” his Continue Reading

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President Buhari Congratulates Pinnick On FIFA Election

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President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Mr Amaju Pinnick, the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), on his election into the FIFA Executive Council. The council is the highest decision-making organ in world football. In a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, The President believes that […]Continue Reading

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Gateway FC Acting GM Lauds Governor Abiodun

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The Acting General Manager, Gateway United Football Club of Ogun State, Mr Niyi Soleye has described the prompt release of funds by Governor Dapo Abiodun as a morale booster to the players and the technical team.  Mr Soleye, who was speaking with Radio Nigeria in Abeokuta, said the governor had continued to pay salaries of […]Continue Reading

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Second Edition of Southwest Basketball Clinic Holds in Akure

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The second edition of Southwest Basketball Clinic and Challenges begins today in Akure the Ondo State capital. The two days event is expected to discover talents and encourage them to embrace sports and education. The organizer of the programme, who is also a sports correspondent with Radio Nigeriaa Positive FM Akure, Isaac Afolabi said government […]Continue Reading

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Veteran Advocates Establishment of Sport Schools

Web News 9 March 2021 623 0

A veteran Sports Administrator, Pa Soba Akano has advocated the establishment of schools of sports across the federation. Pa Akano who said this while speaking with Radio Nigeria pointed out that the schools would mainly focus on sports such as hockey, cricket and Athletics. According to him, governments need to embark on catch them young […]Continue Reading

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Sports Minister Visits Obafemi Awolowo Stadium

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Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has visited Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, formerly Liberty Stadium Ibadan, in continuation of his tour of sporting facilities and visit to team Nigeria athletes, preparing for the Olympic Games.  On a visit to the Sports hostel, the Minister promised that all illegal structures in the building would be taken […]Continue Reading

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Sport is a goldmine waiting to be tapped – Ogbomoso FC Chairman

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The need to invest more in sports to discover talents that will make the nation proud in the nearest future has been stressed  The chairman of Ogbomoso United Football Club, Akinwale Akinwole, stated this while presenting kits to the players of the club.  Akinwole said with heavy investment in sports, the country might hit another goldmine […]Continue Reading

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Football Championship: Army Urges Nigerians to Support Peace Promoting Initiatives

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The Brigade Commander, 35 Artillery Brigade, Nigerian Army, Alamala, Abeokuta, Brigadier General Ehimwenman Amadasun wants stakeholders to support initiatives that will promote peaceful co existence among Nigerians irrespective of tribes, religion and ethnic backgrounds. Brigadier General Amadasun made the call while kicking off the 2021 edition of Egba Youth Football Continue Reading

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Gov. Makinde Presents 10million Naira Cheque to ‘Scorpion’

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has presented a ten million naira cheque to International Featherweight Champion, Ridwan Oyekola, ‘Scorpion’. Scorpion had last December defeated his Argentine counterpart, Lucas Montesino to emerge winner of the Featherweight belt. Presenting the cheque on behalf of the Governor, the State’s Commissioner for Continue Reading

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FRCN Inaugurates Committee On Kids Football Challenge

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The committee on the maiden edition of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria Ibadan Zonal station Kids Football Challenge among Secondary Schools in Oyo state has been inaugurated. While performing the inauguration held at studio One of the Corporation, Acting Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan, Mrs Bolanle Owoyemi enjoined the members of the committee to work as […]Continue Reading

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Gateway United Records Another Victory at Home.

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Gateway United football club of Ogun have continued their impressive run in the Nigeria National League following their two nil win over Apex Krane FC from Agbor, Delta state in a week four encounter. Goals from Haliru Salifu and in each half of the encounter played at the MKO international stadium, Kuto Abeokuta  gave the […]Continue Reading

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Use Sports To Foster National Integration-Yahaya Bello

Web News 28 February 2021 620 0

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state has called on Nigerians to use sports to foster national integration and peaceful coexistence in the country.Governor Bello made the call in Abuja while receiving some former super Eagles players led by Austin Eguavoen.Governor Bello said football remain a major sports that has been uniting the country.He emphasised the […]Continue Reading

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Car Crash: No Criminal Charges For Woods

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Tiger Woods will not face any criminal charges following the single-car crash he was involved in last Tuesday that left him with serious injuries. The U.S. golfing champion was driving alone on a Los Angeles downhill stretch of road known for crashes. His SUV hit the central reservation, crossed into the opposite lane, rolled over […]Continue Reading

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Tiger Woods Recovering From Car Crash

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Golf legend, Tiger Woods was involved in a single-car crash on Tuesday morning, February 23, in California, and was taken to a hospital, where he underwent surgery over multiple leg injuries. An official statement has been released from Woods’ official account after the car crash, providing an update on Woods’ medical status after his surgery at […]Continue Reading

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Gateway United Secures First Win Of The Season

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Gateway United Football Club of Ogun State have secured their first three points of the season following their one-nil win over Crown FC of Ogbomosho in a matchday two of Nigeria National League, NNL, encounter. The Akeem Busari-led team had lost zero-three to Joy Cometh of Lagos in their season opening game last weekend.  Seyi […]Continue Reading

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Restructure Gateway United Football Club For Better Performance- Bukola Olopade

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Former Commissioner for Youth and Sports in Ogun State, Mr. Bukola Olopade has advocated the need for the government to restructure Gateway United Football Club for better performance. Mr. Olopade who is also the Chief Executive Officer of Nilayo Sports Management Limited made the call while speaking with journalists in Abeokuta after his team defeated Nnewi […]Continue Reading

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NNL: Crown FC Obtain Maximum Points by Walkover

Web News 14 February 2021 1046 0

Crown FC of Ogbomoso had expected a real match situation in the week 1 encounter against Holy Arrows FC Ole, Delta State in the new NNL season, but it turned out to be an unusual day as the Delta side failed to show up for the clash. The encounter billed yesterday at the Ladoke Akintola […]Continue Reading

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Egba Football Championship Kicks off in March

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Official draw for the third Egba Youth Football Championship has been held in Abeokuta, the Ogun State Capital with a call on stakeholders to key into the vision towards building strong and virile communities in the state. The competition which has Six Hundred and Forty participants from thirty two communities in Ogun State will kick […]Continue Reading

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Ahmed Musa has never disappointed Nigerians – Governor Bello

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Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state has described the Captain of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Ahmed Musa as a footballer who has never disappointed football loving people within and outside the country. Governor Bello made this known when the Super Eagles captain paid him a courtesy visit. The governor who is a staunch fan […]Continue Reading

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Chelsea Sack Frank Lampard after 18 Months in Charge

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Chelsea have sacked manager Frank Lampard after 18 months in charge. Former Chelsea midfielder Lampard, 42, leaves with the club ninth in the Premier League table after last week’s defeat at Leicester City, having won once in their past five league matches. His final game in charge was Sunday’s 3-1 FA Cup fourth round win […]Continue Reading

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Joe Erico, Former Super Eagles Goalkeeping Coach Dies at 72

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Former Green Eagle and assistant coach of the Super Eagles, Joe Erico has sadly passed on at the age of 72 according to reports this morning. Popularly known as ‘Jogo Bonito Exponent,’ the former Julius Berger manager passed on after suffering from an unknown ailment. Goal.com Nigeria’s Chief Editor Shina Oludare tweeted about his death […]Continue Reading

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Waheed Ekun Advocates Attracting Youths to Other Sports

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There is a need for stakeholders in the nation’s sports sector to come up with programmes that will attract more youths to other sports apart from football. A former International Table Tennis Coach, Chief Waheed Ekun gave this advice while speaking with Radio Nigeria in Ibadan. According to Chief Ekun, engaging the teeming youths in […]Continue Reading

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One Service, One Medal Games Begins In Abuja

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Five hundred and ninety two athletes from nine Military and paramilitary agencies will take part in fifteen sports at the 4th edition of the One Service, One Medal Games which begins today in Abuja. According  to a statement by the Media Office of the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Fifteen Military and Paramilitary Agencies had indicated Continue Reading

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WAFU U17: Golden Eaglets Lose Final Match Against Cote d’Ivoire

Web News 19 January 2021 662 0

Ivory Coast defeated defending champions Nigeria 3-2 to win the West African Football Union B tournament at the Stade de Kégué, Togo yesterday night. Sindou Kone, Abdrumane Konate and Seydou Traore gave the Baby Elephants a three-goal lead before two late goals from substitute Ahmed Abdulahi ensured a nervy finish for the Ivorians in Lome. […]Continue Reading