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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 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

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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

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Gov. Makinde Pledges Sport Development in tackling Youth Restiveness

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Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says his administration will explore the area of sports to address youths’ restiveness in the state. He stated this while receiving the winner of the just concluded World Feather Weight Boxing Championship, Rilwan Oyekola also known as scorpion on a courtesy call at the Agodi, Secretariat, Ibadan. Addressing the […]Continue Reading

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Ogun Govt. Commences Renovation of MKO International Stadium

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Ogun State Government has concluded plans to commence renovation as well as building new sporting facilities in Moshood Abiola International Stadium, Abeokuta and Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu-Ode in a bid to reposition and develop young talents in sports. The Commissioner for Youth and Sport, Dr. Oluwadare Kehinde who conducted management and staff of a Continue Reading

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NNL Resumption: Remo Stars Tests Players For COVID-19

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Remo Stars Football Club, RSFC, have conducted COVID-19 test for its players and management as the club resumes preparation ahead of the upcoming Nigeria National League, NNL, season. The test was conducted immediately after the club resumed from the Yuletide break to put the players and officials in good medical state before the commencement of […]Continue Reading

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Gateway United FC Resumes Training After Christmas, New Year Holidays

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Ahead of the January 16th kick-off date of the Nigeria National League, NNL, players and technical team of Gateway United FC have resumed preparation for the forthcoming season after a two-week festive break. Addressing the players on the training pitch of the MKO Abiola Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta, the Team Manager, Mr Dare Osunsanya implored the […]Continue Reading

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Fans Call For Resumption Of NPBL

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Relevant stakeholders have advocated quick resumption of the Nigeria Premier Basketball League, NPBL, which has been put on hold for three years. They observed that lack of activities had negatively affected the overall growth of the dunk and slam game in Nigeria. Sports reporter, Isaac Afolabi spoke with stakeholders in Akure the Ondo state capital […]Continue Reading

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Oyo will sweep medals at National Sports Festival – Council Boss

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Chairman, Oyo State Sports Council, Chief Gbenga Adewusi has expressed optimism that the state will record more success at the forthcoming National Sports Festival. Chief Adewusi gave the assurance in Ibadan while speaking with newsmen. According to the former local council boss, Governor Seyi Makinde has been giving great support to sports development and this […]Continue Reading

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Ogun Government Assures NFF Of Enabling Environment For Sports

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Ogun State government has promised to create an enabling environment towards ensuring that the state taps from the multiplier effects of sporting activities. Governor Dapo Abiodun gave the assurance while receiving the officials of the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, led by its National President, Mr Amaju Pinnick at the Exco chamber, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Governor Continue Reading

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Initiate talent discovery programmes – Yusuf-Gawuna

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Deputy Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Nasiru Yusuf-Gawuna has advised the newly inaugurated member of Ogun State Chapter of Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria, YSFON, to initiate programmes that will drive the vision of the federation in the discovery of talents for the nation. Inaugurating the new executives at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta, Continue Reading

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Nigerian Boxer ‘Scorpion’ Defeats Argentina’s Montesino to Emerge World Super Featherweight Champion

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Nigerian boxer, Rilwan “Scorpion” Oyekola is the new world super featherweight champion. Scorpion won the super featherweight belt, after defeating Argentine, Lucas Montesino in an International title bout decided this evening in Ibadan. He won the belt which has been vacant for a long time through unanimous decision in the tenth round of the fight. […]Continue Reading

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GSM Tennis Championship Ends In Grand Style

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Ismail Adewale has emerged winner in the men’s single of the maiden edition of Governor Seyi Makinde, GSM Tennis Championship which came to an end on Thursday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.Adewale outplayed Samson Adesina by two to one set, (10-7) in the keenly contested final.In the Ladies’ single Category, Sarah Adegoke, with her […]Continue Reading

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Makinde Thrills Spectators as GSM Tennis Championship Begins

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state this morning engaged his Chief of Staff, Bisi Ilaka in an exhibition match to declare open the maiden edition of GSM Tennis Championship at Ibadan Recreation Club, Sabo. Spectators were thrilled with various skills displayed by Governor Makinde, who has been a tennis player of many years and Chief Ilaka. […]Continue Reading

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Government needs to provide an enabling environment for sports – Dr Alli

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Former Team Nigeria Captain, Dr Yusuf Alli has called on government at all levels to enact a policy that will make athletics compulsory for all primary and secondary school pupils. Dr Alli made the call in while delivering a lecture entitled “The Downturn of Nigeria’s Athletics Fortunes” at the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN […]Continue Reading

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All Set for Gov. Seyi Makinde Maiden Tennis Championship

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All is now set for the maiden edition of Governor Seyi Makinde Tennis Championship slated for tomorrow in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The Special Assistant on Sports development to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr Tobi Oyewumi made this known while addressing newsmen at Ibadan Recreation Club, Sabo, venue of the three days Championship. According to […]Continue Reading

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Improving Welfare of the Nation’s Athletes

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Since the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria in the first quarter of the outgoing year, many sectors including sports have suffered set back. While some sectors are gradually picking up, the sports sector is yet to recover from the adverse effects of the COVID-19 lockdown, unlike in some countries. To say the fact, many […]Continue Reading

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Registration for Gov. Makinde Maiden Tennis Championship Closes

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Registration for the maiden edition of Governor Seyi Makinde, GSM Tennis Championship closes today. The Championship is slated for next week Tuesday to Thursday at the Ibadan Recreation Club, Sabo. According to the Special Assistant on Sports to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr Tobi Oyewumi, who is organizing the event, there have been massive turnout of […]Continue Reading

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Registration For Maiden GSM Tennis Championship Begins

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Registration for the maiden edition of Governor Seyi Makinde, GSM Tennis Championship is ongoing at Ibadan Recreation Club, Sabo. According to a statement from the office of the Special Assistant on Sports to Governor Makinde, the registration closes on Friday, December 18, 2020, while the Championship will be held from the 22nd to 24th December, […]Continue Reading

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SWAN Hails Oyo NUP Over Collaboration

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The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, South West Zone has commended Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Oyo State Council for aiding the success of the maiden edition of Oyo SWAN Pensioners Indoor Games. SWAN gave the commendation in a letter signed by its Vice-president, Mr Seun Ajayi-Obe, stating that SWAN has enjoyed tremendous support from NUP […]Continue Reading

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Ogun Government Felicitates Anthony Joshua, Restates Commitment To Support Athletes

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Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has felicitated the world boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, for displaying “Ogun standard of excellence” in his World Boxing titles’ defence against his Bulgarian opponent, Kubrat Pulev in London on Saturday.  Governor Abiodun said in a statement issued in Abeokuta by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Kunle Somorin that Continue Reading

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Anthony Joshua Defeats Kubrat Pulev to Retain World Heavyweight Titles

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Anthony Joshua brutally knocked Kubrat Pulev out in the ninth round of their world heavyweight championship fight at The Wembley Arena, London Joshua floored Pulev heavily on three occasions, twice in the final round, and ended the fight with a vicious right hand to retain his IBF, WBA and WBO titles. The explosive performance from […]Continue Reading

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Oyo SWAN/Pensioners Indoor Games 2020 Ends On A High Note

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The maiden edition of the Oyo SWAN-Pensioners Indoor Games has ended in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, with contestants going home with prizes, certificates and memories that will linger on for a long time. The event which began on Wednesday at the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP headquarters, Africa’s Model House, Onireke also formed part […]Continue Reading

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Oyo SWAN-Pensioners Indoor Games to Go National Next Year

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Oyo SWAN-Pensioners Indoor Games, which commenced today in Ibadan, will be held at the national level next year. Executive Secretary, Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) Oyo State Council, Mr Olusegun Abatan, said this at the opening ceremony of the two days festival held at NUP office, Onireke, Ibadan. Speaking through the State Assistant Secretary,  Mr. […]Continue Reading