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Tobi Amusan Reacts to Tribunal Clearance, Poised for Title Defence  

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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, Continue Reading

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Uzodimma Gifts Super Falcons Goalkeeper, 3 Others Land, Cash

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Gateway United Football Club Unveils New Gaffer

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By Olusegun Folarin  Former Ekiti United Football Club handler, Samson Omiponle has been unveiled as the head coach of Gateway United Football Club of Ogun State. Coach Omiponle was unveiled alongside his assistant, Rasheed Bamgbose at the MKO Abiola International Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta. Presenting the new Head Coach to the public, the General Manager of […]Continue Reading

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FRCN Ibadan Summit: Undue interference of govt. in sports injurious – Speakers

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By Dayo Adu Should government continue to unnecessarily interfere in sports, it is bound to stunt its growth in the country. Speakers made the remark in their various presentations at the 2023 Sports Summit organised by the Department of Outside Broadcast and Sports, Radio Nigeria, Ibadan Zonal Station. The speakers, who spoke on the theme, […]Continue Reading

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Super Falcons in Make or Mar Turf War with England Monday

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By Oluwakayode Banjo Super Falcons of Nigeria will today (Monday) face European Champions England in the round of 16 stage of the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup in New Zealand and Australia. The game will kick off at the Suncorp Stadium, Milton, Australia at half past eight in the morning. The second match of the […]Continue Reading

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D’Tigress Win AfroBasket Record Sixth Time

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By Oluwakayode Banjo Nigeria’s D’Tigress have won the 2023 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket tournament held in Kigali, Rwanda. They defeated Senegal 83-74 to win the trophy for the fourth time in a row. Nigeria has now won the African continent’s women’s basketball championship for the sixth time.  Their previous titles came in 2003, 2005, 2017, 2019, […]Continue Reading

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Youth Games: Ogun FA Concludes Screening for State Representatives 

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By Olusegun Folarin Ahead of the 2023 National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, Ogun State Football Association has concluded screening for state’s representatives in Under-15 boys and girls football event. The exercise was carried out in conjunction with the state’s sports council at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta. Chairman of Ogun FA, Alhaji Ganiyu Continue Reading

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LOC Okays Preparations for National Sports Festival

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By Olusegun Folarin The Local Organizing Committee, LOC, for the 2024 National Sports Festival has inspected sporting facilities across the three senatorial districts of Ogun state. The areas inspected include Remo Stars sports facilities at Ikenne, NYSC Orientation camp at Sagamu, MKO Abiola International stadium, Abeokuta, the Golf Resort in Abeokuta, and Alake Sports Continue Reading

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Abiodun Inaugurates Committee for 2024 National Sports Festival

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By Bolanle Adesida Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has inaugurated the Organising Committee for the 2024 National Sports Festival with a promise to surpass the achievements recorded during the previous editions of the game. Governor Abiodun, who gave the assurance during the inauguration of the committee at the Executive Chambers of the Governor’s office […]Continue Reading

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2023 WWC: Super Falcons Qualify for Round of 16

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By Oluwakayode Banjo Super Falcons of Nigeria have qualified for the round of 16 at the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup in New Zealand and Australia. The Super Falcons played a goalless draw against the Republic of Ireland in their final Group B match to end the group in second position with five points. Co-Host […]Continue Reading

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Director Makes Case for Ogun Athletes ahead of 2024 Sports Festival

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By Olusegun Folarin The Director, Ogun State Sports Council, Mrs Folakemi Iyabode-Rotimi has appealed to the state government to approve the permanent employment and contract for athletes in the state ahead of the 2024 National Sports Festival. Mrs Iyabode-Rotimi made the call in Abeokuta during an interaction with the newly elected executive members of Sports […]Continue Reading

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Twelve Teams Trade Tackles for MKO Abiola Cup

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By Olusegun Folarin Twelve teams from the six geo-political zones of the country will converge on Ogun State for the National Under -18 Boys Football Competition tagged ” MKO Abiola Cup”  The Chairman, Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria, YSFON, Ogun State Chapter, Alhaji Waheed Lawal made this known in an interview with Radio Nigeria in […]Continue Reading

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FIFA WWC (Video): Super Falcons Record First Win

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The Super Falcons of Nigeria boosted their chances of qualifying for the round of 16 at the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup with a 3 – 2 victory over Co-host Australia, at the Brisbane Stadium. Emily van Egmond gave Australia the lead in the dying minutes of the first half, but Nigeria responded almost immediately […]Continue Reading

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Women’s World Cup Update: Morrocco Records Heaviest Defeat So Far

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By Oluwakayode Banjo Germany this morning, thrashed Morocco 6 nil in their opening match of the ongoing FIFA Women’s World cup in New Zealand and Australia. The German female team raced to a 2-0 lead in the first half and added 4 more goals in the second half to condemn Morocco to the heaviest defeat […]Continue Reading

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20th Anniversary: Paramount FM Wins Novelty Match

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By Olusegun Folarin The football team of Paramount FM, Abeokuta, has defeated their counterpart from Continental Suites by three goals to two in a novelty match, as part of the events lined up to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the station. The encounter played at the Fun Turf behind MKO stadium, Kuto Abeokuta witnessed brilliant […]Continue Reading

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Super Falcons Begin FIFA Women World Cup with Draw against Canada

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By Oluwakayode Banjo Super Falcons of Nigeria began their FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign with a goalless draw against Canada. The match, which kicked off in the early hours of today at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, saw Canada dominate possession, but neither team could find the back of the net as the game ended 0-0. […]Continue Reading

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2023 Women’s World Cup: New Zealand Beats Norway in Opening Match

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By Oluwakayode Banjo Co-host New Zealand began their FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign this morning with a one nil victory over Norway. Hannah Wilkinson scored the only goal of the game in the 48th minute at the encounter played at the Eden park stadium. In the second match of the day between Co-host Australia and […]Continue Reading

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FIFA Women’s World Cup Kicks Off

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By Oluwakayode Banjo The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup begins today. The tournament will be hosted by Australia and New Zealand. New Zealand and Norway will tackle each other in the opening match of the tournament at eight o’clock this morning. Also today, Australia will play Republic of Ireland at eleven o’clock in the morning. […]Continue Reading