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The preparation of Ogun State Scrabble for the 22nd National Sports Festival received a moral impulse during the weekend as a commissioner for youth and sport development Hon. Wasiu Isiaka made an unexpected visit to the camp located on the outside of Abekuta, the capital on Saturday. The 16 players, including the current African champion, Oluwatimilehin Doko, will represent the …

With only 11 remaining days until the 22nd National Sports Festival called “Gateway Games” in Abeokuta, Ogun state, anticipation continues to increase, and one of the most convincing stories that emerge is that of guest Junior athletes (IJA). Introduced by the National Sports Commission (NSC) as a bold innovation, the IJA concept was born from the need to nurture the …

When Indian Premier League (IPL) was formed in 2008, most people who wanted to bet on Crick’s matches in this competition would have to go to the local betting store and bet on person or call them and bet on the phone. Some stadiums also had internal betting stores, which means that it could make a prior commitment to the …

This is the inspiring story of two brothers, Tope and Tola Olaleye, who Twund Otonakoya established a new world record for the longest chess marathon in an impressive 64 hours. Top and tola were enrolled in chess classes by their parents in April 2023, who were excited about the decision and imagined a brilliant future for their children. The classes …

In a week 6 of the Showtime Fail series of Showtime Football, which the teams exhibited the determination, determination and explosive performances that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The competition intensifies as the teams drive to ensure their points before the playoffs, all under the sanction of the Football Federation of the Flag of Nigeria. Panthers Sports …

The second Embassy program of the ASEM campus has officially concluded, marking a significant milestone to empower students who pursue non -athletic careers in sports. Held for several weeks, the program brought together passionate students from several tertiary institutions to obtain practical experience, exposure to industry and portfolio construction opportunities in the world of sports management and development. Headed by …

One of the precursors of the position of the coaches of the coaches at the Board of the Athletic Federation of Nigeria, Solomon Aliyu, has said that there is a need for coaches to have a voice in the new Board while continuing to consult after making their intention to compete for the position. According to the former international and …

The Nigeria Athletics Federation (AFN) has officially presented the nation’s contingent for world relays 2025 that will take place in Guangzhou, China. With an automatic qualification for the 2025 World Championship in Tokyo at stake, Nigeria is doing everything possible, presenting elite sprinters in four of the six relay events. The team, full of raw talent, Olympic Pedigrí and continental …

Sports have always been a source of pride for Nigeria with athletics that include sprint, jumps and monitoring of events that produce exceptional world -class athletes for the country. However, for many young athletes, the path to success is full of challenges and can be difficult due to the lack of financing and adequate training facilities. That’s where MTN champions …

Quadri Aruna de Nigeria, the last competitor of Africa, retired in a devastating way after a ruthless defeat in the straight sets against Anton Kallberg of Sweden in a discouraging ending for Africa in the ITTF 2025 World Cup, in Macao. The 4–0 score (14–12, 13–11, 11–9, 11–2) masked what was, at first, a very disputed battle. However, as the …