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Commonwealth Games: NSC increases performance bonuses and instant cash rewards for Nigeria team

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced an upward review of performance bonuses and instant rewards for Nigerian athletes competing in the Commonwealth Games being held in Glasgow, Scotland. Speaking on the development, NSC Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko said the new package was approved to further motivate the Nigerian team. “During a brief meeting with the CEO, we agreed to …

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Habila Simeon: the 17-year-old captain of the WAFU B Nigeria U20 team

Nigeria Under-20 team coach Abdul Maikaba has chosen 17-year-old Habila Simeon as captain of the Nigerian team for the WAFU B tournament, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal. The attacking midfielder plays for the famous Jos-based Golden Boot Soccer (GBS) football academy, owned by popular coach Bros, who has been instrumental in developing notable names who have represented Nigeria at various levels. …

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Wheelchair basketball’s historic debut ends in heartbreak as Scotland crushes Nigeria, but Commonwealth Games dream lives on

The Nigerian wheelchair basketball team’s historic debut at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games began with a tough lesson on Saturday when the women’s team suffered a 16-1 defeat to host nation Scotland in a Pool B encounter at SEC Hall 4. Playing in front of a lively home crowd, the Scots produced a dominant display, combining clinical finishing, quick ball …

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Onikeku supports Nigeria’s team for Commonwealth Games Athletics, advises athletes to surprise the world

Post views: 28 Ohis Asein The Director of Sports, Nigeria Customs Service and board member of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Samuel Onikeku, has expressed confidence in the athletics contingent of the Nigerian team ahead of the start of athletics events at the ongoing 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Monday, July 27. Speaking exclusively to FAKS MEDIA …

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Chukwueze Provides Assist In Milan’s 2-2 Draw Against Celtic

Samuel Chukwueze provided a superb assist as AC Milan came back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Scottish champions Celtic in a pre-season match on Saturday. completesports.com information. Chukwueze, who was named among the substitutes, came on at the start of the second half to provide the assist that made it 2-2. It was Celtic’s final pre-season match before …

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Commonwealth Games 2026: NSC announces increased performance bonus and instant rewards for Team Nigeria

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced an upward review of performance bonuses and immediate awards for Nigerian athletes competing at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Speaking on the development, NSC President, Mallam Shehu Dikko, said the new package was approved to further motivate Team Nigeria. “During a short meeting with the general director, we agreed to increase …

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BRILA MEDIA INTELLIGENCE UNIT PUBLISHES WORLD CUP 2026 REPORT

While everyone else was watching football, the Brila Media team focused on everything behind the scenes; from fan festivals, boardrooms, half-time stages and hospitality suites, all in a bid to ensure Africa is better equipped with information for the next world cup. That is the gap Brila wants to close. And with its new Special Report on the 2026 World …

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