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Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf declared open the second edition of the military and paramilitary games organised by the Kano State Sports Commission at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kofar Mata on Sunday. Also Read: Meet Richard Jeremiah, the 14-year-old star player who dazzled fans with his football talent in the ongoing Badagry League Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, represented …

Kirfi Local Government Area emerged winner of the 2nd Bauchi State Sports Festival (2024) on Saturday. Kirfi LGA won 25 gold, 19 silver and 12 bronze to beat other local government areas and claim the top spot after 10 days of action at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium. Al Kaleri LG finished a distant second with 9 golds, 5 silvers …

COAS shooters have been crowned champions of the 2024 National Handball League Division 1 in the men’s category. COAS Shooters defeated Osun United by 21-16 goals in the men’s final which was played at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium indoor sports hall in Benin City on Friday. Team coordinator Brigadier General AR Bello strengthens the team and effectively supervises their training. …

The management of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) Ibadan has presented a voucherSupport the five female coaches of the Oyo State Chapter of the Nigeria Football Coaches Association, to facilitate their participation in the CAF C Coaching Course in Abuja. The Chief Executive of the Oluyole Warriors, Honourable Babatunde Olaniyan Akoro, explained that the gesture was to ensure that the …

Bauchi State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Salisu Gamawa, has revealed that the state government is ready to support sports development, adding that it is a new dawn for sports in the state. Read also: “Our expectation in the 2024/25 NPFL season is to finish in the top three,” boasted Kwara United general manager Hon Gamawa made this statement …

Team Delta has emerged victorious, winning the championship title in the Aba 2024 qualifiers and securing a spot in the World Teqball Championship in the United States of America. Read also: The need to save the dream of grassroots sport based on values In the men’s singles final, Victor Oyemade defeated Khalid Akorede 2-1, while his teammate Andrew Ikoko lost …

The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr. Patrice Motsepe, and His Excellency Turki bin Abdulmohsen Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), have officially announced that Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will host the CAF TotalEnergies Super Cup 2024 Final. This highly anticipated match will pit CAF TotalEnergies Champions League winners Al Ahly SC against CAF TotalEnergies Confederation …

Saudi Arabia names Nigerian Olympic gold medalist Enefiok Udo-Obong as Technical Director of the Saudi Arabia Athletics Development Program. Read also: 2024 OLYMPICS: Britain bets on nine Nigerians to win medals in athletics, boxing and swimming Udo-Obong will lead Saudi Arabia’s team to the Olympics, which begin on July 26. The 2000 Sydney Olympic gold medallist will take over the …

Following his desire to develop athletic talents in Gombe State, the Chairman of Gombe State Athletics Association (GAA), Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, has planned a 3-day intensive capacity building training workshop for 65 secondary school game masters in Gombe State. The workshop which is being held in preparation for the upcoming Inter-Secondary Schools Athletics Championships will be held from …

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has regaled the state’s contingent at the 2023 National Youth Games with substantial cash prizes, in recognition of their exceptional performance. The event, hosted by Delta State, saw the team triumphantly secure the top spot on the medal table, continuing their legacy of excellence since the inception of the Youth Games. In line with the …