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The Chairman, Edo State Sports Commission Olympian Yusuf Alli has commended the Edo State Cycling Association Board, the coaches, athletes as well as other sports associations in the state for their immense contributions to the progress made so far in the development of sports in Edo state. Read Also: The Creative Championship Announce Wyscout As Official Data Partner Ahead Of …

The Edo State Football Association (FA) is set to resume its electoral process with the Elective Congress scheduled for Friday, November 17, 2023. After the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) intervention and a comprehensive fact-finding mission, the political storm that had disrupted the electoral process has now been successfully cleared. Read Also: NWFL: Resilient Edo Queens FC Secure Convincing 4-1 Victory …

Chairman of the Delta state football association, DFA, Hon. Kenneth Nwoamucha has expressed satisfaction over the standard of play and organisation as the week one of the second edition of the Delta state league was concluded this Wednesday. The former defunct NNPC player who witness Great Avengers of warri 2-0 win against Mighty Wonderers of Abraka said he enjoyed the …

In a momentous occasion, the inaugural Schools’ Athletics Championships, now renamed MTN CHAMPS, has been unveiled with the promise of delivering a thrilling competition. Over 7,000 athletes representing 500 schools will compete for more than 1,000 medals and 32 school/team titles. This historic event will take place across four prominent cities in Nigeria: Benin, Uyo, Ibadan, and Abuja. The championship’s …

The Federal Government has set January 2025 as the official date for the 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival, tagged “Gateway Games, Ogun 2024”.  In a communique released after the first National Council on Sports meeting at the Old Government Lodge, Abakaliki Road, Enugu State, the Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, praised Ogun State Government for its …

SGFC Athletics Sports Club has secured a partnership deal with top European kit brand Select Sports. The deal will provide the club with Football kits equipment for a season. SELECT Sports is a sports manufacturing company that produces sports equipment. SELECT was founded in 1947 by the then Danish national football team goalkeeper, Eigil Nielsen. He was the national team’s …

All is now set for the final of the maiden edition of the Above 50 football competition knowing fully well that Abeokuta FC defeated Surulere FC on penalties to get to the finals while Ajegunle FC defeated Alimosho FC by penalties to make it to the finals. Read Also: The Rising Profile Of Hajiya Hussaina Suleiman Nagogo, Chairperson, Nasarawa Amazon …

The Nigeria National League (NNL) Southern Conference Clubs have applauded the appointment of Dr. Ayo Hameed Abdulrahaman as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the NNL. The Conference describes his appointment as well deserved and believes that his wealth of experience will be brought to bear to reposition and actualize the Transformation Agenda of the Board and Management of the …

Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh held a meeting with the leadership of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), on Saturday night to find solutions to the lingering issues surrounding the status of the contract with the Super Eagles Coach ahead of the last African cup of Nations qualifying match. Read Also: We Need More Champioships for Badminton Development …

Football legend Kanu Nwankwo has refuted the circulation of misleading reports concerning the financial affairs of his new club, Enyimba International FC. Read Also: Calvin Bassey Transfer Saga: A Missed Opportunity For Rangers The former Ajax, Inter Milan, Arsenal, and Portsmouth FC striker, who was recently appointed by the Abia State Government to oversee the 9-time NPFL Champions, addressed the …