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Minister of Sport Development, Senator John Enoh has directed all sports federations in the country to submit a comprehensive report of their operations to his office in a fortnight. Enoh issued the directive to the federations, through the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Alhaji Ismaila Abubakar, as part of his plans to reposition sports in the country. Speaking on the …

David Abiye George from Ondo State successfully defended her title as champion of the 2023 Lagos Women Run. She won the title last year, to record her second straight win in her second participation in the biggest women run in Africa. The 2023 Lagos Women Run which is in its 8th edition emerged as the most successful edition with over …

In an exclusive interview with Omoniyi Adamson, a dedicated grassroots footballer hailing from the heart of Nigeria, the passionate athlete offered a heartfelt glimpse into the demanding yet exhilarating world of grassroots football. Read Also: Dotun Coker Applauds Seamoriow Football Academy’s Thriving Player Assessments As Nigeria celebrated its Independence Day, the Yellow and Blue Exhibition match commenced at the Campus …

In an exclusive interview with Sports247.ng, the talented Nigerian grassroots footballer, Lawal Muiz Temitope, who played for team yellow in the October 1st soccer fiesta at the campus mini stadium shed light on his remarkable journey through the world of football. Read Also: 7th National Youth Games: Mimi Siri Highlights Age Screening Irregularities, Advocates Re-consideration Of Reward System As Nigeria …

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq sends his hearty congratulations to three young Kwarans who recently won medals for their brilliant outings at the recent African Youth Scrabble Championship. Read Also: Coach Shittu Invites 18 Players For Camping Ahead of 19th Africa Women’s Youth Nations Championship The Kwara trio are Aliu Qudus who placed 2nd; Olojoku Boluwatife Sufyan (5th); and Olosun …

The President of Nigeria Football Federation Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau talking to Kelechi Iheanacho during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers training for Nigeria at Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria on 9 September 2023 © Justina Aniefiok/BackpagePix Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), exudes confidence in the Super Eagles’ ability to secure victory …

The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) today signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) with Africa’s leading higher learning institution, the University of Cape Town (“UCT”) in Cairo, Egypt. Read Also: NLO UPDATE: The Other Side Is Better – Says Michael Odusanmi Sunday As Collins Edwin Secures 3-1 Victory Against Alim City The agreement between the two Organizations will see …

As the highly anticipated 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier League season gears up for kickoff, Shooting Stars Football Club, fondly known as the Oluyole Warriors, is ushering in a new era with the appointment of their captain and deputies. Read Also: 7th National Youth Games: Excitement As Onyedum Showers N0.25M Cash On Anambra Gold Medalists The stage is set for an exciting season …

Zuhlfa AbdulAzeez, widely recognized as the ‘Hijab Baller’ on social media, has boldly asserted her commitment to playing football with her hijab, despite potential barriers. Read Also: Lokosa’s Brace Powers Sporting Lagos To Victory, Coach Offor Impressed With Striker’s Impact In response to inquiries about training with the Super Falcons alongside Nigerian football stars like Asisat Oshoala and Rashidat Ajibade, …

The president of Arm Wrestling Federation of Nigeria (AWFN), Engineer Samuel Olatunji Jackson narrowly escaped death on Tuesday morning after his car caught fire in Abuja. The incident happened just a few minutes after Engineer Jackson stopped to buy fuel at a filling station on his way to a meeting in Abuja. He had bought the fuel and was back …