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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 …

The deputy Governor of Edo, the Executive Director, of Edo State Sports Commission, and some other sports stakeholders in Edo state have heaped praise on Nigeria’s FA Cup champions Bendel Insurance FC of Benin over their bravery and impressive performance against RS Berkane. Read Also: 7th National Youth Games: Ganiyu Tirimisiyu Raises Concern Over Over-Age Athletes In Junior Categories, Enjoins …

The Honorable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh extends heartfelt congratulations to Team Nigeria athletes for their impressive performances so far at the World Relays Championship in the Bahamas, as they secured qualification for the 4×400 mixed relays and 4×400 men’s relay event at the 2024 Olympics Games in Paris. Read Also: Nigerian Clubs Should Not Copy Manchester …

Rivers United assistant Badminton Rivers Coach, Mimi Siri Onengiye has highlighted the irregularities in the age screening process at the 7th National Youth Games which has allowed room for cheating and over-age participation. Read Also: 7th National Youth Games: Ganiyu Tirimisiyu Raises Concern Over Over-Age Athletes In Junior Categories, Enjoins Ministry To Re-consider Screening Process Mimi advocated that there should …

Premier League outfit Brentford is on the brink of finalizing the acquisition of Nigeria’s promising youth star, Benjamin Fredrick, hailing from Kaduna-based Simoiben FC. Read Also: Nottingham Forest Striker Emmanuel Dennis Faces Exile As Udinese Eyes Transfer Opportunity The highly-touted defender is set to join the Bees on a one-year loan deal, accompanied by an enticing option to purchase. Fredrick’s …

Bayelsa State Table Tennis Association on Thursday organized a reception to honour the State table tennis stars that did the State proud in the 2nd Para Festival in the Nation’s capital Abuja. Read Also: NWFL: Tough Match, God Took Absolute Control – Opeyemi of Dannaz Ladies Reflects On Victory Against Abia Angels The reception was organized by the chairman of …

The Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Oluwatoyin Gafaar, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Sports Commission to support the “Keep-Fit-Lagos” initiative, aiming to encourage mass participation in physical activities and promote a healthier lifestyle among residents. The inaugural edition of Keep-Fit-Lagos, held on December 9, 2023, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, witnessed the participation of key stakeholders …

Coach Olayinka Olowu, the mastermind behind the gold medal victory of Team Lagos, in the ongoing 7th National Youth Games female football tournament in Asaba, has shared with sports247 the team’s remarkable achievement and the unwavering support they received. Read Also: FIFA To Enforce Full Implementation Of Football Agent Regulations In October To Ensure Protection Of Minors Overflowing with gratitude …

In a bid to honor the legacy of Layiwola Ayinde Balogun (LAB) and provide a platform for youth talent development, the Layiwola Ayinde Balogun (LAB) memorial Carnival football tournament is gearing up for its second edition. Scheduled to take place on September 16th at the prestigious University of Lagos sport center, the competition promises to be a riveting display of …