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Sports Minister Partners Yucateco To Develop Boxing, Says Nigeria Is Due For An Olympic Gold Medal In Boxing

The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has reiterated the Ministry’s determination to nurturing boxing talent at both grassroots and national levels. Read Also: CAFCC: CAF Appoints Libyan Referee For APC Do Lobito, Rivers United clash This dedication was underscored as the Ministry forged a new partnership with Yucateco Boxing Promotion (YBP) aimed at promoting the sport …

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Goodfellow Classic 2024: Nigerian Squash Stars, Onaopemipo Adegoke, Babatunde Ajagbe Advances To Round of 16

Nigerian squash, top players Onaopemipo Adegoke and Babatunde Ajagbe have successfully advanced to the round of 16 at the ongoing Goodfellow Classic 2024 in Toronto, Canada. Read Also: Dannaz Ladies: ‘Discipline, Dedication, Determination’ – The Mantra Behind Their Rise from Grassroots To NWFL Adegoke, who holds the distinction of being the top-ranked squash player in Nigeria’s men’s category, showcased his …

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NLO/Ikukuoma Super Cup 2nd Round: Tudun Wada, Ave FC Record Emphatic Win

It was a feast of goals in the Nationwide League One/ Ikukuoma Super Cup second Round as the two fixtures involving Dohz Academy versus Tudun Wada FC and Campos JNR versus Ave FC recorded two wins and 10 goals with five goals each in both matches. After two days of rest, action resumed at the Uboma Secondary School Stadium complex …

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NNL 2023/24 : Seventeen Stadia For Inspection Ahead NNL October 28 Kickoff Date

The Nigeria National League (NNL) has penciled down seventeen(17) Stadiums for final phase of inspection ahead of the 28 October kick off date. A team of special facility inspectors/ compliant Officers have been assigned to carry out thorough inspection of the facilities as follows: 1.U.J Esuene Stadium,Calabar Cross Rivers2.MKO Abiola Stadium,Abeokuta Ogun State3. Dipo Dina Stadium,Ijebu Ode4.Ole Township Stadium,Delta State5.Oshogbo …

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Optima Energy Gold Cup: Beyond Limits, Ijebu United Through To Semi-final

Ikenne-based Beyond Limits and its Ogun State counterpart Ijebu United were the first teams to secure their spots in the semi-final of the ongoing Optima Energy Gold Cup pre-season tournament. Read Also: NPFL 2023/24: Seminar On New FIFA Rules Organized For Insurance, Edo Queens After the completion of Matchday 2 fixtures in Group A on Sunday, Beyond Limits and Ijebu …

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U17 Girls Volleyball Championship: Nimrod Confident of Nigeria Team Semifinal Victory Over Cameroon

The President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Engineer Musa Nimrod has challenged Team Nigeria to beat Cameroon in the semifinals of the 2023 Girl’s U17 Girls Volleyball Championship in Abuja. Read Also: 3rd Victor Ikpeba Football Challenge Warri 2023 Begins December 20 Nimrod urges the technical crew to have a good game plan ahead of the semi-final match on Wednesday (today) …

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Nigeria Will Be At The Afro Basketball Qualifying Tournament

Nigeria’s male basketball team The Tigers will be playing their opening game at this year’s Afro Basketball qualifying tournament holding in Tunisia and Egypt . Read Also: ‘More Than Excited’- Dannaz Ladies Coach, Dianna Asak Expresses Joy After 4-2 Win, Aims For Super Six Nigerias, THE Tigers who are billed to play their qualifiers in Tunisia, was earlier reported to …

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Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: Ogunkunle, Ikpeoyi Dazzle At ITTF Saudi Arabia Para Open

Ahead of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Nigeria’s Isau Ogunkunle and Ifechukwude Ikpeoyi garnered vital points after making it to the podium at the ITTF Saudi Arabia Para Open 2023 in Riyadh. Read Also: Kwara United Chairman, Kumbi Titiloye Advocates Improved Playing Grounds For Nigerian Clubs To Excel In Continental Competitions The Commonwealth Games medalists competed against some of the …

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Job Vacancies For Today Tuesday 5th December 2023

Sports247.NG brings you, our loving sport audiences the latest Job Vacancies in Nigeria today Tuesday 5th December 2023. Vacancy! Vacancy! Vacancy!General Manager, PlasticsJob Location: Ota,OgunOpen to: Expatriats RequirementsUnderstand the Company’s Mission, Vision & Core values and ensure adherence.Ensure the right understanding of the Objectives set by the Board.Advise Board of Directors on strategic issues, and propose innovative management practices for short-term …

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Inauguration Of The Laurent Pokou Stadium In San Pedro A Major Milestone In TotalEnergies AFCON 2023 Preparations

The Laurent Pokou Stadium in San Pedro, one of the venues for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023, was officially inaugurated on Saturday, 09 September 2023 by both Ivorian and CAF officials. The hand-over and official opening of the stadium is another milestone in the journey of Cote d’Ivoire and CAF in preparations for next year’s …

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