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Salam Aminu, Ogun State 400m Athletics runner is looking to break the 400m athletics record at the ongoing 7th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State as he eyes a personal time finish of 42.0. Read Also: National Youth Games: Lagos Scoops Seven medals In Swimming “My personal best was 53.6 before but I improved in the last race although …

The Mauritius Football Association has notified the Confederation of African Football of the withdrawal of the country’s U20 Women National Team from the ongoing African qualifying series for next year’s FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals. Read Also: Captain Jailed For Five Years Over Fatal Tourist Boat Crash In Budapest “Kindly note that CAF was informed of the withdrawal of …

Presently in JSS 2, one would undoubtedly say that it’s too soon to decide your destiny but that doesn’t apply to Korede Balogun who is locked up on becoming a professional footballer as he nurtures his dream of a European global stage. Read Also: Johan Cruyff Institute Partnership With Sports University Of Nigeria, Set To Produce Fruitful Returns With Focus …

Dotun Coker, the Sporting Director of Seamoriow Football Academy, recently shared his insights on the ongoing player assessments at the academy. Read Also: Abdulmalik Morinola: Aspiring Squash Player With a Dream To Soar High His perspective sheds light on the significance of these assessments and the positive impact they have had on aspiring football talents from across Nigeria. In an …

Desire Oparanozie, the accomplished Nigerian footballer, recently paid a visit to the Lily Legends Football Kids. Read Also: Joshua Obakimi Dannaz Midfielder Shines In Optimus Bank Team of the Week For Creative Championship League This heartwarming gesture brought immense joy and inspiration to the young and aspiring footballers who look up to her as a role model. During her visit, …

Adedotun Coker has been elected unopposed as the Vice Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association (LSFA), marking a significant milestone in his career and for the association, Sports247 Reports. Read Also: NAFF President Paul Maduakor Extends Eid Al Fitr Greetings, Calls for Support Ahead of Nations Cup The bye-elections, conducted by the LSFA Electoral Committee led by Alhaji Tijani …

Tosin Adarabioyo, Nigeria-eligible defender is attracting interest from a host of top clubs across Europe from the duo of Ligue 1 side in AS Monaco, Lille, and Tottenham in the English Premier League. Read Also: CAF Confederations Cup: Obaseki Applauds Bendel Insurance For Triumph Over ASO Chief The former Manchester City defender is open to a move away from Fulham …

Fast growing female arm wrestling star, Sarah Obayosa Matthew, who won two gold medals at the 13th African Games in Ghana, has expressed gratitude with the grand reception she got in Kogi State. Read Also: Nigerian Women Football League Chairperson Nkechi Obi Extends Eid Al Fitr Wishes, Anticipates Bright Future For NWFL Matthew, who won gold in the right and …

The joint bid by Nigeria and neighbours Republic of Benin has loomed to the forefront in the race for hosting of the 36th edition of Africa Cup of Nations in 2027, with the Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football to vote on the bids for both 2025 and 2027 in Cairo on Wednesday. The meeting will take place …

Nigeria’s Ojih David and Archibong Prestige finished at the top of the U-19 and U-15 standing respectively as the curtain of the maiden Pan African Scrabble Association, PANASA/ Winifred Awosika Foundation African Youth Scrabble Championship, AYSC draw to a close today. The duo competed among 88 African Scrabble youth players from five countries; Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Uganda, and Nigeria, the …