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The recently installed President of the Western African Soccer Union (WAFU) Zone-B, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has dedicated his new position in the regional body to all Nigerians and all those who supported him to achieve this milestone, reports Sports247. While noting that the last time Nigeria enjoyed first place in the regional governing body of football was more than …

In what promises to be a decisive moment for one of Nigeria’s fastest growing sports, Flag Football will face as a demonstration sport at the 22nd National Sports Festival, which is held in Abeokuta, state of Ogun, from May 26 to 27, 2025. The two -day event, which is now scheduled to take place at the Grammar School of the …

With Nigeria preparing to organize the rest of the continent in July for the 14th Armwrestling Championship African in Abuja, the president of the Nigeria Armwrestling Federation (NAWF), Eng. Samuel Jackson has set his sights on an even bigger stage: the Armwreestling World Championship. At a time accused of vision and ambition, Jackson revealed that, although preparations to organize the …

The former assistant coach of Nigeria U-20, Hassan Abdallah, has revealed that he spoke with chief coach Aliyu Zubairu in Abuja about the danger raised by South Africa Even before the team left Nigeria. “I met him in Abuja. I told him about South Africa. Also read: OGBONDA WHYTE DELITUED AS BAYELSA QUEEN CLINCH SEXTH NWFL PREMIERERSHIP TITLE He stressed …

A trip destined to exhibit sports excellence almost became tragic on Saturday, May 17, since some athletes and contingent officials of the State of Ondo were involved in a serious road accident on their way to the 22nd National Sports Festival in the state of Ogun. The accident occurred when a trailer lost control and crashed with one of the …

Cyclists representing the 36 states of the Federation and the territory of the Federal Capital will begin their search for gold medals on Tuesday, May 20, 2024, as cycling events are launched in the 22nd National Sports FestivalHe tagged the 2024 Gateway games in Abeokuta. This was revealed by the technical director of the Nigeria Cycling Federation (CFN), Bashir Mohammed, …

The stage is officially prepared for the Grand Final of the Showtime Flag Football Summer series, while the Warriors Flag Football roared in the championship game with a 48-7 victory over Ikan Sports in the last playoff shock. In a confrontation that promised fireworks, the Warriors did not waste their time affirming the domain, combining an explosive offensive with a …

Bayelsa Queens’s players were rewarded with N400,000 each for winning the Nigeria Women Football League, (NWFL) for the sixth time. The prosperity girls claimed the title of 2025 following a 4-1 victory over Naija Rates at the Remo Stars stadium, Ikenne on Saturday. Vera Samuel scored a hat -trick for Bayelsa Queens in the meeting, while Mega Cynthia marked the …

In a great moral impulse for Ogun state athletes before the Gateway 2024 Games, Governor Dapo Abiodun has presented an integral scheme of cash rewards to recognize and motivate participants and medalists representing the State. According to a statement published on Saturday, Governor Abiodun reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to promote excellence through tangible support for young talents. Read …

Eighteen elite teams will face each other in the final round of 2025 Oyedeji Intercollegiate 3 × 3 Basketball championshipwhich will take place from June 19 to the National Stadium, Lagos. After weeks of intense zonal classification with more than 100 institutions in the six geopolitical areas of Nigeria, the 18 best teams will now fight for the coveted title …