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Dr. Dayo Israel, APC National Youth Leader, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his swift and strategic response to sports development in Nigeria, describing it as a bold step towards youth empowerment and national growth. He noted that the President’s prompt fulfillment of his promise to reward athletes is both heartwarming and highly commendable. Read also: Sarah Ogoke …

Senegal’s football authorities have rejected the recent ruling by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), calling it “unjust, unprecedented and unacceptable”, while warning that it could undermine the integrity of football administration in Africa. In a swift response, Senegal confirmed its intention to take the matter to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), the highest authority in global sporting …

Team D’Tigress Nigeria women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, is gearing up for a grand outing at the upcoming FIBA ​​Women’s Basketball World Cup, following a testing campaign in the qualifying series in Lyon. Coach Rena Wakama expressed confidence in her team’s growth, despite recording two wins and three close losses against top teams such as South Korea, France and Germany. The …

Nigerian youth teams had mixed luck in the 76th edition of the prestigious Viareggio Cupwith Mavlon FC and One Touch Football Academy advancing to the quarterfinals, while Ojodu City FC and Magic Stars FC were eliminated from the competition. The world-renowned youth tournament continues to provide a stage for emerging talents, with Nigerian academies once again making their mark during …

Arsenal took a step closer to the Premier League title after securing a 2-0 win over Everton on Saturday. Mikel Arteta’s side struggled to break down Everton’s defense for much of the match at the Emirates Stadium before finally making the breakthrough in the dying minutes. Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres opened the scoring in the 89th minute after Everton goalkeeper …

President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences to the family of Henry Onyemanze Nwosu, a legendary Super Eagles midfielder who passed away on Saturday at the age of 62. President Tinubu has joined the Nigerian football community in mourning the exceptionally skilled Nwosu, whose footballing prowess remains the stuff of legends. The president recalled Nwosu’s brilliance on the playing field …

Henry Nwosu, member of the historic Nigerian team that won the 1980 Africa Cup of Nations, has died at the age of 62. The former Super Eagles midfielder died in the early hours of Saturday at the Lagos State University teaching hospital after spending several days in intensive care. Former international Segun Odegbami confirmed the development in an emotional message …

The countdown has begun as Nigeria prepares for its third National Paralympic Games, with just 14 days left until the historic event begins in the country’s capital, Abuja. READ ALSO: FIBA ​​WORLD CUP QUALIFIER: We will learn quickly from loss to South Korea – D’Tigress Head Coach Rena Wakama Organized by the National Sports Commission (NSC), the Games will take …

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has continued its National Youth Recognition Tour with the recognition of outstanding young athletes in Abuja and Asaba, bringing the total number of honorees so far to eleven. The Abuja leg of the appreciation tour took place on Wednesday at the Nigerian Tulip International College, with the NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, the Director General …

Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, has congratulated the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeboye Anthony Adeyinka, on the occasion of his 60th birthday. In a heartfelt goodwill message released on Tuesday, Senator Abiru described the experienced grassroots sports promoter and political leader as a committed public servant whose contributions …