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In a strong sample of support for the inclusion and development of Paraports, the OGUN state government has officially selected wheelchair basketball as one of its five optional sports for the next National Sports Festival 2024, “Theme games”. Read also: Breaking: Rugby fell from 2024 National Sports Festival after the Board Meeting in Abeokuta This decision was confirmed during the …

Communication materials have been revealed for the 22nd National Sports Festival tagged “Gateway Games”.The materials are the logo of games, the musical theme and the mascot. The three were revealed during a colored ceremony at the cultural center of June 12 in Abeokuta.The deputy governor, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, was for the Governor of the State of Ogun, Prince Dapo Inhabitun.The logo …

Gabon’s international striker Aaron Boupendza died after falling from a building in China. According to the reports, Boupendza, 28, died after falling from the 11th floor. I was playing for the Chinese team Zhejiang, after having moved Rapid Bucharest earlier this year. The Gabon Football Federation confirmed the tragic news on Wednesday. “At 28 years, Boupendza is remembered as a …

The International Olympic Committee (Cio) and the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) have announced the kick -off of the early management course at the University of Ibadan. This was disclosed in a statement from the NOC spokesman, Tony Nezianya on Wednesday 16 April 2025. This event should work from 6 to 8 May 2025. The declaration states in part: “It promises …

By SilverNews The technical consultant of Kun Khalifat FC, the coach Obinna Uzoho, was appointed coach Nnl/Prostar/Sportslight Hub of the month for 2025, following an unbeaten race with his team throughout the month. In an emotional declaration, coach Uzoho dedicated the prestigious prize to God, the club, his family and fans, recognizing the collective effort underlying the result. > “First …

Great Britain Cameron Norrie reached Wimbledon’s semifinals in 2022 The British number three Cameron Norrie has undergone an exit in the first round at the Open in Barcelona while preparing for the start of the open of France this month. Norrie, now classified 88 in the world rankings and which came through the qualifications in Barcelona, ​​was beaten 6-7 (3-7) …

Unai Emery has been too successful in Europe to entertain the notion of a glorious failure, but if there was ever one night to embody it, the dramatic departure from the Aston Villa Champions League to Paris Saint-Germain could be so. His return to the elite stage after 42 years ended up in heartbreak, but Villa Park witnessed an action …

The end of the Newcastle United, Jacob Murphy, has not closed the door when playing for Super Eagles despite rejecting an initial approach to the new coach Eric Chelle, Owngoalnigeria.com can reveal exclusively. It was said that Murphy, who was born in England, of the parents of Nigerian ancestry, turned his back to play for Nigeria, and willing to wait …

Ittf Word Parade Future Tourney: NSC applauds the success of the Nigeria team in Giordan The National Sports Commission (NSC) praised the exceptional performance of the Nigeria team in the ITTF Paraneo tournament recently concluded in Amman, Jordan, where the nation showed its domain in the ping of Paradisi, ending up among the first three teams globally. During the three …

For the first time in the expanded history of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, ten teams in Africa will participate in the global stage, thanks to the new format that welcomes 48 nations to Qatar in November 2025. Read also: meet the Nigerian goalkeeper who dominates the League one: Arthur Okonkwo maintains a 17 -sheet record While this development is …