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The Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Oluwatoyin Gafaar, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Sports Commission to support the “Keep-Fit-Lagos” initiative, aiming to encourage mass participation in physical activities and promote a healthier lifestyle among residents. The inaugural edition of Keep-Fit-Lagos, held on December 9, 2023, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, witnessed the participation of key stakeholders …

Sporting Lagos FC, a professional football club based in Lagos, has made a significant change in its coaching staff. The club, which was founded in 2022 and currently competes in the Nigeria Premier Football League, has parted ways with head coach Paul Offor. Read Also: Former Golden Eaglets Player Backs Manu Garba For Another U17 World Cup Success Offor, who …

Coach Olayinka Olowu, the mastermind behind the gold medal victory of Team Lagos, in the ongoing 7th National Youth Games female football tournament in Asaba, has shared with sports247 the team’s remarkable achievement and the unwavering support they received. Read Also: FIFA To Enforce Full Implementation Of Football Agent Regulations In October To Ensure Protection Of Minors Overflowing with gratitude …

AfroSport has been explaining how it clinched the exclusive broadcasting rights for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, as Nigeria’s massive football-loving population gets set to enjoy Africa’s foremost football showpiece on television without paying for it,  Completesports.com reports. The race for the exclusive broadcasting rights of major tournaments is always fiercely contested, particularly among major broadcast giants. And When …

In a bid to honor the legacy of Layiwola Ayinde Balogun (LAB) and provide a platform for youth talent development, the Layiwola Ayinde Balogun (LAB) memorial Carnival football tournament is gearing up for its second edition. Scheduled to take place on September 16th at the prestigious University of Lagos sport center, the competition promises to be a riveting display of …

Ndidi Pushing for EPL Return – Latest Sports News In Nigeria According to multiple reports, Ndidi is pushing for the move, especially after Leicester’s relegation from the Premier League. …

FC Barcelona coach has lauded Spanish defender Sergio Ramos’ performance in Sevilla’s 1-0 defeat to the Blaugrana (Blue and Red) on Friday, September 29 at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys. Ramos’ own goal in the 76th minute gave Barcelona the victory. Ramos rejoined Sevilla this summer after spending two years with Paris Saint-Germain. He was previously at Sevilla between 2003 …

Terem Moffi will be absent from Nigeria’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations group opening match against Equatorial Guinea. Having recently been drafted into the Super Eagles’ squad, Moffi’s delayed arrival rules him out for the crucial opener.     The forward secured permission to represent his club, OGC Nice, as they take on Stade Rennes at Roazhan Park. Moffi’s inclusion …

In continuation of their preparations for the 2023/2024 Nigeria Nationwide League (NLO), Jnr Danburam Football Club of Daura has been scheduled to engage in a friendly match, in Daura. Read Also: Lobi Stars Stanley Oganbor Display Impressive Skills On Field, Names Osaze Odemwinge As Hidden Role Model Jnr Danburam, under the leadership of Princes Muhammad Daha Umar Faruk, lost out …

Agagbe Commends Lobi Players Despite Defeat to Shooting Stars – Latest Sports News In Nigeria 3SC won 2-0 against Lobi, no thanks to goal in each half by Alex Aghahowa and Douglas Achiv at Lekan Salami Stadium. Agagbe refused to fault the effort of his players, saying it was not just their day. “I want …