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The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has inaugurated the 16-man Local Organising Committee of the 22nd National Sports Festival to be hosted by the state in 2024. Abiodun also noted that, the state is more than prepared to surpass previous editions and the achievements recorded during the last festival that was held by the state in 2006. Governor Dapo Abiodun who made this known during the inauguration of the Organising Committee of the National Sports Festival at the Executive Chambers of the Governor's Office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, noted that, the state is ready to continue to put in place worldclass sporting infrastructures across the length and breadth of the state. Abiodun who stressed that the festival isn't about the competition or the performances, but to showcase the talent, culture, potential and the unique sense of hospitality of the people of the state. "We are determined to put in place a world class sporting infrastructure across the length and brea

Chairman House Committee on Sports, Honourable Ekene Adams Abubakar will on Thursday August 3rd in Abuja, hold a session with critical stakeholders to pave a way for Nigerian sports. Honourable Ekene, a member representing Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency in Kaduna State made this known a few days after he was named Chairman House Committee on Sports in the 10th House of Representatives by Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas. The accomplished sports administrator, ex-KADA Stars Chief will meet officials of the Nigeria Football Federation, Presidents of all the 36 Sports Federations, the Nigerian  Olympic Committee, Premier League Club Owners, Nationwide League and other League Boards,  Referees, Ex Internationals, Players Union, The National Institute for Sports, Former Sports Ministers, Coaches, Lottery  Board, EFCC, ICPC and members of Corporate Nigeria in a parley billed for the Reiz Continental Hotel, Abuja. Also expected at the event are the Nigerian Olympians Association, the Nigeria Polic

Adetokunbo Adeniyi, a Restaurant Owner in Brisbane has hailed the Super Falcons for the positivity they brought to the game, making all Nigerians in Australia so proud in the process. The owner of 'Lekki By Little Lagos' Restaurant said this during the grand opening of the Brisbane branch of the Restaurant on Friday. Adetokunbo, who is a Lagos State Indigene also has a branch in Sydney, the Capital of Australia. The Nigerian Business man noted that the main objective of the 'Lekki By Little Lagos' Restaurant is to bring the culture, tradition, music and food close to Nigerians in Australia.  "Our priority here is to ensure that Nigerians and their friends come and enjoy the culture, tradition music and our food," He said.  "We are proud of what the Super Falcons have been able to achieve here in Australia. The positivity they bring to the game, they are always dancing, happy, always seem to be in good spirit. "People are inspired by them and their st

Super Eagles winger Chidera Ejuke has joined Belgian Pro League champions Royal Antwerp on a year deal. Ejuke, according to reports underwent medical tests at the club on Saturday.  The 25-year-old becomes the Reds fifth signing this summer. His arrival increases the number of Nigerians at the club to four. Alhassan Yusuf, Victor Udoh and George Ilenikhena are already part of Antwerp’s first team. Ejuke spent last season on loan at German club, Hertha Berlin from Russian Premier League outfit, CSKA Moscow. Injuries slowed down his performance for the Capital club who were relegated from the Bundesliga at the end of the season.

The two-time Chief Coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the first Nigerian coach to take the senior national soccer team to the FIFA World Cup finals at Korea/Japan 2002, Chief Adegboye Onigbinde, has declared that, the excellent goal scoring abilities of Nigerian football legend, Teslim ‘Thunder’ Balogun, are just unforgettable, as the family marks his 51st memorial anniversary today, Sunday, July 30, 2023, in Lagos. Onigbinde disclosed that, the best goals he had seen scored by any football player dead or alive were the ones scored by the late Teslim 'Thunder' Balogun. “One of these goals was scored by ‘Thunder’ Balogun at the Olubadan Stadium in 1968 in the match between the Nigerian national team, then known as the UK Tourists and England. “In that match, the English players, haven garnered some vital information about the deadly strikes of Balogun, close marked him each time he gained possession, to prevent him from wreaking havoc on their team. “After not allowing him

Osun born Female Basketball Player Adenike Olawuyi has made D'Trigress final cut to the 2023 FIBA Afrobasket tournament holding in Kigali, Rwanda later this week.  The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) on Tuesday officially released the names of 13 players who will be making the trip to Kigali for the 2023 Women's Afrobasket tournament. Olawuyi, who plays for Ratgeber Basketball Academy in Hungary, started off her basketball dreams as a kid in the city of Osogbo.  It's indeed a dream come true for the 19-year old, who was discovered, trained and nutured by Osun State Basketball Head Coach, Taiwo Ajibola Eleniyan, who played a significant role in her development and has now grown to become one of the most sought after teenage sensations in the world of Basketball. The young budding talent is in the league of her own and taking huge strides in the brownball game. With immense passion, interest and love for the game of Basketball, Adenike has worked extremely hard to reach

Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen have announced the signing of Nigerian striker Victor Boniface from Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise. Leverkusen confirmed Boniface’s signing in a statement on their website on Saturday. The 22-year-old put pen to paper on a five-year contract. “#Bayer04 Leverkusen sign Victor #Boniface,” the club stated. “The striker comes from @UnionStGilloise and has signed a contract until 2028! “Welcome under the cross, Victor!“ Boniface is the latest player to join Leverkusen following the recent acquisition of Granit Xhaka from Arsenal.

Philanthropy comes in many forms, and it doesn't always require immense wealth to make a significant impact. Olagunju Damola, also known as Richway, is a shining example of a young philanthropist and businessman who is dedicated to giving back to his community and making a difference in the world of football. Hailing from Ede, Osun State, Damola has been actively involved in supporting football initiatives in his hometown, and he has grand plans to expand his contributions to the entire state of Osun. As the owner of Richway Music in Ede, Damola is deeply committed to his community and actively engages in various charitable events to support football. One notable aspect of his involvement is sponsoring football competitions in Ede and local football clubs. He has previously sponsored a team named Athletico Madrid in Ede, and he has even initiated the process of establishing his very own football club called RICHWAY BOYZ Football Club of EDE. This endeavor is already underway, showc

Poised to fulfil one of his campaign promises to the good people of Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency by establishing one of the best citadel of learning for Sports/Football in Africa, House of Representatives Member, Honourable Ekene Abubakar Adams is set to embark on a sports tour. The sports tour will take the vibrant football administrator, businessman and philanthropist to three countries in Europe, (Switzerland, France, Portugal), the United States of America and Brazil. Honourable Adams disclose to his Media Aide in a brief chat during the week in Abuja. "After getting the greenlight from international sports consultants, I will be on a sports tour of Europe, the United States and Brazil, for the first ever Sports Development programme for Schools and Academies," said Honourable Ekene Adams. "My travel will be towards the end of next month, as the  Green Chamber will be on its first recess for two months. I will be consulting with stakeholders and best experts in

Monday 17 July 2023 Story Via FIFA.com   -Aisha Falode a current Executive Member of the Nigeria Football Federation(NFF) -A former journalist, she is passionate about women's rights in Africa - Also participated in the Women in Football Leadership Programme       Mercy Akide, Perpetua Nkwocha and Asisat Oshoala are just some of the names in a long line of talented stars in the annals of Nigerian women's football. Thanks to their dribbling prowess, goal scoring ability and immaculate passing skills, these legends have helped make Nigeria a force in the women’s game. This is in part owing to the tremendous efforts of Aisha Falode and her ilk.  What she has brought to African sport in general and Nigerian football in particular, in terms of ideas, philosophy and inspiration, has been no less valuable.  Beyond her extensive career as a journalist, during which she covered several FIFA World Cups™, the current executive member, Nigeria Football Federation(NFF) has also emerged as o

Austrian Football League side, Grazer AK are set to complete the signing of Nigerian duo Stephen Arum Bulus and Hassan Umar from Nationwide League One side, Benedict Akwuegbu FC.  Bulus and Umar are expected in Austrian capital Vienna on Thursday (Tomorrow) ahead of the deal, which is said to have been initiated by former Super Eagles forward and President of the Club, Benedict Akwuegbu. Both Bulus and Umar will be perfect for the Austrian Side, following their great performances at the NLO club in recent times. Bulus is fast, incredibly skilful and plays mainly from the midfield, while Umar, a lanky forward, has good eyes for scoring goals.  "I am extremely happy about this deal, because it speaks truly about hardwork and dedication," Akwuegbu said from Vienna.    Benedict Akwuegbu who had two wonderful stints with Grazer Athletiksport Klub, where he netted 40 times altogether, is confident that the duo will perform well at the Graz based club.  "They are talented playe

The Nigeria Olympians Association will on Thursday, July 13, 2023, converge in Abuja for the second edition of the NOA Summit Banquet. According to the president of the Nigeria Olympians Association, Olymide Oyedeji, the 2nd NOA Summit Banquet  will hold at the Musa Shehu Yar'Adua Centre starting from 6pm. Oyedeji, who is also the 3rd Vice president of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, noted that, the theme of the NOA Summit Banquet is: ‘The Labour  Of Our Heroes Past.' He added that, the Summit Banquet will be the largest gathering of Nigeria’s best sports personalities both at home and in the diaspora in history from the 1950s to date, that have served our country, Nigeria He stated: "The Summit Banquet on July 3rd 2023 will be very important to us as  heroes and heroines who have represented Nigeria at the Olympics since Nigeria started attending the Olympics will come together for a common goal. Later on in the day, some of the accomplished Olympians will be recognised in

A large number of Nigerian women long distance runners from across the country have been confirmed to compete at the Second Edition of the Ogun Women's Run which holds on Saturday, July 8, 2023. According to the Managing Director of Brussels Sports Limited, the company organising the Run, Mr. Seyi Johnson, the Run would see only locally based Nigerian runners compete favourably among themselves. Johnson noted that the Ogun Women's Run set out for women only is aimed at getting Nigerian women long distance runners ready fir bigger international races within and outside Nigeria. He stated that, the 5km Run will flag off at the Sapon area of Abeokuta, Ogun State at 8am on Saturday, July 8, 2023 and finish at the MKO Abiola International Stadium, where the grand closing ceremony will take place. He stressed that, the winner of the 5km Run will go home with a cash prize of N500,000, the first runners up N300,000 and the second runners up N200,000. And the winners in the fourth to te

Pioneer gaffer of defunct MFM FC of Lagos Fidelis Ilechukwu has recounted in nostalgia how he tapped virtues that kept him going on the job from his lifetime mentor and spiritual father. A wave of nostalgia fell over the 'Working One' whose carrier progression is huge and blossom at every point in time as he admitted of starting from nothing to something. Ilechukwu, a hard-working gaffer renowned for turning raw talents to finished products served Olukoya Boys for 13 years before finally opting for a new challenge told top Football Forum, Family United By Football how founder of Mountain Of Fire And Miracle Ministry made his confidence to grow on the job. "Yes, I will give it to Dr. Olukoya for believing in me, he is the best thing in the world to have ever happened to me. I call him an Oracle of God, a man of truth, his job is to bring something out of nothing. "I remember one time I went to him and told him we need to bring big players at MFM FC, he told me you as a

New Rangers Manager, Fidelis Ikechukwu believes Rangers FC have the right ambition to be Champions again in the nearest future.  Ilechukwu said this on Thursday, during a live interview session on Family United by Football (FUBF). The former MFM FC Gaffer said the team has the right level of mentality and strength, looking at their history and recent commitment.  "I am definitely not under pressure and wouldn't be under pressure," He noted.  "It easier for you to win something, if you are under a management who is more hungrier than you. When you show alot of zeal and seriousness as a Coach, the Management will back you up and that might lead to success. "If you work with a management that are so reluctant about your hard work, you may find it so difficult to win something. We are going to make sure we get it right, by getting the right tools to work and get the result needed. Rangers for me are a very ambitious team, but I am not under pressure. I just want to

Former Super Eagles forward, Benedict Akwuegbu is confident the present crop of Super Eagles have all it takes to win the 2024 Africa Cup Of Nations, coming up in Ivory Coast next year.  Akwuegbu made this known on Sunday, during a live interview session on a digital Sports Platform,  Family United By Football (FUBF), where he was featured as a special guest.  The Super Eagles qualified for next year's tournament, after defeating Sierra Leone 3-2 in Monrovia, two weeks ago, courtesy of a brace by Victor Osimhen and a late strike from Leceister City forward Kelechi Iheanacho.  The former RC Lens of France Forward said the team has an array of talents capable of winning the biggest African Football Cup tournament for the fourth time. “I am absolutely confident because of the talent, God-given skills, and history of Nigerian football. Akwuegbu said.  "With players like Victor Osimhen, Kelechi Iheanacho and others, we have a great chance of creating something big in Ivory Coast. I

Born in Jos, Plateau state on the 3rd of November 1974, young Benedict Akwuegbu attended Fatimah Primary School, before going furthering his education at the prestigious St. Murumba's College, Jos. At St. Murumba's College, the young and talented Ben was active in sports and soon joined the School Football team at the age of 15, while still in form two.  A fortunate stroke of serendipity, however shone on young Benedict Akwuegbu, when the then National U-17 Football Head Coach, Sebastian Brodericks was on the stand, when St. Murumba's College played against Airfoce Military School, a game 16 year old Benedict Akwuegbu shone like  million star. Brodericks had won the first ever FIFA U-17 World Cup for Nigeria in 1985 and thought it was time to discover more talents for the 1989 edition.  Akwuegbu was selected to the U-17 World Cup Final squad in 1989 hosted by Scotland. However, he never had the chance to play as sitting on the bench in all four matches without substitution.