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The Rotary Club of Festac Central has installed ace Sports Scout, Attai Udia as the 13th rotary president at the installation ceremony, held at the Rockview Hotel, Festac on Saturday.  A University of Lagos Alumni, Udia, has been a rotarian for over two decades, and nominated to attend the rotary youth leadership award , where he was crowned the Mr. Ryla of the year.  Udia, whose magic service project of the year includes renovation of toilets across schools in Festac Town, installation of solar lights at the rotary monument site on the Festac link bridge, book donations to schools and giving awards to six best outstanding pupils in Amuwo Odofin Local Government, others includes, Rotary Festac Football Competition to discover talents across Festac Town, Prisons and Ages home outreach, donation of delivery kits to expectant mothers at Amuwo Odofin and many more.  Speaking at his installation ceremony, Attai Udia acknowledged the support received from the board and members of the club an

  Former President of Nigeria Football Federation and Nigeria’s Member of the FIFA Council, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick, OFR, ROI has felicitated with Mallam Shehu Dikko, who was on Wednesday appointed as Chairman of the reinstated National Sports Commission by President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.    Dikko, who was Chairman of the Nigeria Professional Football League (Nigeria’s top division) and 2nd Vice President of the NFF during Pinnick’s eight-year presidency, has served in various committees of the Confederation of African Football, and still seats on the FIFA Football Stakeholders Committee. “I thank President Bola Ahmed Tinubu immensely for this big task handed over to one man that I am convinced can do a good job. Dikko was very close to me personally during our years at the NFF because I saw in him a man with profound vision, dynamism, capacity for a lot of good and great things, positivity and sincerity. “Shehu Dikko personified

In a groundbreaking move to become the best football academy in Nigeria, five prodigies from GreenLock FC of Abuja have signed with Gulf United FC, a top team in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Ashiru Ibrahim, Daniel Odumu, Hamed Traore, Taofiq Yekini, and Opeyemi Falade have completed the move from Nigeria to join the Eagles. This transfer not only showcases the exceptional talents of the five players but also represents a partnership between Gulf United FC and GreenLock to develop young players. The players were hand-selected by the GreenLock FC scouting team in Nigeria. Funsho Clifton Peters, Executive Vice Chairman of GreenLock, expressed his delight with this development. "It's a privilege for GreenLock players to have direct access to pathways such as the Gulf United FC. We are working hard to create a one-of-a-kind club in GreenLock which can attract regional and global attention. "It's no secret that Nigeria has some of the best talent globally. Our aim, with

In a bid to consolidate on the gains of last season which was widely applauded with the remarkable  improvement in the quality of the Nigerian National League, plans have been concluded for a pre- season Seminar for NNL coaches and  media ofiicers. According to the  Chairman of the Nigerian National League Board  Mr George Aluo, " We are excited to organize a pre- season seminar for our coaches and  media officers   to prepare them for the 2024/2025 season.  The NNL is  totally committed to  building on the gains of last season, which resulted in improved standard of play, good conduct of players and officials, and  fair officiating . We canot settle for anything less going forward. " He expressed  gratitude  to Valuejet Airlines  for supporting the  N N L to consolidate on  making the League better. " We have set a standard which we will  keep improving upon. The commendation we got last season is due to the cooperation of all stakeholders. The League  will  keep gettin

Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Musa Gusau has marked his two-year anniversary with a comprehensive review of achievements. The NFF President shared his achievements in the areas of global visibility, referees welfare and development, league revitalization and  series of positive results in the various national teams. Ibrahim Gusau was elected as NFF President in September of 2022, defeating nine other contestants to emerge as the successor of Amaju Pinnick.  Since his emergence as NFF President, the Zamfara-born Sports Administrator has never looked back in moving the Nigerian Football Association Forward. "We've made significant strides in enhancing the football experience," Gusau emphasized. "Our partnership with a London-based streaming company broadcasts matches to 120 countries, promoting Nigerian football globally." Gusau's administration also prioritized referee welfare, by improving allowances for match officials, timely payment

  In response to overwhelming demand, the Osun State Football Association has launched a comprehensive football academy services, which will empower young talents to reach new heights! The programmes is designed to develop the unearthed football talents across the state and give them the opportunities to live new experiences and gain new skills which will set them on a pathway to their career.  "Our mission is to cultivate world-class players, equipped with technical, tactical, physical, and mental excellence," declared Sola Fanawopo, Osun FA Chairman. "We're committed to nurturing the next generation of football stars." The Osun FA Academy services clearly offers: 1. Professional Coaching: Expert training from licensed coaches 2. Player Development Programs: Tailored training for goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards 3. Youth Development: Age-specific training for players 4. Elite Training: Intensive programs for advanced players 5. Goalkeeper Train