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The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF on Wednesday in Abuja expressed interest to partner and collaborate with the National Information Technology Development Agency For eFootball (NITDA), so as to give the eFootball sector, a robust status in the country.  DG NITDA Dr Kashifu Inuwa flanked by NFF President Ibrahim Musa Gusau, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, Ms. Aisha Falode, Dr. Usman Gambo & Yakubu Musa.  NFF President Ibrahim Gusau and DG NITDA, Dr. Kashifu Inuwa.  In line with the NFF vision to develop all aspects of the sports in the country, the NFF President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau led his team, which comprises of the General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi and Executive Board Member, Aisha Falode to the Office of the agency to discuss and reach an agreement to develop eFootball.  While addressing the delegation, the Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, alongside the Director, Information Technology Infrastructure Solutions, Dr. Usman Gambo and Yakubu Musa, who ...

Over two thousand international Elite athletes from across the world have registered for the Gold-Label Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, setting a record of entries for any Marathon race on the continent of Africa. The General Manager of the race, Yussuf Alli, said at the weekend that: "The Elite entries would have been more, if the organisers had not regulated it to a barest size over a week ago.  Towards effective and efficient management of the race. The large size was expected at it's one of the effects of a  Gold-Label race. And Nilayo Sports Management is ready for it." Yussuf, revealed that, majority of the Elite athletes are from Europe, East Africa, North Africa, West Africa, Asia and South America.  "And out of the pool of registered international Elite athletes, the organisers have officially invited 47 male and 29 female world class athletes that will lead the bunch of first class athletes in the race. While the rest will compete to chase the Gold-Label s...

The 2023 edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon will hold on the 4th of February, and this is according to the CEO of Nilayo Limited, Hon. Bukola Olopade. Hon. Olapade, a former Commissioner of Sports in Ogun State. CEO of Nilayo Limited, who is the concept holder of the Lagos Marathon Race, and a passionate sports administrator gave the date.  Ahead of the 2023 Lagos City Marathon, the organisers  @nilayosports have confirmed  that the Expo will begin on January 23rd & run through to February 2nd. The period of one week, will feature the Kits Pickup by the Marathon runners, and complementary activities; like exhibition race, health talk and more.

  The Nigeria Referee Association (NRA) has suspended three NWFL Premiership Centre Referees and their assistants indefinitely and have been summoned to appear before the Referee's Committee to answer questions relating to questionable Officiating in three matches in which they were incharge.  The three matches where poor officiating was adjudged are:   Osun Babes Vs Delta Queens.  Adamawa Queens Vs Nasarawa Amazons Rivers Angels Vs Delta Queens  According to a release issued by the Secretary of the NRA on Monday, the 16th of January 2023, three Centre Referee namely Joy Ogunboye from the Ondo Referee Association, Beatrice Paul from the Taraba Referee Association and Olufunke Adesola from the Oyo Referee Association were all suspended indefinitely.  The Assistant Referees Suspended also are Olusi Kikelomo, Ajirotutu Esther all from Ondo State, Elizabeth Yunusa Gombe and Wurba Bwulli Ruth from Plateau State, Rofiat Abdulrasheed and Aladenika Adetutu fro...

The Initiator of the yearly Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Football Championship Rep Bamidele Salam have promised a better and bigger tournament in all ramifications next year. The House of Representatives Member, representing the good people of Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore and Ejigbo Federal Constituency made this promise on Sunday, after the final match of the 2023 edition, which was won by Egbedore United. The Journalist cum Politician also eulogized the life and time of the late Senator and first Civilian Governor of Osun State, who bequeathed an inspirational legacy for the State during his time on earth.  "There is absolutely nothing that one does in remembering the services and legacies of the Late Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke, that is too much," Salam said.  "For us, this is just the beginning, because we haven't even started, be sure truly the State owes him alot.  "He was the man who laid the foundation for the development of the state. Re...

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has stated that his Government will continue to invest in Sports development to empower the youths.  Speaking on Sunday, during the final of the third edition of Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Football Championship, initiated by Rep Bamidele Salam. The charismatic Governor said the relevance of Sports to social development can't be over-emphasised.  The former Osun West Senator also thanked the Initiator of the Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Football Championship, saying the Competition has helped in immortalizing his late brother, who was the first Civilian Governor of Osun State.  "We will continue to do more in the area of Sports. We won't relent in our commitment to use Sports as a tool to empower the youths in Osun State.  "As part of the plan, the Government will refurbish the Osogbo City  Stadium to international standard inorder to improve Sports in the state. The third edition of the Otunba ...

Egbedore United emerged winner of the 2023 edition of the Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Football Championship after defeating Osun Football Academy 8-7 via penalties. The match which was played at the Osogbo City Stadium, had in attendance great dignitaries led by the Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, who performed the official Kick Off ceremony alongside the initiator of the tournament, Rep Bamidele Salam, his Deputy, Prince Kola Adewusi, Yeye Dupe Adeleke-Sanni, Chief Deji Adeleke, Chief Of Staff, Alhaji Kasim Akinleye, Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Teslim Igbalaye, Senatorial Candidates of the PDP, Akogun Leere Oyewunmi, Olubiyi Fadeyi, Former Chairman of Osun PDP, Chief Sunday Bisi and many other top Government functionaries in the state.  The Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup Football Competition was initiated by Honourable Bamidele Salam in the year 2020, to immortalize the selfless, philanthropic services of the first civilian G...