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SEPLAT donates funds to SPRF
SEPLAT Energies, one of the leading indigenous oil companies in Nigeria has contributed N2million to the Sports Performance Reward Fund (SPRF) which was set up by very eminent Nigerians. The work plan is to raise funds that will be warehoused to reward generations of Nigeria’s sporting youth who excel in global competitions like the Olympics,…
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Gusau, Sanusi empathize with NFF VP Anyansi-Agwu over armed robbery attack
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Musa Gusau on Wednesday morning paid a visit to the Abuja home of the First Vice President of NFF, Chief Felix Anyansi-Agwu, whose family was attacked by armed robbers some hours earlier. During the visit, Alhaji Gusau prayed for quick return to good health for Chief Anyansi-Agwu, who…
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NFF appoints Éric Chelle as Super Eagles coach
The Nigeria Football Federation has appointed Éric Sékou Chelle as the new coach of the Super Eagles. The Executive Committee of the NFF endorsed the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee for the appointment of Mr. Éric Sékou Chelle as Head Coach of Nigeria’s senior men national football team. At its meeting held in…
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Senegal to host African Athletics Zone II, U-18 and U-20 Championships
Dakar, Senegal has been selected to host the 2025 Confederation of African Athletics (CAA), Zone II, Under-18 and Under-20 Championships. This was made public on Monday night, by the President of the Confederation of African Athletics , Zone II, Chief Tonobok Okowa. Okowa, who is also the President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria said,…
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Gusau commends Aper Aku Stadium repair progress at Benue FA Gala
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Musa Gusau, expressed profound satisfaction with the ongoing renovation of the Aper Aku Stadium during the Benue State Football Association Gala and Award Night. The event was held at the Bongos Ikwue Entertainment Center in North Bank, Makurdi over the weekend Gusau is said to have…
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CHAN: Ogunmodede invites 26 players as Eagles start camping in Ikenne-Remo
Stand-in Head Coach, Daniel Ogunmodede has called up team captain Nduka Harrison Junior, goalkeeper Henry Ozoemena, defenders Sadiq Ismail and Ifeanyi Onyebuchi, midfielder Saviour Isaac, and forward Sikiru Alimi among a list of 26 players to begin closed-camping exercise at the Remo Stars Sports Institute, Ikenne-Remo on Monday, 6th January ahead of the 8th African Nations Championship…
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Teamwork, policies, environment, divine backing will help Nigeria athletics – AFN President
The President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa has listed the factors that can help athletics flourish as the world glides into 2025. Okowa made insights into the sporting progress made in 2024 and the challenges faced, along with plans for the year ahead. “We thank the Almighty God that we…
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Ogun State names new boxing hall after Anthony Joshua
The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has honoured two-time world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, by naming the state’s new boxing hall after him. This happened on Monday, as the Governor hosted the celebrated boxer. The Governor also bestowed upon Joshua a Yoruba name “Omobowale,” meaning “the child who has come home,” in…
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National football teams will give Nigerians joy in 2025 – Gusau
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Musa Gusau on Monday assured Nigerians that the football-governing body will adequately prepare the various National Teams to bring joy and glory to the nation in the coming year. While reflecting on the outgoing year 2024 and projecting for the coming year 2025, Gusau, still delighted with the…
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Badoo wins N1m Best Boxer Prize at GOtv Boxing Night 32
Teenage boxing sensation, Raheem “Badoo” Animashaun, emerged as the star of GOtv Boxing Night 32 on Boxing Day, clinching the N1 million cash prize and the prestigious Mojisola Ogunsanya Memorial Trophy for the Best Boxer of the Night. The 17-year-old delivered an outstanding performance, securing a technical knockout victory over Hammed “Ese” Ganiyu in their…
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