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NNL Club Owners elect new executives for the 2024/25 season
The Nigeria National League (NNL) club owners have elected new Executives for the 2024/25 football season. The election which was held on Friday night, September 27th in Bauchi, the eve of the 2024 Annual General Meeting saw veteran sports journalist and Chairman of Sporting Lagos, Godwin Enakhena elected as the Chairman. Wikki Tourists General Manager,…
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Osimhen hits a brace against Kasimpasa
Victor Osimhen opened his goals account for Galatasaray on Saturday with the 3-3 thriller with Kasımpasa in the Turkish league. The Super Eagles forward scored the opener and his first in the 20th minute. The Nigerian in his trade mark style latched on a perfect cross from Abdulkerim Bardakci and to head it past Andreas…
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I didn’t speak with Tosin Adarabioyo – Eguavoen
Super Eagles stand-in coach Augustine Eguavoen has cleared the air around Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo and his possible listing in Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, against Libya. Since the Chelsea defender indicated his intention to play for Nigeria, there have been unofficial discussions on Adarabioyo getting his first Nigeria call-up…
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NFF commiserates with Governor Eno on wife’s demise
The Nigeria Football Federation on Friday commiserated with Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State on the death of his wife, Mrs Patience Umo Eno. Mrs Umo Eno reportedly died in hospital on Thursday, 26th September following an illness. President of NFF, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, expressed deep shock at the unfortunate occurrence, saying the Federation and…
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Showtyme Foundation to host sickle cell awareness programme in Ibadan
Pius Ayinor The annual sickle cell awareness programme organised by Showtyme Foundation is scheduled to be held on Thursday, September 26th at the Adamasingba Stadium in Ibadan, South-West, Nigeria. The 2024 programme tagged ‘Double Check Your Status and Ball’ will begin by 9am and will run for about eight hours on Thursday, September 26. The…
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Lobi Stars in search of first win as Rivers United visit
Lobi Stars return to the Lafia City Stadium on Saturday, September 21, for a thrilling Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 3 clash as they face Rivers United. Lobi players are aiming for their first victory of the 2024/25 season. Following a goalless draw in their season opener against Akwa United, the hosts are eager…
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Rangers asked to go for victory against Sagrada Esperanca
Rangers have been charged to go for victory and pick the ticket to the CAF Champions League group stage. They got the message as they left the country for the fixture against Angola’s G.D Sagrada Esperanca. This charge was given to the team in Lagos by the Group Managing Director, Afrinvest (West Africa) Limited, and…
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Ayomidiran Foundation names sports icons as Ambassadors for Girls Play Sports initiative
Pius Ayinor The Ayomidiran Foundation, under the leadership of Honourable Ayo Omidiran, has appointed four prominent women as Ambassadors for its Girls Play Sports initiative. It is a programme aimed at inspiring young girls to excel in sports. The initiative has brought together Ayisat Yusuf, a former Super Falcons player and current sponsor of Ayisat…
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Team Delta wins NYG amidst concerns over age cheating
Pius Ayinor Team Delta has emerged the winner of the 8th National Youths Games that ended in Asaba on Thursday amidst widespread allegations of age cheating. Delta, the defending champion of the NYG, won 41 gold, 27 silver, and 30 bronze medals to emerge the winner of the Games. According to the final table released…
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Lagos SWAN in shock over Adeyinka Adebayo’s death
Pius Ayinor The Lagos State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (Lagos SWAN) is deeply shocked and saddened by the passing of one of its esteemed members, Adeyinka Adebayo – a head of sports desk at Eko FM/Radio Lagos until his death. The news of his death as announced on Tuesday night has…
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