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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has accepted the application of the Technical Director of Bobsled and Skeleton Federation of Nigeria, Dr. Seun Adigun, to contest election into the IOC Athletes’ Commission for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Games. A specialist in the 100metres hurdles, who represented the University of Houston in track and field, Adigun dominated the scene and became a three-time national champion, two-time African champion and represented Nigeria at the London 2012 Olympics Games. Adigun's quest for election to the prestigious panel comes following her pioneering role in setting up the Bobsled and Skeleton Federation in Nigeria. From her experience as a rookie Brakeman in the United States of America's Bobsled team, she stepped up to contribute to the formation of Africa's first ever Bobsled Team. In 2018, she made history with Nigeria at a historic outing in Pyeongchang, South Korea, during the Winter Olympics Games. The feat earned her the sta...

Former Nigeria U23 invitee, Taye Muritala has joined Wikki Tourists from 3SC, with the club beating off rivals including Gombe United, Nasarawa United and Plateau United. The versatile defender was widely regarded as one of Shooting Stars' best young performers last term, he helped the club gain promotion to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). His move to Bauchi represents something of a coup for the Giant Elephants. Gombe United, Nasarawa United and Plateau United were reportedly among the other clubs chasing the ex-Gateway United man's services. "I'm delighted to be involved with Wikki Tourists," the 21-year-old told the Media on Friday.  "This is a great opportunity for me to demonstrate my qualities at the highest level and to continue my progress at a club with high ambitions. "I'm looking forward to starting the NPFL season with Wikki Tourists and I'm going to put all my energy into helping the team achieve its goals at the end...

Nigeria Professional Football League giants Rangers have completed the signing of experienced goalkeeper Adeniyi Bamidele from MFM FC. Bamidele penned a two-year deal with the club after successful negotiations. The 29-year-old spent last season at MFM where he made 19 appearances and kept seven cleansheets. He is expected to compete with Nana Bonsu, Femi Thomas and Mutawakilu Seidu for the number one shirt at Rangers. Bamidele Adeniyi was one of the best goalkeepers in the Nigerian topflight last term. His major strengths are diving and quick reflexes. He can rapidly adjust to deflections and short-range shots, and in particular, excels at stopping well-struck penalties.  The keeper oftentimes attempts to claim crosses very well and shows dominance in the air when called upon. In terms of command of area, Bamidele is quite competent. He is pretty vocal, enough to alert his defenders to danger and organise them accordingly. He rules his box often and makes sure that all the pieces ...

The Coordinator of the Organizing Committee of the 2021 Ottasolo Pre Season Tournament, Mallam Badawiy Bashir has asserted that the objective is to ensure that the tournament becomes the best pre-season competition in Nigeria. Mallam Badawiy Bashir Coordinator of the Organizing Committee of the 2021 Ottasolo Pre Season Tournament. The competition has been scheduled to take place from November 1 to 7 in Lagos.  Badawiy who is also the General Manager of Kwara United confirmed that 10 teams will take part in its maiden edition. The Organizing Committee Coordinator noted that the objective is to make the Ottasolo Pre Season Tournament the best in Nigeria.  He stated that aside the pre season matches that will keep the participating teams busy and for them to gauge their preparations for the commencement of the league season, the first edition of the Ottasolo Pre Season Tournament will have some side attraction.  "I am delighted to inform you that 10 teams have shown interest...

Shooting Stars got their Ogunjobi Gold Cup campaign off in a flying start after they came from behind to beat FC Ebedei 3-1 on Matchday One of the pre-season tournament. It was a game of two halves as the Oluyole Warriors scored three second half goals after the Oliseh Boys had got fans talking inside the FC Ebedie Stadium, taking the lead in the 20th minute courtesy of a brilliant strike from  Moses Obule. The newly promoted Nigerian Professional Football League(NPFL) side then took the game to the rookies but were twice denied a goal by goalkeeper Mark Ugboh. At the restart of second half, Shooting Stars then showed experience as they dominated from the 56th minute they scored the equalizing goal by Kola Daniel, who tapped into the net from an assist from Ayo Adejubu. As the game near 90 minutes and looking like a draw, the Oluyole Warriors then scored two quick goals in added time.  Akilu Muhammad made it 2-1 the 92nd minute while Ayo Adejubu who provided the assist for 3SC...

Former Nigeria Basketball star Samuel Oguche is set to hold a Basketball camp for teeming youths across the country in December.  The camp which is designed for young boys and girls will be drawn from all geopolitical zones. Addressing the media, Oguche disclosed the high level of preparation being put together in collaboration with Kogi state government to have a successful youth camp. "Basically, I am planning a tournament in Kogi state by December which will be an opportunity for youths to come together for a 3-day tournament in the mode of Kids camp. In partnership with Kogi state Governor, his Excellency Yahya Bello, we would be given kids across the country an opportunity to exhibit their talents and also gain invaluable knowledge about the slam and dunk game." The event which is also supported by Bullet Energy Drink will have basketball court and other valuable equipment donated to University courtesy of Kogi state government. Samuel Oguche has previously held several ...

The path to normalcy in the administration of badminton in Nigeria was on Monday charted as a caretaker committee was sworn-in to run the affairs of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN). Francis Orbih will lead the caretaker committee as chairman.  The newly constituted Badminton Caretaker Committee headed by Francis Orbih. The composition of the BFN as well as the in-house election of its principal officers had been stalled following a court action by one Kenneth Azuine who was not a party to the election into the board. But on the eve of the election, just as it was for other sports Federations, he got an interim court injunction stopping the electoral processes and composition of the BFN board.  With badminton in the country grounded to a halt, the Nigeria Ministry of Sports opted to set up a caretaker committee  On Monday, October 18, 2021, the Permanent Secretary, Alhaji Ismaila Abubakar who stood in for the Minister of Sports, Sunday Dare sworn-in a 13-man care...

The organizers of Abeokuta 10 kilometre race, Nilayo Sports Management Limited (NSML), have revealed that eventual winners at the 2021 edition scheduled for November 13 will be paid 48 hours after the race. Managing Director of NSML, Hon. Bukola Olopade said it's a record time of crediting winners, a development he described as a step in the right direction. The 2021 Abeokuta 10 kilometre race with the theme, "Naija, Race For Homeland" is restricted to indigenous runners, the first time of having such in the history of races put together by the foremost sports marketing company. In his words, Hon. Olopade, a former sports commissioner in the Gateway state said measures are already in place to ensure a hitch free race, he added that the City of Abeokuta is extremely ready to host the indigenous athletes coming from different part of the country. He said "Winners will get their prizes 48 hours after the race, it's a record time of payment, the history is there for ...

As member nations prepare for the Common Wealth Games, the Queen's Baton Relay, an iconic event has started with a special event at Buckingham Palace in London as part of the city's Commonwealth Day festivities. The Queen's Baton Relay which is similar to the Olympic Torch is a relay around the world and the Baton carries a message from the Head of the Commonwealth, Queen Elizabeth II.  Nigeria will be the third nation to receive the Queen’s Baton Relay on October 16 after which it will tour 15 other African countries before moving to Asia. The 15 other African Countries are: Gambia (October 16), Sierra Leone (October 23), Ghana (October 26), Cameroon (October 29), Kenya (November 2), Uganda (November 5), Rwanda (November 10), Tanzania (November 13), Malawi (November 17) and Zambia (November 20). Also, Mozambique (November 23), Mauritius (November 27), Botswana (November 30), St. Helena (December 5), South Africa (December 8), Namibia (December 14), Eswatini (December 17), ...

Nigeria international Tebo Franklin registered an assist on Sunday afternoon to help Hacken defeat Orebro 2-1 in the Swedish Allsvenskan. The centre-back was named on the bench of his team when they visited Behrn Arena to face Orebro on the matchday 22 of the ongoing campaign. Tebo Franklin replaced injured Faltsetas Alexander in the 13th minute. Following a good start to the game by Tebo and his teammates, they raced in front in the second minute of additional time of the first stanza. Tebo provided a quality assist for his Nigerian compatriot Godswill Ekpolo. In a hard-fought battle, Bengtsson Leo was set up by Walemark Patrik for the second goal as first half ended 0-2. Pushing on to search for a goal, the hosts pulled one back through Nahir Besara from the penalty spot. Super Eagles B star Tebo Franklin rallied his partners to play at the top level to stop the home team from adding to their tally. The former Nasarawa United has now played two games since joining the Wasps.

The 6th Edition of Olympic Value Education programme (OVEP) held at Nile University, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja ended on Friday 1st October, 2021. The OVEP programme was designed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and supervised by the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC). It is a yearly programme for Nigeria university athletes which was started in 2020 and runs in three phases yearly. The first edition was held at the Lagos State University while the second and third phases were held at the Delta State University and University of Abuja. This program is aimed at imbibing the Olympic spirit through the three core values of Olympism.  President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) Engineer Habu Ahmed Gumel, was represented by Mr Mohammed Abdullahi, Deputy Secretary General, NOC. He encouraged the athletes to maintain the symbiotic relationship between sports and education because it is the key to their brighter future.  "Sport makes you healthy, focused and determ...

Perennial Nigeria women's football league rivalry between the two best clubs in the country will again be rekinkled this time at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, today as Rivers Angels of Port Harcourt slug it out against Bayelsa Queens of Yenagoa in the grand finale of the First edition of the Betsy Obaseki Women Football Tournament. Bayelsa Queens defeated FC Robo Queens of Lagos in a repeat fixture of the Aiteo Cup final at same venue, this time by 3 goals to one, compared to the 2-1 victory at the Aiteo Cup finals some months ago. While Rivers Angels defeated home team, Edo Queens of Benin, in a game watched by the First Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi, the NFF Chairman of Chairmen, Ibrahim Gasau, the Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu and the Edo State First Lady, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, also by same goal margin, 3-1, to book their place in the final. The final match today, which will televised live by Africa Inde...

The 2020/21 Lagos State Football Association / Winners Golden Bet FA Cup, has been scheduled to start on October 26, 2021 in Lagos. According to the Secretary of the Lagos FA, Akeem Rabiu Okikioposu, registration for the Lagos FA Cup which meant for all registered players and clubs with the Lagos State Football Assocation has already started 11 days back, since September 21, 2021, and it closes on Thursday October 14, 2021. He noted that for proper documentation, which is the processing of licenses shall commence on Friday, October 15, 2021, and closes on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. He stressed that the  Media Conference/ Draws to herald the competition hold on Thursday October 21, while the competition kicks off on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Okikioposu added that, the registration fee for the women's clubs for the Lagos FA Cup has been fixed for N20,000, while that for the men is N35,000 and this should be paid to the Lagos State Football Association First Bank account only and s...

It has been revealed that more Nigeria Professional Football League sides have signified their interest in taking part in the maiden edition of the Ottasolo Pre-Season tournament. Speaking with Ottasolo Media, the sole financier of the pre-season competition, Gabriel Davies, said apart from clubs like Shooting Stars, MFM, Kwara United and Sunshine Stars, who already declared their intention to be part of the eight-day event, the organisers are already in advanced talk with one of the clubs currently playing on the continent and also some other Nigeria Professional Football League clubs. “The intention is to have 10 clubs taking part in the pre-season and one of the clubs representing the country on the continent has made it known to us that they want to be part of the tournament,” he said. “With the season yet to start, it will grant them the avenue to put their team in competitive games which will help them. “We are also having discussion with some other clubs among which are two club...