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The President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Engineer Musa Nimrod has commended Sports Minister, Sunday Dare for his passion for sports development. Nimrod stated this when the sports minister paid an unscheduled visit to the volleyball centre during the 2020 National Sports Festival in Benin, Edo state. Nimrod said the festival has created an avenue for upcoming and established athletes to showcase their talents after a year of inactive sporting activities. He said, "The Minister of Sports, Sunday Dare has brought new innovation into the sports sector of the country. You can see that most abandoned programs have been revived and sports is developing rapidly. "If you look at the records in the festival, they are made by young upcoming athletes. Most athletes are hungry for competition because 2020 season was ruined by COVID-19. The National Sports Festival has created an avenue for every athletes including the experienced ones to prove their worth. The Chairman Nigeria Bea...

The board of the Nigeria Women Football League headed by Aisha Falode has released the dates for the NWFL Super Six to determine the champion for the 2020/2021 season.                                      The Super Six will hold at the Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu-Ode from April 19 to 25th.                                        The official schedule reads that the top six clubs are expected to arrive Ijebu-Ode on April 18 and go straight into draws and pre-match meetings which has been fixed for 5pm prompt.            Match Day 1 is on Monday, April 19, 2021 with three matches.  The Match Day 2 is on Tuesday, April 20, also with three matches. While Wednesday April 21 is Rest Day for all the six clubs.             ...

The strong cast of elite runners invited for the 2021 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon are now in town for Saturday’s eagerly-anticipated race. According to an official statement released by Olukayode Thomas, Head Communication and Media for the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, over 95% of the elite runners have already arrived in Lagos while a few others are scheduled to jet in early Thursday. Thomas confirmed that the 2019 Women champion, Meseret Dinke and fellow Ethiopians Sechale Dalasa, Motu Megersa and Obse Abdeta have all arrived from their respective bases. Obse was among the top ten finishers at the last Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon where she posted an impressive time of 2:29:30. The 21-year old was also present at the 2019 Toray Cup - Shanghai International Marathon where her (2:27:47) finish time was good enough to make it to the podium Thomas also confirmed the arrival of the Kenyan quartet of Jane Seurey, Winny Jepkorir, Esther Macharia and Salina Jebet who will all be...

The Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) has certified the Ijebu Heritage Half Marathon. CEO of Nilayo Sports Management, Hon. Bukola Olopade confirmed the AIMS certification even as he noted that the Ijebu Heritage Half marathon will be one of the few races to receive the top grading from AIMS even before the maiden edition. He said, “We at Nilayo are extremely glad to be having the measurement done for the Ijebu Heritage Half marathon. It further goes to show the professionalism which we do our races. This race would have an AIMS certificate right from the beginning before the race commences.”  Norrie Williamson, World Athletics Routes Marker said the measurement of the routes in Ijebu was not a problem as the Ijebus were very friendly during the exercise. He said, “It was absolutely fantastic and the people are so friendly once they understand what you are trying to do so measurements was not a problem and it’s an interesting route”  The world-re...

Kaduna Beach Soccer Club maintained their 100% record in the ongoing Nigeria Beach Soccer League, defeating Igbogbo Kingdom BSC 4-2 in a pulsating match to Roundup the first round of the league on excellent note. The Kada boys was able to overcome an early minutes goal deficit to level 1-1 in the 7mins of the 1st period, thanks to Tanko Emmanuel whose powerful shot rocketcheted the Igbogbo goalposts to the back of the net and drew his team level. Barr. Seyi Akinwunmi, NFF Vice President with Engr. Musa Nimrodi, President Nigeria Volleyball Association and Chairman Kaduna Beach Soccer Club Hamza Abubakar doubles the Kada team lead to make the game 2-1 with the first period finishing on a pulsating mode.  Coach Kabiru Isah dishing out instructions to his players during the game The 2nd period had Chidozie Frank missed a penalty kick before Tanko Emmanuel grabbed his brace of the game whilst extending his team's lead to 3-1. The Igbogbo Kingdom Beach Soccer Club who had one win in the...

Kaduna Beach Soccer Club demonstrated their proficiency and excellent team work as they seamlessly dispatched HCF EDO Beach Soccer Club on Sunday to maintain their 100% record in the ongoing Nigeria Beach Soccer League. The Kada boys started the match on the  back of victory in their last game and were 3 goals up in as many minutes in the 1st period.  Once again the team captain Chidozie Frank inspired his team to yet another victory scoring quadruple which increase his goal tally to 6 in the league. Clement Egonosi open the score chart as he found the back of the net in the opening 2 minutes, followed by Chidozie Frank and Tanko Emmanuel as the Kada team raced to a 3-0 within the opening 10 mins of the game. HCF EDO BSC didn't give in just yet as they  managed to stage a come back, albeit short-lived, to go into 1st period break 3-2 and poke the leveler in the opening minutes of th the 2nd period to level on 3-3. When the going gets tough the tough gets going, the Kada B...

Kaduna Beach Soccer Club began their campaign in the maiden edition of  Nigeria Beach Soccer League with a victory over Smart City Beach Soccer Club on Saturday. The victory put the Kada boys at loggerhead with Igbogbo Beach Soccer Club at the top of group B log with 3 points apiece. The Kaduna Beach Soccer Club Captain has reiterate the need for his team to maintain the momentum and finish the first round of the league matches with maximum points available. "It was great to start our league campaign with a victory. From the start of the game against Smart City we know we are up against a tough opponent but we were determined not to lose focus and we gave them a man-for-man approach.  "This is one competition I have been looking forward to and I am happy to start the league with 2 goals. I give thanks to the entire squads, and with the unity and synergy in our camp I confident we can progress in the tournament. "I always tell my teammates that 1 point is not a good point...