By Muhyideen Jimoh The Director-General (D-G) of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to advancing badminton development in Nigeria. Olopade made the pledge on Wednesday in Abuja during a farewell visit to Team Nigeria’s camp, ahead of their departure for the 2025 All-African SeniorContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Former Super Eagles star Tijani Babangida and MOP Stars FC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop and transfer young Nigerian football talents to clubs in Europe. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the collaborative MoU was signed by both parties on Saturday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Badminton Association Board has pledged to boost grassroots development of the sport with the organisation of tournaments across the area councils of the territory. The Chairman of the association, Mohammed Bappa, said this on Thursday in Abuja when he paid a courtesyContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has pledged to honour victorious athletes that recently represented the FCT in various sporting events. Wike made the pledge in a statement from the FCT sports department on Tuesday in Abuja. He said that a reception, scheduledContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Éric Chelle, the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles, says football is about scoring and he will introduce an attacking mentality to the senior men’s football national team. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Chelle made the remarks during his official unveiling at aContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The National Sports Commission (NSC) says it will continue to implement policies that prioritise the welfare of Nigerian athletes. NSC Chairman, Malam Shehu Dikko, gave the assurance in Abuja when a delegation from the Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN) paid him a courtesy visit. Dikko outlinedContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), on Tuesday appointed former Malian coach, Éric Sékou Chelle, as Head Coach of the Super Eagles. Chelle, who hails from Mali, makes history as the first non-Nigerian African to coach the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The 47-year-old French-Malian coach was born onContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the appointment of Éric Sékou Chelle as the new Head Coach of the country’s senior men national football team, the Super Eagles. Ademola Olajire, NFF’s Director of Communications, disclosed in a statement that the Federation’s Executive Committee endorsed the recommendation of itsContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Dr George Nwaeke, the Head of Service (HOS) of Rivers State, says the state government is eager to host a top-notch Federation of Public Service Games (FEPSGA) again. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that FEPSGA is an annual sports competition between Ministries Departments and AgenciesContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Chairman, National Sports Commission (NSC), Malam Shehu Dikko, has fulfilled a personal promise of N10 million donation to the Super Eagles B team for qualifying for the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN). The home-based Eagles defeated Ghana’s Black Galaxies 3-1 on Saturday in Uyo to secureContinue Reading
