By Joseph Edeh Kola Oredipe, the founder of Samkey Athletics Club, has called for the support of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) as he aspires for the South-South zonal position on the board of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN). Oredipe, who is also the Director-General to theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Esports on Saturday made an historic debut as a demonstration sport at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) tagged ‘Gateway Games’ in Ogun. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the fast growing sport worth $180 billion global value was on full display at theContinue Reading
By Peter Amine Team Delta has soared to 103 medals after Day Seven of the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) tagged ‘Gateway Games’ in Ogun. Delta won 44 gold, 19 silver and 40 bronze, bringing the state’s total medals haul to 103. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reportsContinue Reading
By Olanrewaju Akojede Team Edo on Saturday dominated the 100m sprint at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) held at the mainbowl of the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, Ogun. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Chidera Ezeaku returned in an unofficial time of 10:27 toContinue Reading
By Babatunde Ogunrinde The Chairman of Lagos State Football Association (LSFA), Hajj Gafar, says 14 students from Lagos tertiary institutions have been awarded training scholarships at the Nigeria Institute of Sports. Gafar disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Lagos. He said theContinue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal Team Ogun on Friday won the 4×400 mixed relay at the ongoing National Sports Festival tagged “Gateway Games 2024”. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) after the race at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, the Coach of the team , Saheed Akinpelu, applaudedContinue Reading
By Peter Amine Team Delta has leapfrogged Team Bayelsa on the medals table at the ongoing National Sports Festival (NSF) in Ogun. Team Delta amassed 35 gold, 12 silver and 29 bronze, bringing the state’s total medals to 76. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the official medalsContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade has hailed the performance of the Invited Junior Athletes (IJA) at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival(NSF) in Ogun. Olopade, who was visibly happy spoke after the medal presentation to IJA swimmer Aidan Abili who has wonContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Nigeria’s teenage golfing sensation, Grace Agbo, has made a remarkable impact at the ongoing National Sports Festival (NSF) in Ogun State, clinching gold in the ladies’ stroke play event. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Agbo secured top honours for Team FCT with a totalContinue Reading
By Peter Amine Team Bayelsa has maintained its lead on the medals table at the ongoing National Sports Festival (NSF) in Ogun. Bayelsa garnered 30 gold, 12 silver and 13 bronze medals five days into the festival to maintain a comfortable lead. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports thatContinue Reading
