Tag: #NigeriaSports
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KADUNA GOVT MOVES TO REVIVE SPORTS, UPGRADE FACILITIES AND GRASSROOTS TALENT
The Kaduna State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reviving the state’s sports sector under Governor Uba Sani, with ongoing efforts to upgrade facilities and strengthen grassroots talent development. The State Director of Sports, Mrs Mary Vayin, says renovation work has already begun at the stadium to improve training and competition conditions for athletes. She…
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LGAN SET TO HOST 3RD INTERCLUB GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP IN PORT HARCOURT
The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) will host its 3rd Interclub Golf Championship from May 13 to May 16 in Port Harcourt. The championship, themed “Swing Bold, Play Brilliant,” will take place at the Port Harcourt Club 1928 Golf Section and is recognised as a World Amateur Golf Ranking event sanctioned by the R&A.…
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TEAM NIGERIA STRIKES AGAIN: TWO MORE TICKETS BOOKED FOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Team Nigeria has secured two more spots for the World Championships in Beijing at the 2026 World Athletics Relays in Botswana. The mixed 4×400m team—featuring Samson Nathaniel, Taiwo Kudoro, Chidi Okezie, and Patience Okon-George—delivered a season’s best (3:12.88) to finish second and qualify automatically. The women’s 4×100m team also bounced back in style. After a…
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TEAM NIGERIA DOMINATES, CLINCHES 15TH AFRICAN WOMEN’S WRESTLING TITLE
Abuja, — Team Nigeria has emerged overall winner in the women’s category at the African Wrestling Championships in Alexandria, Egypt, securing a record 15th title. The team delivered a dominant performance, winning eight gold and two silver medals out of 10 events to seal the championship. While the women stole the spotlight, the men’s team…
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TEAM NIGERIA SMASHES RECORD, EYES WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SPOT
Abuja, May 2, 2026 — Nigeria’s mixed 4×100m relay team has delivered a standout performance at the World Relay Championships in Botswana, boosting hopes of qualifying for the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing. The quartet of Favor Ashe, Jennifer Chukwuka-Obi, Chidera Ezeakor, and Maria Thompson clocked an impressive 40.24 seconds—setting a new African record—while…
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“HIS LEGACY LIVES ON” — TRIBUTES POUR IN FOR LATE STRIKER MICHAEL ENERAMO
Tributes are pouring in for former Super Eagles forward Michael Eneramo, who reportedly collapsed and died during a friendly match in Kaduna. According to the Nigeria Football Federation, the striker suffered cardiac arrest shortly after the second half resumed, having played the entire first half before the tragic incident. Former Sokoto United Technical Adviser, Mansur…
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ANAMBRA SPORTS BOSS PUSHES FOR MERIT-BASED APPOINTMENTS TO BOOST DEVELOPMENT
Want better sports results? Anambra’s sports director says it starts with putting the right people in the right seats. The Anambra State Director of Sports, Emeka Obidinma, is calling for competence and merit in the appointment of sports officials, saying it is key to improving performance and development in the sector. Speaking in Awka, Obidinma…
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WOMEN’S T20I TOURNEY IGNITES GROWTH, EXCITEMENT AMONG PLAYERS
From skill-building to global exposure, players say Nigeria’s women’s T20i tournament is a game-changer for cricket development. Cricket stars are buzzing with excitement over the ongoing Nigeria Fifth Women’s Invitational T20i tournament, describing it as a powerful platform for growth, experience, and international exposure. The competition, tagged the Patricia Kambarami Cup, is being held at…
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DIRI HAILS TINUBU’S SPORTS SHAKE-UP, BACKS NEW ERA FOR FOOTBALL
Nigeria’s sports sector may be entering a fresh chapter as Bayelsa Governor Diri applauds reforms and calls for transparency in football governance. Governor Douye Diri has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for restructuring Nigeria’s sports administration, describing the shift from a ministry to a commission as a game-changer. Speaking at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)…
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NSC BOSS REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR PARA ATHLETES AHEAD OF NATIONAL PARA GAMES
Nigeria’s para athletes are getting a renewed vote of confidence as preparations intensify for the 3rd National Para Games later this month in Abuja. The Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, has reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to strengthening para sports development across the country. Olopade said the upcoming National Para Games will not…
