Tag: #SportsDevelopment
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WABSU APPLAUDS NFF FOR SETTING UP BEACH SOCCER, FUTSAL INTERIM BOARD
The West African Beach Soccer Union (WABSU) has commended the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for establishing an interim board to oversee beach soccer and futsal in the country, describing the move as a major boost for the development of the sport. In a statement, WABSU Zone B Executive Chairman, Mbabia Yves, praised the NFF’s decision,…
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LGAN, NILDS PARTNER TO BOOST PREPARATIONS FOR 2026 ALL AFRICA CHALLENGE TROPHY
The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) and the Nigeria Institute of Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support preparations for the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT). The agreement was signed in Abuja by NILDS Director-General, Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, and LGAN President, Dr. Lami Ahmed. The partnership…
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DOGARA BACKS AACT 2026 AS PLATFORM TO SHOWCASE NIGERIA THROUGH WOMEN’S GOLF
Nigeria’s preparations for the All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) 2026 have received a boost, with National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC) Board Chairman, Yakubu Dogara, endorsing the tournament as a platform to promote the country through women’s golf. The endorsement came during a visit by officials of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), organisers of…
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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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GLOBAL SCOUTS ARRIVE IN ONDO AS INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL TALENT HUNT KICKS OFF
Young footballers in Ondo are about to get their biggest shot yet Europe and South America scouts are watching. Akure — Grassroots football in Ondo is set for a major spotlight as Abaj Multilinks Limited launches the Aiyedatiwa International Scouting Programme to discover and promote young talent. The initiative, announced by CEO Prince Dapo Ajibade,…
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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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HFN KICKS OFF ‘TRAIN THE TRAINER’ COACHING CLINIC IN SOUTHWEST
Handball development in the Southwest just got a major boost as the Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) begins a four-day coaching clinic tagged “Train the Trainer.” The programme, which started Monday at Rowe Park Sports Centre, brings together coaches from all six Southwest states, with three sponsored by each state and others joining from academies…
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I REJECTED FOUR COUNTRIES TO STAY WITH NIGERIA — OLYMPIC LEGEND MARY ONYALI
Despite better offers and treatment abroad, Nigeria’s sprint icon Mary Onyali says loyalty to her country came first—even when four nations tried to lure her away. Five-time Olympian Mary Onyali-Omagbemi has revealed that she turned down offers from four different countries during her illustrious athletics career, choosing instead to remain loyal to Nigeria. The Atlanta…
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AFCON 2025: MOROCCO CELEBRATES A ‘MONTH OF AFRICAN JOY’ — KING MOHAMMED VI
From football thrills to continental pride, Morocco says AFCON 2025 was Africa’s big win. King Mohammed VI has hailed AFCON 2025 as a historic success, saying Morocco was proud to host “a month of popular joy and sporting emotion” that lifted African football and unity. In a statement after the tournament, the monarch said the…
