Tag: #YouthSports
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AMUWO GAMES VOLLEYBALL FINAL SET: RHINOS VS ELEPHANT IN THRILLING SHOWDOWN
The Amuwo Games volleyball event in Lagos is heating up, with Rhinos defeating Lions 15-12, 12-17, 15-13 to reach the final. Elephant also secured their spot by overcoming Sharks 15-12, 13-15, 15-11 in another intense semi-final. The tournament, a grassroots initiative featuring eight teams across 16 sports, has been a great platform showcasing resilience and…
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SOUTH EAST TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS: IMO AND ABIA TOP MEDAL TABLES WITH YOUNG TALENT SHINING
The 2025 South East Taekwondo Championships held at Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri, showcased outstanding performances with Imo State leading the medal standings, followed by Abia. Coordinated by Olympic medalist Chika Chukwumerije, the event featured 74 athletes from Imo, Abia, Enugu, and Ebonyi states battling for top honors. Imo dominated with 41 medals—13 gold, 15 silver,…
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NIGERIA’S FLAMINGOS OUT OF FIFA U17 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP AFTER 4-0 LOSS TO ITALY
The 2022 bronze medallist Nigeria Flamingos were knocked out of the ongoing FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup on Tuesday following a 4-0 defeat by Italy in the Round of 16 in Morocco. Italy extended their unbeaten run to four wins in four matches. Nigeria fought hard and almost took the lead early with captain Shakirat…
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KENYAN TEEN JUSTINE NGEERA MAKES HISTORY WINNING 12TH AWA IBRAHEEM JUNIOR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP IN LAGOS
Justine Ngeera, a rising golf star from Kenya, has made waves by becoming the first international winner of the 12th Awa Ibraheem Junior Golf Competition at Ikeja Golf Club, Lagos. The tournament brought together young talents from Nigeria, Ghana, and Cameroon competing fiercely in this World Amateur Golf Ranking event. Nigerian Matthew Ayin and Uno…
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NIGERIA U18 WOMEN’S HANDBALL TEAM EDGES ALGERIA 29-28 TO CLAIM FIFTH PLACE
Grit and last-second heroics highlight Nigeria’s thrilling finish at Africa Youth Championship. Nigeria’s Women’s U18 Handball team fought back fiercely to beat host Algeria 29-28 in a dramatic final seconds win, securing fifth place. Goalkeeper Aisha Jamilu’s crucial save and Ngozi Korie’s calm finish sealed victory despite missing out on World Championship qualification. The championship…
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NIGERIA U18 WOMEN’S HANDBALL TEAM EDGES KENYA 37-35 TO FINISH GROUP STAGE
Resilient win sets up showdown with Algeria in fifth-place playoff at Africa Youth Championship. Nigeria’s U18 Women’s Handball team held off a strong Kenyan comeback to win 37-35 in Oran, Algeria. Finishing third in Group A with five points, they’ll face hosts Algeria for fifth place. The championship also serves as a qualifier for the…
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YOUNG KWARA POWERLIFTER GRABS GOLD AT NATIONAL YOUTH GAMES
Teen star Adebayo Ridwan Busayo lifts Kwara’s hopes with a stunning para powerlifting gold in Asaba. JSS2 student Ridwan Busayo from Government Day Secondary School, Ilorin, claimed gold with a 71kg lift at the 9th National Youth Games. He credits his coach’s support and dedicates the win to his late parents. In the female category,…
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FALILAT ABDULRASAK WINS KWARA’S FIRST GOLD AT ASABA 2025
Kwara kicks off National Youth Games with a thrilling cycling gold, sparking hope for more medals. Falilat Abdulrasak made history by winning the female 40km road race, earning Kwara’s first gold at the Asaba 2025 National Youth Games. The team also celebrated bronzes in male cycling, para-table tennis, and swimming relays, with strong table tennis…
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SUB-STANDARD PREPARATION, BELOW PAR ACCOMMODATION HITS YOUTH GAMES IN ASABA
Young athletes at the 9th National Youth Games face unsafe, unhygienic living conditions amid poor accommodation arrangements. Teams from Plateau, Rivers, and Kwara states condemned the accommodation at Dennis Osadebey School in Asaba as dirty, unsafe, and lacking electricity and water. Coaches and officials voiced frustration over the environment, no mattresses, and lack of basic…
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NLO CEO PRAISES STRONG START TO LEAGUE OPENER IN NYANYA
Shola Ogunowo, CEO of Nationwide League One (NLO), has lauded teams for an exciting kickoff at Nyanya’s Hovel Prime Stadium, where G-Medix Football Academy crushed Olympic Hybrid FC 5-0. The well-organized event drew up to 2,000 fans and was broadcast live on NTA Sports, marking a proud milestone in bringing football to local communities for…
