Bankole optimistic of CHAN Eagles progress
Smart City right-back, Afeez Bankole, has expressed his optimism about the progress of the home-based Super Eagles after the team secured a goalless draw against Ghana in the qualifier for the CHAN competition taking place next year. Since getting to the final in 2018, the team comprising totally players playing in the Nigeria leagues...
“Special Sports is an integral part of Mr President’s Renewed Hope Commitment to Nigerian Sports” – NSC DG Bukola Olopade
The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, says prioritising the plight of the Country's Special Athletes is one of the integral commitments of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,GCFR, under the revamped Sports Commission. The NSC DG stated this over the weekend when he attended the final of the first edition of...
FCT FA Announces Composition of Standing Committees to Strengthen Football Development
The Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCT FA) is pleased to announce the composition of its first Six standing committees as part of our commitment to fostering football development, governance, and innovation across the region. These committees will serve as the backbone of our strategic operations, ensuring effective management and sustainable growth of football in the FCT.
AHEAD 2028 OLYMPICS: NSC PUTS 14 YEAR-OLD GYMNASTICS SENSATION AND CHAMPION ONUSIRIUKA IN THE ELITE PLANS
"The era of losing our best sporting talents to foreign countries is over. Aggressive grassroots talent hunting will be put in place and those talents will be nurtured and supported to achieve their dreams and indeed to win laurels for the country without being poached by the opportunistic western world". National Sports Commission Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko...
Enabulele Assumes Duty As Chairman Edo State Sports Commission, Prioritizes Infrastructure maintenance, Welfare for Athletes
Honourable Desmond Amadin Enabulele, Wednesday, December 18,2024 assumed duty as the Executive Chairman, Edo state Sports Commission, with a commitment to take sport development in Edo State to the next level. The chairman said that maintenance of the facility and grassroots sports development will be given priority in his administration's development programme.
NSC DG Holds High-Profile Strategic Meeting with eSports Stakeholders in Nigeria
Calls for a united federation to build sustainable eSports economy As part of the National Sports Commission's (NSC) ongoing commitment to revamp eSports in Nigeria, the Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade, has convened a strategic meeting with key stakeholders in the eSports ecosystem. Speaking during the virtual meeting, Hon. Olopade emphasized...
NWFL AT A CROSSROADS- UPHOLDING DEMOCRACY TO SECURE WOMEN’S FOOTBALL GROWTH
The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), under the leadership of Chairperson Nkechi Obi, stands at a crossroads. Barely a year ago, during the Annual General Assembly (AGA) themed "Women Football Rising," the NWFL Board pledged to advance women’s football in Nigeria. Ms. Obi emphasized increasing female participation and strengthening the league’s capacity. However, recent...
Nigeria International Doles Out ₦1,000,000 Christmas Bonus To Si14 FC Players
As the year comes to an end for the Christmas break, Si14 Football Club Keffi, Nasarawa State. Sunusi Ibrahim Dolls out funds to all its players and food items to the Christian players to celebrate the yuletide festival. The CEO of the team Sunusi Ibrahim in his magnificent and philanthropic manner appreciated the entire...
A Shining Star in Nigerian Football: “Congratulations to Ademola Lookman on his CAF Award Win”
On behalf of the entire members of Authentic Nigeria Football and Allied Sports Supporters Club (ANFASSC), I, Prince Abayomi Ogunjimi, National President, heartily congratulate Ademola Lookman on his well-deserved CAF Award win. This achievement is a testament to your hard work, dedication, and passion for the beautiful game. Your...
“Lookman’s Win is Unsurprising, a Positive Spur for Nigerian Sports” – NSC DG, Hon. Olopade
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade, has described Ademola Lookman’s coronation as the 2024 CAF Player of the Year as a well-deserved victory that will ignite positive momentum for Nigerian sports. Inspite of his tight schedules, Hon. Olopade was live at the Awards in Marrakech, Morocco to support...
