ProStar Sports International Shines at SAIS 2025, Showcasing Cutting-Edge Sportswear and Equipment
ProStar Sports International, the official partner of the Nigeria National League, made a bold statement at the Sports Africa Investment Summit (SAIS) 2025 by exhibiting its latest range of sportswear and equipment. The summit, held on February 17 and 18, 2025, at the Lagos Continental Hotel, gathered policymakers, investors, and industry leaders under the...
NSC DG Bukola Olopade Congratulates D’Tigers on Afrobasket 2025 Qualification
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has congratulated Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, on securing their qualification for the 2025 FIBA Afrobasket tournament. Nigeria, the 2015 Afrobasket champions, staged a remarkable comeback after starting the qualifiers with three consecutive losses. The team delivered huge performances against Libya...
Shooting Stars Crowned Oyo State President Federation Cup 2025, Edged Crown FC 4-2 Penalties
By: Sunday Agunbiade (Mr VAR) Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan on Sunday reclaimed the State Federation's Cup title it lost to Ilaji FC last year as they defeated the hard fighting Crown FC of Ogbomoso 4-2 in the penalty shoot outs. Established in 1945 as Governor's Cup, with initial...
NSC DG, Hon. Bukola Olopade Hails Access Bank Lagos City Marathon as a Reflection of True Sustainable Sports Economy
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has described the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon as a prime example of a thriving sports economy, highlighting its significant impact on commerce, tourism, and job creation. The 10th edition of the marathon, organized by Nilayo Sports Management Company Limited, was successfully...
Remo Stars’ Captain Junior Nduka Praises NPFL’s Prostar Evolution Ball, Suggests Improvement For Next Season
Remo Stars FC of Ikenne captain, Junior Nduka is singing praises for the NPFL's Prostar Evolution Ball that is being used officially for all matches in Nigeria's top-flight league this season, but opined that it should have been introduced earlier. While providing his personal assessment of the impact that NPFL's Prostar Evolution Ball has...
NNL Chairman George Aluo Nominated for Prestigious Pitch Sportsmanship Award
The Chairman of the Nigeria National League (NNL), George Aluo, has been nominated for the prestigious Pitch Sportsmanship Award for the year 2024.This recognition comes as part of the 11th edition of the Pitch Awards, one of the most esteemed honors in Nigerian sports. Aluo made the final shortlist of top performers, with voting...
What The NFF Stands To Gain from Carloha Partnership
By: Adeoye Adebola The Ibrahim Gusau led Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has been on a mission to revitalize football in Nigeria, aiming to strengthen the sport’s grassroots structure and enhance its competitive edge on the international stage. A strategic partnership with Carloha, a prominent player in the automotive industry, represents a significant step towards...
Stakeholders Ought to Project Nigerian Sports in Positive Light – NSC DG Bukola Olopade
…Says projecting positive image is key to attracting and sustaining investments The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has charged stakeholders in the sports sector to consistently project Nigerian sports in a positive light to attract the necessary funding and drive sustainable growth in the industry.
NSC CHAIRMAN PARLEYS WITH MTN TO BOOST PRIVATE SECTOR INVOLVEMENT IN SPORTS, ACTUALIZE RHINSE VISION,
In a bid to get the private sector to key into the Renewed Hope Initiative for Nigeria's Sports Economy (RHINSE) program and actualize the sports economy mandate of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, National Sports Commission Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko held a strategic meeting with members of the Executive Committee and Management of MTN Nigeria in Lagos...
NSC DG, Hon. Bukola Olopade Charges D’Tigers to Roar Ahead of Afrobasket Qualifiers in Libya
…Reiterates Commission’s commitment to all Sports Federations The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has charged Nigeria’s Senior Men’s Basketball Team, D’Tigers, to put up a strong and committed performance at the final window of the Afrobasket Qualifiers in Libya. Through the support of the NSC,...
