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NSC Rewards Majekodunmi Afusat Bisola with ₦3 Million as Appreciation Tour Continues:

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The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, on Thursday continued the Commission’s nationwide appreciation tour with a visit to Abeokuta, where outstanding junior athlete Majekodunmi Afusat Bisola was presented with a cheque of ₦3 million. The presentation forms part of the NSC’s initiative to recognise and reward exceptional junior athletes who distinguished themselves in 2025 and contributed significantly to Nigeria’s medal haul. Majekodunmi delivered an impressive run of performances on the track. At the 2024 National Sports Festival, she stormed to gold in the 400 metres and the 4x400m relay. She replicated the double triumph at the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Junior Championship in Abeokuta, before emerging as one of the standout stars at the African Youth Games in Luanda, Angola. Speaking during the presentation, Hon Olopade explained that the Commission deemed it necessary to extend financial appreciation to grassroots athletes afte...
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Bayelsa State Government, Nilayo Sports Management Limited Announce Maiden Yenagoa City International 10KM Race:

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The Bayelsa State Government has officially announced the maiden edition of the Yenagoa City International 10KM Race, a landmark sporting event designed to position the state as a premier destination for global sports tourism. Scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2026, the inaugural race is owned by the Bayelsa State Government and will be organized by Nilayo Sports Management Limited, Africa’s leading sports management company. Under the theme “The Reveal,” the event represents a bold unveiling of Bayelsa’s immense human and cultural potential to the international community, inviting the world to witness the resilience, grit, and talent rooted in the heart of the Niger Delta. The race will officially flag off at 9:30 a.m. from the Opolo Roundabout, guiding participants through a carefully designed 10-kilometre route that highlights the scenic beauty and vibrant atmosphere of Yenagoa.  The course will culminate at Peace Park Square, where athletes will cross the finish line into a gran...
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Location: Yenagoa 569101, Bayelsa, Nigeria
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NSC DG, Hon. Bukola Olopade Storms Secondary Schools to Appreciate Stellar Young Nigerian Athletes:

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PRESS STATEMENT _Teenagers Aidan, Tofunmi gets reward for exceptional swimming year_ The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, has embarked on an appreciation tour of secondary schools, to honour Nigeria’s brightest young stars. The initiative, which began with visit to the secondary school of standout swimmers Aidan Dumuije-Abili and Tofunmi Ibidapo (Grange School, Lagos), is part of a new Commission strategy aimed at recognizing young talents early, encouraging integrity in age-grade sports, and changing the narrative around youth development in Nigeria. The visit on Wednesday follows Team Nigeria’s commanding performance at the 2025 Africa Zone 2 Swimming Championship, where the country broke multiple continental records and showcased a new generation of elite youth athletes. Speaking during the presentation, Hon. Olopade said the initiative reflects the leadership example of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. “We are only emulating the great leadership ...
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Location: Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
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NSC CHAIRMAN INAUGURATES NEW BADMINTON FEDERATION BOARD, SAYS HTCHFREE ELECTION IS ANOTHER PLUS FOR THE COMMISSION:

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NATIONAL SPORTS COMMISSION PRESS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS UNIT PRESS RELEASE National Sports Commission Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko on Monday 2nd March, inaugurated the newly elected Board of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN)..Mallam Dikko believes the successful election is another testament to the Commission's resolve to have functional Sports Federations.  His words, "This is another plus for the Commission. We have consistently delivered on Federations elections without rancour. This is in furtherance of the mandate from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR for us to get the Federations fully functional..The Federations are the backbone of what we are doing here. Our destinies are intertwined. If you succeed, we succeed. If you fail, we fail. This is why all we do here is geared towards the success of the Federations." The NSC Chairman challenged the Bar. Francis Orbih-led 15-member Board on the task ahead.  He continued, "Mr. President (Orbih) you have gotten an...
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Foreign-Based Boxers Arrive as National Boxing Week Ushers in Commonwealth Games Qualifier:

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PRESS STATEMENT The Nigeria Boxing Federation has confirmed the arrival of several foreign-based Nigerian boxers ahead of the maiden edition of National Boxing Week, as the countdown begins to the 2026 Commonwealth Games qualifiers. National Boxing Week, scheduled to hold from March 1–6, 2026, at the Brai Ayonote Boxing Complex, National Stadium, Lagos, will host the National Open Trials to select Team Nigeria’s representatives for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The week-long event is being organized in alignment with the merit-driven reforms championed by the National Sports Commission. The arrival of diaspora athletes in addition to Nigeria-based boxers signals growing confidence in the Federation’s renewed commitment to transparency, fairness, and global competitiveness. The National Open Trials will provide an equal platform for both home-based and foreign-based boxers to compete for the right to wear the green and white. Vice President of the Nigeria Boxing Federation, Om...
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Location: Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
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3rd National Para Games Set to Light up Abuja, as Over 3,000 Athletes Compete in Nigeria’s Biggest Para Sports Event:

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PRESS STATEMENT The stage is set for the 3rd National Para Games, Nigeria’s largest and most prestigious para sports event, scheduled to hold from March 26 to April 3, 2026, in Abuja. For nine thrilling days, the nation’s capital will host more than 3,000 athletes representing all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, competing across 15 different sports in a celebration of resilience, excellence, and inclusion. Champions will rise. Records will fall. History will be made. Organized by the National Sports Commission, the Games continue to serve as a powerful platform for talent discovery, national unity, and the advancement of para sports in Nigeria. Since its inception, the National Para Games has grown into a defining event on the country’s sporting calendar, showcasing the extraordinary abilities of athletes living with disabilities and reinforcing Nigeria’s commitment to inclusivity in sports. The 2026 edition promises to surpass previous outings in scale, organization, and ...
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Location: Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
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NNL 2025/2026: Akwa United, Doma United Set to Return to Nigeria Elite League as Promotion Race Intensifies:

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Can Akwa United and Doma FC return to the Nigeria Elite League following their relegation to the second-tier league last season? Both traditional teams are proving their mettle in the NNL, with Akwa United remaining top of Conference B table with a game in hand, while Doma United holds onto the top spot in Conference C despite losing 1-0 to Sokoto United. The Nigeria National League (NNL) is sizzling hot as teams fight for promotion to the top-tier league. The battle for supremacy is getting fiercer by the day, and Matchday 11 in the Southern conference delivered a thrilling round of results, keeping fans on the edge of their seats. Conference A witnessed 2 away wins, 1 home win, and a draw, with the star match of the week seeing Inter-Lagos FC and Beyond Limit FC, ranked 1st and 2nd, respectively, play out a goalless stalemate in Abeokuta. The result allowed Inter-Lagos to maintain their top spot, but Beyond Limit FC remains hot on their heels, determined to snatch the top position. O...
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Location: Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
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