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Kingsley Awodi Welcomes Nigeria’s Para-Powerlifting Team After Algeria Championship Success:

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Kingsley Awodi Welcomes Nigeria’s Para-Powerlifting Team After Algeria Championship Success: Fresh from the 2026 African Open Para-Powerlifting Championship in Algeria, Nigeria’s para-powerlifting team returned not just with luggage, but with 49 medals and a story of grit that had already begun to ripple across the country. Leading the welcome was Kingsley Awodi, a philanthropist who has quietly backed Nigerian sports for years. Recall that he re-grassed the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja under Sunday Dare, restoring one of the country’s key sporting venues for athletes and fans. Awodi is also a major stakeholder in the sports industry. In the past, he single-handedly paid athletes’ grants to ensure competitors could focus on training and competition without financial strain. His support has remained consistent and practical: in April, he hosted and sponsored the Kingsley Awodi Para-Powerlifting Championship in Abuja, providing the team with competitive exposure just weeks befo...
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The Rebirth: FG Concludes Plans to Revamp Muda Lawal Stadium in Abeokuta:

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The Rebirth: FG Concludes Plans to Revamp Muda Lawal Stadium in Abeokuta: The Federal Government, through the National Sports Commission (NSC), has approved the revamping of the Muda Lawal Stadium in Abeokuta, Ogun State, in honour of one of Nigeria’s greatest football legends, Mudashiru Babatunde Lawal. The rebirth of the historic stadium is part of the Federal Government’s broader commitment under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to upgrade sports infrastructure across the country and create world-class facilities capable of driving grassroots and elite sports development. Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, described the project as a “fitting recognition for a true Nigerian sporting icon whose legacy continues to inspire generations of athletes across the country.” “Muda Lawal remains one of the finest footballers ever produced by Nigeria and deserves to be immortalized through a modern sporting facility that will serve not only ...
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Location: Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
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Oran 2026: NSC Applauds Contigent as Nigeria Finishes as First Runner-Up at African Open Para Powerlifting Championships:

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PRESS STATEMENT  Oran 2026: NSC Applauds Contigent as Nigeria Finishes as First Runner-Up at African Open Para Powerlifting Championships: Team Nigeria delivered another commanding performance on the continent, finishing as first runners-up, at the 2026 African Open Para Powerlifting Championships in Oran, Algeria. The team garnered a haul of 49 medals comprising 32 gold, 12 silver and 5 bronze medals.  Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, praised the team for their displayed resilience, discipline and patriotism throughout the competition, describing the team’s achievement as another proud moment for Nigerian sports. “This team once again demonstrated the true Nigerian spirit of excellence and determination,” he said, noting that their performance has continued to inspire millions of Nigerians and further elevate the country’s image globally.  “I commend the athletes, coaches and officials for their commitment and sacrifices. We want t...
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Location: Oran, Algeria
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NPFL 2025/26 Ends in Style as Rangers Clinch Title in Lagos Thriller:

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PRESS STATEMENT NPFL 2025/26 Ends in Style as Rangers Clinch Title in Lagos Thriller:   _NSC DG Hon. Bukola Olopade Showers Encomium on Elegbeleye led NPFL Board_ The Nigeria Premier Football League wrapped up its 2025/26 season in grand style on Sunday as Rangers International were crowned champions after a hard-fought 2-1 win over Ikorodu City at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos. The decisive encounter drew top sports administrators to the ground, including National Sports Commission Director General Hon. Bukola Olopade, who presented the trophy to the new champions, Rangers International, alongside the Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Olayinka Adeboye, and NPFL Chairman Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye. Rangers’ victory sealed the title despite Rivers United’s 3-0 win over Katsina United on the same day. The Port Harcourt side’s result was not enough to overturn Rangers’ advantage, confirming the Enugu club as champions. Speaking after the match, NSC...
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Location: Lagos, Nigeria
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Para-Powerlifting African Open Championships: Nigeria Wraps up Tourney With 13 Medals, as Onyinyechi Mark Smashes World and African Records on Final Day:

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PRESS STATEMENT Para-Powerlifting African Open Championships: Nigeria Wraps up Tourney With 13 Medals, as Onyinyechi Mark Smashes World and African Records on Final Day: Team Nigeria wrapped up its impressive outing at the African Open Para-Powerlifting Championships in Oran, Algeria, ending the final day of individual events, with an additional three medals comprising two gold and one silver, while also recording new African and World records.  At the end of its participation, Nigeria’s total tally at the championships stood at 13 medals, consisting of seven gold, three silver, and three bronze medals.  On the final day. Nigeria’s medal rush was headlined by Mark Onyinyechi Gift in the women’s 67kg category. She delivered a historic performance by breaking the African record and also setting a new World Record, underscoring Nigeria’s growing reputation as a powerhouse in para-powerlifting. Another outstanding moment was the remarkable performance of Folashade Oluwafemiayo, wh...
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Location: Oran, Algeria
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Nigeria Shines in Oran as Rita Ferdinard Sets New African Record at African Open Para Powerlifting Championship:

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PRESS STATEMENT Nigeria Shines in Oran as Rita Ferdinard Sets New African Record at African Open Para Powerlifting Championship: Team Nigeria continued its impressive outing at the African Open Para Powerlifting Championship in Oran, Algeria, delivering another dominant performance on Friday as the country closed the day with an impressive haul of five gold, two silver and two bronze medals. The Nigerian contingent once again demonstrated strength and technical excellence across several weight categories, reinforcing the country’s growing reputation as one of Africa’s leading para powerlifting nations. In the women’s 41kg category, Nigeria’s Anifat Ganiyu claimed gold after a commanding display that set the tone for another successful day for Team Nigeria. In the women’s 50kg category, Ajiboye Rukayat delivered a brilliant performance to secure gold for Nigeria, while compatriot Nworgu Esther added to the medal tally with a silver medal finish in the same category. Nigeria’s dominance ...
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Location: Oran, Algeria
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Nigeria Shines After Day Two at African Open Para-Powerlifting Championship in Algeria:

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PRESS STATEMENT Nigeria Shines After Day Two at African Open Para-Powerlifting Championship in Algeria: Team Nigeria open its campaign at the African Open Para-Powerlifting Championship in Oran, Algeria, on an impressive note, as the nation has won 3 medals after the conclusion of Day Two events. Nigeria’s Ogundolie Tolulope delivered a remarkable performance in the women’s 45kg category to clinch the gold medal, showcasing strength, determination, and technical excellence against a highly competitive field. In the women’s 55kg category, Oyema Esther displayed resilience and composure to secure the silver medal for Team Nigeria, further underlining the nation’s growing dominance in para-powerlifting on the African stage. The men’s 54kg category also produced another podium finish for Nigeria, with Ezuruike Roland earning a bronze medal after a spirited performance that demonstrated courage and competitive intensity throughout the event. Director General of the National Sports Commissio...
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Location: Oran, Algeria
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