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Sports Heavyweights Storm Ikenne for NNL Super Four Kickoff: _Sunday Dare, Ibrahim Gusau to Grace Opening Ceremony as NNL Title Decider Kicks Off_ Nigerian football’s biggest names are set to light up Ikenne-Remo as the 2026 Nigeria National League Super Four kicks off Monday. Former Youth and Sports Minister, Chief Sunday Dare, and NFF President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, will attend the opening ceremony at Remo Stars Stadium, reflecting the tournament’s status on the national stage. The stakes are clear: Ranchers Bees, Inter Lagos, Sporting Lagos, and Doma United have already clinched promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League after topping their NNL groups. From May 4–8, they battle for one final honour — the 2025/2026 NNL crown. The Nigeria National League and its investor, Toptier Sports Management, have set a total prize purse of ₦10 million for the Super Four winner. In addition, each team will receive ₦2 million as a participation fee. The financial reward adds another l...

NNL SUPER FOUR: First 200 Fans to Win ₦5K Daily as NNL Super Four Lights Up Ikenne: _NNL, Toptier Sports Unveil Fan Raffle Ahead of Monday’s Title Decider_ The Nigeria National League and its investor, Toptier Sports Management, are raising the stakes for fans as the 2026 NNL Super Four kicks off Monday at Remo Stars Stadium. As part of its fan-engagement drive, the NNL has announced a daily raffle: the first 200 fans to arrive at the stadium on each matchday will receive ₦5,000 cash gifts. The fan reward adds to what is already shaping up as the most exciting NNL Super Four yet. With live football, prize money for clubs, and now cash incentives for supporters, the league and Toptier Sports Management are delivering on their promise of a true football fiesta. The tournament features the four best teams from the NNL regular season — Doma United FC, Ranchers Bees, Sporting Lagos, and Inter Lagos — all of whom have secured promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League. From May 4–8, th...

PRESS STATEMENT Nigeria Relays Teams Deliver Grit, Records, and Qualification Success: Team Nigeria showcased its competitiveness in a thrilling series of performances at the 2026 World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana, securing major qualifications and delivering standout moments on the international stage. In the women’s 4x100m repechage, the Nigerian quartet of Chigozie Rosemary, Obi Jennifer Chukwuka, Maria Thompson, and Miracle Ezechukwu bounced back strongly from a difficult baton exchange on Saturday. The team clocked an impressive 42.94 seconds to finish second in their heat on Sunday, pushing eventual winners France to the line in a dramatic sprint finish. The French team narrowly edged victory in 42.93 seconds, highlighting the fierce competitiveness of the race. The mixed 4x400m relay team, Samson Nathaniel, Taiwo Kudoro, Chidi Okezie, and Patience Okon-George, also delivered a determined performance. Running a Season’s Best time of 3:12.88, they secured second place a...

NNL Super Four Takes Centre Stage in Ikenne: Lagos Duo, Doma, Ranchers Bees Set for Showdown: The 2025-2026 Nigeria National League (NNL) Super Four tournament will kick off on Monday, May 4, 2026, at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State, with all four participating teams, Sporting Lagos, Inter Lagos, Doma United, and Ranchers Bees already securing promotion to next season’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Action gets underway with a mouthwatering opener as Sporting Lagos take on Ranchers Bees at 2pm, before Doma United Square off against Inter Lagos at 4pm. The tournament, which will produce the overall league champions, will see the four teams battle for the ₦10 million winner’s prize, while each club is guaranteed ₦2 million as participation fees. Speaking ahead of the competition, CEO of Toptier Sports Management Limited, Chichi Nwoko, assured that all necessary arrangements have been put in place to ensure a hitch-free and memorable tournament. “We have worked tire...

 PRESS STATEMENT Nigeria, 39 Other Nations Jostle for World Relays Pride and Prize: A lucrative prize purse is a major highlight of the World Athletics Relays 2026, with teams battling for medals and also for significant financial rewards. Winners in each relay event will take home $40,000, while second and third place earn $20,000 and $10,000 respectively.  Teams finishing eighth are guaranteed $2,000, underlining the high stakes and fierce competition expected among the 40 participating nations. The championship has drawn 723 athletes from across Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania, setting the stage for an intense showdown among global sprint powerhouses and emerging relay teams.  Traditional giants such as the United States, Jamaica, and Great Britain are once again in the mix, alongside strong African contenders including host Botswana, South Africa, and Kenya. Amid this competitive field, Team Nigeria made a good impression on Day One, delivering a recor...

N5.4M Up for Grabs as Kingsley Awodi Para Powerlifting Open Championship Kicks Off in Abuja: The Kingsley Awodi Para Powerlifting Open Championship kicked off in Abuja on May 1 with over N5.4 million in prize money set to reward Nigeria’s strongest athletes. Organizers confirmed that 120 podium spots across 20 weight categories will be paid, with winners in each class taking home N100,000. Second place earns N70,000, third gets N50,000, while 4th, 5th, and 6th place finishers will receive N30,000, N15,000, and N7,000 respectively. *Prize Breakdown:*   - *1st Place:* N100,000 x 20 categories = N2,000,000   - *2nd Place:* N70,000 x 20 categories = N1,400,000   - *3rd Place:* N50,000 x 20 categories = N1,000,000   - *4th Place:* N30,000 x 20 categories = N600,000   - *5th Place:* N15,000 x 20 categories = N300,000   - *6th Place:* N7,000 x 20 categories = N140,000   - *Total Prize Purse:* N5,440,000 The three-day champio...