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African Athletics Championship: Team Nigeria Storms into 4x100 Relays Finals, as Medals Prospect Brightens:

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PRESS STATEMENT African Athletics Championship: Team Nigeria Storms into 4x100 Relays Finals, as Medals Prospect Brightens: Team Nigeria delivered another strong outing on Day 3 of the ongoing CAA African Senior Athletics Championships with the men’s 4x100m relay team storming into the final after an impressive victory in their heat. Nigeria’s quartet of Favour Ashe, James Taiwo Emmanuel, Tejiri Godwin and Chidera Ezeakor clocked 38.77 seconds to comfortably win their heat ahead of Namibia and Zimbabwe, who finished second and third respectively. The Nigerian team showed great coordination, baton exchange and speed to secure automatic qualification for the final as hopes continue to rise for a podium finish in the event. In Heat 2, Ghana’s team of Edwin Gadayi, Joseph Amoah, Ibrahim Fuseini and Saminu Abdul-Rasheed won in a time of 38.69 seconds. Botswana finished second in 38.80 seconds while Kenya came third in 39.15 seconds. Meanwhile, Emmanuel Ojeli narrowly missed out on a place i...
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NSC Thumbs Up Weightlifting Team for Exceptional Performance at African Weightlifting Championships:

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 *PRESS STATEMENT*  NSC Thumbs Up Weightlifting Team for Exceptional Performance at African Weightlifting Championships: The National Sports Commission has applauded the Nigeria Weightlifting Federation and Team Nigeria athletes for their outstanding performances at the ongoing 2026 African Senior Weightlifting Championships and 16th Mediterranean Cup in Ismailia, Egypt, where Nigerian lifters have already amassed 10 gold and five silver medals after two days of competition. Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, described the performances as a clear reflection of the renewed commitment to sporting excellence in the country, noting that the athletes have continued to justify the confidence and investments being made in Nigerian sports. “This exceptional outing by our weightlifters is another proud moment for Nigeria and proof that our athletes can dominate on any stage when given the right support and environment. The consistency, discipline and hunger shown ...
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Location: Ismailia, Ismailia Governorate, Egypt
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NSC Relishes Remarkable Week for Nigerian Sports, Says President Tinubu’s Support Driving New Era of Growth:

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PRESS STATEMENT NSC Relishes Remarkable Week for Nigerian Sports, Says President Tinubu’s Support Driving New Era of Growth: The National Sports Commission has stated that the last one week is a reflection of the country’s drive towards sports excellence, following a series of impressive achievements recorded by Team Nigeria across cycling, aquatics, and athletics, alongside President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval for Nigeria to host the 48th Ordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football and this year’s CAF Awards Ceremony. Reacting to the recent developments, Director General of the NSC, Bukola Olopade, said the current administration’s deliberate investment and support for sports are producing visible results across different sporting platforms. “This has been another great week for Nigerian sports and it is clear that the sector will continue to get better under the leadership and support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. Mr. President has shown genuine enthu...
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Nigeria Stands on Business, as Tobi Amusan Leads Medal Rush on Day 2 of CAA African Senior Athletics Championships:

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 PRESS STATEMENT Nigeria Stands on Business, as Tobi Amusan Leads Medal Rush on Day 2 of CAA African Senior Athletics Championships: Day Two (2) of the 2026 CAA Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana, was a memorable outing for Team Nigeria as the nation recorded impressive performances across several events, winning Gold, Silver and Bronze medals. World record holder, Tobi Amusan, led the medal rain as she stormed to gold in the women’s 100m hurdles to hand Team Nigeria its first gold medal of the championships. Adaobi Tabugbo also impressed in the same event, producing a strong finish to secure the Bronze medal, as Nigeria occupied two podium positions for the event. Team Nigeria continued the celebrations by clinching a second gold medal on Day 2 through the Mixed 4x400m Relay team. The quartet of Ezekiel Asuquo, Toheebat Jimoh, Victor Sampson and veteran, Patience Okon-George combined brilliantly to finish first with a winning time of 3:16.41, to beat Botswana, Kenya an...
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Location: Accra, Ghana
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Inaugural National Intermediate Games in Lagos to set legacy standards for Nigerian Sports - NSC DG:

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Inaugural National Intermediate Games in Lagos to set legacy standards for Nigerian Sports - NSC DG: The Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade says the inaugural National Intermediate Games coming up Lagos is one of the biggest Policy shifts of the Commission since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, re-established the NSC. The Director General Stated this on Tuesday during the inaugural meeting of the Main Organising committee of the Games held in Abuja. " The Intermediate Games will surely be one of our true sporting legacies in terms of podium placement, Grassroots development and building capacity, which is why we are  very excited at the Commission". " We have always struggled to find the right balance between the Youth Games and our Elite competitions and this is the whole essence of creating these Intermediate Games". " We also want to go back to the good old days and bring back  the Intermediate Sports system that produced some of the country...
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Location: Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
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National Sports Commission reaffirms commitment to supporting Elite Athletes, from Prospect to Podium:

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National Sports Commission reaffirms commitment to supporting Elite Athletes, from Prospect to Podium: The Director General of the National Sports Commission, NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade has reaffirmed the Commission's commitment to ensuring that Nigeria maximises the full potentials and qualities of its athletes both home and abroad for better podium placement at international competitions. The DG re-emphasized this when he paid a visit to the home of teenage track sensation, Annabelle Fasuba in the United Kingdom. The DG said it is the desire of the Commission to have as many young Nigerian athletes in the Diaspora to continually identify with the country's Sports project, and represent Nigeria at major International sports meets in a bid to revive and re-energise the fortunes of the nation as a major Sporting Country. “Nigeria wants you and will make sure we give you all the support you need to get to the very top in your career”.  " This is one of the core objectives of P...
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Location: Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
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Nigeria Blazes the Trail With 16 Medals at 2026 African Cycling Championships:

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PRESS STATEMENT Team Nigeria has emerged as the dominant force at the ongoing 2026 Confederation of African Cycling (CAC) Para-Track and Track African Championships taking place at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium Velodrome in Abuja. The championship has attracted elite cyclists from across the continent, including powerhouse nations such as Egypt, Kenya, South Africa, Algeria, and host nation Nigeria. With a commanding performance on home soil after two days of intense competition, Nigeria currently tops the medals table with an outstanding haul of 16 medals comprising 9 gold, 5 silver, and 2 bronze medals. Nigeria’s remarkable outing places the country ahead of Egypt, Kenya, South Africa, and Algeria, underlining the nation’s growing dominance and rising profile in African cycling. Egypt occupies second position on the medals table with 14 medals, while Kenya sits third with 9 medals. South Africa and Algeria complete the top five standings. The performances by Team Nigeria cyclis...
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Location: Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
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