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MFM, Remo, Sunshine in Group of Death It will be a battle between the host team of the maiden edition of the Ottasolo Pre-season tournament,  Ottasolo Int. FC and Lagos-based Football Club, 36 Lion, as the championship kickoff on Monday at the Legacy Pitch, National Stadium,  Surulere, Lagos. In a draw conducted at the Havannah Hotel, Egbeda on Sunday, Ottasolo Int. FC seeded in Group A was joined by 36 Lion, Lobi Stars and Yobo FC. The opening game is scheduled to take place by 9am as the teams prepare to be the maiden winner of the championship.  Group B is arguably the Group of Death with Lagos-based Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, MFM FC seeded in the group alongside newly promoted side, Remo Stars, Sunshine Stars and Smart City. Coming from winning the first recognised Pre-season tournament in the country, the Ogunjobi Gold Cup, Remo Stars already showed that they are ready for the season and they will be the team to beat in the group. Two games wil...

It is two days to the much anticipated National Youth Conference (NYC) organised by the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development (FMYSD), billed to commence on 1st November till Wednesday, 3rd November, 2021.  Unlike other conferences of its ilk, what sets this apart from others is that it is largely private sector driven, with Nigeria's development partners playing a crucial role. The conference with the theme: Energising The Youth For Development: Inclusiveness, Governance, Security & Employment, was conceptualised to harness the thoughts and views of a cross-section of the Nigerian Youth as a means of assessing the current situation with development issues concerning them, and forging strategies to address these issues.  With thematic areas such as Politics & Governance; Education and Youth Development; Peace, Unity and Security; Innovation & Technology; Soft power of Sports, Entertainment & Creatives, the 3-day conference will have in attendance 10 ...

FEDERAL MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT ABUJA PRESS RELEASE The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development in collaboration with private sector partners have concluded plans to host the first ever National Youth Conference in Nigeria from November 1, 2021 to November 3, 2021 at the Velodrome of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. The Conference is premised on the realization that Nigeria needs her youth, not only to be supported and developed but also to understand the dimension of political developments, grasp national issues and consciously position themselves as co-builders in  the socio-economic growth of the country. The Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare said that the Conference will discuss diverse and urgent issues confronting the youth and tugging at the very heart of the nation in line with the policy thrust of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Administration. According to him, the objective of the Conference will ...

Hosts Kwara will battle Osun State in the final of the men's football event of the National Youth Games in Ilorin. Kwara had earlier won gold in rugby and table tennis and will be seeking to add the men football gold to their collections. Zamfara, Yobe, Kebbi and Enugu States are yet to register a single medal at the ongoing Games. The Federal Capital Territory(FCT) have moved up to 4th position on the medals table with 7 gold medals already in their kitty. Team Delta still sit comfortably on the top of the log with a total number of 70 medals followed by Team Edo with 22 medals .

Delta State is leaving no stone unturned, as they increase their medal haul. The heartbeat, as they are fondly called, as amassed total number of 48 medals, at the ongoing National Youth Games in Ilorin. Edo State is sitting comfortably at the second position on the log, as far as the log table is concerned. Athletes that began today, are states of Delta, Edo, FCT, proved the reasons why they are in Ilorin with rush of medals in different categories in Athletics. Team Edo are on the verge of gathering enough medals to sustain their position on the medals table. Qualified for the semi final of the female 100M Athletics, while the Male Volleyball team also booked their place in the semi finals. Relief came the way of Team Kano, when Dorcas Dauda, on Sunday evening clinched gold in women's 42kg in wrestling event, at the ongoing 6th edition of the National Youth Games. Dorcas, at the University of Ilorin indoor sports hall, beat her opponent from Bayelsa, to mine the first gold to be ...

Hogan Effiong, has expressed his gratitude to G12 Academy, for helping him build his stamina and skills, also for providing him the stage to stardom. The offensive player is the rave of the moment in Latvia league. He took a retrospective look at his early playing days with G12 academy, who gave him the platform to excel as a footballer.  “Today, I am in top team in Latvia league. I played European Conference League on the account of our qualification through our league last season. “G12 helped build my stamina and skills In football. I will forever be grateful to G12 Academy”. Hogan Effiong had an exceptional performance in the league. He scored a goal and gave 2 assists.  He has got 6 goals and 4 assists, this season.  Though his team has been knocked out on penalties against CSK Sofia of Bulgaria, as their home game ended in a draw, followed by extra time and penalties. Hogan is another player making Nigeria proud in the Latvia league with his outstanding performance i...

I am at Home at Latvia and I Hope to Progress from Here. Hogan Effiong, has expressed his gratitude to G12 Academy, for providing him the stage to stardom. The offensive player is the rave of the moment in Latvia league. He took a retrospective look at his early playing days with G12 academy, who gave him the platform to excel as a footballer.  “Today, I am in top team in Latvia league. I played European Conference League on the account of our qualification through our league last season. “G12 helped build my stamina and skills In football. I will forever be grateful to G12 Academy”. Hogan Effiong had an exceptional performance in the league. He scored a goal and gave 2 assists.  He has got 6 goals and 4 assists, this season.  Though his team has been knocked out on penalties against CSK Sofia of Bulgaria, as their home game ended in a draw, followed by extra time and penalties. Hogan is another player making Nigeria proud in the Latvia league with his outstanding perform...

Olympiakos of Greece forward, Henry Onyekuru who got a late call-up on Saturday has revealed the reason behind his unavailability for the World Cup qualifier against the Central Africa Republic. According to Onyekuru who spoke with www.ckdmedia.ng said "Yes, I was actually got a late invitation via a text message on Saturday for the double header game against CAR but I sustained injury in the last match when representing my club, Olympiakos, that's the key reason why I couldn't make it. "It is so disheartening because I always love to put on the Green-White-Green shirt. If not for the injury I would have landed in Lagos to come and represent my father land. The former Galatasaray energetic winger wish his teammates best of luck as they are set to trade tackles against CAR "I wish my teammates the very best of luck in the double header game. I know and sure the the Super Eagles will make Nigeria proud against the Central Africa Republic. Onyekuru concluded.

ABUJA PRESS STATEMENT FMYSD RELEASES 2021 NATIONAL SPORTS FEDERATIONS ELECTIONS RESULT  The election into 23 National Sports Federations was successfully conducted on September 30, 2021 at the Sports Hall, Package B of the National Stadium Abuja.  Thus, the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development wishes to inform that only 22 Federations Elections was conducted as Badminton Federation Election was cancelled due to court injunction. Members of other various Federations went to the poll to elect their Presidents and Vice Presidents that will stir the affairs of the Federations in the next four years.  Elections of other institutions at the six-geopolitical zones had long been concluded as stated by Mr Peter Nelson Chairman of the Electoral Committee. However, the Petition and Appeal Committees are on ground to attend to issues relating to the elections. The list of successful elected Presidents and Vice Presidents of Federations is herewith attached for your inform...

The Nigerian born striker, who is actually playing in the second tier league of the MLS spoke exclusively to www.ckdmedia.ng "I have been focused on my game and it has been awesome ever since I signed a professional contract, we are actually trying to push further, to ensure my team get promotion to the MLS. I feel cool to be here, knowing fully that there are other Nigerians in my Team, the likes of former captain of Lobi Stars, Solomon Kwanbi, and host of others.  But, to be sincere with you, wearing the green-white-green jersey will be a dream come true. It is the dream for every footballer to play for his country, and mine is not an exemption. It's my childhood dream and I'm still working hard to make it a reality".  Promise Oluwatobi concluded, by saying "I give gratitude to God and my parents, most especially my father who has supported me this far, to ensure my carrier has a metoric rise".

  The pacy winger who is presently doing well as far as Croatian league is concerned, remain optimistic when he spoke with www.ckdmedia.ng. “We will compound the woe of the team, they are in relegation water. It’s not going to be an easy match because they are actually trying to fight out of relegation but we’ll give it our best. We will ensure that we worsen their situation. Although, we are not too safe too because we are on the 6th position on the log. We hope to consolidate on our position. We hope to push harder and end the season high. The rave of the moment in Croatian league concluded by saying, “ I look forward to the match come 2nd of October”.