By Ado Salisu The World Crafts Council has honoured Otunba Olusegun Runsewe with the Icon of Crafts, Culture and Hospitality in Africa award for his contributions to arts and culture development. The…
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Gombe Emirates Unity Football Competition Committee Inaugurated, Rewards Announced
By Ado Salisu The Royal Organizing Committee (ROC) for the Gombe Emirates and Chiefdoms Unity Football Competition, popularly known as the Gombe Emir’s Unity Cup 2026, has been formally inaugurated in Gombe…
NGF President Runsewe Redefining African Golf with Abuja’s Digital Flagship facility
By Ado Salisu Golf stakeholders say Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF) President Otunba Olusegun Runsewe is giving golf a new identity in Africa through strategic investment and innovation. Some golf enthusiasts who spoke…
Oyedeji Leads With Heart, Extends Solidarity to Flood-Hit Mozambique
By Ado Salisu Olumide Oyedeji, the man widely tipped to lead the next board of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), has shown leadership beyond the court, extending a powerful hand of compassion…
Oyedeji hails Super Eagles’ golden bronze, salutes champions’ spirit
By Ado Salisu Former NBA star and President of the Nigeria Olympians Association (NOA), Olumide Oyedeji, has lavished praise on the Super Eagles after their rousing finish to the AFCON campaign, declaring…
Dr. Osetoba hails Super Eagles’ grit, urges strong finish against Egypt
By Ado Salisu As the Super Eagles of Nigeria prepare to round off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign in Morocco with a third-place playoff against Egypt, a rallying call…
Nigeria Embraces the Future of Athletics with Roster Athletics Partnership
By Ado Salisu The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has taken a major step forward by partnering with Roster Athletics, a world-class cloud-based competition management platform trusted by leading federations across countries…
Sports Icon Presents Cup to Emir of Gombe, Creates AFCON Viewing Center for Soccer Fans in Emirate
By Ado Salisu Sports Entrepreneur Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, the former Chairman of Gombe State Athletics Association and Football Association, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to His Royal Highness, the…
AFCON 2025: FG rallies Super Eagles ahead of semi-final clash with Morocco
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged the Super Eagles to remain focused and confident as they prepare for their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash against Morocco…
Gombe Urges Billionaire Businessman, Abdulsamad to boost Sports Projects, Not Super Eagles
By Ado Salisu Former Chairman of Gombe Football Association Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe has urged an industrialist and the Chairman of BUA Group Abdul Samad Isiaka Rabiu to offer financial support…
What technology did Morocco use to ensure the success of Africa Cup matches despite heavy rainfall
Despite heavy and unprecedented rainfall during the first week of the tournament, Morocco managed to maintain pitch quality and match schedules across key venues. At the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat,…
AFCON 2025: Senegal, Morocco march into semi-finals
Morocco and Senegal on Friday booked places in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 after winning their respective quarter-final encounters. Senegal reached the last four after…
Nigerians Call for Patriotism, Not Selfishness — Beating Algeria a Must, Says Gara-Gombe
By Ado Salisu The Former Chairman of Gombe Football Association and two-time Chairman of Gombe United Football Club, Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara-Gombe, has cautioned Super Eagles players to uphold professionalism, discipline, and…
LSSC, UNILAG Strategize Ahead of National U-18 Games in Lagos
By Ado Salisu The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) have commenced high-level discussions as Lagos intensifies preparations to host the 2026 National Intermediate Games for Under-18…
Al Boraq, the logistical backbone driving the success of AFCON 2025 in Morocco
Morocco has achieved a remarkable feat while hosting the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations through a modern transport infrastructure led by the high speed train Al Boraq. The system has played…
Morocco 2025: Super Eagles target fourth crown as biggest AFCON kicks off
By Ado Salisu Nigeria’s arrival in Fés on Thursday evening, aboard a chartered flight from their final training camp in Cairo, signalled the reality of a stout challenge for a fourth continental…
“We must be intentional about developing the sports economy in Africa” – Mallam Shehu Dikko
By Ado Salisu The Chairman of the Conference of Ministers, African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 2, Mallam Shehu Dikko, has emphasized the dire need for African nations to deliberately invest in…
Nigeria Submits Bid to Host 2031 African Games
By Ado Salisu Nigeria has formally submitted its bid to the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) to host the 2031 African Games, signaling the nation’s ambition to once again welcome Africa’s premier…
Marcus Shines as TYB Lady Captain’s Cup Debuts in Grand Style
S.J. Marcus has emerged champion of the maiden TYB Lady Captain’s Cup Championship in Abuja. The three-day event, which was held at the Tukur Yusuf Buratai International Golf Resort and Country Club,…
Barau FC Edge Kwara United 3-2 in Dramatic Matchday 15 Encounter
Barau FC Edge Kwara United 3-2 in Dramatic Matchday 15 Encounter By Yusuf A Yusuf Barau FC continued their fine form in the season with a thrilling 3-2 win over Kwara United…
Air Force Primary School Kano Hosts 22nd Inter-House Sports Competition
By Yusuf A Yusuf The Air Force Primary School, Kano, has held its 22nd Inter – House Sports Competition for the 2025/2026 academic session, in a colourful ceremony filled with energy, talent,…
Katsina United: Barau FC’s President clears air on attack, says no player was killed, victims discharged from hospital
President of the Barau FC, Shawwal Barau I Jibrin, has faulted the report that a player of the club was killed during a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match against Katsina United…
NNL, NLO Fitness Test, seminars for over 1,500 Referees, Assersors begins in Kano
By Ado Salisu This year’s northern states and the Federal Capital Territory FCT Abuja Fitness Test and seminar on new football laws for Referees and Assersors began in Kano ahead of 2025/2026…
NUGA Games: FG pledges N1bn for Jos University to complete sports facilities
By Ado Salisu The Federal Government of Nigeria has pledged one billion Naira to Jos University aimed at completing it various sports facilities. The NUGA’s chairman technical committee, Professor Musa Garba Yakasai…
Kano-Based Chinese Lady Golfer, Angel Xing Wins Maiden PSN Ladies Tournament
By Ado Salisu Kano based Chinese golfer, Angel Xing Huiyao has emerged as the winner of the maiden edition of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) President’s Cup Golf tournament 2025. Over…