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National Sports Festival: Why I rejected HUGE Ogun State offer to represent Akwa Ibom – 3-gold medalist Edidiong Umoafia reveals
At the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival in Ogun State, one name has risen above the rest again, Edidiong Umoafia,…
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How Frustration Pushed Me into Weightlifting – National Sports Festival Champion Ruth Inyang Reveals
Ruth Inyang, the newly crowned National Sports Festival weightlifting champion, has shared how frustration led her to the sport that…
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Yahaya Ibrahim Reacts to Kwara United’s President Cup Semifinal Victory Over Rangers
Kwara United’s young right-back, Yahaya Ibrahim, has expressed joy and gratitude following his team’s hard-fought 1-0 victory over Rangers International…
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Clean and Cleared: Team Akwa Ibom’s Glory Okon Marcus Cleared of Doping Allegation at National Sports Festival
Glory Okon Marcus, a para athletics athlete representing Team Akwa Ibom, has been cleared of any wrongdoing after being wrongly…
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Why Manchester United Will Pay Chelsea £3.5m After Europa League Final
Manchester United will have to give Chelsea £3.5 million from their £5.5 million earnings after losing the Europa League final…
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Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and Rivers weightlifters shine at 22nd National Sports Festival
The weightlifting events at the 2024 National Sports Festival in Ogun State have now concluded, with Nigerian lifters once again…
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Bayelsa retain top spot on official National Sports Festival table after day four
Bayelsa State stayed in first place on the medal table after day four of the 22nd National Sports Festival in…
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Team FCT Shines with Nine Medals on Day Three of National Sports Festival
Team FCT is making great progress at the 22nd National Sports Festival as the event enters its third day, winning…
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Super Eagles Squad Named for Unity Cup and Russia Friendly – Osimhen Rested
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has announced the players invited for Nigeria’s upcoming matches – the Unity Cup Tournament…
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Emem Essien Earns Maiden Super Falcons Call-Up
Edo Queens forward Emem Essien has received her first-ever call-up to the Super Falcons, following an impressive performance at the…
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Over 150 Players to Compete in Tennis at National Sports Festival
A total of 159 players from different States across Nigeria will take part in the tennis event of the ongoing…
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Team Akwa Ibom Set for Busy Wednesday Schedule at National Sports Festival
After an outstanding performance on Tuesday that saw Akwa Ibom climb to ten medals on the overall tally, Team Akwa…
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NSF: Enabulele Urges Edo Athletes to Keep Winning Spirit Alive
The Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has called on Edo State athletes to stay…
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Ogun Deputy Governor Shakes at the Punches at National Sports Festival Boxing Fight
The Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, was seen visibly shaken while watching a tense boxing match at…
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Mother and Daughter Win Medals in Weightlifting at National Sports Festival
It was a proud moment for the Olarinoye family as both mother and daughter won medals for Lagos State in…
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Team Akwa Ibom Shines At National Sports Festival with Eight Medals on May 20
It was a joyful Tuesday, 20th May 2025, for Team Akwa Ibom, with eight medals won in one day at…
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Six Athletes Disqualified Over Doping Offences At National Sports Festival
Nigerian boxers Cynthia Ogunsemilore and Dolapo Omole, along with four other athletes, have been banned from taking part in the…
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Theresa Daniel Wins First Gold for Team Akwa Ibom at 22nd National Sports Festival
Team Akwa Ibom is on the medals table at the 22nd National Sports Festival in Ogun State, thanks to weightlifter…
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Akwa Ibom FA Congratulates NFF President Ibrahim Gusau on WAFU B Elevation
The Akwa Ibom State Football Association has extended its heartfelt congratulations to Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON), President of the…
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Invited Junior Athletes Shine Bright at National Sports Festival in Ogun
Two rising stars from the Invited Junior Athletes (IJA) programme stole the spotlight at the 22nd National Sports Festival in…
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Sanwo-Olu happy to receive English Premier League trophy in Lagos State
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, welcomed the Premier League trophy to the State House in Marina on Sunday and repeated…
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Why I Took Big Decision to Boost Sports Development in Nigeria – President Reveals
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has explained the bold decision behind reviving the long-dormant National Sports Commission (NSC), saying it was…
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National Sports Festival: Tinubu declares event open as ASA and Davido thrill crowd
The 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival (NSF), tagged Gateway Games 2024, was officially declared open on Sunday, 18…
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Injured Ebenezer Harcourt to Miss Flying Eagles’ Third-Place Match Against Egypt
Flying Eagles first-choice goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt will not play in Sunday’s third-place match at the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of…
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National Sports Festival: Why Delta State are favourites to win again, Official reveals
As the 22nd National Sports Festival kicks off today in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Delta State’s Assistant Secretary of the Hockey…
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Judoka Enku Ewa Ekuta Eyes Fourth National Sports Festival Gold in Ogun State
As the 22nd National Sports Festival kicks off in Ogun State from May 18 to 30, all eyes in the…
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Bayelsa Queens Crowned 2024/2025 NWFL Champions in Thrilling Super Six Finale
In one of the most dramatic finishes in Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) history, Bayelsa Queens emerged champions of the…
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Who Will Win the 2024/2025 NWFL Title on the Dramatic Last Day?
The 2024/2025 Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) Premiership Super Six will come to a thrilling end on Saturday, May 17,…
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Nasarawa Amazons One Win Away from First NWFL Title in Eight Years
Nasarawa Amazons are just one step away from winning their first Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) title since 2017. The…
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Cynosure FC Chairman Suspended for Six Months over False Match-Fixing Allegation
The Nationwide League One (NLO) Disciplinary Committee has handed a six-month suspension to the Chairman of Cynosure FC following an…
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