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NSC Releases Official Guidelines and Schedule for 2025 National Sports Federations Board Elections

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has officially announced the guidelines and timetable for the upcoming 2025 National Sports Federations (NSF) Board Elections, scheduled to hold from September 1 to September 15, at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, BSNSports.com.ng reports. In a move aligned with international best practices, the elections are designed to promote

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Matheus Cunha Set to Undergo Medical at Manchester United Following Release Clause Activation

Manchester United is poised to complete the signing of Matheus Cunha after the Premier League club met Wolverhampton Wanderers’ release clause for the Brazilian forward. Sources confirm that United has agreed to pay the £62.5 million fee outlined in Cunha’s release agreement, which was triggered after the player’s release clause was met. The clubs had

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Friendly: Ajibade, Echegini, Babajide Arrive For Cameroon

Versatile defender Michelle Alozie has admitted her excitement at the upcoming Super Falcons’ friendly matches against bitter foes Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon, which will kick-start the final preparations for the 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations taking place in Morocco, 5th – 26th July. “I am excited for the upcoming training camp and to be

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NPFL: Sighs, Lamentations As Heartland Suffer Fourth Relegation In Nine Years

Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri, turned into a scene of sighs and lamentations on Sunday evening despite Heartland’s season-ending 2-1 triumph over Akwa United, as Emmanuel Amuneke’s side was relegated to the second-tier Nigeria National League (NNL). The Naze Millionaires’ hopes of survival in the 2024/2025 NPFL were clearly not in their hands going into the

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Neville faces libel lawsuit over Awoniyi injury fallout

Taiwo Awoniyi has inadvertently found himself at the centre of a legal storm involving former Manchester United defender Gary Neville, following an incident that sparked fierce criticism of Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis. The Nigerian striker suffered a life-threatening injury earlier this month during Forest’s Premier League encounter with Leicester City, colliding with the goalpost in

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Dikko blames Gateway Games power outage on technical glitch

Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, has explained that the power outage which occurred during the men’s 10,000m final of the 2024 National Sports Festival at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex on Saturday was caused by a technical glitch. The men’s 10,000m final was the last race on the second day of athletics

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Jorginho Set To Join Flamengo For FIFA Club World Cup After Arsenal Approval

Arsenal midfielder Jorginho will represent Flamengo at the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, with the Gunners giving the green light for his transfer. This is according to European football transfer expert and Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano. The deal has been finalised, marking the 33-year-old Italian’s return to Brazil after his contract with Arsenal expires in

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Ajayi Released By West Bromwich Albion After Six Years

Nigeria international Semi Ajayi have been released by West Bromwich Albion after six years. Ajayi’s departure was confirmed after West Brom unveiled their men’s retained and released lists on Tuesday following the conclusion of the 2024/25 campaign. According to the Baggies Ajayi will be leaving the club at the end of June. Ajayi joined in

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NSF 2024: Ogun Government Sues For Calm Over Fire Outbreak

The Ogun State Government has assured athletes participating in the National Sports Festival holding in Abeokuta, as well as the residents of the state, of their safety, following a diesel tanker explosion near Alake’s Sports Complex, one of the facilities used for the ongoing Sports Festival. Special Adviser to Ogun State Governor on Media and

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Manchester United to Face Tottenham Hotspur in Europa League Final at San Mames Stadium

Manchester United will this evening compete against Tottenham Hotspur in the highly anticipated Europa League final. The showpiece match is scheduled to kick off at 8:00 PM at the San Mames Stadium in Spain. Currently, Manchester United sits 16th on the Premier League table, while Tottenham Hotspur is in 17th place with only one match

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