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The Sporting city of Abeokuta will come alive in a few days time when the highly anticipated BetKing 3x3 wheelchair Basketball tournament begins from April 3 to 7, 2025. The entire Ijeja neighborhood in Abeokuta is already anticipating the dunking off of the tournament and also gearing up to welcome top sports dignitaries and athletes from across the Country. Among the top administrators expected at the tournament include the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, NSC, Mallam Shehu Dikko, the Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade and the President of the Nigeria Para-Olympic Committee, Sunday Oyebode. The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Elite Athletes and Podium Board, Yusuf Ali , is also expected to grace the Championship. President of the Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball Federation, Seyi Johnson,  emphasized the core essence of the tournament which he says it's primarily to discover new talent and select players for the National team. " As a b...

The highly anticipated BetKing Wheelchair Basketball 3×3 National Open Championship is set to take place at the Lake Sports Centre, Ijeja, Abeokuta, Ogun State, from April 3 to 4, 2025.  The championship, backed by BetKing's sponsorship, marks a major boost for wheelchair basketball, which is rapidly growing into one of Nigeria's premier para-sports.   Speaking ahead of the event, the President of the Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball Federation (NWBF) expressed profound gratitude to BetKing for their unwavering support.   "On behalf of Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball, the entire board, and every stakeholder in the sport, I want to personally appreciate BetKing for all they are doing. When we approached them, it felt as though they were already expecting us. Their immediate willingness to support us shows they truly understand Nigeria’s sports history and the vital role Special Sports have played in the country’s international successes over the years," he...

SGFC Athletics overcame the challenge posed by 36 Lion to secure the Jagaban Cup title at Legacy Pitch on Thursday morning. The four-day football tournament featured eight teams, with Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Ikorodu City narrowly losing 1-0 to Ijebu United in the earlier third-place match. As anticipated, the final between fan favorites 36 Lion and SGFC delivered an exciting spectacle, truly reflecting the spirit of this popular grassroots football championship. After a thrilling match that concluded with a score of 0-0, the Ilorin-based Nigeria Nationwide League One team SGFC emerged victorious, winning 5-4 in the penalty shootout to claim the coveted trophy. In a post-match interview, the Chief Convener of the championship, Hajji Gafar Liameed, expressed his pleasure with the quality of play and the discipline exhibited by all teams throughout the tournament. Liameed, who also serves as the Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association, shared his v...

Top International Athletes have continued to show interest to be part of the Enugu City Marathon billed to hold on the 3rd of May 2025 in the Coal city State. The Maiden edition of the Enugu City Marathon has continued to generate widespread attention and buzz both within and outside the Country from interested runners. Nigeria is undoubtedly becoming a hub for Road Races not only in Africa but in the World, especially due to the huge success of road races like the Gold labelled Access Bank Lagos City Marathon and the Ogun Women Run. And Organisers of the Enugu City marathon, Nilayo Sports Management Company and the Government of the state have started working on modalities to ensure it sets new standards for the race. The race is expected to showcase the beautiful landscape and tourist potentials of Enugu state to the entire World and will further prove the tireless hard work of Governor Peter Mbah in transforming the state to becoming one of Nigeria's fast growing modern states....

On Tuesday 11th March 2025, the Lagos High Court rejected an appeal from Fouad Oki, the former Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association (LSFA), who sought to be reinstated to finish his term after 10 months in office.  In March 2024, the Lagos State Football Association’s Congress passed a vote of no confidence against Oki, with 13 out of 14 congress members voting for his removal. Oki was also accused of unilaterally altering the LSFA's existing statutes, which negatively impacted the sport in the state. The Lagos State Football Association held its Extra Ordinary General Assembly that was attended by notable figures such as Felix Anyansi-Agwu, the 1st Vice-President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mallam Sani Ali, Chairman of Associations, former international player and ex-Lagos FA Chairman Waidi Akanni, and Hon Adeyinka Adeboye, Senior Special Assistant to Nigeria President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Grassroots Sports Development. In delivering the rul...

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has applauded the Nigerian contingent at the 2025 Spanish Parabadminton International, after another impressive outing that saw the team secure a gold and a bronze medal in Toledo, Spain, on Sunday. Paralympic medallist Eniola Bolaji continued her dominance, winning her second gold medal in two weeks with a commanding 2-0 (21-7, 21-10) victory over Turkey's Halime Yildiz in the women’s SL3 final. Bolaji had won gold a week earlier at the Spanish International in Victoria, Spain. In the men’s SL4 doubles event, Nnana Jeremiah and Eze Chukwuebuka delivered a strong performance, battling their way to a well-deserved bronze medal. NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, commended the athletes for making Nigeria proud and praised the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, led by Francis Orbih, for ensuring the team’s optimal performance on the international stage. “These athletes have once again showcased the resilience and talent that define Nigeria...