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Indoor Games Winners To Emerge As Obasa Games Conclude on Friday

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The curtain of the indoor sports of the highly OBASA Games 2024 will draw to a close on Friday at the indoor sports hall of the Soccer Temple, Agege Stadium. The one-week competition showcased the best of chess, scrabble, table tennis, and boxing from the budding talents of both male and female U-15 and U-19 categories. The young players locked horns among each other in their different games from the preliminary stages, culminating to the knock-out and with a grand finale tomorrow to reveal the winners. The local organising chairman, Abdulganiu Obasa, reiterated and recognised the abundance of talent Nigeria is blessed with as we go into the grand finale with high expectations. "The past four days have been a testament to the fact that Nigeria is indeed blessed with budding talents. We have seen raw and untapped talents during this event. "The event is also laden with emotion from participants who could not qualify in each different rounds across boxing, table te...
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Elebuibon Boyz Unveils New Kits With OTUAGASA FOUNDATION As Partners

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Elebuibon Boyz Football Club unveiled its new kits for the 2025 Nationwide League One season to the delight of their growing fans.  The Elebuibon Boyz new jersey now has OTUAGASA FOUNDATION as its partner on its front-of-shirt.  Giving an insight into the partnership, the CEO of OTUAGASA FOUNDATION, Ogundeji Ifadamitan Elebuibon noted.  "The prowess of Elebuibon Boyz within a few years of its founding was the reason behind the partnership.  "It's also on record that their talent hunting is top-notch, as they're the only team in Osun State that prioritizes young and quality players, whom they groom to make it to the next level of their careers." The kits produced by Nigeria's top-rated brand Owu Sports Wears were made from quality materials with a cutting-edge design inspired by the classic blue and white stripes to aid visibility on the pitch.  The design is a mix of tradition and innovation, simple and evokes the club's sexy brand of football...
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NLO Supremo meet Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, others

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Chief Operating Officer Olushola Ogunnowo and League Manager Tayo Egbaiyelo (MON) during the week had a productive meeting with the Bayelsa State Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.  The meeting in Yenegoa also had House Committee Chairman on Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Tare Porri, Deputy Chief of Staff (DCoS), Mr. Irorodamie Komonibo and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Sports Development in Bayelsa State, Mrs. Alagoa-Aigbiniode Grace in attendance. Chief Operating Officer (COO), Olushola Ogunnowo, told NLO Media Channel.  "We had a robust and successful deliberations with His Excellency, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo and other key government officials in Bayelsa's sports sector, on how the state can inculcate one of NLO's major activities into its football programmes.  "Governor Douye Diri deserves all the accolades he has been getting as his 'Prosperity Administration’ has impacted the meaningfully on the youths via football and other sports. ...
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FIFA President Celebrates Dikko's NSC Appointment

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The President of the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA), @FIFAcom Gianni Infantino, has expressed confidence in the capability of Malam Shehu Dikko to achieve success in his assignment as the Chairman of the National Sports Commission of Nigeria. In a congratulatory message signed by Infantino and sent to Dikko on Thursday, October 31, the FIFA President stated that he is convinced that his knowledge, experience, passion and personal qualities will have significant impact in the discharge of his duties. Infantino noted that there is already a lot of satisfaction across the populace on Dikko's appointment and wished him "best of luck and every success" in the task. FIFA and Infantino's confidence in Dikko derives from the appreciation of his contributions in global sports both as as a member of FIFA Stakeholders Committee since 2017 to date and part of IFAB-FIFA Experts Panel in 2020. Dikko is also the longest serving member of the Con...
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Gulf United Captures Five GreenLock FC Prodigies

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In a groundbreaking move to become the best football academy in Nigeria, five prodigies from GreenLock FC of Abuja have signed with Gulf United FC, a top team in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Ashiru Ibrahim, Daniel Odumu, Hamed Traore, Taofiq Yekini, and Opeyemi Falade have completed the move from Nigeria to join the Eagles. This transfer not only showcases the exceptional talents of the five players but also represents a partnership between Gulf United FC and GreenLock to develop young players. The players were hand-selected by the GreenLock FC scouting team in Nigeria. Funsho Clifton Peters, Executive Vice Chairman of GreenLock, expressed his delight with this development. "It's a privilege for GreenLock players to have direct access to pathways such as the Gulf United FC. We are working hard to create a one-of-a-kind club in GreenLock which can attract regional and global attention. "It's no secret that Nigeria has some of the best talent globally. Ou...
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NLO Holds Talks With National Lottery Trust Fund For Support

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The Nationwide League One (NLO), organisers of the biggest grassroot domestic football league in Africa, are in talks with the National Lottery Trust Fund.  Olushola Ogunnowo, Cheif Operating Officer (COO) during the week, paid a courtesy visit to the head office of the National Lottery Trust Fund and was received by its Executive Secretary Mr Tosin Adeyanju. According to Ogunnowo, the meeting with Adeyanju was to seek support and how the National Lottery Trust Fund can partner with the Nationwide League One.  "The NLO is delighted to announce that it has started talking with the executives of the National Lottery Trust Fund.  "The support the NLO intends to get from the National Lottery Trust Fund, if all goes to plan will mark an exciting new chapter, as we also look forward to exploring new opportunities for the nation's third-league.  "National Lottery Trust Fund support for the NLO which will come in form of partnership, will strengthens NLTF connect...
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Orumogege Football Tourney To Harness Talents In Ogbomosoland- Amos Ado

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A former official in the Marketing Department of the Confederation of African de Football (CAF), Mr. Amos Ado has revealed that the Orumogege Football Tournament is a platform designed to harness the numerous football talents in Ogbomoso.  Amos Ado, Head of Kinetic Sports and Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the football tournament, also gave ingredients that can make the beautiful round leather game in Nigeria marketable.  "Football ball is a very marketable event. We just have to put all our facilities in good shape to attract brands.  "The playing pitches must be of standard, making sure we televise our footballing event and the most important fans and ensuring our football venues are safe for everyone.  The former COPA Lagos Beach football organizer and marketing expert gave an insight into how the Orumogege Football Tourney came about.  "For a very long time, I had it in mind to do something different in football, so I met an ...
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