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Ikorodu City FC forward, Salami Farouk has sealed a permanent deal to Czech Republic side FC Sellier & Bellot Vlašim. The forward completed his first international deal to the Czech Republic team after an impressive preseason outing with the club. Farouk is a prolific striker, creative, young and very energetic. A double-digit striker bar injuries. At Ikorodu City, before travelling abroad, Farouk scored breathtaking goals for the Oga Boys and various awards as well.

The National Sports Commission, NSC, has described as monumental the performance of the Nigeria Women Basketball team, the D"Tigress, for winning the Afrobasket for the fifth time in a row to set a new record that might not be broken for a very long time. The Nigerian girls showed passion, grit, confidence, composure and the calmness of true champion as they overpowered the rest of the continent for the umpteen time at the Palais de Sports de Treichville in Abidjan , Cote d'Ivoire. The Rene Wakama's girls defeated Mali 78 -64 points in Sunday's final to win Nigeria's 7th Women Afrobasket title and further stretched the team's unbeaten run in the competition to 29 since 2015. The Leadership of the NSC led by the chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko and Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade who tenure have continued to reshape and refocus the winning formular of Nigerian sports, commend the girls for the consistent heart of the country. The NSC Chairman who w...

Issa Saheed Aduragbemi put up a commanding display in the Nigeria National League (NNL) as Ikorodu City defeated Osun United 2-0 in Lagos. Tosin Oyedokun Ikorodu City gave the Oga Boys the lead few minutes into match. Taheer Abubakar put the icing on the cake with the second goal. The promising winger, Issa, gave a good account of himself against the visitors with his runs and dribbling skills.

The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) has commenced its "Catch-Them-Young" multi-sports trials, marking a significant milestone in the preparation for the 2025 National Youth Games. The talent identification programme aims to discover, nurture, and develop talents who will represent Lagos State not only at the 2025 National Youth Games (NYG) in Asaba, Delta State, but also a pipeline of champions who will represent Lagos State on the national and international stage. The trials, which commenced a few weeks ago at various sporting facilities across the state, will span multiple athletic disciplines, including track and field events, swimming, gymnastics, dead sports, boxing, weightlifting, table tennis, badminton, basketball, football, chess, ayo and other sports. Young athletes aged 9-14 years from various parts of the state are participating in the programme. Speaking at the venue of the trials for track and field events held today, Mr. Lekan Fatodu, Director ...

By Akeem Busari  Another product from the famous 36 Lion FC football factory, is presently turning heads and making football agents and aficionados wax lyrical about his innate football skills and huge potentials to dominate world football.  The prodigiously talented Quadri Liameed contributions in the midfield have been both consistent and invaluable in Spain, which has now earned him a position with CE Sabadell FC. His development has continued to astound football experts who have been equally quick to point to his ratings as one of the best midfielders in Segunda and with his skills set, technical ability to dominate play and dictate fortunes of every game, the football world is on the alert about this emerging midfield dynamo. According to Quadri’s agent, Cem Saga,  it is only a matter of time before he ranks among the top 5 midfielders in Spain, as he is confident in Quadri’s skills, intelligence, and ability to penetrate defenses. Quadri has also attract...

Omowunmi Blessing Awe is an elegant and intelligent leader who serves as the Head of Operations at Green Lock FC/Academy. She is dedicated to making a significant impact in a male-dominated industry. Awe has demonstrated a strong ability to build and lead teams, enhancing the performance of both the football club and the academy. Green Lock FA conducts its training sessions at the Navy Town Sports Centre, which boasts excellent facilities that support both training and leisure activities. The accommodation provided ensures a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for players. The launch of the Green Lock Football Academy is scheduled for August 31st in Lagos. Awe explains that the academy’s structure is designed to foster the success and career growth of its football talents. "Green Lock Football Academy distinguishes itself in Nigeria through its comprehensive approach to player development," she states, "emphasizing technical skills, tactical understa...