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Barau FC Hold Bendel Insurance to Goalless Draw, Extend Unbeaten Run to Four Matches

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Barau Football Club, held Bendel Insurance to a goalless draw in a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 23 encounter played at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin Edo state. The match, which took place on Thursday, saw the visitors, Barau FC, put up a resilient performance to earn a valuable point after 90 minutes of action ended 0–0. With the result, the Maliya Boys have now extended their unbeaten run to four matches in the 2025/2026 NPFL second-round stanza. Barau FC had earlier recorded a victory against Niger Tornadoes earlier this month in the second round, before securing three consecutive draws against Enyimba in Aba, Bayelsa United in Kano, and Bendel Insurance in Benin. Speaking in a post-match interview, Barau FC head coach, Eugene Agagbe, commended his players for their discipline and determination. “Actually, I want to commend my players. It isn’t easy to pick up points away from home, but surely the players obeyed my tactics, and that’s why we got s...
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Super Eagles Winning Bonus: Why Do Our Players Find So Much Joy In Crisis?

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Written by- Adewale Ajayi (OjaLion) I think it's high time the Nigeria Media applies caution with what we send out to the public. It is always very important that we dig deep, ask questions from all parties involved and try as much as possible not to always paint our dear country black before the international community.  I am a proud Canadian but the Nigerian blood still flows in me and because of that, I try as much as possible to seek first the truth and nothing but the truth on all matters relating to Nigeria football.   As much as anyone tries to paint this NFF and NSC black for content or for cheap popularity, it is always important as journalists, to always give these administrators the benefit of the doubt in such matters that could tarnish reputation and destroy integrity.  Just when we thought the players altercation in the aftermath of the match between Nigeria and Mozambique has been nipped in the bud and that sanity has returned to the Super ...
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NSC DG, Hon. Bukola Olopade Visits Anthony Joshua After Road Accident

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The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has expressed deep sympathy to global boxing star Anthony Joshua and the families of victims involved in a fatal road accident that occurred on Monday, December 29, at the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. In a moment that transcended official statements and underscored the human side of leadership, Hon. Olopade swiftly paid a visit to former world heavyweight boxing champion, on the behalf of the chairman of the Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko and the entire staff of the Commission. Hon. Olopade described the accident as tragic and deeply saddening, while thanking God for the survival of the boxing icon. Unfortunately, Joshua’s strength and conditioning coach, Sina Ghami and personal trainer, Kevin Latif Ayodele lost their lives in the crash. “On behalf of the National Sports Commission and the entire Nigerian sports family, I express my heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones ...
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Game Changer: ₦40 Billion Infusion Set to Revolutionize Nigerian Football

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Nigerian football is on the cusp of a major transformation, thanks to a groundbreaking ₦40 billion investment from Toptier Sports Management.  The 10-year strategic investment is set to supercharge the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) and the Nigeria National League (NNL), marking a seismic shift in the country’s domestic football landscape. "This is a long-term investment in structure, people, and possibilities," said Chichi Nwoko, Founder of Toptier Sports Management. "If Nigerian football is going to truly compete, it must be built deliberately, funded properly, and managed professionally. That is what this ₦40 billion commitment represents." Hon. Bukola Olopade, Director General, National Sports Commission (NSC) said “this ₦40 billion commitment is a clear vote of confidence in the reforms taking place across Nigerian sports. At the Commission, we are intentional about creating an environment where credible private investors can partner with go...
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Premium Trust Bank Abuja City international half marathon gets Bronze labelled status

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  _Organisers announce juicy prize money for winners_  The Premium Trust bank Abuja city international half marathon has been awarded a bronze labelled status by World Athletics . This feat is a fulfilment to the rapid growing stature of the race which is just in its second edition after a highly successful first edition in 2024. MD/CEO, Nilayo Sports Management Limited, Yetunde Olopade said this is a reaffirmation of the company's commitment to excellence and global standard.  She maintained that the company will continue to elevate it's organisational structure to meet world class standards at all times. " We will continue to deliver World class sports events and Saturday's race will be another testament to that commitment". The MD also expressed gratitude to Premium Trust Bank for the role it played in making the Abuja city half marathon a truly global road race. " To our sole sponsors and partner , Premium trust bank, this marathon stands toda...
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4 Days to Go: Nigeria Braces for Elite Arrivals Ahead of PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City Half Marathon

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As the second edition of the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon draws near, organisers are expecting a strong contingent of elite long-distance athletes from Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda and other nations to arrive in Nigeria ahead of the race. With the race scheduled for December 6, 2025, the build-up is already generating huge excitement. The organisers, Nilayo Sports Management Limited (NSML), along with title sponsor PremiumTrust Bank, say that city infrastructure, race routes and volunteer logistics are being finalised to deliver a “world-class” experience for both elite and community runners.  New National Star This year’s marathon enjoys the endorsement of World Athletics, earning its official label for the second edition, underlining the organisers’ ambition to position Abuja as a major hub on Africa’s long-distance running map.  Officials emphasize that the participation of elite long-race runners will intensify competition and elevate the...
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PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon Earns World Athletics Label

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Nigeria's foremost Sports Company, Nilayo Sports Management Limited (NSML) has announced the second edition of the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon, set to light up Nigeria’s capital city on Saturday, December 6, 2025. With the theme “Steady Strides,” this year’s race captures the measured rhythm and determined pace that define world-class long-distance running, a reflection of the steady progress and ambitious vision shaping the marathon’s evolution into a global platinum-labelled event. In a historic milestone for Nigerian sports, the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon has been officially awarded the prestigious World Athletics Label for its second edition, a distinction achieved in record time. This remarkable feat makes it the first marathon globally to earn the label so swiftly, underscoring both the organizational excellence of NSML and the dynamic rise of PremiumTrust Bank, currently celebrated as Nigeria’s fastest-gr...
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