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Stamped by the Senior Advocate of Nigeria Journalists Worldwide Never in the history of Nigeria Sports has the Nation celebrated a man whose passion cuts across religious, ethnic, tribal and racial sentiments. Never in the history of Nigeria Sports has anyone contributed his money, passion, emotions and love without asking for favours in return.  Over three decades ago, chief Kashimawo Olawale Abiola MKO, flourished in this fame, largely because of his philanthropic gestures and his love for Nigeria Sports.  About two decades ago, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu took over from where MKO stopped, after helping Enyimba of Aba to win back to back CAF Champions league. His exploits on and off the field endeared him to many and got him the desired accolades.  Before the 2013 Nations Cup in South Africa, the first northerner with a deep passion for sports was born. Alhaji Aminu Kurfi Balele came out from the blues. As a former staff of the federal Ministry of youth and sports development, he never hi

As part of activities marking the End of the year party of Authentic Nigeria Football and Allied Sports Supporters Club (ANFASSC), Para Sport athletes and widows will benefit from the Seed of Love Outreach of the Supporters club. The beneficiaries will receive several food items and other materials. According to the National President of ANFASSC, Prince Abayomi Ogunjimi, the "ANFASSC Seed of Love Outreach 2022" will hold on Thursday, December 22 at the club's Secretariat, 96, Ogunlana drive, Surulere Lagos, starting from 12 noon. He noted that it's part of their effort to continue reaching out to the society , particularly as the 2022 yuletide season draws nearer. The ANFASSC Supremo said it's a gesture that has been enshrined in the yearly programme of the Supporters' club. Meanwhile, ANFASSC's end of the year party will come up on December 27, 2022 at the Club's Secretariat in Lagos.

  Successful people mostly face criticism because they are famous and successful, they become easy targets. Engineer Habu Gumel is not left out of this. Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, sacrifice and love of what you are doing. Habu Gumel has surely paid his dues, but critics are bent on tarnishing the image of a man that has faithfully served his country.  Habu Gumel has not only achieved in the sporting world but has also made a name for himself In Engineering. It should be recalled that between 1977 and 1983 he was the General Manager Bauchi State Cooperatives Building Association Limited, from there he became Deputy Chief of Engineering from 1983 to 1984 and later became Director of Engineering from 1984 to 1985 of the Bauchi State Agricultural Development Program. He was Deputy General Manager of the Federal Housing Authority in Lagos, from 1985 to 1992, and then Executive Director of Operations for the Federal Housing Authority in Abuja from 1993 to 1999. He

The U20 Africa Cup of Nations will take place from 18th February to 12th March, 2023 in Egypt. Top four teams will qualify for the FIFA U20 World Cup scheduled to place in Indonesia from 20th May to 11th June next year.   In the last 16 days, the Flying Eagles of Nigeria have been sweating it out at the FIFA Goal Project Pitch in Abuja. So far, only home based players have been training under the watchful eyes of coach Ladan Bosso.  Below are six foreign based players who could help the team in Egypt. 6. Abel Ogwuche [Trelleborg] Ogwuche is a symbol of the new direction Trelleborg have taken in Sweden. Developed by Tripple 44, Trelleborg invested heavily to make his move permanent this summer after the successful loan spell of the central defender. His games is a lovely blend of calmness and aggression. He reads the game well and seems to have a good grasp of when to push wide or press up to extinguish dangerous attacks. The lad has good height at  5. Ahmed Abdullahi [Jong KAA Gent]  P

The President of 36 Lion Football Club, Hajj Olawale Liameed Gafar, on Monday, received the Ladi Kwali Platinum Leadership Award of Excellence as "Icon of Women Development." According to the organizers, the nomination came as a result of the 36 Lion Chief's philanthropic gestures and ability to work with  different people irrespective of their tribe and religious inclination. "Hajj Gafar's empowerment of youths and women in the area of skills acquisition and mentorship impressed the panelists to deem him worthy of the award," National Coordinator of National Youth for Women Empowerment and Education Development in Nigeria Ambassador Ibrahim Ibrahim added. The talent developer is one of the most successful grassroot administrator in Nigeria with series of successful international transfer deals by 36 Lion. He was the brain behind the recently concluded 2022 Jagaban Cup which was a success. The Award was presented to Hajj Olawale Liameed Gafar by Ambassador I

As the nation awaits the closing ceremony of the glamorous National Sports Festival, Delta 2022, adjudged to be one of the most successful fiesta tonight, members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) covering the sporting fiesta will by 8am today (Saturday) take to the field in a Novelty Match billed for the St. Patrick College, Asaba  It will be a battle for the N750,000 prize money when Southern SWAN side play hosts to their Northern counterparts at the St. Patrick’s College, Asaba. The most anticipated match will have in attendance, the honourable Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare and Delta State Commissioner for Information, Charles Aniagwu, former Warri Wolves Chairman, Moses Etu, and the President, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Honour Sirawoo and his National Executive Council Members among others. Clarkson Ogo, Tajudeen Amodu, Femi Atolagbe, Hakeem Akintunde, Anthony Ahize are some of the players in the 27 man list released by

By : Sunday Agunbiade (Mr VAR) Head Coach of Delta Queens FC of Asaba ,Tosan Blankson, has expressed satisfaction with his team performance as they defeated Heartland Queens 2-0  The gangling Coach stated this in an exclusive interview with *Sunday Agunbiade* in Asaba shortly after arriving the state capital at the ongoing 21st edition of National Sports Festival. He said: "Sunny, I'm very excited winning away from home. We all know that getting 3 maximum points on the road is never a child's play in thus clime and this will serve as a major tonic to spur my girls to more victories. The girls gave their all and they really fought hard for the victory." Said the great gaffer Reacting on the secret of success in his career, the CAF B licence tactician said: "Continuity is the secret of the Queens. The team is still work in progress but I believe with the support from the Delta State government , being Marshalled by the Chairman Sports Commission, Chief Tonobok Okow

In recognition of his efforts at repositioning sports in Nigeria, with emphasis on the landmark National Sports Industry Policy conceptualised under his stewardship, the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare is set to be honoured with the prestigious African Illustrious Award as Minister of the Year.  In a statement released on its behalf by Dr. Harris Madueke, the African Illustrious Awards was described as a revered and prestigious African honour, conferred on individuals and organisations who have excelled in leadership, philanthropy, community development, academia in Africa amongst others. "The African Illustrious Awards seek to search, discover and recognise highly distinguished Africans who have been outstanding, and exceptional in private and public service. This recognition is in line with our vision to project and promote excellence in Africa, not as an exception, but as a consistent pattern in the modern African experience. "Pursuant to the above, o

For his unmatched administrative qualities and work ethics that has made grassroot football in Nigeria a business brand, Olushola Ogunnowo, Chief Operating Officer of the Nationwide League One has bagged the Football Administrator Of The Year. Ogunnowo, was found worthy for an award by Africa Illustrious award, as its a revered and prestigious African honor, conferred on individuals and organizations who have excelled in leadership, philanthropy, community development, business, academia, technology, education, agriculture, and entrepreneurship across Africa. Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) General Secretary Dr. Mohammed Sanusi expressed his delight for Ogunnowo. "The award is well deserving of Ogunnowo, as is an administrator per excellence and never compromised standards. These qualities has seen the NLO thrive under his stewardship." Expectedly, NFF President Ibrahim Gusau is among the Special Guests of Honor that will grace the event, which  will also be well attended b

... He died As A Patriotic Hero  By: *Sunday Agunbiade (Mr VAR)* Having put in place a reasonable measure of medical facility and personnel by the organizers of 21st edition of National Sports Festival tagged Delta 2022, the Chairman media and Publicity for Delta State, Mr Charles Aniagwu has described the death of the patriotic boxer from Imo State ,as unfortunate.  Aniagwu stated this on Wednesday evening at Media Centre in Asaba while briefing journalists covering the ongoing fiesta that the Delta State provided more than enough human and medical facilities that could arrest such unfortunate incident" "We lost one of the athletes who before then was participating in this festival. He is from Imo State contigent and his name is Chukwuemeka Ibanugo. By records, he is 25 years old representing the state at 81kg category". "You have all seen the Medical Centre even here in this arena, you have also seen the number of ambulances. The same measure of Facilities are rep

Organisers of the Africa Illustrious Award will on Friday(tomorrow), honour President of FC Ebedei, Barrister Churchill Oliseh, with the prestigious African Lifetime Leadership Award. Early in his football management life Oliseh was confronted with the dwindling and failing state of Nigeria’s football that was responsible for Nigeria players’ inability to neither attain the pinnacle of world football nor sustain such where they achieve same. He has now been found worthy of the award.  The said award is revered and conferred on individuals and organizations who have excelled in leadership, philanthropy, community development, business, academia, technology, education, agriculture, and entrepreneurship across Africa. Since 1995, Churchill Oliseh has contributed players to all trophies, medals, and laurels won by Nigeria national football teams. Including the Atlanta Olympics gold medal where he brought in Dosu Joseph, who never participated in the qualifiers. Presently, there are hardly

  By : Sunday Agunbiade, MR.VAR Delta State Commissioner for Information ,Charles Aniagwu has charged media practitioners in the country particularly those who are covering the 21st edition of National Sports Festival in Asaba to eschew falsehood and baseless reportage that may soil the image of Nigeria  Aniagwu, stated this why briefing journalists covering the ongoing sports fiesta on Monday evening at the Stephen Keshi stadium . He said he appreciates those who have been covering the biannual games with high level of sincerity and professionalism. He however advised those who want to paint the Nigerian version of Olympics bad to always substantiate their claims with fact and figures "Gentlemen of the press, I    sincerely appreciate your efforts for the coverage of this event tagged Delta 2022 National Sports Festival. Nigeria belongs to all of us and I think some persons amongst us who always look for something negative to push out to the public even when it does not exist sho

Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Nasarawa State, Amb. Lucky Isaac Yargwa, has expressed confidence that the State's contingent participating at the 21st edition of the National Sports Festival tagged #Delta2022, will end the biannual multi-sport fiesta on high. Yargwa disclosed this on Saturday evening at the Media Centre of the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, while briefing journalists covering the Sports Festival. According to him, "We are participating in 27 Sporting Events. "In all of these Sports, we are very confident of surpassing our previous medal records. "So far, Team Nasarawa has won three medals - one Silver from Para-Table Tennis and two Bronze coming from Taekwondo Events(Poomsae Individual and Poomsae Team Events). "Some of our athletes are already in the medal stage in some sports, and before the end of today, we should have more medals in our cabin. "There are many other sporting events we are yet to commence participation in. 

As the National Sports Festival tagged "Delta 2022" kicks off in Asaba the Delta State Capital, the atmosphere is now set to hunt for budding talents who will fly the nation's flag high during international competitions.  The Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare said that his focus for the next 10 days was looking for talents to deploy into the national teams for the next Olympics, scheduled for France, come 2024. Mr Dare made the assertion today while speaking to journalists at the Stephen Keshi Stadium Asaba. The Minister who was at the Stadium with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Alhaji Ismaila Abubakar and some Management Staff was earlier  seen at the Indoor Sports Hall cheering athletes who were competing in table tennis He expressed  excitement at seeing the level at which the players were exhibiting their talents in table tennis and Para table tennis, stating that he has never hidden his undy