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The duo of Victor Oyemade and Funsho Samson cruised into the Quarter-Finals of the Teqball Men's  Singles event with a 12 - 0, 12 - 0 win over Septime Guenole and Chedrac Alban Ahomadi of Benin Republic and Abdulai Bangura and Christian Lavelie of Sierra Lome 12 - 1, 12 - 3 to top Group C. Speaking with NIGTEQ media after the game, Funsho re-echoed their commitment to settle for nothing but the qualifications for the World Beach Games and the Gold medals. "We have said it before and we are saying it again, it is the Gold and qualification to the World Beach Games or nothing". Victor Oyemade on the other hand acknowledged that the opponents are not a match for them. "Our opponents so far are learners and did not pose any threat to us at all", Oyemade stated. The Mixed Doubles event will start later this afternoon from 3pm local time with Funsho Samson pairing with Rashidat Salau.

  The former president of the Wheelchair Basketball Federation of Nigeria (WBFN), Chief Bukola Olopade, has announced a total prize monies of N2.2million for winners at the BetKing 3x3 Wheelchair Basketball National Championship. Olopade's gesture dazzled all the participating teams from across Nigeria participating in the championship. The Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria's foremost sports management company, Nilayo Sports Management Ltd, made the pronouncement Friday during the semi final matches at the ongoing Wheelchair Basketball National Championship. The former Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Ogun State commended the Executive Governor of Ogun State, Mr. Dapo Abiodun, for his positive contributions to the development of Sports in Ogun state. He said:  "Governor Dapo Abiodun is a passionate lover of sports who has been consistently committed to the uploftment of sports in the state and he is renowned for his unalloyed commitment and unending

The Nigerian Teqball delegation arrived Hammamet, a city located in the South-Eastern section of Cap Bon a popular destination for swimming and water sports and is one of the primary tourist destinations in Tunisia hosting the 2023 African Beach Games. The Athletes and team official have already settled at the El Mouradi El Menzah Hotel and will have a lite walkout later in this evening at the Yasmine Hammamet beach (Teqball Arena) and a full training session tomorrow. The Teqball event is scheduled to start on Friday 23rd June 2023 with a Technical Meeting and organised training sessions for all the participating countries between 14:00 - 18:00Hr (local time) and the games will start on Saturday 24th June 2023 with the Men’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles (Group Stage and Knockout stage). Speaking with newsmen, the Head of Technical and Education - Nigeria Teqball Federation and leader of delegation, Mr. Abdul Bajeh said, “We are thrilled to be here in Hammamet to represent our beloved cou

Organizers of the 2023 Lotus Bank Abeokuta 10KM Race, Nilayo Sports Management Limited (NSML), today, Wednesday, June 21, 2023 rolled out itinerary for the event scheduled for September 9 2023. The prestigious road race will commence at Iyana Oloke, Onikolobo and will terminate at the Alake Palace. The Managing Director of NSML, Chief Bukola Olopade at the World Press Conference held at the iconic Centenary Hall, Ake, Abeokuta today, explained that modalities are in place to have a hitch free event in September. In his remark, the former commissioner for youth and Sports in the Gateway state appreciated the sponsors, the Ogun State government, the Media and other stakeholders that are involved in the success story. He said "We are delighted to be here again, we are already looking forward to the big day, we are quite optimistic that having put all requirements in place, we will record another successful outing". Mr. Seyi Johnson, project Manager of NSML confirmed that 42 elit

As part of activities enshrined in the World Press Conference of the 2023 Lotus Bank Abeokuta 10KM Race, Organizers of the event paid a courtesy visit to the Palace of the Alake and Paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Michael Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo this Wednesday. The team was accompanied by representatives of the headline sponsors, Lotus Bank, the representative of the Ogun State government, Mrs. Iyabo Rotimi, Members of the fourth Estate of the realm, well wishers and people from different walks of Life. The Managing Director of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, Chief Bukola Olopade who is the Osi Asoju Oba of Egbaland explained that the Lotus Bank Abeokuta 10KM race which is scheduled for September 9, 2023 is forming an integral part of the week long Birthday celebration of Egba's foremost Monarch. He said it has become a tradition to visit the Alake prior to the race, as his blessings will in no small measure go a long way in helping to plan and stage a very successful event. The

The Nigeria Teqball contingent to the African Beach Games Hammamet 2023 made up of three Athletes and a Coach departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on board Asky to Lome-Accra and Turkish Airlines to Istanbul-Tunis. The delegation which is led by the Head of Technical & Education of the Federation Mr. Abdul Bajeh is estimated to arrive Tunis by 9:20am on Wednesday 21st June 2023. World number 31, African number 2 and Nigerian number 1 Victor Ademoye OYEMADE will compete for a slot for the Men’s Single in the next World Beach Games slated for Bali, Indonesia, from the 5th to 12th of August 2023.  Oyemade will also partner with Funsho Funto SAMSON to compete for the Men’s Doubles event. Samson on the other hand will also partner with Rashidat Bukola SALAU to compete for the Mixed Doubles event.  Experienced and versatile Abdul Bajeh will be deploying his vast knowledge of the game to ensure that the Nigerian team does not only win medals but also qualify for the Wo

Reign Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Rivers United, defeated Bendel Insurance 2-1 in to end their 26 games unbeaten streak in the Nigerian topflight, in Lagos at the ongoing Championship Playoff. Stanley Eguma’s men who have not    lost any match in the NPFL Championship Playoff at the Mobolaji Johnson (MJ) Arena, Onikan, Lagos, claimed a 2-1 win over Insurance courtesy of goals from Maurice Chukwu and Onoja Joseph. Prior to today’s fixture, the Edo-based team failed to record a win in their last three games played at the championship,    but still maintained their undefeated run in the league. There was no plenty of actions from from both teams in the first half but Rivers United make some statement, as they registered the first goal in the added time of the matchup, with Maurice Chukwu finding the back of the net. The reigning league champions doubled their lead in the second minute of the stoppage time, following a neat finish from Onoja Joseph, who came in to replace Ukeme

  Super Eagles star trio of Paul Onuachu, Frank Onyeka and Raphael Onyedika on Thursday paid a surprise visit to their boyhood club, FC Ebedei, Apele, Sagamu in Ogun State. It was cheers and delight for players of the Nigeria National League (NNL), who during their early morning training session, had the stars in their midst.  Onuachu and Onyeka, who wear the colors of Premier League sides Southampton and Brentford respectively, and Onyedika who features for Belgium Jupiler Pro League side Club Brugge, are products of the professionally managed Nigerian football club. It was the second time Onuachu and Onyeka are visiting the club while Onyedika was making his first since he left for Midtjylland of Denmark. Also, FC Midtjylland reserved goalkeeper Mark Ugboh who became the second FC Ebedei shot-stopper to hit Europe, 21 years after Atlanta 1996 Olympics gold medalist and Super Eagles legend Dosu Joseph did, was on hand to cheer the team on.  With some of the major European leagues in t

  Bendel Insurance came from a goal down and forced former African champions, Enyimba FC,    to a 1-1 draw in the matchday    three of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Championship Playoff. Having drew their last two matches in the ongoing Championship Play-off in Lagos, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Insurance shared the spoil courtesy of a 37th minute header by Divine Nwanchukwu. After a draw and a win in their two previous matches in the NPFL Championship Playoff against Remo Stars and Lobi Stars respectively, Enyimba succumbed to another draw in Lagos.  Sadiq Abubakar put the Aba Elephant ahead after 23 minutes of action, with a fine finish following a brilliant attacking move initiated by the duo of Emeka Obioma and Eriugo Adiele. Both teams came out strong in the second half and created lots of scoring chances but they could not get the winning goal. Current NPFL leading scorer with 16 goals, Emeka Obioma had a chance to double his team’s lead in the second half but his

Ottasolo FC chairman, Otunba Gabriel Davies has commended the IMC Committee led by Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye for repositioning Nigeria top flight league despite the fierce hurdles.  Otunba Gabriel who is one of the guests at the ongoing IMC/NPFL Playoff championship at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos Island has showered encomiums on the league organizers for a well organized Super Six Championship  The chairman made this known Wednesday afternoon while speaking to the media at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos "There is no gain-saying about the accomplishment of the Hon. Elegbeleye led IMC Committee thus far. They have really given our football a face-lift and I must commend them for that. "The improvement actually started from the beginning of the regular season and what we are witnessing in the Super Six here in Lagos proves that IMC achievements thus far is not a fluke. The chairman posited. The veteran football administrator went further; "You can also see t

Former African champions,Enyimba International FC, were forced to a 2-2 draw by Remo Stars in the opening match of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Championship Playoff, on Saturday at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos.   The entertaining match lived up to expectations as both teams created chances and thrilled their fans with brilliant display in the first 45 minutes which ended goalless for the two sides. Remo Stars made few changes as they look for the opening goal. Dayo Ojo and Adams Olamilekan came on to replace Seun Odunsi, Ifeanyi Anaemena after 11 minutes in the second half. Enyimba set the ball rolling in the 60th minute as Adiele Eriugo opened the scoresheet after he connected a clever assist by Chukwuemeka Obioma and found the back of the net. After the opening goal, Remo Stars responded as they pile the pressure on the Aba Elephant in search of an equalizer, but Enyimba defense stood tall with clean defensive display. Andy Okpe was substituted for Junior Lokosa in