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The government owned Nigerian football clubsides have dominated the the landscape of the local football leagues in the last 35 years.  The narratives began to take a new turn since 2022, when Remo Stars owned by successful businessman and football investor, Hon. Kunle Soname entered the fray and it's no longer been business as usual.  On Sunday at its impressive Remo Stars International Stadium, Remo Stars FC left the pretenders corners, to claim a first and historic NPFL title, on a day that coincidences with the 63rd birthday anniversary of the club president.  In a congratulatory message to celebrate the feat of Remo Stars, President of fast-rising Ikorodu City  FC, Sanmi Doherty, described it as heart-warming and a sign of better days ahead for Nigerian football. "Congratulations to  Hon. Kunle Soname, it's a huge feat and all the hard works of many years has finally yielded in the club being Nigerian league champions.  "It’s a brilliant fee...

Director General of the National Sports Commission, NSC, Bukola Olopade, has sent his congratulations to Nigeria's foremost Sports Investor and Business Man Kunle Soname, as he celebrates his Birthday. The Philanthropist and entrepreneur who owns Nigeria Professional league club Remo stars, marks his 59th birthday today, as the sporting family in Nigeria and beyond stands still to honour his unwavering success. The DG said " I want to wish my brother and friend, Kunle Soname, a very fruitful and happy birthday as he adds another year today ". " Soname is one of Nigeria's leading entrepreneurs and Sports investors who has continued to invest massively in the growth of Nigerian Sports in various capacities. His type is very rare to find because of all the things he does to promote, develop and sponsor the sports ecosystem in Nigeria".  " Soname is a major contributor to the Sports Economy of the country and I am delighted to say he is a rare ...

Chairman of the National Sports Commission, NSC, Mallam Shehu Dikko has reassured Nigerian athletes of regular internal competitions as a key priority of the Renewed Hope Initiative for Nigerian Sports Economy, RHINSE, mandate of the Commission. The Chairman stated this when he declared open the 6th edition of the One Service One medal ( OSOM) Games inside the mainbowl of the MKO stadium in Abuja on Thursday. The Chairman emphasized the importance of organising such Games which amongst other things serves as a veritable tool to foster unity and commaraderie among the security agencies. " We recognise the role the security agencies played in the rich sporting history of our country by producing some of the country's finest athletes who have done the country proud at various international competitions". " And at the Sports Commission we acknowledge that the security agencies still has the potential to produce top class athletes for the country which is part...

No fewer than forty-four (44) players have been axed by the Nationwide League One (NLO), after a comprehensive medical check-up conducted by authorized doctors to ascertain their medical conditions and fitness levels found them wanting.  According to a statement from the media department of Africa's largest grassroot league, it was very important to conduct the medical examination test of players periodically in order to avoid sudden death. According to the NLO Secretariat, the 44 players cut across 31 teams that were registered for the 2025 NLO season.  Offa Football Club tops the list with six (6) players, after the tests conducted by Doctor Ayo Olajide, Medical Consultant to the Nationwide League, confirmed a few hidden medical ailments.  Dr. Olajide also certified four (4) players of Camp Pro of FCT, Abuja unfit for the season on medical grounds.  Reacting to the development, NLO's Chief Operating Officer (COO) Olushola Ogunnowo: "A comprehensive medi...

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has lauded the outstanding performance of Team Nigeria at the recently concluded ITTF World Para Future tournament in Amman, Jordan, where the nation displayed  its dominance in para table tennis by finishing among the top three teams globally. Over the three-day championship, Nigeria amassed a remarkable haul of five gold, seven silver, and two bronze medals. Competing against powerhouses such as Germany, Iran, and host nation Jordan, Nigeria stood tall as one of only three African nations in attendance, alongside Egypt and South Africa. NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko described the achievement as a “testament to what is possible when vision meets preparation and belief.” He added: “Our para-athletes have continued to inspire the entire nation. Their performance in Jordan shows that with the right support, Nigerian sports can soar on any global stage.”  NSC Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade, praised the resilience and brilliance of th...