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SSA Adeboye, Polish Ambassador Celebrate Unity and Friendship as Nigeria, Poland Share Spoils in Historic Abuja Watch Party It was an unforgettable evening of friendship, diplomacy, football, and cultural unity as top government officials, diplomats, sports administrators, ex-internationals, and distinguished guests gathered at the VIP Lounge of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, for the historic Nigeria–Poland Football Match Viewing Party hosted by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development in collaboration with the Polish Embassy in Nigeria. The event, which many guests described as one of the most symbolic sports diplomacy gatherings in Abuja this year, delivered a perfect blend of football excitement, networking, entertainment, and international friendship as Nigeria and Poland played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in the international friendly encounter. Nigeria took the lead through Terem Moffi, assisted...

Creation of Functional Sports Commission, Game Changer for Niger Sports Sector – Hon Masu By Abubakar Hassan The Chairman of the Niger State Sports Commission, Hon. Ambassador Danjuma Abdul Masu, has described the establishment and functionality of the Commission by Farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago as one of the most impactful decisions that has transformed the sports sector in the state under the present administration. Speaking during an exclusive interview to mark the third anniversary of the Farmer Governor Umar Bago administration, Hon. Masu noted that while achievements in governance are often assessed periodically, the real measure of leadership lies in daily visible and invisible impacts. He emphasized that the Governor’s political will to not only create the Commission but ensure its effective operation has repositioned sports development in Niger State. According to him, “One of the best things that has happened to sports in Niger State is the creation of this ...

Bello Mubarak Celebrates Gov. AbdulRazaq Seven Years In Office with Chess Championship Malik Idris and Oyinkansola Akinyemi emerged champions in the male and female categories respectively at a chess tournament organised by chess enthusiast and former aide to the Kwara State Governor, Mallam Bello Mubarak Salau, in collaboration with the Kwara State Chess Association to commemorate seven years of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's administration. At the end of the keenly contested tournament, sponsor of the competition, Bello Mubarak, and Adeniyin Favour secured second and third positions respectively in the male category. In the female category, Sadiq Abidat Temitope and Al-Imam Kudirat Olamide finished second and third respectively, while Mohammed Olarewaju emerged as the best junior player. Speaking after the event, the Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Mallam Bola Mogaji, praised the organisers and sponsors for staging the tournament in recogni...

Oba Ladoja launches ex-Ibadan professional footballers school of sports  By OyoSportsNews  The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba (Senator) Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, Aruna I, has officially launched the Ex-Ibadan Professional Footballers Association (EIPFA) School of Sports, describing the initiative as a landmark project that will significantly contribute to the development of sports, youth empowerment, and educational advancement in Oyo State and Nigeria as a whole. The revered monarch, who was represented by the Aare Onibon of Ibadanland, Chief Abiola Iyiola, performed the official launch during a colourful ceremony held alongside a novelty football match between Ex-Ibadan Professionals and Ex-Super Eagles at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan. Speaking on behalf of the Olubadan, Chief Iyiola commended the leadership of EIPFA for conceiving a project capable of transforming the lives of young athletes through a combination of sports...

Isin defeat Irepodun to retain Kwara south unity title  ............as organisers thank KWSG, Sports Commission, other partners for support Defending champions Isin Local Government successfully retained their crown at the second edition of the Kwara South Unity Football Tournament, defeating Irepodun Local Government 1-0 in a thrilling final to emerge back-to-back champions. Having lifted the trophy in the maiden edition, Isin entered this year's competition as favourites and lived up to expectations with another impressive campaign. They topped Group A with seven points, finishing ahead of Irepodun, before advancing to the knockout stage. In Group B, Offa Local Government finished first while Ifelodun claimed the second qualification spot. The semi-final fixtures produced exciting encounters as Isin overcame Ifelodun to book a place in the final, while Irepodun edged Offa to set up a title clash against the defending champions. The final lived up to its billing, wi...

Nagode hosts third edition of ABN Chess tournament, donates boards to Kwara Schools The third edition of the Ahmed Bolaji Nagode (ABN) Chess Tournament ended on a high note in Ilorin, Kwara State on Saturday, with emerging talents showcasing their skills and winners receiving prizes, trophies and recognition after intense competition at the refurbished Pa G.B. Ladipo Indoor Sports Hall of the George Innih Stadium Complex. The tournament, sponsored by Alhaji Ahmed Bolaji Nagode, attracted 40 chess players across different age categories who competed in the Rapid and Blitz events. Speaking with journalists at the event, Nagode revealed that his passion for chess and previous experience as an active player inspired him to establish the competition. According to him, he was actively involved in chess during his university days, particularly at the University of Ilorin, and later as a mid-level management staff member of the defunct National Electric Power Authority ...