Lagos State All Progressives Congress Chairman Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi encouraged competitors to display strong abilities and cooperative spirit as his namesake football tournament commenced at Lagos State University of Education facilities in Oto-Ijanikin. The politician emphasized the event's role in uncovering athletic potential while attracting financial backing for sporting infrastructure throughout Badagry Division.
Local Organizing Committee Chairman Ayodeji Williams stated the competition seeks to recognize promising players within the region. He expressed gratitude toward Tertiary Education Commissioner Tolani Sule and administrators from Lagos State University and the education institution hosting the matches.
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The Confederation of African Football has announced presenters for its annual awards ceremony at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Rabat. Beninese musician Angelique Kidjo will co-host alongside Moroccan comedian Oualass during the evening, honoring excellence across African football.
Kidjo brings international recognition as a five-time Grammy recipient who blends world music with African traditions. The artist serves as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and advocates for education, women's empowerment and cultural preservation.
Oualass has gained widespread popularity throughout Morocco and broader African markets through comedy, acting and entertainment work that connects with diverse audiences. The pairing reflects organizers' vision...
The Nigeria Premier Football League has mourned the passing of Norbert Okolie, who worked as Media Director for Rangers International and previously chaired the Enugu State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria. League Media Director Harry Iwuala praised Okolie as among the most capable club communications officials, noting his effectiveness in managing public relations and his background as a photojournalist who enriched content distribution across Nigerian football platforms.
Heartland FC released a statement expressing grief following Okolie's death from prolonged illness. The Owerri club honored his professionalism and lasting influence on football journalism throughout the country, extending sympathies to Rangers...
Enugu will stage the fourth Southeast Zonal Badminton Championship at the Indoor Gymnasium Sports Hall of Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, bringing together competitors from five states. Southeast Badminton Outreach has organized the competition alongside the Badminton Federation of Nigeria and Enugu State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, with backing from the Bet9ja Foundation.
Athletes from Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo will compete in male, female, and veteran divisions. The tournament doubles as preparation for participants ahead of the National Sports Festival that Enugu State will host.
Mrs. Oby Edoga Solaja, a 1996 Olympian representing the Southeast zone on the BFN Board, highlighted the championship's role in...
Nigerian striker Joy Omewa will carry her exceptional scoring streak into UEFA Women's Europa Cup action when Fortuna Hjørring travels to face Breiðablik in Iceland. The forward netted her 12th domestic league goal after entering as a substitute during a 5-0 triumph over Odense, finding the net in stoppage time to cap the dominant performance.
Omewa has accumulated 19 goals across 20 appearances in all competitions this season, establishing herself among Europe's most productive Nigerian attackers. Fortuna Hjørring currently holds second position in the Danish top flight with 26 points from 13 matches, sitting six points behind leaders HB Køge as they prepare for their European fixture.
Washington Spirit advanced to the NWSL Championship final after defeating Portland Thorns 2-0 in their playoff semifinal, with Nigerian striker Gift Monday opening the scoring. The Super Falcons forward tapped home from close range following a well-executed counterattack, marking her 13th goal across all competitions this season and extending her playoff scoring streak to consecutive matches.
Croix Bethune doubled the advantage to secure Spirit's passage to their second straight championship decider. Fellow Nigerian Deborah Abiodun entered as a late substitute for the winning side.
Spirit will face Gotham FC at PayPal Park in San Jose after their opponents eliminated defending champions Orlando Pride with a 1-0 victory. Monday...
Barcelona will resume playing at their overhauled Camp Nou facility when they face Athletic Bilbao in La Liga action, marking their first match at the venue since renovations began following the 2022-23 campaign. The Catalan club has spent the interim period competing primarily at the Olympic Stadium on Montjuic hill after construction setbacks pushed the reopening back a full year from initial projections.
The stadium will accommodate 45,401 supporters initially while work continues toward an eventual 105,000-seat configuration once upper sections reach completion. The $1.75 billion project encountered multiple delays, forcing Barcelona to stage early-season contests at their 6,000-capacity Johan Cruyff training complex because...
Zimbabwe's police force is grappling with severe housing shortages as officers and their families squeeze into single rooms at stations nationwide, with some converting canteens, bars and storage spaces into makeshift living quarters. Internal documents reveal that authorities plan to charge personnel staying in mess facilities a monthly subscription of $100 plus mandatory daily meal fees totaling around three meals' worth of charges, regardless of actual consumption, measures viewed by officers as attempts to clear overcrowded accommodations.
Mess halls originally designed for temporary use by recruits and transferred personnel have become permanent residences for families unable to afford outside rentals on salaries averaging $260...
The Southern African Development Community held a workshop in Gaborone to finalize its Communication Strategy for member states, with participants emphasizing the need for better training and support for journalists covering regional affairs. Delegates from across the bloc raised concerns about inadequate capacity building and called for workshops and digital instruction to help reporters understand continental developments and handle sensitive political situations responsibly.
Representatives highlighted disparities in how development stories are covered, particularly for island nations facing distinct challenges requiring tailored approaches rather than uniform solutions. They stressed the importance of extending media access to...
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