A Lagos boxing tournament just crowned its best young fighter for the year. Faruk Ajibuwon, an African Youth Games gold medalist, won the top prize and a major cash jackpot after dominating his match in the men's 50kg category. The Lagos Boxing Hall of Fame event, founded by Finance Minister Wale Edun, aims to groom fighters like Ajibuwon, who dreams of Olympic gold, for higher national and international stages.
The organization's director, David Mohamed, announced plans to revamp the tournament format next year, introducing individual championships for each administrative division in Lagos State. He emphasized a continued focus on welfare for both boxers and coaches while seeking more private sector backing. The Boxing Day card...
The national wrestling trials are happening after a big championship got postponed. The Nigeria Wrestling Federation set the trials for January 6th at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State. This move replaces the canceled 4th Governor Douye Diri National Wrestling Championship, which was delayed indefinitely following the death of Bayelsa State's deputy governor. The federation secretary, Oluwasegun Bode Ademisoro, stated the trials aim to ensure fair and merit-based selection for the 2026 national team.
Only four women's weight classes will compete in this trial: 53kg, 57kg, 62kg, and 67kg. Each category will feature the top four wrestlers based on past performances in major events like the National Sports Festival. The...
A former SWAN president just detailed how he saved the association from total collapse. Fan Ndubuoke recounted the turbulent crisis before his 1992 to 1996 term, describing an organization riddled with internal suspicion and loss of credibility. He explained that genuine sports journalists had left SWAN, which had been infiltrated by non-professionals, leading to splinter groups and damaging allegations under the previous leadership of Prince Lat Ogumade. Ndubuoke emerged from a transparent election after a caretaker committee period, inheriting what he called a battered association.
His administration's first move was wide consultation and reconciliation with sports editors and media executives. A key moment was restoring the...
The main Nigerian supporters club has landed in Morocco to back the Super Eagles at AFCON. The Authentic Nigeria Football & Allied Sports Supporters Club arrived with its National President, Prince Abayomi Ogunjimi, along with coordinators and instrumentalists, aiming to provide their traditional energetic support. Their mission focuses on bringing chants, drumbeats, and songs to lift the team's spirit throughout the tournament.
Ogunjimi addressed members, emphasizing their role in providing psychological support and carrying Nigerian pride to every match. He stated their presence was about feeling every moment with the team, reinforcing unity and passion from the stands. The group thanked Nigerians everywhere for their encouragement...
Algeria booked their AFCON knockout ticket with a tight win over Burkina Faso. Riyad Mahrez sealed the 1-0 Group E victory in Rabat with a first-half penalty, making him the tournament's current top scorer. The decisive spot kick came after a foul on Rayan Ait Nouri, with Mahrez sending the keeper the wrong way. Algeria now tops the group with six points and cannot be caught due to the head-to-head tiebreaker.
Burkina Faso pushed hard for an equalizer throughout the match. Their best chance came just before halftime when a Pierre Kabore header struck the post. Algerian keeper Luca Zidane was also forced into a late save to deny a Lassina Traore header. Despite pressure, the Algerian defense held firm to secure the result. Burkina Faso...
A bunch of civil society groups are backing the Speaker over the tax law drama. Over one hundred organizations, including the Parliamentary Support and Advocacy Network, publicly endorsed Speaker Tajudeen Abbas for his handling of the review process for four major new tax statutes. The coalition praised the measured and constitutional response to public concerns about discrepancies in the recently signed laws, which include the Nigeria Tax Act and the Nigeria Revenue Service Act. They argued the actions by the National Assembly leadership were institutionally exemplary.
The group's convener, Comrade Ogiri John, stated that their careful examination found the response fully aligned with the constitution and parliamentary rules. They...
Ondo State just got its deep-sea port project back on track with a federal revalidation. The certificate was formally presented by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in Abuja. Officials position this as a major national infrastructure project aimed at easing congestion at other ports and boosting non-oil exports through a new Atlantic trade hub. The state's original license had been stalled by a technical error, requiring this renewed approval.
Governor Aiyedatiwa framed the revalidation as a turning point for industrial growth and job creation in the state. His administration is now prioritizing supporting infrastructure like access roads and modern utilities. The port is expected...
The Super Eagles' goalie might be out for their next AFCON match. Head coach Eric Chelle revealed that first-choice keeper Stanley Nwabali is dealing with both knee and ankle issues ahead of Nigeria's final group game against Uganda. Chelle stated that a decision on who starts in goal will come after the team's final training session, emphasizing they will manage the situation for the team's benefit. Nigeria has already secured a spot in the knockout rounds after winning its first two matches.
This South Africa versus Zimbabwe match is a straight-up knockout game for the AFCON round of sixteen. The Group B finale in Marrakech has everything on the line for both sides. South Africa's Bafana Bafana control their own destiny with a win, while Zimbabwe's Warriors need a victory to make their first-ever trip to the tournament knockout stage. Key players to watch include the entire lineups for both nations, as the historical edge goes to South Africa, who are unbeaten in its last four official matches against their neighbors.
The math for advancement is tense. South Africa progresses with any win. A draw only works if Angola loses or draws against group winners Egypt in the other simultaneous match. If South Africa draws and...
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