Nigeria: Shehu Dikko Emerges NSC Boss As Govt Scraps Ministry of Sports Development

[ad_1] This decision was made at Wednesday's Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja In a major overhaul of the country's sports administration, President Bola Tinubu has dissolved the Ministry of Sports Development and reinstated the National Sports Commission (NSC). President Tinubu also swiftly appointed Shehu Dikko, a seasoned sports administrator, as Chairperson of the Commission. This move aims to revitalise Nigeria's sports economy and improve performance in international competitions. Mr Dikko previously contested for the presidency of the Nigeria Football […]

October 24, 2024 2

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Nigeria: Tinubu Scraps Niger Delta, Sports Ministries

[ad_1] President Bola Tinubu has scrapped Niger Delta Ministry and the Ministry of Sports Development. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in his verified X page on Tuesday, stated that there will now be a ministry of regional development to oversee all the regional development commissions, such as Niger Delta Development Commission, North West Development Commission, South West Development Commission and North East Development Commission. He said the National Sports Commission will now take […]

October 24, 2024 4

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Nigeria: FG Scraps Ministry of Sports Development, National Sports Commission Reinstated

[ad_1] This decision was made at Wednesday's Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja President Bola Tinubu's administration has scrapped the Ministry of Sports Development and reinstated the National Sports Commission. This decision was made at Wednesday's Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja. The National Sports Commission, previously dissolved by the Muhammadu Buhari government in 2015, will now oversee sports development in Nigeria. Established in 1971, The Commission has a rich history, dating back to 1910 with the creation of the […]

October 24, 2024 2

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Nigeria: NPFL – Rivers Utd Win At Tornadoes to Open Two-Point Gap At the Top

[ad_1] Former Champions, Rivers United have opened a two-point gap in the race for this year's Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after a lone-goal win away at Niger Tornadoes in Minna on Monday evening. The feat has given the former champions the chance to upstage Remo Stars at the top of the log and also remain the only side yet to taste defeat in the ongoing season. After a goalless first half, Seiyefa Jackson scored the only goal of the […]

October 24, 2024 2

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Nigeria: Coscharis, Range Rover Boost Nigeria Golf Cup Tournament

[ad_1] An automobile firm, Coscharis Motors in conjunction with its Range Rover partners has expressed commitments to improve the game of golf in Nigeria. The firms collaborated with Ikoyi Golf Community Nigeria Association (IGCNA) to tee-off the 27th Edition of the Nigeria Cup which was held recently at the prestigious Ikoyi Club 1938 in Lagos. The one-week event witnessed camaraderie among families, friends and business associates in a tournament, followed by golf clinic, award presentation and gala night format. SPONSOR […]

October 24, 2024 1

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Zimbabwe: Simba Bhora Crumble Under Pressure

[ad_1] Castle Lager Premier Soccer League log leaders Simba Bhora coach Tonderai Ndiraya will be using his senior players as a trump card for their championship quest. He admits that Simba, who have maintained pole position in the championship race for weeks, are in unfamiliar PSL territory. As a result, this has exerted them under pressure on and off the pitch. On Saturday they suffered a shock 1-0 defeat against Herentals, who scored an injury-time winner at Rufaro. With FC […]

October 23, 2024 3

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Zimbabwe: Scott Dangles U.S.$10k PSL Carrot . . . Nrsl Race With Mwos Hots Up

[ad_1] Head Zimpapers Sports Hub Scotland players will get US$10 000 each if they win the Northern Region Soccer League championship ahead of current leaders, MWOS. While addressing Scottland players at training yesterday, club president Pedzai "Scott" Sakupwanya said the incentives were aimed at securing the NRSL title on the first attempt. "I am pledging US$10 000 for each player if we (Scottland) make it to the Premier Soccer League," he said. With four matches remaining before the curtain comes […]

October 23, 2024 2

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Zimbabwe: School of Excellence Boosts Mighty Warriors

[ad_1] The National Foods School of Excellence initiative is gradually taking off as a national teams' feeder channel after three of their players made it onto the squad set to participate in this year's COSAFA tournament. Prolific Heart League striker Morelife Nyagumbo who turns out for Faith Drive, Nadia Semba of Correctional Queens, and Maningi Youth Soccer Academy's Tanyaradzwa Chihoro are products of the SOE project. They are part of the team that departs today for Gqeberha, South Africa where […]

October 23, 2024 2

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Zimbabwe: Rukato Gains Invaluable Karting Experience in Italy

[ad_1] The 2024 ROK Kart International Super Final was held at the South Garda kart track in Lonato, Italy, last weekend. Zimbabwe's qualifying driver, Seth Rukato (11), experienced the most exciting and challenging races of his short career when he took part in his first kart race outside the country. The event, which began last Tuesday with sporting checks and free practice sessions, continued during the week with five qualifying heats that decided the final order for the two pre-final […]

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