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Accra, March 24, 2024 – Chief Kolos Okechukwu Ijioma, a former Secretary of Enyimba FC of Aba, says the NFF Youth League will produce abundant football talents for Nigeria. The Nigeria Football Federation held its inaugural Youth League involving U-17 players of all professional football clubs in Nigeria with Rivers United FC youth team winning the maiden edition over Katsina United early in March this year. Ijioma said in Accra on Saturday that the youth league was a step in the right direction. “Be rest assured that the youth league …

Accra, March 23, 2014, Mary Onyali, Nigeria’s former African and Commonwealth sprinter and five times Olympian, says she is impressed with the performances of track and field athletes at the ongoing 13th African Games in Accra, Ghana. Onyli, former African and Commonwealth champion in 100m and 200m and an Olympic medallist in sprint events, spoke in Accra during the athletics events at the Games. She had won the bronze medal in the 4x100m relay at the 1992 Olympic Games and in the 200m at the 1996 Games. She also won …

 Accra, March 21, 2024, Samuel Jackson, President, Arm Wrestling Federation of Nigeria says Nigeria has big potential in the sport. Jackson spoke against the backdrop of Team Nigeria having won 4 gold, 2 silver and 7 bronze medals in the arm wrestling event at the 13th African Games. Jackson, also the President of African Arm Wrestling Federation, said Nigeria is the first country to win gold in arm wrestling in the African Games, as it is the first time the sport featured in the continental Games. “We were expecting 6 gold …

Accra, March 21, 2024, Chidi Okezie, the new African champion in the men’s 400m event, says his victory is amazing and a dream come true. According to him, the secret of his success is adhering strictly to training schedules and everything coming to fruition. Okezie, a two-time African bronze medallist in the 400m event, ran a personal best of 45.06 seconds to win the gold for Team Nigeria in the final at the ongoing 13th African Games. Zambian Samukonga Muzala came second with a time of 45.37 seconds, while Senegal’s Diouf …

Accra, March 16, 2024 – Dr Abdul Ibrahim, President, Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF), says the body is hopeful of surpassing the number of medals won at the 2019 African Games in Morocco. Ibrahim, apparently excited that Nigeria has won 1 gold and 2 silver medals in the women’s weightlifting at the opening of the event at the ongoing 13th African Games in Accra, Ghana, on Thursday said it is achievable. Nigeria’s Osijo Mary Taiwo won1 gold and 2 silver medals in the 87kg category of women weightlifting. With the wins, …

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International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) President, Mohammed Jalood (R), being interviewed by Mike Mbonye (L) of the Voice of America (VOA) at the 13th African Games In Ghana on Wednesday 13/03/2024, with a Games official at the centre.

Accra, March 12, 2024 – Daniel Igali, the President of Nigeria Wrestling Federation, says hard work was the key to the success of Nigerian wrestlers at the African games. Nigeria won 6 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze medals at the wrestling event at the 13th African games on going in Ghana. In the women`s free style event, Mercy Genesis started the medal haul by defeating Mohamed Nada of Egypt in the 50kg.  Christiana Ogunsanya won Nigeria`s second gold when she defeated Bakayoko Nogona of Cote d’Ivoire in the 53kg. Nigeria`s medal …

By Peter Ejiofor London, Feb. 9, 2024 – The Nigerian community in South Africa has commended the Super Eagles for qualifying for the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Nigeria defeated South Africa 4-2 on penalties after their thrilling game which left many on the edge of their seats ended 1-1 in extra time. Mrs Doris Ikeri-Solarin, President of Nigerian Union, South Africa, said in a statement from Pretoria, South Africa on Friday that Nigerians in that country were elated with the win. She commended the Bafana …