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The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) is excited to announce plans to restart the conduct of a comprehensive training programme for directors of sports in Nigerian universities.  This programme, which is a collaboration between the Olympic Movement, and the Nigeria University Games Association (NUGA),  began in 2019 to provide top-notch training for university athletes.  ”One of the primary objectives is to promote Olympism and instil the three core values of Excellence, Friendship, and Respect among the athletes.  ”We firmly believe that by involving the custodians of university athletes in this programme, …

By Peter Ejiofor London, Aug. 1,  2023 – As Nigerians celebrate the Super Falcons’ qualification to the Round of 16 in the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup, the Nigerian community in South Africa has commended the team, saying: “We are proud of their good outing so far’’. Playing in Group B, the Super Falcons drew 0-0 with Olympic Champions, Canada, defeated co-host, Australia 3-2 and drew 0-0 with the Republic of Ireland on Sunday in their last group match. The Super Falcons finished second in the group with five points …

Lagos, Feb. 27, 2023 – Napoli striker Victor Osimhen will earn an additional €260,000 (N120m) if he scores 30 goals for the Parthenopeans in the 2022/23 season. The 24-year-old recently activated his goals bonus in his contract after scoring his 20th goal of the season, which saw him earn €130,000 (N64m). The Nigeria international scored in Napoli’s 2-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League round of 16 to take his tally for the 2022/23 season to 20 and unlock the €130,000 bonus (N63.6m). Osimhen has been instrumental in …

Abuja, Dec. 12, 2022 – President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Moroccan football team, the Atlas Lions and the ruler of the country, King Mohammed, for making history at the ongoing World Cup in Qatar. In a congratulatory message issued by his spokesperson, Malam Garba Shehu, on Monday in Abuja, Buhari lauded the Atlas Lions for becoming the fourth team from an African country to ever qualify for the World Cup quarterfinals. The team is also the first in Africa to win a place in a semi-final at the FIFA …