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Oliseh Bags Int’l Football Association Board Appointment

Fola Badmus31 mins

Former Super Eagles manager and captain Sunday Oliseh has been appointed a member of the International Football Association Board (IFAB). Oliseh broke the cheering news on his official twitter handle now X on Monday. He wrote; “Thrilled to announce my appointment to the International Football Association Board (IFAB)! “IFAB is the global guardian of football’s laws, responsible for determining the laws of football, shaping the beautiful game for players and fans worldwide. “Honoured to contribute to its mission!” Recalled Oliseh played 55 international matches and scored 4 goals for Nigeria, and played at the 1994 and 1998 FIFA World Cups. Oliseh was also part of Nigeria’s Olympic gold medal winning team of 1996.

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SWAN Hails Kunle Soname’s Drive To Transform Nigerian Sports, Remo Stars’ Maiden NPFL Win

Fola Badmus56 mins

The National leadership of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has paid a courtesy visit to business mogul and sports philanthropist Mr. Kunle Soname, Chairman of Remo Stars FC, Bet9ja, ValueJet, and Portuguese club CD Feirense, to commend him for his leadership, sports development efforts, and the recent historic achievement of Remo Stars Football Club clinching their first-ever Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title. The courtesy visit to Mr. Soname’s office at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne, Ogun State, on the sidelines of the Gateway 2024 National Sports Festival on Saturday. This reflects SWAN’s resolve to collaborate with key stakeholders in the private, public and corporate sectors to drive professionalism, visibility, and sustainable development in the Nigerian sports ecosystem. In his remarks, SWAN National President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, applauded Mr. Soname not only for his club’s title-winning success, but also for his broader impact on Nigerian sports, youth empowerment, and investment in sports media infrastructure. “Mr. Soname’s influence on Nigerian sports is profound. His vision and investments go beyond club football to grassroots development, sports business, and media innovation. Through brand initiatives like Valuejet, Bet9ja, Team 33 Productions, he continues to shape the way Nigerian sports are presented, broadcast, and consumed,” said Mr. Benjamin. Mr. Benjamin also acknowledged Mr. Soname’s unwavering support for sports journalists across the country, noting his significant role in helping to raise professional standards and build capacity within the industry. “You have also expanded your footprint to the global stage through CD Feirense in Portugal, this stands as an enduring testament to what vision, courage, and consistency can achieve. “In you, we see not just an inspiring story, but a lasting legacy, one we are proud to be associated with. Beyond your support for countless young talents and your establishing one of Nigeria’s leading production firms, Team 33 Production, we are equally excited by your recent launch of a new radio station,” he said Benjamin said SWAN was proud to identify with Soname’s impacts and glad to bestow him with one of the highest honours of the association in recognition of his good works. He said SWAN, as the voice of Nigerian sports would continue to advocate for growth of the sector, and partner with those who believed in its limitless potential. “It is in this spirit that we formally extend to you our invitation to serve as Grand Patron of SWAN. It signífies a bridge between professional sports journalism and transformative private sector leadership anchored in mutual respect, national pride, and a commitment to excellence. “Among our national priorities are the launch of a welfare driven cooperative for journalists, the establishment of our permanent National Secretariat in Abuja, and the celebration of SWAN’s 60th Diamond Jubilee Anniversary. “In particular, we are enthusiastic about the possibility of adopting Valuelet as SWAN’s official airline at a subsidised, negotiated rate alleviating the burden on our hardworking, card carrying members,” he said. In response, Mr. Soname expressed gratitude to SWAN for the recognition and reiterated his belief in the power of sports journalism to drive positive change in the sporting landscape. He further acknowledged the importance of strengthening partnerships with the sporting media umbrella, particularly as Nigeria continues to build its reputation in global sports. “I’m humbled by this visit and the kind words from SWAN. Remo Stars’ journey is a result of commitment and collective effort, and I truly value the role the media has played in amplifying that story,” Mr. Soname said. “I am committed to working with SWAN, within my capacity, to support efforts aimed at rebuilding and repositioning the image of the sports media in Nigeria. I also deeply appreciate the media for their tireless efforts in promoting not just Remo Stars, but Nigerian sports as a whole.”

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Gateway Games 2024: Teams, Players Battle for 46 Gold Medals in Table Tennis

Fola Badmus43 mins

Participants in the table tennis event of the 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged Gateway Games 2024, will be vying for a total of 46 gold medals up for grabs. The table tennis competition features athletes across three categories: able-bodied, para-athletes, and deaf athletes. Seven gold medals are available in the able-bodied category, while deaf athletes will contest for five gold medals. Para-athletes will compete for a whopping 34 gold medals across various events, including singles, doubles, mixed doubles, and team events. In the able-bodied category, athletes will compete in singles (for men and women), doubles (for men and women), mixed doubles, and team events (for men and women). Deaf athletes will contest in singles (men and women), doubles (men and women), and mixed doubles. Para-athletes will participate in four team events—men’s classes 1–5 and 6–10, and women’s classes 1–5 and 6–10. There will also be 18 singles events for men and women, eight doubles events, and four mixed doubles events. Delta State dominates the seeding lists for both able-bodied and para-athlete categories. Fatimo Bello of Delta State is the top seed in the women’s singles, while Bayelsa’s Olajide Omotayo leads the men’s singles. Lagos and Oyo States top the seedings in the deaf singles events. According to the tournament referee, Lajide Ranti, this year’s tournament promises to be thrilling, especially with the inclusion of Invited Junior Athletes (IJA) by the National Sports Commission (NSC). Lajide said: “We are going to witness top-class table tennis, especially from players who recently featured in the ITTF World Championships in Doha, Qatar. The knockout format of this year’s tournament will make it even more exciting and competitive. I hope we can conclude all matches before the closing ceremony on May 29,” Ranti said. “The turnout of teams has been impressive, even from states that haven’t traditionally featured in the table tennis events of the NSF. Beyond the medals, I believe the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) will be able to discover new talents for future development,” he added.

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French-Guinean Guard Ahmed Doumbia Joins Rivers Hoopers

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Ahmed Doumbia, a French-Guinean guard, has joined Rivers Hoopers for the 2025 BAL playoffs in Pretoria, bringing experience from France’s Pro B league and international qualifiers. Doumbia, 35, brings extensive experience playing in France’s Pro B league, most recently with Union Basket Chartres Metropole. The Frenchman has represented Guinea internationally, featuring in the 2025 AfroBasket qualifiers in February, where he averaged 10 points across three games, contributing to two wins. He also participated in the FIBA AfroBasket Championship qualifiers in 2021, averaging 13 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game. The 6’5″ combo guard’s club career includes stints with several French teams, such as Angers BC, JSA Bordeaux, Gries Oberhoffen, ADA Blois, Union Tours Metropole, and CEP Lorient. Doumbia’s signing is the second major addition to Rivers Hoopers’ roster for the BAL playoffs in June, following the recent announcement of power forward Garba Chingka from Orion Basketball Club in Rwanda. The team finished runners-up at the Kalahari Conference in April and aims to improve on their third-place finish in the previous BAL outing in 2024.French-Guinean Guard Ahmed Doumbia joins Rivers Hoopers Rivers Hoopers have added French-Guinean guard Ahmed Doumbia to their roster for the 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL) playoffs in Pretoria. Doumbia, 35, brings extensive experience playing in France’s Pro B league, most recently with Union Basket Chartres Metropole. The Frenchman has represented Guinea internationally, featuring in the 2025 AfroBasket qualifiers in February, where he averaged 10 points across three games, contributing to two wins. He also participated in the FIBA AfroBasket Championship qualifiers in 2021, averaging 13 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game. The 6’5″ combo guard’s club career includes stints with several French teams, such as Angers BC, JSA Bordeaux, Gries Oberhoffen, ADA Blois, Union Tours Metropole, and CEP Lorient. Doumbia’s signing is the second major addition to Rivers Hoopers’ roster for the BAL playoffs in June, following the recent announcement of power forward Garba Chingka from Orion Basketball Club in Rwanda. The team finished runners-up at the Kalahari Conference in April and aims to improve on their third-place finish in the previous BAL outing in 2024.

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Int’l Friendlies: Ajibade, Echegini, Babajide ‘Re Early Birds for Cameroon

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Versatile defender Michelle Alozie has admitted her excitement at the upcoming Super Falcons’ friendly matches against bitter foes Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon, which will kick-start the final preparations for the 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations taking place in Morocco, 5th – 26th July. “I am excited for the upcoming training camp and to be back with the Super Falcons; it’s my first time in Ogun State! Everyone is looking forward to the Women AFCON and that is our main focus. The way we are treated has changed in the past few years, for the better, especially with our continued success over the years. I am happy to see the steady change as women’s sports across the world continue to achieve and fight for more equality,” said the Houston Dash of USA defensive linchpin. Alozie, who was part of the last Women AFCON finals also staged in Morocco three years ago, was also impressive as the Super Falcons wowed the global audience in reaching the Round of 16 at the 2023 FIFA World Cup finals, exiting without losing a match in regulation time. Alozie, captain Rasheedat Ajibade, Spain-based forward Omorinsola Babajide and PSG of France midfielder Jennifer Echegini will be among the early birds as the team’s camp opens in Ijebu-Ode on Monday, ahead of the first clash with the Lionesses on Saturday, 31st May. Midfielder Toni Payne, Deborah Abiodun and Ifeoma Onumonu are also slated to arrive in the country on Monday, just as defenders Osinachi Ohale, Oluwatosin Demehin, Rofiat Imuran, Shukurat Oladipo, Sikiratu Isah and Blessing Ilivieda, goalkeepers Linda Jiwuaku and Morufa Ademola, and midfielders Amarachi Odoma and Josephine Mathias, and forwards Francisca Ordega and Olamide Bolaji. Former junior international Miracle Usani and forward Emem Essien will equally arrive in camp on Monday. First-choice goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie will arrive on Tuesday, while Portugal-based midfielder Christy Ucheibe is scheduled to fly into the country on Wednesday. Training sessions will hold at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne-Remo where the nine-time African champions take on the 2016 Women AFCON runners-up. The second match between both teams is scheduled for the MKO Abiola Sports Complex, Abeokuta on Tuesday, 3rd June. SUPER FALCONS TO FACE CAMEROON: Goalkeepers: Chiamaka Nnadozie (Paris FC, France); Linda Jiwuaku (Bayelsa Queens); Morufa Ademola (Edo Queens) Defenders: Osinachi Ohale (Pachucha Club de Futbol, Mexico); Shukurat Oladipo (AS Roma, Italy); Michelle Alozie (Houston Dash, USA); Rofiat Imuran (London City Lionesses, England); Sikiratu Isah (Nasarawa Amazons); Oluwatosin Demehin (Galatasaray Sportive, Turkey); Miracle Usani (Edo Queens); Blessing Ilivieda (Bayelsa Queens) Midfielders: Rasheedat Ajibade (Atletico Madrid, Spain); Deborah Abiodun (Dallas Trinity, USA); Jennifer Echegini (Paris Saint Germain, France); Josephine Mathias (Nasarawa Amazons); Christy Ucheibe (SL Benfica, Portugal); Amarachi Odoma (Edo Queens) Forwards: Toni Payne (Everton Ladies, England); Francisca Ordega (Ittihad Ladies Club, Saudi Arabia); Olamide Bolaji (Remo Stars Ladies); Ifeoma Onumonu (Montpellier FC, France); Omorinsola Babajide (Coasta Adeje Tenerife Egatesa (Spain); Emem Essien (Edo Queens)

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22nd National Sports Festival: Flamingos Reach Final as Golden Eaglets Lose to Team Ogun

Fola Badmus42 mins

The Golden Eaglets will contest for the bronze medals of the male football event of the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival, after they lost 1-2 to Team Ogun in the second semi finals of the event in Ikenne-Remo on Sunday. In the first semi final, Team Kwara defeated Team Kaduna by a lone goal to qualify for the final of the male football event, which will be held on Tuesday at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex. In the female event, Nigeria’s U17 boys, Flamingos flew their way into the final after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Team Ogun. Shakirat Moshood made no mistake from six yards after the 2022 FIFA World Cup bronze medallists were awarded a penalty with minutes left in the encounter. They will now face Team Delta in Tuesday’s grand finale, after the latter dismissed Team Osun 4-1 in the first semi final. The third-place matches will take place at the Remo Stars Stadium, while the final of the male and female events will hold at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta. The Golden Eaglets and Flamingos are participating in the 22nd National Sports Festival as part of the praiseworthy Invited Junior Athletes (IJA) initiative of the National Sports Commission.

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Premier League Showdown: Nottingham Forest Aim to Dash Chelsea’s Champions League Hopes

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As the 2024/25 Premier League season reaches its climax, all eyes turn to the City Ground, where Nottingham Forest host Chelsea in a decisive battle for Champions League qualification. Both teams are vying for a coveted top-five finish, with Forest needing a win and favorable results elsewhere, while Chelsea can secure their spot with a victory. Under the guidance of manager Nuno Espírito Santo, Forest have emerged as one of the season’s surprise packages. Key players like Callum Hudson-Odoi and Anthony Elanga have revitalized their careers, contributing significantly to Forest’s push for European football . Despite a recent dip in form, including just two wins in their last seven matches, Forest remain formidable at home. Chelsea, led by Enzo Maresca, have found form at a crucial juncture, winning four of their last five games. However, their inconsistent away record poses a challenge, with only one away victory in 2025 . Key players like Enzo Fernández and Cole Palmer will be instrumental as the Blues seek to secure Champions League football. Betting odds suggest a closely contested match, with Chelsea slightly favored. Experts predict a high-scoring affair, given both teams’ attacking prowess and the stakes involved . The match kicks off at 16:00 BST on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Fans can expect a thrilling encounter as both teams battle for a place among Europe’s elite.

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Salah Wins EPL Golden Boot, Playmaker Awards

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Mohamed Salah capped off his incredible season by winning the Premier League Golden Boot and Playmaker of the Season awards as well as breaking the record for the most combined goals and assists in a 38-game season. The Egypt international scored 29 goals and contributed 18 assists to help Liverpool clinch the title in Arne Slot’s first season as manager. Salah finished six goals clear of second-placed Alexander Isak and registered six assists more than Isak’s Newcastle United teammate Jacob Murphy. The 32-year-old’s feats have seen him become the first player to win the Premier League’s Golden Boot, Golden Playmaker and Player of the Season awards in a single campaign. Salah was also named the men’s Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers’ Association. He now has the joint-highest number of Golden Boot wins (4) along with former Arsenal forward Theirry Henry. The 32-year-old has become the first player to complete the Golden Boot-Playmaker double for a second time — he also achieved the feat in 2021-22. Andrew Cole finished as the Premier League’s top scorer and highest assist contributor in 1993-94, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink in 1998-99 and Harry Kane in 2020-21. Salah made more Premier League history on Sunday when his 47th goal involvement against Palace saw him level the record amount of combined goals and assists registered in a single season. His 84th-minute goal during Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Anfield rounded off what has been a remarkable individual campaign. He moved level with Alan Shearer (1994-95) and Cole (1993-94) for the most combined goals and assists in a single Premier League season. Both players registered 34 goals and 13 assists in their respective 42-game seasons. Salah got his hands on the second Premier League trophy of his career after the game against Palace on the final day of the season.

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