Corporate support for wheelchair basketball thrills federation
The president of the Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball Federation (NWBF), Seyi Johnson, has commended BetKing for supporting the growth of the sports in the country.
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Nigeria set to host ICC U-19 Men’s World Cup African qualifier, says Akpata
The President of the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF), Uyi Akpata, has assured stakeholders in the sport that the country is ready to host the International Cricket Council (ICC) U-19 Men’s World Cup African Qualifier, which will hold in Lagos from March 26 to April 6, 2025.
Osimhen, Arokodare are early birds as Super Eagles camp in Kigali opens
• Bauchi Governor mobilises Supporters Club against Zimbabwe
Runsewe assures of swift resolution of IBB Golf Club crisis
The President of the Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF), Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, yesterday, appealed for calm following the closure of the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja, by the Department of State Services (DSS). The prestigious IBB International Golf and Country Club, a major recreational and tourist attraction in Abuja, was sealed off on Saturday due to an internal leadership dispute. The Guardian gathered that the closure was linked to a power struggle, allegedly fueled by influential figures attempting to disrupt a scheduled extraordinary general meeting on the same day.
Aiteo, First Bank lead corporate support for South West Games
Oil and gas outfit, Aiteo as well as top players in the banking sector, including First Bank and the United Bank for Africa (UBA), have signed for the maiden South-West Games, which, according to the organisers, will empower the youths and aid the country’s rapid sports development. The South-West Games 2025 is a game-changing initiative poised to unearth exceptional talents and drive sustainable socio-economic transformation in the region. With enormous corporate support for the games, the organisers say that they are poised to redefine the country’s sports landscape. Speaking on the latest development, the president of the Organising Committee, Akogun Lanre Alfred, stated that the endorsement signals a strong corporate commitment to the development of sports as a vehicle for social and economic advancement.
2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Chartered aircraft to convey supporters, other stakeholders to Kigali
• Rwanda unveils strong squad for Super Eagles The Federal Government will provide a chartered flight that will convey Super Eagles’ supporters and other stakeholders in Nigerian football to Kigali, where Nigeria will meet Rwanda in a 2026 World Cup qualifier on March 21.
Nigeria seek World Cup redemption, Sudan eye history
Underperforming Nigeria and disadvantaged Sudan share the spotlight ahead of two 2026 World Cup qualifying matchdays in Africa from Wednesday.
‘FIFA Council Elections a victory for Arab solidarity’
Stakeholders in Nigerian football have described the recent election to decide Africa’s representatives in the FIFA Council held in Cairo, Egypt as a victory for Arab solidarity as candidates from Arab countries took five seats out of the seven allotted to Africa. This left only CAF President, Patrice Motsepe, and Niger Republic’s Djibrilla Hima Hamidou as the only Africans from outside the Arab bloc in the new FIFA Council.