By Akeem Busari A new baby was born into the Nigerian football family, as Lagos based non-league side, Africano Football Club was unveiled and launched Thursday, at the Brazil Consulate, Victoria Island, Lagos. The new football, club whose parent club is based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, was established five months ago and have already been making strong impressions on the local football circuits. Speaking at the unveiling and launch of the club, the Brazil Consular-General to Nigeria, Manuel Dos Santos, expressed his happiness on the establishment of the football teams, describing it as a further statement to the long standing…
Author: Pelumi Adele
The bustling city of Lagos witnessed an extraordinary gathering this past weekend as over 5,000 Christian youths in the marketplace converged for the 2025 edition of the Youth Aflame Conference (YAC). The annual gathering, now in its fourth year, has steadily become a beacon for young professionals and students seeking to merge faith with excellence in their chosen industries. From the pulpit to the panel stage, the message was clear: Passion is not enough; preparation is the engine of destiny. Pastor Daniel Olawande, fondly known as PDaniel, the convener of YAC and Provincial Pastor of RCCG Youth Province Twenty, set…
The Commissioner for Sports in Ogun State, Honourable Wasiu Isiaka, has revealed that the state’s primary objective at the 9th National Youth Games in Asaba was not to win medals, but to identify and nurture young talents for the state and national teams. In an exclusive interview, Honourable Isiaka expressed satisfaction with Team Ogun’s performance, highlighting that four promising athletes had been selected for a special training camp by the National Sports Commission. The Commissioner emphasized that sports development has been a top priority for the state government, with a focus on transforming the sporting landscape. He announced plans to…
By Pelumi Adele The 3SCFansTV Community has donated 100 packs of water to the club as part of our collective effort to support player hydration both at training and on matchdays. The initiative, according to the CEO of 3SCFansTV, a non-profit organization (NPO), is an entity established for public benefit rather than for profit, Arc. Idris Animashaun reflects their commitment to continuously add value to the sustainability of the team and ensure the players have the needed support to thrive. He, however, promised the continued support from his outfit is a voice that echoes far beyond the stadium walls. With…
BY PELUMI ADELE The President of the Nigeria Aquatic Federation (NAF), Chief Mrs. Chinoye Aliyu, has expressed her delight and satisfaction with the massive participation of states in the swimming event at the 9th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State. According to her, the high turnout is a testament to the federation’s hard work and the state governments’ commitment to promoting aquatic sports. “I commend the outstanding performance of Team Lagos, which won 19 gold medals in aquatics,” Mrs. Aliyu said in an exclusive interview. “The Lagos State government deserves praise for utilizing its resources effectively to achieve this…
The Oyo State branch of NBBofC has been commended by Remi Aboderin, the President of the West African Boxing Union (WABU) and Secretary-General of the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control, for achieving the historic milestone of producing the first set of professional boxing referees and judges following a successful 3-day training/seminar at Ibadan’s Obafemi Awolowo Stadium over the weekend. While speaking to journalists in Ibadan, Aboderin stated that Oyo State has once again demonstrated its role as a pacesetter by their actions, which serve as a new benchmark for the entire nation through the Oyo State Chapter of the Nigerian…
BY PELUMI ADELE The President of the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control (NBBofC), Dr. Rafiu Ladipo, has lauded the Oyo State Chapter of the body over their planned training/workshop for the aspiring boxing referees and judges scheduled for Thursday, 28th to Sunday, 31st of August, 2025, scheduled to be held inside the Media Centre of the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Ibadan. The NBBofC president referred to the event as a much-anticipated opportunity that the organization has sought to enhance the prospects of professional boxing in Nigeria. He emphasized that this initiative will significantly contribute to the growth of professional boxing in…
Ibadan-based popular radio station Agidigbo 88.7 FM recently won the inaugural edition of the Atandamighty Super Soccer League. Following this achievement, the station’s proprietor, Dr. Oriyomi Hamzat, rewarded the team which consists of on-air personalities (OAPs) and technical staff with 500,000 naira. Agidigbo FM triumphed over Success FM and secured a point against both Splash-Lagelu FM and Fresh FM, ultimately accumulating five points to become the league champion. Upon welcoming the victorious team, Agidigbo FM’s CEO Dr. Hamzat expressed his pleasure and optimism that his boys would return with the cup, citing the team’s high positive spirit as the basis…
The highly anticipated All Stars Unity Cup 3.0 is set to commence on August 16th, 2025, at 9:00 AM, promising an unforgettable experience for sports enthusiasts and music lovers alike. The tournament features exciting fixtures, including the defending champions Evergreen All Stars vs. NAF All Stars at 9:00 AM. The Fixtures for the day includes: – 9:00 AM: Evergreen All Stars vs. NAF All Stars – 11:00 AM: Samba FC vs. Linda Sweet – 1:00 PM: KFFI All Stars vs. Old Trafford – 3:00 PM: Liberty All Stars vs. Lautech All Stars – 5:00 PM: Araromi All Stars vs. Soul…
*Chief Of Army Staff Honours Musa Kida On His Contributions To Growth Of Nigeria Basketball* By Akeem Busari It was a meeting of two renowned men of integrity, patriotism and resourcefulness, as the NNPCL Board Chairman, Engr. (Dr). Ahmadu Musa Kida was at the Defence House, Wednesday, to pay an unofficial visit to the Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Chris Gwabin Musa. Engr. Kida who is also the President of Nigeria Basketball Federation, thanked the Chief of Defence Staff CDS, for the personal and selfless support he has been rendering to the game of basketball. Responding with a warm…