By Rosemary Ugiomoh In just 30 days, the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja will host a highly anticipated football spectacle as African Legends, led by Jay-Jay Okocha, Nwankwo Kanu, and Emmanuel Adebayor, face off against Barça Legends in the Champions Cup. The match, scheduled for October 25, promises to be an electrifying encounter between two teams packed with football legends. The African Legends team boasts an impressive lineup, featuring some of the continent’s greatest footballers. Jay-Jay Okocha, widely regarded as one of the most skillful African player of all time, will lead the team. Okocha’s illustrious career includes stints…
Author: ROSEMARY UGIOMOH
Nigeria’s bid team, led by National Sports Commission Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko and Director General Hon. Bukola Olopade, delivered a compelling presentation to the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) in London. Nigeria is vying to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, a centenary edition that would mark a historic milestone for the continent. The Nigerian delegation emphasized that hosting the Games would foster a shared legacy embodying the Commonwealth spirit of unity, friendship, and sporting excellence. Nigeria presented an all-inclusive bid, with focus areas such as sports excellence, arts, international cultural exchange, tapping into a budding creative economy, building a new shared…
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusivity in Nigerian sports administration, ensuring that 14 recognized constituencies are represented on the boards of all sports federations.This decision follows stakeholder consultations ahead of the National Sports Federations elections. NSC emphasized that Nigeria’s sports democratic structure is built on fairness and transparency, guaranteeing representation for all constituencies. No constituency will be excluded from federation board compositions, promoting a broad-based approach to sports governance. NSC’s assurance comes as the commission prepares for the forthcoming National Sports Federations elections, signaling a commitment to democratic principles. NSC’s decision reflects its dedication to…
Nigeria’s high-powered delegation, led by National Sports Commission Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko and Director General Hon. Bukola Olopade, has arrived in London to make a final pitch for hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games. This historic bid would mark the first time the Games are held in Africa, with Nigeria proposing Abuja as the host city. Mallam Shehu Dikko delivered Nigeria’s initial presentation last month, setting the stage for the decisive round of engagements scheduled for Wednesday. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s full backing of the bid, pledging Nigeria’s readiness to deliver a world-class Games if awarded…
The president of the West African Boxing Union (WABU) Remi Aboderin,and secretary-general of the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control (NBBofC), was thrilled and full of commendation over the massive turnout of spectators witnessed during the Super Fight Boxing Show organized by Glorious Sports Promotions at the indoor sports hall of Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan, on Sunday. The hall was full to the brim with boxing enthusiasts that came to cheer the boxers in the 13-bout boxing show, where Azeez Lateef, the Sledge Puncher, recorded the fastest knockout of the night, finishing his opponent in two minutes and forty-three…
Dr. Akin Ogunbiyi is a stalwart in Nigerian sports development, renowned for his unwavering passion, visionary leadership, and selfless investment in athletes and federations. His dedication has earned him recognition as a pillar of support for Nigerian athletes, making him an ideal candidate to lead the Canoeing Federation as its next president. For years, Dr. Ogunbiyi has gone beyond words to action, putting his resources and influence behind athletes and federations. He personally sponsored Nigeria’s canoeing team to the World Championship in Canada, setting the tone for his unwavering commitment to the sport. In 2014, he facilitated Mutual Benefit Assurance…
Ranchers Bees FC has taken a significant step in boosting its infrastructure with the acquisition of a brand-new bus, courtesy of the club’s co-owner, Honourable Bello El-Rufai. This development comes ahead of the team’s upcoming Nigeria National League (NNL) season, marking a new chapter in the club’s history. According to reports, the Lawmaker, Bello El-Rufai acquired the new bus for the team Ranchers Bees, once a dominant force in Nigerian football during the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s, had faced a decline due to financial challenges. However, under the stewardship of El-Rufai and Umar, the team is poised for a…
The Nigeria Customs Service has pledged to support the South-South Development Commission (SSDC) in its quest for regional growth. Comptroller-General Adewale Adeniyi made this commitment on September 18, 2025, during a courtesy visit from SSDC’s Managing Director, Usoro Akpabio, to the Customs House in Abuja. Adewale emphasized that strategic collaboration between Customs and SSDC could drive regional economic growth. This development comes as the SSDC, established to address infrastructure deficits and promote socio-economic development in Nigeria’s South-South region, begins to take shape. The SSDC’s establishment is part of President Bola Tinubu’s initiative to promote regional development across Nigeria’s six geopolitical…
The countdown begins! With only 35 days left until the Champions Cup in Abuja, excitement is building as football legends confirm their participation. Brazilian maestro Ronaldinho, Argentine star Javier Saviola, French icon Ludovic Giuly, and other renowned players have officially committed to the showdown between Barça Legends and African Legends on October 25. This highly anticipated match promises to be an electrifying encounter, pitting some of the world’s greatest footballers against each other in a celebration of the beautiful game. The Champions Cup is set to be a thrilling spectacle, and fans are eagerly awaiting the clash between these two…
Abuja is gearing up for a thrilling football event as the Attom Foundation, in collaboration with ZMB Homes and WGI, presents the Champions Cup, featuring a match between Barça Legends and African Legends. Scheduled for Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, the game kicks off at 3:00 p.m.16:00 H CEST). The Champions Cup aims to raise awareness for the empowerment of the girl child, highlighting the importance of promoting gender equality and supporting young girls’ development. The Barça Legends will parade global stars including Ronaldinho, Ludovic Giuly, Javier Saviola, Jesús Angoy, Samuel Okunowo, Marc Valiente, and…