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In a bold move that has raised eyebrows and sparked controversy, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has reportedly defied the orders of the Presidency and flouted civil service rules by re-appointing Mohammed Sanusi as General Secretary for another three-year term. Despite strong indications that Sanusi's tenure was set to come to an end, the NFF extended his contract from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027, in a decision that has drawn criticism from various quarters. Sanusi, who has held the position since 2015, has faced allegations of corruption, incompetence, mismanagement, and nepotism during his nine-year tenure. Critics argue that the push for his re-appointment is driven more by personal interests than the welfare of Nigerian football. The controversy surrounding Sanusi's re-appointment has now become a major test for the newly-established National Sports Commission (NSC), which was tasked with reorganizing the NFF secretariat with new leadership. The...

The press briefing to herald the much-anticipated 2024 Osun Intercollegiate Games was held in grand style on Monday at the Fountain University, Osogbo. The event, which set the stage for the upcoming games, attracted an impressive array of dignitaries, including top officials from the Osun sports and education sectors. Among them were the acting Permanent Secretary of the Osun State Ministry of Sports, Mr. Layi Adesiyan, who represented the Deputy Governor and Commissioner for Sports , Prince Kola Adewusi and representatives from the Ministry of Education. The Chairman of the Osun State Tertiary Institutions Games Association (OSTIGA), Comrade Agboola Akinbode, also graced the occasion. He was joined by Professor F. Sule, who heads the Accreditation Committee for the 2024 Osun Intercollegiate Games, Alhaji Ganiyu Adedokun and Mr. Ademola Adigun, the Chairman of the Osun Athletics Association. Their presence underscored the significance of this event in the state’s sporting ...

Excitement builds as Osogbo Township Stadium will come alive once more as third edition of Ajara U-17 Football Final draws football experts, ex internationals, football administrators, football investors, club owners, football enthusiasts, scouts, education managers, Sports Writers and manymore. Anticipating the epic final with palpable enthusiasm and sporting ambience, it's dubbed clash of 'titans' as Salvation Army Grammar School ambushing ambitious and youthful An-Nur Model College, come Wednesday, 20th November 2024. While navigating the treacherous path towards competition's summit, the two sides have shown resilience, grit and dominance, high flying An-Nur dislodged St. Charles (4-0) while Salvation Army walloped Sodeeq Adeleke (5-1) in the semi finals. According to the Executive Director of the foundation, Alhaji Dr. Bayo Jimoh who exemplifies strength and resilience all along this journey, AHF is committed to empowering young people by teaching them ...

... Promise Awosanmi sustains explosive form with only goal Super Eagles invitee, Promise Awosanmi has fired Sunshine Stars back to winning ways in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) at Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium Ijebu-Ode. The first half of the encounter ended goalless before the prodigy scored the match winner from a long-range free-kick in the 48th minute. The game of Stars saw the two teams rue goal scoring opportunities in both halves. Minutes after resumption, Awosanmi wasted no time in putting the Owena Whales ahead. In the 75th minute, Sunshine Stars Goalkeeper Abdulateef Ishola denied Lobi Stars a clear goal scoring chance, thanks to his superlative save.  Both teams were unable to outdo each other in the remainder of the encounter as the home team kept the maximum points. Sunshine Stars coach Bobola Akinfolarin commended his players for their spirited efforts in ensuring that the three points were kept in the kitty.   Akinfolarin added that the...

Sports And Education Unite: Leading Bet Company BetWGB Backs Osun Intercollegiate Games.  "Osun Intercollegiate Games 2024 Secures BetWGB As Official Partner.  BetWGB Joins the Osun Intercollegiate Games 2024 as Official Bet Partner. In a groundbreaking partnership poised to elevate the Osun Intercollegiate Games 2024, Winners Golden Bet Limited (BetWGB) has been unveiled as the official betting partner for this year’s event. The announcement, made on Saturday, marks a significant milestone in the evolution of intercollegiate sports in Nigeria. The collaboration, sealed with Ace Sports Global Management Limited, organizers of the prestigious games, signals a fusion of corporate support and youth athleticism.  The partnership is expected to enhance the quality and reach of the competition, which has long been a platform for discovering and nurturing talent across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions.  Speaking on the partnership, Olayinka Olawole, Chief Operati...

The Deputy Governor of Osun State, Prince Kola Adewusi, has thrown his full support behind the upcoming Osun State Intercollegiate Games 2024. The much-anticipated event is slated to run from November 20 to December 4, 2024, and will be hosted at two renowned venues: the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Sports Complex in Ile-Ife and the Federal Polytechnic Ede Sports Complex in Ede. As both the Deputy Governor and the state’s Commissioner for Sports, Prince Adewusi has consistently championed initiatives aimed at youth empowerment through sports. In his endorsement speech, he highlighted the significance of the Intercollegiate Games as a transformative platform designed to promote unity, discover emerging talents, and strengthen ties between higher institutions across Osun State. "The Osun Intercollegiate Games is a brilliant concept aimed at uniting our higher institutions through healthy competition," Adewusi remarked. "This event not only promotes physical...