The 22nd National Sports Festival, aptly themed “Gateway Games 2024,” has come to an end after 11 days of thrilling sporting action in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The closing ceremony, scheduled for Thursday at the MKO Sports Arena, promises to be another spectacular event, following the success of the opening ceremony. The festival has showcased the…
The 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged “Gateway Games 2024,” has witnessed a thrilling debut of flag football at the African Church Grammar School in Abeokuta. Eight state teams, including Kaduna, Lagos, Ogun, Abuja, Kano, Enugu, Ondo, and Cross Rivers, showcased their skills in this exciting new sport. Team Kaduna faced off against Team Lagos in…
As the National Sports Festival, Gateway Games 2024, continues to thrill sports enthusiasts in Ogun State, Abia State’s Sport Commissioner, Mr. Nwaobilor Ananaba, has expressed satisfaction with the performance of his state’s athletes. Despite being in ninth position on the medals table, Ananaba believes this is a sign of positive development in the state’s sports…
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has emphasized the need for reforms in Nigerian sports administration. Speaking at a press conference on the sidelines of the ongoing National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Dikko outlined key areas of focus for the NSC. Dikko suggested introducing performance bonds for sports…
The 22nd National Sports Festival is heating up, with thrilling matches unfolding in the male and female football events. In the male category, Team Kwara has qualified for the final after defeating Team Kaduna 1-0 in the first semi-final. Meanwhile, Team Ogun emerged victorious against the Golden Eaglets, winning 2-1 in the second semi-final. The…
The Super Falcons of Nigeria are set to face off against Cameroon in two international friendly matches as part of their final preparations for the 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. The matches are scheduled for Saturday, May 31, and Tuesday, June 3. Key players such as Rasheedat Ajibade, Jennifer Echegini, and…
The National leadership of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Kunle Soname, Chairman of Remo Stars FC, Bet9ja, ValueJet, and CD Feirense, to commend him for his outstanding leadership, sports development efforts, and the historic achievement of Remo Stars Football Club winning their maiden Nigeria Premier Football League…
Abeokuta is abuzz with excitement as the city prepares to host a groundbreaking Flag Football Demonstration at the African Church Grammar School, North, on May 26 and 27, 2025. This thrilling event is part of the 22nd National Sports Festival – Gateway Games, and it’s set to be a game-changer for Nigerian sports. Eight states…
Lagos, Nigeria – Get ready for a thrilling encounter between two football powerhouses, Liberty Star FC and Evergreen All Star FC, as they clash in the highly anticipated All Stars Super Cup on Saturday, May 31st, 2025, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos. The match promises to be an exciting spectacle, pitting the first…
The Nigeria Esports Federation is poised to revolutionize the country’s sports economy and create massive employment opportunities, according to Damilola Pedro, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the federation. Speaking at the eSports demonstration events during the 22nd National Sports Festival, Gateway Games 2024, in Abeokuta, Pedro highlighted the vast potential of eSports to drive economic…
