Ogun State has continued its impressive showing at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) in Abeokuta, topping the medal table in the golf event after securing yet another gold medal. The state’s golf contingent, driven by a blend of talent and determination, delivered a remarkable performance at the Abeokuta Golf Club, cementing their dominance
The National Sports Festival witnessed a major upset in Abeokuta as Ogun State’s Taiwo Ogunbanwo delivered a spectacular performance to snatch the gold medal in the men’s 10m air rifle event, toppling longtime national champion Okposo Esugo of Delta State. The final, held at the Cinema Hall of the June 12 Cultural Centre in Kuto,
The National Sports Festival witnessed a major upset in Abeokuta as Ogun State’s Taiwo Ogunbanwo delivered a spectacular performance to snatch the gold medal in the men’s 10m air rifle event, toppling longtime national champion Okposo Esugo of Delta State. The final, held at the Cinema Hall of the June 12 Cultural Centre in Kuto,
Ogun State has continued its impressive showing at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) in Abeokuta, topping the medal table in the golf event after securing yet another gold medal. The state’s golf contingent, driven by a blend of talent and determination, delivered a remarkable performance at the Abeokuta Golf Club, cementing their dominance
The ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival, also known as the Gateway Games, was disrupted this week following a clash among kickboxing officials and the suspension of a cycling coach over alleged misconduct. Tensions flared during the kickboxing event when a disagreement between officials over officiating duties escalated into a physical confrontation. The incident led to
Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has named a 23-woman squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Cameroon, with team captain Rasheedat Ajibade set to lead the side in the absence of star forward Asisat Oshoala. Oshoala, one of Nigeria’s most celebrated players, is a notable exclusion from the list, as Madugu focuses on assessing
Team Bayelsa has taken an early lead in the medals standings at the ongoing 2024 National Sports Festival, currently being hosted in Ogun State. The biennial multi-sports competition, tagged Gateway Games 2024, is in full swing across Abeokuta and other designated centres in the state. As of Tuesday’s close of events, Bayelsa State sits at
Tottenham Hotspur clinched their first European trophy since 1984, defeating Manchester United 1-0 in the UEFA Europa League final held at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao on Wednesday night. The decisive moment came in the 42nd minute when a cross by Spurs’ Pape Matar Sarr was deflected into the net by Manchester United’s Luke Shaw,
MANCHESTER — Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has sent a clear warning to the club’s hierarchy, stating he will leave his position if the current squad size is not trimmed ahead of next season. Guardiola, speaking after City’s 3-1 win over Bournemouth, expressed concern about the emotional and managerial toll of handling a large roster,
All eyes will be on the San Mamés Stadium tonight as Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur battle for the 2025 UEFA Europa League title, and with it, a highly coveted spot in next season’s UEFA Champions League. The match, scheduled for 9:00 PM local time, carries immense significance for both Premier League giants who endured
