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Oriade Pre-Season Tournament Set for March 16 Kickoff as Organizers Confirm Group Stage Fixtures

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The football community in Osun State is set to witness an exciting start to another competitive calendar as the 2026 Oriade Pre-Season Football Tournament officially kicks off on Monday, March 16, 2026, at the Osogbo Grammar School Football Pitch. Organized by Oriade Football Club, and proudly powered by OpekeSpice and Niyazbam, the tournament serves as a preparatory platform for clubs ahead of the 2026 season of the Nationwide League One (NLO), scheduled to commence on April 10, 2026. With the NLO adopting an enhanced stadium-based format aimed at strengthening security,…

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Oriade Pre-Season Tournament Set to Deliver High-Intensity Football Action This Ramadan

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In an exhilarating development for Nigerian grassroots football, the Oriade Pre-Season Tournament is officially set to take place from March16 to March 21, 2026, offering participating clubs a professionally structured competitive platform ahead of the 2026 Nationwide League One (NLO) season. Organized by Oriade Football Club, the rapidly rising football institution committed to cultivating local talent and elevating grassroots competition, this year’s edition promises a showcase of discipline, talent, and strategic preparation under professional tournament standards. Tournament Schedule 🗓️ March 16 – Official Kick-Off 📿 March 19–20 – Ramadan Break…

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NLO to host medical webinar for clubs

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The Nationwide League One (NLO) will conduct a medical webinar for clubs in Division One and the U19 Youth League, as part of preparations for the upcoming season. The Pre-Competition Medical Assessment webinar is scheduled for Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. via Google Meet. According to the NLO Secretariat, this medical webinar will allow the Medical Consultant to engage with all medical staff and team personnel. Chief Operating Officer (COO) Dr. Olushola Ogunnowo emphasises that medical examinations for players are essential and should adhere to international standards. “The…

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Kida Expresses Confidence in Nigerian Basketball’s Growth, Reaffirms NBBF’s Commitment to Sustainable League Development and National Team Excellence

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The President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Engr. Ahmadu Musa Kida, on … held an extensive interactive session with sports journalists, providing strategic insights into the current state of basketball in Nigeria, ongoing reforms, and the Federation’s roadmap for 2026 and beyond. The session, which fostered transparency and collaboration with the media, featured the formal introduction of key members of the NBBF Board. Engr. Kida disclosed that the Board has approved a comprehensive 2026 Activities Calendar, which will soon be made public. The calendar features a dense schedule of…

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150 teams compete for Mobil Naija Cup ₦5 million

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A staggering sum of five million Naira (₦ 5, 000,000) is available as 150 youth teams will compete for bragging rights at the inaugural Mobil Naija Cup, starting March 2 at the Inspire Sports Academy Pitch, Cappa- Lagos. The 150 teams are drawn from five zones: Lagos, Akure, Benin, Ilorin, and Enugu. At the Lagos Zonal draws on Saturday, Francis Ogette, Chairman of the Organising Committee and Head of Inspire Sports Academy, said: ” The Mobil Naija Cup promises to be an exciting and action- filled tournament showcasing emerging football…

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DG, National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, Hails Niger Delta as Bedrock of Nigeria’s Sporting Excellence at Cultural Expo

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The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has reaffirmed the Niger Delta’s historic and strategic importance to Nigeria’s sporting dominance, describing the region as “the bedrock of Nigeria’s sport.” Hon. Olopade made this declaration while delivering a keynote address at the Niger Delta Cultural Expo, held as part of the ongoing Niger Delta Games at Cathelea Suites & Convention, 2 Aiyanyor Omoigui Way, Off 2nd Ugbor Road, GRA, Benin, Edo State. The Games will culminate later today, 26 February 2026, with a grand closing ceremony.…

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Re: Misleading Press Statement on the Tenure of the Nigeria Basketball Federation Board

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Abuja, Nigeria — February 24, 2026 This statement is issued in response to a document circulating under the title “State of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF)” alleging that the tenure of the Board elected in January 2022 expired on January 31, 2026. The assertions contained therein are legally flawed, factually incomplete, and calculated to mislead stakeholders. 1. MISSTATEMENT OF TENURE COMMENCEMENT The central claim advanced is that tenure commenced on January 31, 2022, by virtue of election and swearing-in at the venue of the election. That assertion deliberately ignores a…

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Musa Kida Endorses Niger Delta Games As A Premier Sporting Event.

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As young Nigerian athletes from the Niger Delta region continue to showcase their talents at the ongoing Niger Delta Games (NDG) in Benin, Edo State, Engr. Musa Kida, President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), has praised the organisers of the Games. Speaking to the media in Abuja, Kida, who is also the Chairman of NNPC, noted that the entrance of the NDG into Nigeria’s sporting landscape is a step in the right direction and will help in the development of sports, not only in the region but across the…

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Mobil Naija Cup 2026 Set to Discover Nigeria’s Next Generation of Football Stars

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The stage is set for the maiden edition of the Mobil Naija Cup 2026, an Under-16 football tournament designed to identify, nurture, and showcase Nigeria’s next generation of football talent. With a total prize pool exceeding ₦5,000,000, the competition will feature nine youth teams battling for a single trophy and the champion’s crown in what promises to be a landmark grassroots football initiative. The tournament is packaged by Inspire Sports Academy, with strong backing from Mobil, a leading brand in motor oil, lubricants, and gasoline, as part of its corporate…

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Ramadan: NBBF President Ahmadu Musa Kida Urges Piety, Selflessness and National Rebirth

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The President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Engr. (Dr.) Ahmadu Musa Kida, has joined millions of Muslim faithful across the world in welcoming the holy month of Ramadan, describing it as a period that embodies peace, unity, love, and compassion. Ramadan, a sacred month in the Islamic calendar, is observed as a time of fasting, spiritual reflection, and abstinence from acts contrary to the teachings of Islam. In his goodwill message, Kida urged Muslims to embrace piety, sober reflection, and selflessness throughout the fasting period. He noted that Ramadan…

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