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NBBF President, Engr. Musa Kida, Hails D’Tigress on Prestigious New Telegraph Award; Dedicates Honor to National Resilience

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The President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Engr. Ahmadu Musa Kida, has expressed profound pride and gratitude following the conferment of the Special Recognition Award on the Female National Basketball Team, the D’Tigress, at the 2025 New Telegraph Awards. The prestigious award, which recognizes the team’s unprecedented dominance and trailblazing exploits in African sports, was received on behalf of the President by the NBBF Vice President, Mr. Babatunde Ogunade, during a grand ceremony held at the Oriental Hotels in Victoria Island, Lagos. In a statement released following the ceremony,…

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NLO holds training retreat for staff ahead new season

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The Nationwide League One (NLO), the statutory body incharge of Nigeria’s grassroot football, held an intensive professional development training for its staff, in a 3-day retreat at the Sentinel Apartments and Suites in the nation’s capital, Abuja. The participants of the retreat were drawn from key departments in the NLO Secretariat, as it counts down to its 2025/26 football calendar. Fixture planning and confirmation stage was a core highlight, for participants, as they are to confirm the release and finalize the fixture list, and check dates, kick-off times, venues, and…

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Super Falcons Crowned 2026 National Team of the Year; Women Football Chieftain Aisha Falode Leads Celebration in Lagos

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In a celebration of excellence and historic achievement, the Super Falcons were tonight crowned National Team of the Year, 2026 at the New Telegraph Awards held in Lagos. The award was proudly received on behalf of the team by Aisha Falode, respected Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Board Member and distinguished sports administrator. Falode, a former top sports journalist and the former chairperson of the Nigeria Women Football League, has been a trailblazer for women in football. Her leadership and commitment to advancing women’s participation in African football are widely recognized,…

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NBBF President Musa Kida Hails N200m Intervention ;Demands Results from Beneficiaries

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President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Engineer Ahmadu Musa Kida, has called on Nigeria’s elite athletes to repay renewed government confidence with discipline, dedication and podium performances at major international competitions. Kida’s remarks follows the disbursement of over N200 million in training grants to 26 top athletes by the National Sports Commission (NSC) through its Elite and Podium Board initiative. Speaking on the development, Kida described the intervention as a strategic investment rather than a routine financial gesture, stressing that such backing must inspire a higher level of professionalism…

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“2027 Africa School Games will become continental talent hub” – Lanre Ogunjobi

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Result-driven sports strategist Lanre Ogunjobi, and member of the 28-man Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the Abuja 2027 Africa School Games, says the goal is to make the sporting event a continental talent hub, education and commercial ecosystem. The committee formed last year November, was inaugurated on 10th of February, 2026, as Nigeria was unanimously selected to host the continental School Games following the successful conclusion of the inaugural edition in Algiers, the Algerian capital. Lanre, the son of former Secretary General of Nigeria Football Federation, late Chief Taiwo Joseph…

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NPFL clubs chase Goodswill Akpabio FC coach

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NPFL clubs chase Akpabio FC Coach Lawrence Coach Kingsley Lawrence looks set for a move to the Nigeria Professional Football League, as a source disclose that Senator Godswill Akpabio FC gaffer is on the shopping list of three top teams in the NPFL. Grapevine has it that Lawrence was considered as an option by an unnamed NPFL club who fired and hired a new manager as the mid-season got off. According to our source on Talk Naija League on social media platform, Facebook.“Lawrence is a top coach in Nigeria domestic…

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NBBF President Ahmadu Musa Kida Throws Weight Behind Tinubu’ Sports Reforms; Pledges Support For NIS Revamp

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The Board Chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Engr. Musa Kida, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the removal of long-standing bottlenecks in Nigeria’s sports ecosystem, saying the renewed policy direction is restoring confidence and opening new pathways for growth. Speaking of the evolving and direction of Nigerian sports, Kida noted that the President’s decisive interventions have repositioned the sector for efficiency, transparency, and private sector participation. According to him, “Mr. President’s commitment to reforming the sports ecosystem has…

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CAF high marks on FC Ebedei Stadium boost for Alansmith Sports Facility firm – Adamu

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Alansmith Nigeria Limited has earned high marks from the Confederation of African Football (CAF), for its work at the FC Ebedei Stadium in Sagamu, thus solidifying its reputation as a premier sports facility construction brand. Last week, a high-powered delegation from the Confederation of African Football (CAF), led by Omar Amr (Safeguarding), Fatima Elmissaoui (ASFC officer), Herve Dassoundo (Marketing & Branding), Mahmoud Amer ((Travel/Logistics), Diabate Zakarhiya (Safety & Security), Hend Thabet (Travel & Accommodation), and the Executive Director of WAFU B, Philippe Tchere conducted an inspection at the FC Ebedei Stadium…

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NLO Reminds Division One, U-19 Youth League Clubs On Licensing Documents Submission

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…Kits, Venue Branding The Nationwide League One (NLO), has informed Division One and U-19 Youth League clubs of three core requirements they need to comply with ahead the commencement of the 2025/26 season. In a correspondence signed by its Chief Operating Officer (COO) Dr. Olushola Ogunnowo, to its affiliated clubs in all states.the NLO Secretariat reminded clubs of the exciting decision to resume league matches in the traditional home and away format, effective from the upcoming 2026 season. The return to the classic structure marks a significant step forward in…

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Over 168 talents participate in Next Gen Drafts in Lagos

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Over 168 young talents, aged 13 to 15, participated in the second stage of the Next Gen Drafts at Mobolaji Johnson Stadium in Lagos. The event is part of the EA SPORTS FC FUTURES grassroots program, which offers a blend of competition, training, and transformative experiences for youth from diverse backgrounds. Participants engaged in 5v5 Rush matches inspired by the EA SPORTS FC 26 video game and progressed through a development pathway featuring personalized training from LALIGA UEFA Pro-licensed coaches. The event concluded with a final 11-a-side match against a…

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