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National Sports Commission to Use 3rd National Para Games to Celebrate Inclusivity and Build the Future Para Sports Success

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National Sports Commission to Use 3rd National Para Games to Celebrate Inclusivity and Build the Future Para Sports Success* The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reiterated its commitment to the development of para sports in Nigeria as the 3rd National Para Games commences later in March, bringing together thousands of exceptional athletes from across the federation in a celebration of resilience, excellence and national unity. Para athletes have consistently been among Nigeria’s most successful sporting ambassadors on the world stage. From the Paralympic Games to the Commonwealth Games, Team Nigeria’s para contingent has delivered historic medal hauls, reinforcing the nation’s reputation as a global powerhouse in para athletics, powerlifting, table tennis, wheelchair basketball and other disciplines. Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, emphasized that para sports remain a central pillar of the Commission’s strategic vision for Nigerian sports. ...
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Two-Day Ibadan Basketball Championship Kicks Off

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Two-Day Ibadan Basketball  Championship Kicks Off The 2026 Ibadan Basketball Championship tipped off today, February 6, 2026, at the Basketball Court of the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan. This fifth edition of the Ibadan Basketball Championship is sponsored by Ibadan Ex-Basketball Players in Diaspora, demonstrating their continued commitment to the growth and development of basketball in Oyo State. A total of six male teams and two female teams are participating in the competition. (Male Teams) - University of Ibadan, The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Rising Stars (Male Team), Ollysan, Embrace, and Yellow Tiger. (Female Teams) - Rising Stars (Female Team), and Showtime Angels. The two-day competition, which commenced in Ibadan today, is aimed at promoting basketball, discovering and developing young talents, and nurturing them for the future greatness of Nigeria. The winner of the championship will go home with a cash prize of ₦300,000, while the second-place team will re...
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Handball in Nigeria Is Rising and Moving Higher – Coach Agubata Bright

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 Handball in Nigeria Is Rising and Moving Higher – Coach Agubata Bright Handball in Nigeria continues to gain momentum, according to former handball international, Coach Bright, who spoke during the Late Babatunde Olusegun Ojuola U-12 Games held at the Handball Court of the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan, on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Coach Bright expressed his joy at witnessing the Under-12 competition, describing it as a strong indication that the sport is progressing in the right direction. He commended the organizers for their efforts and appreciated the enduring legacy of the late Babatunde Olusegun Ojuola, who was the first goalkeeper of Nigeria’s national handball team and also the pioneer handball coach in both Oyo and Osun States. The preliminary matches were played across Oyo and Osun States, after which two teams from each state advanced to the final round. A total of four schools qualified for the finals, which were hosted in Ibadan. Coach Bright expr...
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Late Coach Babatunde Ojuola’s Legacy Will Live On Forever – Hon. Gbadegesin Samuel Johnson

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 Late Coach Babatunde Ojuola’s Legacy Will Live On Forever – Hon. Gbadegesin Samuel Johnson Hon. Gbadegesin Samuel Johnson, in an interview with Proper Sports News during the 1st Edition of the Late Babatunde Ojuola U-12 Handball Competition, affirmed that the legacy of the pioneer coach of Oyo and Osun States will endure for generations to come. Hon. Johnson stated that the late Babatunde Ojuola was Nigeria’s first national team goalkeeper and also his personal coach. He revealed that Coach Ojuola discovered, trained, and selected him to represent Nigeria in the national handball team, where he went on to serve for ten years. He further noted that the late coach produced two outstanding elite goalkeepers for the national team — Hon. Samuel Johnson himself and Bolaji Ojuola, the son of the late coach. Reflecting on his career, Hon. Johnson disclosed that it was cut short due to an injury he sustained during his playing days. He emphasized that as a proud product of Oyo State, he re...
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*My Mission Is to Discover Future Handball Champions — Bolaji Ojuola*

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*My Mission Is to Discover Future Handball Champions — Bolaji Ojuola* Former Nigerian international handball player, Bolaji Ojuola, has reaffirmed his commitment to grassroots development in the sport, declaring that his mission is to discover and nurture future handball champions. Ojuola made this known while speaking with journalists during the First Late Babatunde Olusegun Ojuola Oyo and Osun Inter-State Secondary Schools U-12 Handball Competition, held at the Lekan Salami Stadium Handball Court, Adamasingba, Ibadan. The tournament, sponsored by the Wise Men Association, was organised in honour of Ojuola’s late father, Babatunde Olusegun Ojuola, whom he described as the pioneer coach of handball in Oyo State. According to him, the late coach played a major role in shaping the state’s handball history, having trained several ex-international players as well as many active coaches currently contributing to the sport across Nigeria. “My mission is to discover future handball champions....
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Poland 2026: Falconets now to battle Senegal at MKO Abiola Sports Complex, Abeokuta

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  Poland 2026: Falconets now to battle Senegal at MKO Abiola Sports Complex, Abeokuta   The Confederation of African Football has approved a request by the Nigeria Football Federation for a change of venue of the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup third round, first leg qualifying match between Nigeria and Senegal, scheduled for Saturday, 7th February 2026.   NFF’s Director of Competitions, Ruth David, confirmed that the match will now be played at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.   According to her, the NFF requested for a change of venue as a result of the deteriorating state of the playing pitch of the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan that had earlier been approved for the match, and which actually hosted the Falconets’ second round, second leg clash with the Rwanda U20 girls in September last year.   In view of this development, the two-time FIFA World silver-medallists, who had been training in Ibadan ahead of the match, are expec...
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NPFL Charges Remo Stars Over Alleged Breach in Matchday 20 Fixture

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‎ ‎ Remo Stars have been charged for breaching of the NPFL Framework & Rules in the course of their Matchday 20 fixture vs Ikorodu City on January 14, 2026. ‎ ‎The champions failed to provide adequate & effective security during their home game vs Ikorodu City leading to a brawl between fans of both clubs & resulting in injuries of away fans & damaged vehicles. ‎ ‎Remo Stars also failed to ensure proper conduct of their supporters, resulting in the harassment & intimidation of the match officials. ‎ ‎Remo Stars supporters also threw objects onto the pitch, resulting in several stoppages during the match. ‎ ‎Furthermore, Remo Stars supporters displayed barbaric behaviour by bringing dangerous objects & weapons into the stadium, capable of bringing the game to disrepute. ‎ ‎The club is hereby fined N2m for failing to provide adequate & effective security, & another N1m for throwing objects towards the field of play. ‎ ‎Remo Stars will also pay a fine of N1...
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