Bayo Adegboyega

National Sports Festival 2024: Mascot, logo and theme song unveiled

National Sports Festival 2024: Mascot, logo and theme song unveiled

The gun state government has officially unveiled communication materials for the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) tagged Gateway Games 2024, Afrosport reports. The materials include the Games' logo, theme song and mascot. The unveiling took place on Tuesday night at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Abeokuta where the state government assured of a befitting festival. The logo is mainly in Ogun State theme colours of lemon...

NSF 2024: Stakeholders certify Ogun State ready to host

NSF 2024: Stakeholders certify Ogun State ready to host

Ahead of the 22nd National Sports Festival  (NSF), Ogun state has received thumbs-up from stakeholders for its readiness to host the games, Afrosport reports. The stakeholders at a Joint Technical Meeting held in Abeokuta on Tuesday unanimously commended the Ogun State government under governor Dapo Abiodun for the swift refurbishment which has put the facilities in shape. The meeting had technical directors and secretaries of sport...

NPFL: Title contenders & flops of the 2023-24 season

NPFL: Enugu Rangers beaten at home, Lobi Stars relegated

Reigning champion Enugu Rangers were beaten 2-0 at home by oriental rivals Heartland in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Afrosport reports. Suraju Lawal and Isaac Nassy scored in the 21st and 58th minute to secure the victory. Victory moved the Naze millionaires to 16th on 41 points, while the Flying Antelopes are eighth on 46 points. Meanwhile second-placed Rivers United were beaten 2-0 by Abia...

Taraba State emerges winner of Wheelchair Basketball National Championship

Taraba State emerges winner of Wheelchair Basketball National Championship

Taraba State emerged champions of the 2025 Wheelchair Basketball National Open Championship in Abeokuta on Sunday with a spirited performance in the male and female finals, Afrosport reports. The Northern state edged Delta State 5-3 in the female final at the newly-refurbished Basketball court at Alake Sports centre. They would also go on to win the male category with a 12-6 victory over of  Oyo State....

NPFL: Rivers United edge Remo Stars in top-of-the-table clash

NPFL: Rivers United edge Remo Stars in top-of-the-table clash

Rivers United closed in on Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) leaders Remo Stars after edging their top-of-the-table clash 1-0 in Port-Harcourt on Sunday, Afrosport reports. Boluwaji David netted the vital winner in the 84th minute to help the Pride of Rivers remain in contention for the title with six games remaining. Finidi George's side have now amassed 55 points, five behind leaders Remo Stars. Meanwhile, Enyimba...