Nigeria is set to host the 13th ECOWAS African Wrestling Tournament in Abuja from 6–8 March 2025 as part of celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the West African regional body. In collaboration with the National Sports Commission (NSC), the event will be staged at the Velodrome, Package A, of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, … Read more
The leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC), under Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko and Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade, has commended Aruna Quadri and Fatima Bello for securing their places at the 2025 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) World Cup. Both athletes sealed their World Cup berths by advancing to the semifinals at the ITTF … Read more
National Sports Commission (NSC) chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko on Thursday welcomed the amalgamation of Nigeria Football Supporters Clubs to his office in Abuja. Speaking through member of the delegation, Mr. Vincent Okumagba, they pointed out that they had honoured a meeting summoned by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to the effect of having a unified … Read more
The National Sports Commission’s ,NSC, Elites Athletes and Podium board has been officially inaugurated by the Chairman of the Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko. The board which has former Nigerian international Yusuf Ali as chief Executive officer, has been charged to swing into action with the objective to ensure a sustainable scientific system for Nigeria athletes … Read more
The National Sports Commission, NSC, has announced the composition of its Elite Athletes Development and Podium Board with former Nigerian international Yusuf Ali as the board’s Chief Executive Office , CEO. The 13 member committee will also have Prof. Ken Anugweje as Adviser and Member. Other members of the committee include Dr Emmanuel Igbinosa, Salihu … Read more
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has congratulated the Nigeria U-19 Cricket Team for their sensational two-run victory over New Zealand at the ICC Women’s U-19 Cricket World Cup in Malaysia. The Nigeria Junior Female Yellow Greens, as the Nigerian U-19 team is fondly called, stunned the cricketing world … Read more
The National Sports Commission (NSC) will put in place policies that will place a premium on the welfare of athletes. NSC Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko gave this assurance when a delegation of the Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN) paid him a courtesy visit. Led by its President and former Nigerian international, Tijani Babangida, the … Read more
The National Sports Commission (NSC) is committed to working with all stakeholders in advancing improved officiating in the domestic football league. This was a fall-out of a meeting the NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko had with the Nigeria Referees Association (NRA) President Sani Zubairu. In Dikko’s reckoning, the referees are cardinal to developing the domestic league. … Read more
National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, has fulfilled a personal donation of ₦10 million to the Super Eagles B team, following their emphatic 3-1 victory over Ghana’s Black Galaxies in Uyo, securing Nigeria’s place at the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN) scheduled for February 2025. The pledge, made before the crucial encounter, was … Read more
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) can only be attractive to investors through transparency, credibility and if referees are well motivated to render their best. Chairman of Nigeria Premier Football League Gbenga Elegbeleye disclosed this during a roundtable discourse with NPFL reporters in Akure, the state capital. He stressed that the league organisers will not compromise … Read more