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
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau MON, on Wednesday conducted the Chairman of National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko round the proposed site for the NFF Hotel and new training pitch, which is adjacent the NFF Headquarters inside the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. This ambitious project is designed to establish … 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 granted a $5,000 boost to the Nigeria U-19 cricket team at the ICC T20 World Cup in Malaysia. The NSC disclosed this in a statement on its X handle. NSC Director General, Bukola Olopade, conveyed messages of support from President Bola Tinubu and the Commission’s Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko, … 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
In consonance with its promise to the various Sports Federations, the National Sports Commission (NSC) will support the Nigeria Football Federation to succeed in the quest for World Cup qualification and beyond. NSC Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko made this pledge during the ceremony unveiling new Super Eagles head coach Eric Sekou Chelle. His words, “If … Read more
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, believes Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is an exceptional coach whose experience with African football will impact positively on the senior national team. Dikko made this known in a chat with Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily breakfast program, where he said that Chelle should be judged … 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
The joy of National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko over CHAN Eagles’ qualification for CHAN 2025 holds no bounds. Little wonder he instantly dolled out N10m to the team for defeating Ghana 3-1 in Uyo on Saturday to secure the ticket. Speaking after the team’s exploits, Dikko has restated the Commission’s commitment towards … Read more