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
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