NSC Interfaces With NRA To Boost Officiating In NPFL, NNL, Others

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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

CHAN 2024: Home Eagles Qualification Aligns With NSC Vision For Domestic Competition – Dikko

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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

CHAN 2024Q: Dikko Splashes N10m On Home Eagles After Win Over Ghana

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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

NSC hails Nigerian stars at CAF 2024 awards night

Nigerian players win big at CAF awards 2024 [FULL LIST]

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has congratulated Nigeria international players, Ademola Lookman and Chiamaka Nnadozie, as well as the Super Falcons on their triumphs at the 2024 CAF Awards. The awards was held in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday evening. It was an evening of glitz and glamour, as Nigeria was celebrated on multiple occasions clinching … Read more

CAF Awards 2024: NSC Congratulates Lookman, Nnadozie, Super Falcons

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The National Sports Commission (NSC) has congratulated Nigeria international players, Ademola Lookman and Chiamaka Nnadozie, as well as the Super Falcons on their triumphs at the 2024 CAF Awards, held in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday evening. It was an evening of glitz and glamour, as Nigeria was celebrated on multiple occasions clinching team and individual … Read more

Dikko Backs Sanusi’s Reappointment As NFF Secretary General

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Stability at the Nigeria Football Federation will be a catalyst for Nigeria as the Super Eagles gear up for the crucial stages of the World Cup qualifiers. This was the view of National Sports Commission (NSC) chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko while congratulating Dr. Mohammed Sanusi on his reappointment as NFF General Secretary. Receiving Sanusi in … Read more

Ese Brume Becomes First Beneficiary Of NSC’s Adopt-An-Athlete Initiative

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The National Sports Commission (NSC) has launched the Adopt-an-Athlete Training Grant initiative, with Nigerian track and field star Ese Brume as its first recipient following her recent involvement in a ghastly car accident. NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko, who announced this at an event heralding the partnership with Confetti Assets Limited, commended the company for its … Read more

NSC reels out Tinubu’s new mandate for sports in Nigeria

NSC reels out Tinubu's new mandate for sports in Nigeria

Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Malam Shehu Dikko, has charged Presidents of the various National Sports Federations on the need to transform sports development in the country. Dikko stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at a strategic meeting with Presidents and Secretaries of all the Sports Federations in the country. He said the … Read more