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  A trailblazer in sports marketing, partnerships, and project management, Damilola Pedro, has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Esports Federation of Nigeria.  As a visionary leader, Pedro has been at the forefront of leveraging technology to shape the future of gaming in Africa.   As the co-founder and COO at Gamr Africa a pioneering gaming company focused on discovering, educating, and empowering African gaming talents—Damilola has played a pivotal role in transforming the continent’s gaming ecosystem. Her leadership has not only created vast opportunities for emerging gamers but has also elevated African esports onto the global stage, expanding its reach and influence.   Her appointment comes as the National Sports Commission (NSC) continues to embrace esports as a key pillar in the future of Nigerian sports. The NSC Chairman, Shehu Dikko, and Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade, officially inaugurated the board of the newly f...

  The leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC), under the Chairmanship of Shehu Dikko and Director General Hon. Bukola Olopade, has officially welcomed participating nations to the ECOWAS Wrestling Tournament, currently underway in Abuja.   Speaking at the opening ceremony on Thursday, NSC Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the growth and promotion of traditional sports.   “Nigeria is committed to the promotion and development of traditional sports, as the NSC remains dedicated to harnessing sports as a vehicle for youth empowerment, regional integration, and economic growth. Through events like this, we provide a platform for young athletes to showcase their talents and create wealth by earning a living through sports,” Dikko stated.   “This is in line with the Federal Government of Nigeria’s Renewed Hope Initiative for Nigeria Sports Economy (RHINSE) framework, a comprehensive strategy aimed at resetting, refocus...

  The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, on Tuesday, received former Super Eagles striker Obafemi Martins, popularly known as the "Weapon of Mass Destruction," at his office in Abuja.   Hon. Olopade expressed his delight at welcoming the former Nigerian international, describing him as a legend whose contributions to Nigerian football will always be remembered.   "I was very delighted to receive our former Super Eagles star, Obafemi Martins, in my office. So glad to see him around, and Nigerians cannot forget in a hurry all his exploits for the national team and in Europe, playing for some of the biggest clubs like Inter Milan, Newcastle United, and Wolfsburg, just to mention a few," Olopade said.   During their meeting, they had an engaging discussion about the future of Nigerian football, with Martins expressing optimism about the Super Eagles' chances of bouncing back and securing qualification for the 202...

  The excitement of the 13th edition of the ECOWAS African Wrestling tournament is gradually reaching its boiling point with barely 48 hours to the start of the event in Nigeria's capital, Abuja. All the participating countries are currently rounding off their traveling preparations to arrive in Abuja for the tournament that holds from March 6th to 8th 2025, at the prestigious Velodrome of the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja. Ten West African Wrestling powerhouses including Benin Republic, Cote d'Ivoire , the Gambia , Ghana , Guinea Bissau, Guinea Conakry, Liberia , Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo will hope to stop Nigeria from hosting and winning the tournament. After finishing third in the 12th edition of the Tournament in 2023, hosted by Niger Republic, Nigeria is determined to claim the first position this time around at its backyard. Since the first edition of the Tournament in 2001 in Niger Republic where three countries featured including Host Niger, Nigeria and Burkina Fas...

By Dayo Awoniyi Super Eagles Head Coach, Éric Sékou Chelle, has released a provisional list of 39 players for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The squad includes experienced players such as goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali and Adeleye Adebayo, defenders William Ekong, Calvin Bassey, and Olaoluwa Aina, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi, and forwards Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen, and Simon Moses. Other notable players on the list include goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, defenders Bruno Onyemaechi and Zaidu Sanusi, midfielders Frank Onyeka and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, and forwards Ahmed Musa, Samuel Chukwueze, and Sadiq Umar. New faces in the squad include defenders Igoh Ogbu and Ifeanyi Onyebuchi, midfielders Anthony Dennis, Chrisantus Uche, and Papa Daniel Mustapha, and forwards Tolu Arokodare and Jerome Akor Adams. Nigeria will face Rwanda in Kigali on March 21 and Zimbabwe in Uyo on March 25, as they seek to improve their standing in Group C of...

The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has charged Nigeria’s para badminton team to give their best and make the nation proud as they prepare to compete in two major international tournaments in Spain.   The tournaments mark a crucial step for Nigeria’s para badminton athletes in their quest for global recognition, providing them with an opportunity to compete against the world’s best.   The first event, the 2025 Spanish Level 2 International Para Badminton Championship, will be held in Victoria, Spain, from March 4 to 9, 2025. Five Nigerian players will compete in the singles category, including:   - Eniola Mariam Bolaji (Women’s SL3 – Singles)   - Okoro Chinyere Lucky (Women’s SL4 – Singles)   - Chukwuemeka Ijeoma Gift (Women’s SL4 – Singles)   - Eze Chukwuebuka Sunday (Men’s SL3 – Singles)   - Nnanna Chigozie Jeremiah (Men’s SL4 – Singles)   Following this, thre...

  Nigeria is set to host the 13th ECOWAS African Wrestling Tournament in Abuja from March 6-8, 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 the Velodrome, Package A of the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, bringing together top wrestling talents from across the West African subregion.   NSC Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko and Director General Hon. Bukola Olopade welcomed the opportunity for Nigeria to host the tournament, assuring that the country will deliver a hospitable and world-class event.   The championship is expected to strengthen regional sports ties while showcasing Nigeria’s growing stature as a hub for international sporting events.