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Maduka Okoye names Brazil legend Dida as his goalkeeping idol
Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has revealed that Brazil and AC Milan legend Dida was his childhood goalkeeping idol. Asked on Snapchat whether he had a goalkeeping legend he admired while growing up, the Udinese shot-stopper gave a brief response: “Dida.” Dida spent a decade between the posts at AC Milan, winning the UEFA Champions League twice and earning numerous honours with the Italian giants. He also represented Brazil at senior international level.
LA 2028 Olympics Race: Eguavoen invites Ajibade, Nnadozie, 26 others for Comoros
Interim Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has selected captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, defenders Michelle Alozie and Oluwatosin Demehin, midfielders Christy Ucheibe and Jennifer Echegini, and forwards Rasheedat Ajibade and Gift Monday, among a group of 28 players for next month’s Los Angeles 2028 Olympics qualifying fixture against Comoros.
Marmoush ends six-month drought as Egypt smash South Sudan
Omar Marmoush finally found his scoring touch and he did it twice against South Sudan yesterday their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Group B qualifier at Juba Stadium. The forward ended a six-month international goal drought with a brace as Egypt stormed past South Sudan 5-0 in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Group B qualifier at Juba Stadium yesterday.
Infantino backs major FIFA funding boost for member associations
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has signalled his support for a substantial increase in funding to the world governing body’s 211 member associations, with the FIFA Council expected to consider additional payments at its meeting on October 15.
CAF Ruling: NFF prepares legal response to defend Edo Queens WAFU B success
The Nigeria Football Federation is preparing to challenge the Confederation of African Football over its decision to annul Edo Queens’ penalty-shootout victory in the WAFU Zone B qualifying final for the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League. Nigerian tabloid, Sports Unlimited hinted that the NFF legal team is expected to meet to examine CAF’s ruling and determine the federation’s next line of action as it moves to defend the Nigerian champions.
Akwa Ibom to train 155 young golfers free as Runsewe backs grassroots initiative
Akwa Ibom State is set to give 155 young golfers an opportunity to receive free professional training as part of a grassroots development initiative ahead of the 2027 Sports Festival. The programme, announced by Governor Umo Eno at the closing ceremony of the 2026 Akwa Ibom State Sports Festival, will see each of the state’s 31 Local Government Areas nominate five young golfers for the training.
2026 Ardova Handball premier league set for November in Lagos
The 2026 Ardova Handball Premier League has been scheduled to take place from November 6 to 21, 2026, in Lagos, Nigeria The top tier Handball Premier League will be played at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Institute For Sports (NIS) Surulere, Lagos and the Rowe Park Sports Complex, Alagomeji, Yaba, with the country’s top handball clubs expected to compete for honours in the men’s and women’s categories.
Ajayi Kayinsola honoured as Athletic Heat names 100m race after Nigerian sprint star
Athletic Heat has unveiled a major highlight of its 10th Anniversary Meet, with Nigeria’s national 100m record holder Ajayi Kayinsola set to have the blue-riband sprint event named in his honour. The men’s 100m will be contested as the Ajayi Kayinsola 100m Showdown when athletes gather at the Yabatech Sports Complex in Lagos on November 7, 2026. For Ajayi, the recognition goes beyond his achievements on the international stage.
Pinnick joins Bayelsa at 30th anniversary celebration
Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick, OFR, ROI, was among the distinguished guests invited to Yenagoa by his friend, Bayelsa State Governor, His Excellency Senator Douye Diri, as part of activities marking the state’s 30th Anniversary celebration.
Stakeholders demand stiffer action against counterfeit, adulterated products in Edo
…Commend Consumer Protection Committee’s Proactiveness BENIN CITY — Stakeholders in Edo State have called on the state government and relevant regulatory and security agencies to impose stiffer penalties on producers and dealers in counterfeit and adulterated products, warning that their activities pose serious threats to public health and amount to criminal offences.
Benin residents react to Edo Special Court’s verdict
BENIN CITY — Residents of Benin City, the Edo State capital, have expressed mixed but largely security-focused reactions to Tuesday’s judgment of the Edo State Special Criminal Court, which sentenced four persons to death for their involvement in the abduction of a woman at the Vegetable Market, off Airport Road, Benin City.
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