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Goals by Amina Bello, Chiamaka Okwuchukwu, Flourish Sabastine and substitute Joy Igbokwe against Venezuela in Cali on Saturday took two-time silver medallists Nigeria to the Round of 16 of the ongoing FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup. Bello guided home a cut-back by the irrepressible Okwuchukwu for the first goal against the South Americans in the…

The governor of Ondo state, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has described the immediate past Secretary General of the Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Bashorun Seinde Arogbofa, as a man who has inspired a new generation of intellectuals, through his literary works. The governor gave the eulogy in Akure on Wednesday at the launch of a book titled, ‘Tales…

Two goals in the final half-hour steered three-time champions Germany to a 3-1 victory over Nigeria in their FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Group D clash at the Estadio Metropolitano de Techo in Bogota on Wednesday night. Nigeria could have gone ahead in the second minute after they snatched the ball from an onslaught by…

A brilliant late goal by Flourish Sabastian in Bogota has earned Nigeria three points at the expense of South Korea and put the Falconets in a good position to reach the Round of 16 at the 11th FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals. Opportunities were few and far between in a game between two strong…

The Nigeria Football Federation has announced that it has reached an agreement with German tactician, Bruno Labbadia, to become the Head Coach of Nigeria’s Senior Men National Team, Super Eagles. NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, said in the early hours of Tuesday: “The NFF Executive Committee has approved the recommendation of its Technical and…

In continuation of his tour of media houses, and engagement with media practitioners, the Ondo state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Wale Akinlosotu, on Wednesday, met with top media executives in Lagos. The meeting, which had in attendance heads of media houses with continental coverage, was to present the policies, projects and programs of the…

Ondo state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said his administration is willing to partner organizations in providing basic infrastructures for the people of the state. The governor made the statement while receiving members of the Rotary Club of Nigeria, District 9126, in his office in Akure on Wednesday. Represented by his deputy, Olayide Adelami, the governor…

…as Ondo set to host the Biggest Entrepreneurship Event in the world “The theme ‘Beyond Boundaries’ resonates deeply with our mission in Ondo State. “Entrepreneurship is a powerful tool to combat poverty globally. With our rich resources and business-friendly environment, our state is proud to host this groundbreaking event,” Akinlosotu stated. The world’s largest assembly…

Preparations are in top gear for Sunshine Stars Youth Team to participate and subsequently qualify for the Super 4 of the 2024/2025 National Youth League scheduled for September 8 2024. ODSFA Executive Chairman, Hon Bamidele Ologunloluwa, made this known while fielding questions from journalists in Akure. Speaking through a member of the board, Dimeji Abimbola,…