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LASG Sets To Transform Rugby In Primary, Secondary Schools
Rugby in Lagos State is set to witness transformational growth and development as the State Sports Commission commits to rigorously rooting the sport in primary schools, secondary schools, and local communities through youth engagement and…
Iran Boycotts 2026 World Cup Over War Fears
Iran has pulled out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, amid soaring geopolitical tensions from US and Israeli strikes.
Iranian Sports Minister, Ahmad Donyamali confirmed the boycott on March…
Sanwo Olu Inaugurates Board Of Lagos State Sport Trust Fund, As ITTF President Emerge Chairman
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday inaugurated the Board of Lagos State Sports Trust Fund and charged them to deploy resources for the growth and development of grassroots sports, school sports and other…
56 Grassroots Football Clubs Jostle For Taiwo Afolabi Cup
No fewer than 56 grassroots football teams will compete for honours as the 10th edition of the Taiwo Afolabi U-17 Football Tournament which will kick off on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Lagos.
According to a statement on Friday, the…
SPORTS INFRASTRUCTURE: Lagos Unveils Mini Football Pitch
As part of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu's administration's commitment to fostering youth engagement and sports development, the Lagos State Government, in partnership with a tech company, TECNO, has unveiled the "Sanwo-Olu…
Western Marine Customs Vs MWUN End In Thrilling 5-5 Draw To Test Run Wale Adeniyi Sports Arena
In a pulsating 5-a-side football showdown on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, the newly revamped Wale Adeniyi Sports Arena (WASA) at Coconut Underbridge, Ibafon, Lagos, hosted its inaugural test run.
The star attraction: an electrifying…
EKO 170 Cycling Challenge Set To Make Lagos Global Hub For Sport Tourism
The Lagos Gran Fondo "EKO 170", a 170-kilometre mass participation cycling event, will make its debut on 11 January 2026.
Designed to position Lagos as a leading destination for sports tourism, healthy living, and sustainable mobility,…
Sports Development: Customs Hosts Wrestling Federation To Boost Youth Empowerment
Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) hosted the leadership of the Nigerian Professional Wrestling Federation (NPWF) , to promote sports and youth empowerment in Nigeria, according to CSC Oscar Ivara, Public…
Oborevwori Donates Four Buses To Warri Wolves, Delta Queens Football Clubs
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has boosted the morale of the state’s top football teams with the donation of four brand-new buses to Warri Wolves and Delta Queens Football Clubs.
The governor, while presenting the…
Iheanacho Seals Celtic FC Deal, Terminates Sevilla Contract By Mutual Consent.
Kelechi Iheanacho, the 28-year-old Nigerian striker, has officially signed for Celtic FC on a free transfer after mutually terminating his contract with Sevilla FC.
Iheanacho's contract with Sevilla was originally set to run…