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  Two Years Of Progress: NFF President Gusau Celebrates Two Years Of Transformational Leadership.  Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Musa Gusau has marked his two-year anniversary with a comprehensive review of achievements. The NFF President shared his achievements in the areas of global visibility, referees welfare and development, league revitalization and series of positive results in the various national teams. Ibrahim Gusau was elected as NFF President in September of 2022, defeating nine other contestants to emerge as the successor of Amaju Pinnick.  Since his emergence as NFF President, the Zamfara-born Sports Administrator has never looked back in moving the Nigerian Football Association Forward. "We've made significant strides in enhancing the football experience," Gusau emphasized. "Our partnership with a London-based streaming company broadcasts matches to 120 countries, promoting Nigerian football globally." Gusau's administr...

 Lumezanne beat Riccione on Sunday, 3-2 to win the Copa Italia at the Stadio 'Gino Bozzi' Di Frenze.  Super Falcons Forward, Rafiat Sule scored the second goal of the encounter after Lumezanne trailed in the begining of the second half.  The Copa Italia won on Sunday, was the second title for the Lumezanne based side, after they were crowned Serie C' Champions a week ago.  The former Pink Sports Bari FC striker has been important for her team, Lummezanne this season and has helped contributing in important games.  Last season, she scored a total of 23 goals and 7 assists for Vincenza, before moving to Lumezanne.  Speaking after the game, Rafiat Sule, who ended as the team's top scorer with 21 goals in all, 18 league goals and 3 Copa Italia goals was ecstatic and shared her joy after winning the doubles. "It has been a great season, in which I am very grateful for.  "The team worked so hard for the success we recorded this season. It wasn't easy, but we...

Notre Dame Secondary School, Gboko has emerged Champions of the 2024 Martha Tarhemba Makir Female Secondary School Football Championship.  The Competition was organized to promote female football talents amongst Secondary School Students In Benue State and also to showcase exceptional skill and determination from all participating teams.  The final match of the tournament featured a clash between Notre Dame Secondary School and Queen of the Rosary Secondary School.  Notre Dame dominated possession throughout the game and applied relentless pressure on their opponents. Despite several near misses in the first half, Fatilen of Notre Dame secured the lone goal of the match.  Ahemen of Notre Dame Secondary School was recognized as the Most Valuable Player for her outstanding contributions throughout the tournament. While Fatilen, also from Notre Dame Secondary School, tied up with Priscilla of Queen Of The Rosary Secondary as they both claimed the title of Highest Goal ...

 Out of over 200 Schools that started the journey, only Bishop Phillips Academy and Bashorun High School now stand a chance of winning the Prestigious 2024 Oyo Governor's Cup.  In the first Semifinal on Saturday, Bishop Phillip Academy, against all odds defeated Olanipekun Memorial High School by two goals to nil, a game that had many 'heart to mouth' moments.  Goals were scored by Charles Adeniyi in the 5th minute and Babatunde Lasisi in the 69th minute.   Government College Ibadan lost 14-13 to Bashorun High School in the second Sem finals, played at the Urban Day Secondary School Football Pitch, after the game ended goalless at normal time. It was a game, both teams lost a lot of goalscoring chances. The final match between Bashorun High School and Bishop Phillips Academy will come up on Tuesday, June 11, at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan and expected to grace the event is the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency Gov. Seyi Makinde, ...

The Oyo Governor's Cup draw conducted on Thursday has served up some mouthwatering fixtures for the quarter-finals.  Top on the cards is the game between Bishop Phillip Academy, Ibadan and Bioku Grammar School, Lanlate, which will come up on Friday, by 10 am at the Ikolaba High School, Ibadan.  Baptist Grammar School, Ogbomosho and Government College, Ibadan will settle their differences at the Urban Day Grammar School, Olaogun, at the same time, with the fixtures above.  At 12 pm, Awe High School, who had an easy run against Ladigbolu Grammar School in the Oyo Zonal Final, will face Olanipekun Memorial High School, Kisi at the Ikolaba High School, Ibadan. Will the last quarter final clash, will be played at the Urban Day Grammar School, at 12pm, between Bashorun High School and St John Catholic School.  The Semifinal matches will hold on Saturday, June 8th 2024, while the final match takes place on Tuesday, 11th June 2024 at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba....

The Erelu Ngozi Adeleke' Table Tennis Championship For Female Secondary School Students In Osun State came to a thrilling conclusion on Monday at the Ultra Modern Micheal and Felicia Alabi Memorial Table Tennis Hall, Osogbo. Alimat Olasunkanmi of Oba Laoye Grammar School, Ede showcased her exceptional talents securing victory at the inaugural Erelu Ngozi Adeleke Table Tennis Championship.  Alimat triumphed over the determined Kabirat Bankole of Nawarudeen Grammar School, Oke Baale, Osogbo in the first semi-final, and then defeated Hamzat Hikimat of Adventist Grammar School, Ede in a thrilling final. The week-long tournament, organized by SportsGig International in collaboration with Ministry of Education, Sports and the Osun Sports Council in honour of the Wife of the Governor of Osun State, Erelu Ngozi Adeleke' saw over 25 female Secondary School Students from across Osun State compete for the prestigious trophy. The event which started on May 28th, featured a festive atmosphe...