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Newly appointed Kano Pillars chairman Ahmad Musbahu Garo has met National Sports Commission chairman Shehu Dikko in Abuja, seeking support as he begins efforts to reposition the club.

New Kano Pillars chairman meets Shehu Dikko over club’s future plans

Newly appointed Kano Pillars chairman Ahmad Musbahu Garo has begun efforts to build key relationships ahead of the 2026/27 season after paying...

Nigeria will be without seven players against Russia after injuries, club restrictions and a residence permit issue forced late withdrawals from Eric Chelle’s squad.

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Olympics, CHAN and Super Eagles: Have NFF and NSC overloaded Eric Chelle?

When reports emerged that Eric Chelle’s new Super Eagles contract would be worth around $100,000 per month, much of the discussion understandably...

Eric Chelle's new Super Eagles contract reportedly doubles his salary, but the biggest changes involve greater authority, NFF-backed technical staff and a new role with Nigeria's U-23 team.

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Beyond the $100,000 salary: Three major changes in Eric Chelle’s new Super Eagles deal

Eric Chelle’s future as Super Eagles head coach appears settled after the Nigeria Football Federation and the National Sports Commission reportedly agreed...

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Eric Chelle appointed Nigeria U23 coach in major NFF-NSC decision

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has been appointed as the new head coach of Nigeria’s U23 national team, the Dream Team,...

The Federal Government approves landmark sports infrastructure projects nationwide, including a major Moshood Abiola Stadium revamp, Enugu upgrades, and new community sports centres.

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FG approves massive sports infrastructure overhaul as Abuja, Enugu, Lagos, Kaduna, Kano get major projects

The Federal Government, through the National Sports Commission, has approved a series of landmark sports infrastructure projects and developmental initiatives aimed at...

The National Sports Commission has confirmed the 20 approved sports for the 23rd National Sports Festival, Coal City Games Enugu 2026, citing economic realities and alignment with the 2026 Commonwealth Games model.

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NSC confirms 20 sports for 2026 National Sports Festival in Enugu

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has confirmed that twenty sports will feature at the 23rd National Sports Festival, tagged the Coal City...

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“She is our daughter”: NSC woos Ofili with fresh Olympic backing

Nigeria’s National Sports Commission of Nigeria has moved to reassure sprint star Favour Ofili, urging her to return to the national fold...

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Super Eagles World Cup hopes still alive despite DR Congo listing – Dikko

Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup through the intercontinental playoff remain alive, according to Chairman of the National Sports...

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AFCON 2025: Dikko explains delay in Super Eagles bonus payments

The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has explained why the Super Eagles bonuses were delayed during the...

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Super Eagles receive promised houses nearly two years after AFCON final

Federal Government of Nigeria has fulfilled its long-standing pledge to reward members of the Super Eagles’ silver-medal-winning squad at the 2023 Africa...