The spirit of football and community development came alive in Ifelodun as members of the Lagos Legends Club, a revered platform of former Nigerian internationals, paid a courtesy visit to one of their own, who was the captain of James Kilpatrick FC, before he proceeded abroad, the Executive Chairman of Ifelodun LCDA, Mayor (Dr). Olufemi Akanbi Okeowo. The delegation, a constellation of football greats, amongst them those who once donned the green and white with pride, included Friday Elahor, Mba Agbai, Friday Ekpo, Jide Oloyede, Nieketien Peter, Benson Edema, Taiwo Oloyede, Monday Kanu, Wasiu Ipaye, Fatai Amoo (popularly known as…
Author: Akeem Busari
Akeem Busari
Akeem Busari is a seasoned Nigerian sports journalist known for his authoritative coverage, consistency, and deep passion for grassroots football. With decades of experience, he has earned a reputation as one of the country’s most trusted sports media voices. He is the creator and administrator of the Nigeria Sports Centre, a leading WhatsApp-based community for real-time sports news and analysis. Busari also serves as the Vice Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association Media Committee, where he contributes to shaping football communication and promoting local talent. His commitment to authentic storytelling and grassroots sports development continues to inspire the next generation of journalists and enthusiasts across Nigeria.
Nigeria’s socio-economic spheres have been inundated in recent times with the news of the several life-changing projects and initiatives of the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. And it is not for nothing, because this new and refreshing wave of optimism permeating the land has continued to receive widespread remarks, and some of the young and elite wise heads have decidedly thrown their hats into the ring in support of programmes and initiatives of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Read Also: Ekiti United Coach Bolarinwa Idris Opens Up on Promotion Push, Tactical Changes and Unbreakable Belief The Personal Assistant on General…
The Francis and Fidelia Ibhawoh Foundation and CSED (Community Sports and Educational Development) Initiative recently rewarded the hockey players of St. Maria Goretti Girls’ Grammar School, Benin City, with cash gifts. The hockey team of the school won a silver medal for Edo State during the National Youth Games that were held in Asaba in July 2025. The event, which was held at the school’s hockey ground, was attended by Sabina Chikere, the Executive Director of the Edo State Sports Commission. Dr. Celestina Aletor represented the Old Girls’ Association of the school. On the ground to receive the visitors were…
Cantonment Braves of Onigbongbo LCDA, Ikeja, have emerged champions of the maiden edition of the Renewed Hope Basketball Tournament for political wards in the Ikeja Federal Constituency. Eighteen teams representing the wards in the constituency contested for the championship, the huge cash prize, as well as the glittering giant trophy. Read Also: Obasa Games 2025 Athletics Full Results: Iwerekun Community Senior High School, Lakowe, Claims Relay Supremacy At the end of five days of intense and exciting grassroots basketball, Cantonment Braves, against all odds, defeated their much-fancied opponents, Hoops and Read, 44-37, to win the championship. The finals of the…
Concerned stakeholders of Nigerian sports under the aegis of Friends Of Nigeria Sports (FNS) have responded strongly to the false information being bandied about by struggling NPFL side Plateau United. Following its 2-1 defeat in Lagos to a modest but technically better side, Ikorodu City, Plateau United returned to Jos with false narratives, as well as engaging certain individuals in the media to help them use the falsehood to shield their ineptitude and poor performances from the good people of Plateau State. Read Also: Obasa Games 2025 Group Stage Set After Hephzibah Sports Records Six-Goal Victory In a terse statement,…
There is the continued agitation for the total involvement of women in sports administration. And with several individuals and organisations raising the bars for the female athletes through seminars and sporting events. Expectedly, one of the youngest but brightest female football administrators and investors in Nigeria, has joined the fray to further emphasise the importance of development and growth of women in sports. Speaking with journalists, Barrister Ibidoyin Aina, who is a member of the women’s football development committee of the Lagos State Football Association, noted that Nigerian female athletes have become the shinning lights of Nigerian sports, particularly, with…
Engineer Ahmadu Musa Kida has commended the bold moves of the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute For Sports (NIS), H.E Comrade Philip Shaibu, to revamp the foremost Nigerian sports institute. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja, during the official handover of the reports of the NIS Reforms Committee, inaugurated in July, 2025, Kida, who was the Chairman of the Committee remarked that the recommendations of his 32-man Committee, which is a 10-Year Road Map would go a long way to help revitalise Nigerian sports. Read Also: Super Eagles End Brief Strike and Resume Training Ahead of Crucial…
Chairman of the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Engr Ahmadu Musa Kida, has revealed his plans to make the company stronger and more productive. Speaking at a leadership panel session at the just concluded Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Kida stated that the NNPCL is now commercially orientated and has a new drive to become a stronger force in the very competitive energy world. Read Also: Super Eagles Camp in Rabat Comes Alive Ahead of World Cup Play-Off Clash with Gabon The renowned oil and gas expert was…
The Lagos State Female football team at the 9th edition of the National Youth Games ongoing in Asaba, Delta State, has claimed the Gold medal in the female category of the football event. The latest victory is the fifth consecutive National Youth Games title for Team Lagos. And it underscores the domination of Lagos State in youth football. Read Also: Drama Unfolds as Isabella and Denari Target Kola in BBNaija House The very intense and exciting final match ended 1-1 during regulation time, as Team Lagos struck late into the game, before they later won 5-4 on penalties. Speaking after…
The Francis and Fidelia Ibhawoh Foundation held its annual award presentation ceremony on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in Benin City, celebrating academic excellence and youth empowerment. This year’s event saw the presentation of scholarship prizes of ₦100,000.00 each to two exceptional law students: Favour Obaseki, a 300-level student of law at Ambrose Alli University, and Itohan Osemwegie, a 400-level law student from the University of Benin. Read Also: Ikorodu City FA Secure NNL Promotion with Commanding Win Over Franceex United The ceremony was attended by members of the foundation’s governing board, distinguished guests from the academic and legal communities, and…