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20/21 NPFL: LMC Approves Seven Stadiums Ahead Of New season

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5 years ago

December 24, 2020

The League Management Company, LMC has approved seven new stadiums to host matches for the 2020/2021 Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL season

The seven stadiums were part of 13 initial ones rejected by the LMC few months as not suitable for NPFL Matches

In a statement released Wednesday and made available to our correspondent, LMC granted provisional approval to the 7 Stadiums and also promised to continue monitoring the stadiums in order to carry out necessary renovations in no distance future.

The approved stadiums are Sunshine Stars home, Akure Township; Ifeanyi Uba stadium, FC Ifeanyi Ubah home; Agege Stadium MFM FC, Lafia stadium (Nasarawa United), New Jos stadium ( Plateau United) Ozoro Poly stadium ( Warri Wolves) and Dan again stadium ( Heartland).

It could be recalled that in November, the League Management Company approved 13 stadiums across the country for the upcoming 2020/21 NPFL season.

The certification process is part of the broader club licensing regime, and the LMC explained that the 13 approved grounds met minimum requirements to host games.

The 13 approved grounds include Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos; Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo; Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin; Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba; and Okigwe Township Stadium.

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Nigeria’s Eniola Bolaji Wins Silver at Indonesia Para Badminton International 2025

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2 hours ago

November 3, 2025

The Gleamer

Cyril Ogar

Nigeria’s Para Badminton star, Mariam Eniola Bolaji, has won the silver medal in the Women’s Singles SL3 category at the POLYTRON Indonesia Para Badminton International 2025, which concluded on Sunday, November 2, in Surakarta, Indonesia.

Bolaji, who had been in impressive form throughout the tournament, advanced to the final after a commanding 2–0 semi-final victory over India’s Mandeep Kaur. However, in the championship match against World No. 1 Leani Ratri Oktila Syakuroh of Indonesia, the Nigerian ace was forced to retire during the first game while leading 20–16, due to a health-related concern.

Despite the setback, Bolaji’s outstanding effort earned Nigeria a well-deserved silver medal, continuing her consistent record of podium finishes at international Para Badminton events.

Reacting to the outcome, President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), Barr. Francis Orbih, commended Bolaji for her courage, resilience, and professionalism throughout the competition.

“We are extremely proud of Eniola’s performance and fighting spirit,” Orbih said. “Although it was not the result we hoped for, she demonstrated true character and commitment. Winning silver at this level is a remarkable achievement for her and for Nigeria.”

The BFN President also extended heartfelt appreciation to the Nigerian Government, the National Sports Commission (NSC), the Kwara State Sports Commission, and the entire Badminton family in Nigeria for their unwavering support in ensuring the team’s successful participation in Indonesia.

“We remain deeply grateful to the leadership of the NSC and the Kwara State Sports Commission for their sponsorship and continuous encouragement. Their investment in Para Badminton has been instrumental in our athletes’ steady progress on the global stage,” Orbih added.

Bolaji’s silver medal finish reinforces Nigeria’s rising profile in world Para Badminton and serves as another milestone in the country’s journey toward greater international recognition in the sport.

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