Sports

Red-Hot Sunday Adetunji Promises More UCL Goals

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4 years ago

July 6, 2022

By Akeem Busari
Red- hot Nigerian striker Sunday Adetunji has continued in his rich scoring form for his Macedonian club KF Shkupi, in Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League preliminary match 3-0 win over Lincoln FC.

Adetunji scored his first debut UCL goal and the second goal of his side in the 29th minute of the tie after Mamadou Donfa had opened scores at the 11th minute into the game. The third goal came in the 62nd minute off an own goal by Lincoln’s Scott Wiseman.

Basking in the euphoria of his debut UCL goal and his side’s victory, Adetunji who is on the radar of top Asian and European clubs expressed his readiness to score more goals in the competition to ensure his side qualifies for the group stages of the prestigious European competition.

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NSC DG, Hon. Bukola Olopade Wins Sports Administrator of the Year at New Telegraph Awards

Published

15 hours ago

February 13, 2026

The Gleamer

The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has been honoured with the prestigious Sports Administrator of the Year award at the New Telegraph Awards, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to sports development in Nigeria.

The award, which took place on Friday, celebrated Olopade’s transformative leadership, administrative excellence and longstanding commitment to building sustainable sports structures across the country.

A seasoned sports administrator, Olopade has served twice as Commissioner for Sports in Ogun State, where he spearheaded progressive reforms and talent development initiatives. His leadership footprint also spans multiple strategic roles within Nigeria’s sports ecosystem.

He is a former President of the Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball Federation, where he championed inclusivity and the advancement of para-sports.

He also served as Chief Operating Officer of the Nigeria National League (NNL), strengthening operational efficiency and league management structures.

In the private sector, Hon. Olopade was Chief Executive Officer of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, playing a key role in delivering internationally recognised sporting events and elevating Nigeria’s profile in global road racing.

Under his current role at the National Sports Commission, in conjunction with the chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, Nigerian sports has witnessed renewed hope, improved coordination and enhanced stakeholder confidence.

The New Telegraph Award further affirms his impact-driven leadership and dedication to repositioning Nigerian sports on both continental and global stages.

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