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Olympics, African Games: Sports Ministry Releases Names Of Qualified Federations, Athletes

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2 years ago

January 11, 2024

Joel Ajayi

The Federal Ministry of Sports has released the list of sports the country will participate in at the 13th African Games scheduled to hold in Ghana, from March 8 to March 23.

The ministry also released names of athletes and sports that have so far qualified for the Olympics billed for Paris, France, from July 26 to Aug. 11.

Amaka Ashiofu, Acting Director, Federation, Elites and Athletes Development (FEAD), announced this in Abuja on Thursday at a meeting with various sports federations.

He said the country would participate in 23 sports.

Ashiofu listed the sports as Athletics, Badminton, Cycling, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Triathlon, And Wrestling

Others are Arm Wrestling, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Boxing, Chess, Cricket, Football, Handball, Hockey, Judo, Karate, Rugby, Taekwondo, Volleyball And Weightlifting.

“The African Games are open and as such, we have 23 sports to participate in,” she said.

Ashiofu said that Nigeria would also be attending the African Games with three demonstration sports they are Mixed Martial Arts, Scrabble, and Teqball.

In preparation for the Olympics in Paris, France, Ashiofu said that the country would participate in 12 sports and that efforts were being made to ensure a podium finish.

The sports are Athletics, Boxing, Canoeing, Wrestling, Basketball Women, Badminton, Football Women, Rowing, Swimming, Taekwondo, Table Tennis and Weightlifting.

Also speaking on the preparation for the Paralympics. Acting Director, Para Sports, Thecla Opara, said that Nigeria would participate in five sports at the Paralympics, immediately after the Olympics.

She listed the sports as Para athletics, Para Powerlifting, Para Table Tennis, Para-Badminton and Para Canoeing.

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Olofinjana Unveiled as SuperWinleague Lottery Brand Ambassador

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2 hours ago

October 8, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Former Super Eagles midfielder and Chelsea Africa Chief Scouting Manager, Seyi George Olofinjana, was unveiled on Wednesday in Lagos as the brand ambassador for the new lottery brand, SuperWinleague Lottery, and its associated football project.

Speaking during the brand launch at the MTN office in Falomo, the Chief Operating Officer of DayEmpire Sports Marketing Management Company Ltd, Mr. Yemisi Ayodeji Daniel, said:“We are launching a major project today that creates opportunities for footballers, fans, and other stakeholders to fulfill their dreams.

We are therefore excited to have former Super Eagles and Stoke City midfielder, Seyi George Olofinjana, as our brand ambassador for the SuperWinleague Lottery and related projects.

This partnership with leading telecommunications company MTN and a renowned footballer underscores the significance of this project.

Their decision to partner with DAYEMPIRE SMM confirms that this initiative is anchored on integrity, promise-keeping, and the protection of our core values as an organization.

At DAYEmpire Sports SMM, we not only keep our promises, we uphold our integrity because we want to build an international brand that will stand the test of time.”

On his part, Olofinjana expressed confidence in the project, saying he was staking his hard-earned reputation on the brand because he believes every promise made will be fulfilled.

The SuperWinleague Lottery and SuperWinleague offer footballers and fans a unique experience, including chances to win fantastic prizes, trials with European clubs, and opportunities to watch the best leagues in Europe.

Winners will be rewarded daily with cash prizes, jerseys, and football boots, with the ultimate prize being a trial opportunity in Europe for the best player. Fans will also enjoy all-expense-paid trips to watch top clubs in England.

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