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German Based Nigerian Coach Sets For The Flying Eagles Position

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8 months ago

August 1, 2024

A German based Nigerian Coach Charles Figho has signified his intention to fit into the position of the Coach of the National U.20.

Speaking from his base, the former Concord FC of Abeokuta player said he has all it takes to thinker a formidable squad for country at whatever levels.

“I am not narrowing my interest to only the national teams, I am prepared to support any team in the country that is interested in working with me in the NPFL. My interest is to contribute my quota to further develop the game in the country”.

As a player, Figlo played for ASACO FC of Benin Republic,
Mobil Pegasus FC of Eket, NEPA FC of Abuja, Niger Tornadoes of Minna, 3SC FC of Ibadan, Kwara United, and Julius Berger FC

He also Played with Terennganu FC of Malaysia, Shek Rassel FC Bangladesh among others.

The UEFA A licensed Coach has attended Ajax FC YOUTH PROGRAM LEVEL 1 AND 2, UEFA B & C licenses. He held various technical positions with clubs like OULUN Palloseura Oulu Finland , and the Coach of FC Memmingen U17 side.
He is presently the U.17 Coach of Real Madrid Academy. He has won several honours to his credit.

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NSC Hails Nigerian Badminton Team as Eniola Bolaji Strikes Gold, Men’s Doubles Team Secures Bronze in Spanish International Tourney

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12 mins ago

March 17, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has applauded the Nigerian contingent at the 2025 Spanish Parabadminton International, after another impressive outing that saw the team secure a gold and a bronze medal in Toledo, Spain, on Sunday.

Paralympic medallist Eniola Bolaji continued her dominance, winning her second gold medal in two weeks with a commanding 2-0 (21-7, 21-10) victory over Turkey’s Halime Yildiz in the women’s SL3 final. Bolaji had won gold a week earlier at the Spanish International in Victoria, Spain.

In the men’s SL4 doubles event, Nnana Jeremiah and Eze Chukwuebuka delivered a strong performance, battling their way to a well-deserved bronze medal.

NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, commended the athletes for making Nigeria proud and praised the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, led by Francis Orbih, for ensuring the team’s optimal performance on the international stage.

“These athletes have once again showcased the resilience and talent that define Nigerian sports. Their success is a lucid indication of their hard work and the strategic leadership we demand from the Badminton Federation and other sports federations. We are proud of them and remain committed to supporting their journey to greater heights,” Dikko said.

Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, emphasized that the achievements align with President Bola Tinubu’s vision of strengthening grassroots sports while ensuring Nigeria competes favorably on the global stage.

“As part of our mandate under President Tinubu’s administration, we are committed to developing talent from the grassroots and supporting our elite athletes to bring home international laurels. The NSC will continue to back the strategic vision of sports federations as we work towards building a strong and sustainable sports ecosystem,” Olopade stated.

Since the National Sports Commission leadership took office, Nigerian contingents have continued to impress internationally including international successes in cricket and basketball recorded thus far. The NSC leadership stated that no stone will be left unturned until Nigerian sports reaches its full potentials.

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