Sports

European Goal Machine: Lawal Knocks Loudly on Super Eagles’ Door

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2 weeks ago

April 21, 2025

Former Flying Eagles striker, Salim Fago Lawal continued his terrific form with another goal for NK Istra in the 2-0 victory over Rijeka in the Croatian top flight league played on Sunday evening.

Lawal opened scoring for his side in the 28th minute after he beautifully jabbed the ball into the net off a pullout from Mateo Lisica to the delight of the home fans.

The Mavlon Fc product, rated as the fastest player in Europe this season was a torn in the flesh of Rijeka defence, as he operated from the left side of the attack causing anxious moments for the visitors.

It was not of such nervy situation in the box of Rijeka that resulted into the second goal scored by Vinko Rosic in the 44th minute courtsey of an assist by Lawal.

The job was done in the first half as efforts by Rijeka to bounce back into reckoning in the game was resolutely resisted by the defence of Istra.
At 22 years, there is no doubt that Lawal has all it takes to be invited to the Super Eagles as he continues to bang in the goals for NK Istra in the Croatian elite league.

The star of 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup in Argentina where he scored against Italy, has scored six goals so far this season and top European clubs are josstling for his services as the football world looks forward to the summer transfer market in Europe.

Super Eagles will participate in four- nation international tournament comprising of Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago tagged Unity Cup in England in May.

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We Will Partner with Private Sector to Revamp Stadia – NSC

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4 hours ago

May 6, 2025

The Gleamer

By Joel Ajayi
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has revealed plans to partner with the private sector in the rehabilitation and development of stadium facilities across the country.

He made this known on Tuesday during the opening of a two-day Capacity Building Workshop for Sports Officers and Professionals of the NSC, held at the Press Conference Room of the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.

According to Dikko, the Commission is determined to restore the Abuja National Stadium and use it as a model to attract private sector investment in other stadium projects nationwide.

“Once we fix the Abuja National Stadium, we will invite the private sector to come and see what we’ve done, and identify how and where they can contribute,” Dikko stated.

He also encouraged sports officers and professionals to rededicate themselves to their responsibilities, stressing the importance of their roles in bringing joy to Nigerians through sports.

“God has given us the opportunity to manage what brings happiness to millions. We are privileged, and with that comes the responsibility to work harder and deliver success. We hope that, by the end of this workshop, we will see significant improvement in sports administration,” he added.

The workshop will continue on Wednesday with insightful paper presentations. In the morning session, Barr. Musa Ahmadu will speak on “Change Management in National Sports Federations,” while HRH Alhassan Saleh Yakmut will present a paper titled “Remodeling Sports Governance and Development in Nigeria.”

Following a lunch break, sessions seven and eight will feature papers by Dr. Samuel Ogbondeminu and Mr. Olusoji Adeniran on “Keeping National Federations Compliant in the Anti-Doping Chain” and “Mastering Organizational Skills for Work Proficiency and Performance,” respectively.

It will be recalled that four papers were presented on the opening day of the workshop on Tuesday.

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