Sports

Blow! Asisat Oshoala Ruled Out Of 2022 AWCON tourney

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4 years ago

July 6, 2022

Joel Ajayi

The hope of Nigeria’s Super Falcons winning its 10th title in the ongoing 2022 African Women Cup of Nations suffered a big blow on Wednesday as forward Asisat Oshoala has been ruled of the competition,

The FC Barcelona Feminino forward sustained an injury earlier in the opening group game against Banyana Banayana of South Africa but was able to continue before she was substituted in the second half.

She underwent a test on Wednesday ahead of their second game on Thursday and she was confirmed to have sustained a Grade 2 Medial Collateral Ligament strain.

According to the twitted from the Nigeria team in Morocco, the top striker Asisat Oshoala is out of the ongoing WAFCON2022.

“She sustained a Grade 2 Medial Collateral Ligament strain in the game against South Africa. She is due back in Spain on Thursday. Get well quick Asisat.”

However, Nigeria will face Botswana on Thursday and a win will reignite their hope of qualifying for the quarter-final.

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

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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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