Sports
Chairman House Committee On Sports Hon Kabiru Amadu Expresses Confidence In Super Eagles Ahead Of Double Header AFCON Qualifiers Against Libya
Joel Ajayi
The New Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Sports and the Lawmaker Representing Gusau/Tsafe Federal constituency of Zamfara State, Honourable Kabiru Amadu, has charged the Super Eagles to secure a maximum of six points in their AFCON Double-Header Qualifiers against Libya.
A statement Signed by the Media Team of the Chairman House Committee on Sports on Wednesday in Abuja reveals that the Nigeria Super Eagles have all the qualities to secure the needed wins in the two games and they just need to show it during the two games.
The Super Eagles will take on the Mediterranean Knights of Libya in Match Day three of the Qualifiers on Friday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo before a return leg in Libya on Tuesday next week in Benghazi.
” I do not doubt that the boys will make us proud against Libya, especially going by the way they played in the last round of matches”.
” I was impressed with what I saw them play against the Benin Republic in Uyo and even the performance against Rwanda in Kigali was also very good despite the draw”.
” I am expecting them to step up that performance this Friday and continue from where they stopped in the last round of games “.
” I also want the players to know that as lawmakers, the National Assembly is fully behind them and the Speaker of the House, Honourable Tajudeen Abbas is always rooting for them to make Nigerians proud”, he added.
Nigeria currently tops her Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Group D with four points from two matches ahead of Friday’s tie with Libya.
Sports
NSC Hails Nigerian Badminton Team as Eniola Bolaji Strikes Gold, Men’s Doubles Team Secures Bronze in Spanish International Tourney
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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