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National Sports Commission DG, Hon. Bukola Olopade Officially Assumes Office

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Meets NSC Chairman, Shehu Dikko and other senior staff

Hon. Bukola Olopade formally assumed office, on Wednesday morning, as the Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC) at its headquarters in Abuja.

Hon. Olopade marked the start of his tenure with warm meetings with the Commission’s chairman, directors and staff.

At the meeting with the Commission’s directors, Hon. Olopade engaged in meaningful discussions on key sports-related matters and laid out his vision for the Commission’s future.

As part of his first-day activities, Hon. Olopade paid a courtesy visit to the NSC Chairman, Alhaji Shehu Dikko. He expressed enthusiasm about working alongside the Chairman, describing their collaboration as quintessential for achieving the Commission’s goals in developing Nigeria’s sporting sector.

The newly appointed Director General also reiterated his commitment to dialogue, teamwork, and setting a strong foundation for sports development in the country.

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Cricket: Nigeria To Host ICC U19 Men’s World Cup Qualifier

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Nigeria Cricket Federation , NCF, says it is ready to host five other nations for the International Cricket Council ,ICC, Under 19 Men’s World Cup African Qualifier.


The tournament is billed for Lagos, with the matches to be held at the cricket ovals in Tafawa Balewa Square ,TBS, and the University of Lagos ,UniLag, from March 26 to April 6.


Uyi Akpata, President of the Federation, said in a statement on Sunday, that the tournament is about celebrating the growth of the game on the continent.


“Nigeria is thrilled to welcome these talented young cricketers and their supporters to Lagos.
“Our nation is known for its warm hospitality and fascinating cricketing potential, and we are committed to making this qualifier a memorable experience for all.


“This tournament is not just about competition; it’s about celebrating the growth of cricket in Africa and inspiring the next generation of players”, Akpata noted.


However, Kenya, Uganda, Namibia, Tanzania and Sierra Leone will join Nigeria to jostle for the continent’s sole ticket to the 2026 ICC Under 19 Men’s World Cup.


Meanwhile, Nigeria will be hoping to secure the ticket, having achieved same feat in 2019 and competing at the World Cup in South Africa 2020

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