Sports

NIS HOST SEPHAN SPORTS FITNESS WORKSHOP

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4 years ago

November 21, 2022

The National Institute for Sports, NIS , Lagos Will be a beehive of activities beginning from November 22nd- Thursday November 24th as academics, school health educators, sports men, students and other stakeholders converge for the 2022/ 34th SHEPAN workshop and journal launch.

The event organized under the auspices of the School Health Educators and Professionals Association in Nigeria will have experts speak on the topic: Sports FITNESS, Wellness and Security in Schools and Communities today: Meeting the challenges.

According to a statement by the Chief Host and Director General of the National Institute for sports Professor Olawale Moronkola, the workshop which will be both virtual and physical will have Professor Mike Ibeabuchi of the College of Medicine, Idi Araba, Lagos as the Keynote paper Presenter, while the lead papers will be presented by Professor Rafiu Okuneye of the Department of Human Kinetics, Sports and Health Education, Lagos State University and Professor A O Fadoju , Head of Human Kinetics, University of Ibadan.

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health Professor Akin Abayomi, Commissioner for Youth and Social Development Mr Segun Dawodu and Commissioner for Education Mrs Folasade Adefisayo are all expected to grace the event as Guests of Honour.

During the workshop, the annual journal of SEPHAN will also be launched.

Certificates will be distributed to all participants at the end of the program.

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Nigerian Goalkeeper James Honoured with Spot in Finland’s Team of the Season

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15 hours ago

October 27, 2026

The Gleamer

Ibrahim Lawal

Nigeria’s Super Eagles goalkeeper Samuel Friday James has earned recognition among the best-performing players in Finland following his impressive displays for SJK Akatemia in the 2026 season.

The 20-year-old shot-stopper ranks second among the league’s selected best-performing XI, with an average rating of 7.61, according to statistics published by Totori News.

James’ performances have stood out despite the challenging campaign faced by his club, with his consistency between the posts making him one of the bright spots in the team.

The former Mavlon FC goalkeeper has recorded four clean sheets in Finland’s Ykkösliiga this season, while his shot-stopping ability has further underlined his growing reputation in European football.

According to available season statistics from FootyStats, James has made 20 league appearances, playing 1,800 minutes. He has conceded 32 goals and made 75 saves from 109 shots faced, giving him a save percentage of approximately 68.8 per cent.

His four clean sheets account for 20 per cent of his league appearances, demonstrating his ability to keep opponents at bay despite the defensive challenges confronting his team.

James has also shown composure and resilience in difficult matches, including his recent international outing for Nigeria against Russia, where he made his senior Super Eagles appearance in the 3-3 friendly draw on October 6.

Standing at 1.95 metres, the young goalkeeper possesses the physical attributes required for the modern game, combining his reach with quick reactions and an increasingly valuable experience of European football.

His rise has been particularly encouraging following his move from Lagos-based Mavlon FC to Finland in 2025. Since then, he has continued to develop through regular competitive football and has attracted attention for his performances.

James’ latest statistical recognition of 7.55 rating in the team of the season adds to his growing profile as Nigeria continues to assess goalkeeping options for the future.

At 20, the goalkeeper will be hoping to build on his progress in Finland and establish himself as a regular contender for the Super Eagles, while continuing to improve his performances at club level.

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