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NNL Chairman Arrives in Aba for Abia State Governor’s NALCOMA Pre-Season Tournament Final
The Chairman of the Nigerian National League (NNL), George Aluo, arrived in Aba, Abia State, on Tuesday to attend the finals of the ongoing Abia State Governor’s NALCOMA Pre-Season Tournament.
Aluo was warmly received by Chief Boniface Alozie Uche, Chairman of Abia Comets FC and NNL Board member representing NALCOMA. Aluo praised the tournament as an excellent opportunity for teams to prepare for the upcoming season, which kicks off on November 30.
He also expressed his gratitude to the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, for his support of the tournament and urged the participating teams to take full advantage of the platform to assess and refine their squads ahead of the new season.
In a similar vein, Chief Boniface Alozie Uche emphasized that the level of competition in the four-day tournament provides teams with a valuable chance to evaluate their players and identify areas for improvement.
On the field, the second day of the tournament saw NNL side Solution FC of Awka suffer a 1-0 defeat to Diamond Football Academy, while Edel FC of Awka triumphed 2-0 over Uchecaria.
The tournament continues on Wednesday, with Uchecaria set to face Abia Comets at 9 AM, followed by a match between Kun Khalifa and Diamond Academy.
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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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