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Ogunowo Describes Nigeria Nationwide League, Most Important League

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3 years ago

March 13, 2022

…Decree lack of sponsors

The Chief Operating officer of the Nigeria Nationwide League, Sola Ogunnowo has described the 3rd tiers of the as the most important league in the country, and deserves all the attention and financial support from the corporate bodies.

Ogunnowo made this revelation on weekend in an interactive session on Nigeria Sports Centre (NSC), platform group said inadequate funding has limited the league body from executing most of its programs effectively.

He expressed that with the huge volume of work and tasks that must be carried out, the Nigeria Nation-Wide Football League One (NLO) needs a lot of funds.

According to him, my greatest constraint as the Chief Operating Officer of the Nigeria Nation-Wide Football League One (NLO) is funding. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are trying their best to support us financially, but I must tell you it’s not enough, considering the volume of work we do in the Organization.

“As I speak to you the medical teams of the Nigeria Nation-Wide Football League One (NLO) are moving from one club to another and they are carrying out the much needed medical tests for all of the players and training club medical personnel.”

Ogunowo who lamented lack of sponsors as one of the cogs in the wheel of league acceleration of a league which has over 300 clubs to carry out most of its activities.

He said in a bid to help the players in the domestic league enjoy their retirement from the beautiful game, the Nigeria Nation-Wide Football League One (NLO) is encouraging players who can make room for qualitative education to combine it with their football career.

Urging them not to play with their education.

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NSC DG, Olopade Visits Team Nigeria in Camp Ahead of All-African Senior Badminton Championship

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1 hour ago

February 5, 2025

The Gleamer

…Says NSC is determined to encourage all Sports Federations
Joel Ajayi

The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has revealed that the Commission’s leadership is determined to support and encourage all sports federations to excel.

The 2025 edition of the All-African Senior Badminton Championship is set to take place from February 10th to 16th in Douala, Cameroon. Team Nigeria, consisting of 10 players—5 males and 5 females—will compete in the Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles categories. The men’s team includes Nigeria’s number one player, Anuoluwapo Opeyori.

Olopade visited the team’s camp in Abuja on Wednesday to encourage them and bid the Nigerian Badminton Team farewell ahead of their participation in the championship. He extended a goodwill message from the NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, assuring the team of the Commission’s support and encouraging them to make the country proud.

He expressed confidence in the team, urging them to perform at their best. “My message was very clear. I conveyed the message from the chairman of the sports commission, Malam Shehu Dikko, and it was a clear one: we are determined to continue supporting all sports,” Olopade said.

“Moreover, when you look at the development and growth of Nigerian badminton, it is our responsibility, as leaders of the sports commission, to ensure that these athletes are encouraged to keep up the good work they have been doing for the country. They are the defending champions, and I’m not just here to encourage them. I have come to show our love, our support, and to ensure they are ready. They are well taken care of, and the confidence for them to excel is there. It’s all up to them to do well.”

In his remarks, the President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, Francis Orbi, stated that the Nigerian team is ready for the championships and that all the players understand the importance of the tournament.

“I’m confident that they will perform very well. We have a lot of potential, and the Director General’s visit to encourage the players will further boost their courage and determination. We are grateful for that.”

Meanwhile, Nigeria’s badminton star, Anuoluwapo Opeyori, is aiming for a consecutive title at the 2025 All-African Senior Badminton Championship in Douala, Cameroon. Opeyori won the singles event last year and is now targeting another title in Cameroon.

At the previous edition of the tournament in Cairo, Nigeria won one gold, two silver, and four bronze medals.

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