Sports
UEFA Champions League Excites Sunday Adetunji
By Akeem Busari
High-riding Nigerian striker, Sunday Adetunji is excited with the prospect of making his UEFA Champions League Tuesday as his Macedonia side KF Shkupi tackles Lincoln Reds in one of the preliminary matches of the elite European competition at their Todor Proeski Arena home ground in the first leg.
Adetunji who had previously featured in the top Nigerian football league for Abia Warriors and 3SC Shooting Stars was the highest scorer in the Macedonian league scoring 20 goals in 28 games to lead KF Shkupi to the league title last season.
According to Adetunji who is on the radar of top European clubs, he is thouroughly excited about playing in the UEFA Champions league and is ready to help his team qualify for the group stages of the competition.
In a recent friendly game against top Turkish side Fenerbahce, Adetunji scored a brace for KF Shkupi in the 2-2 draw. And hopes to take his fine scoring form into Tuesday game.
Sports
NSC DG, Hon. Bukola Olopade Wins Sports Administrator of the Year at New Telegraph Awards
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has been honoured with the prestigious Sports Administrator of the Year award at the New Telegraph Awards, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to sports development in Nigeria.
The award, which took place on Friday, celebrated Olopade’s transformative leadership, administrative excellence and longstanding commitment to building sustainable sports structures across the country.
A seasoned sports administrator, Olopade has served twice as Commissioner for Sports in Ogun State, where he spearheaded progressive reforms and talent development initiatives. His leadership footprint also spans multiple strategic roles within Nigeria’s sports ecosystem.
He is a former President of the Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball Federation, where he championed inclusivity and the advancement of para-sports.
He also served as Chief Operating Officer of the Nigeria National League (NNL), strengthening operational efficiency and league management structures.
In the private sector, Hon. Olopade was Chief Executive Officer of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, playing a key role in delivering internationally recognised sporting events and elevating Nigeria’s profile in global road racing.
Under his current role at the National Sports Commission, in conjunction with the chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, Nigerian sports has witnessed renewed hope, improved coordination and enhanced stakeholder confidence.
The New Telegraph Award further affirms his impact-driven leadership and dedication to repositioning Nigerian sports on both continental and global stages.
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