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Unity Preseason Tournament : NYSC Applaud Organizers

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3 years ago

November 4, 2021

The Management of NYSC FC has commended the Organizers of the Unity Preseason Tournament for putting up a robust medical team on ground that were quick in saving the life of one of its players during one of the matches in tournament.

In a message to the organizers, the management of NYSC FC said ” we wish to express our profound gratitude to the organizers of Unity Pre-season Tournament and the members of the Wiki Tourists FC. on the timely intervention in saving the life of our player Collins Ugwu during our game with Wikki Tourists . We also appreciate the effort of FRSC medical team which was on ground at the tournament. The efforts were well appreciated. We Wish you a successful completion of the tournament”.

It could be recalled that the Collins Ugwu had collapsed after an aerial encounter with the Wikki Tourists goalkeeper on Wednesday. The FRSC medical team engaged by the organizers, were on ground were quick to rescue him before he was taken to the hospital.

Meanwhile the last qualifiers will be decided today when Wikki Tourists takes on fellow NPFL mates, Katsina United at the Area 3 playing pitch. The first match of the day will be between Capital City and NYSC FC.

Already Nasarawa United and Plateau United have booked their tickets to the semi finals of the tournament. Nasarawa United topped Group A with 7 points winning two matches and drawing one, while Plateau United came out tops in Group B with 6 points winning 2 matches and losing one.

The finals will hold on Sunday.

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NSC Hails Nigerian Badminton Team as Eniola Bolaji Strikes Gold, Men’s Doubles Team Secures Bronze in Spanish International Tourney

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39 mins ago

March 17, 2025

The Gleamer

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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