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Unity Preseason Tournament : Wikki Tourists Confirms Participation

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3 years ago

October 21, 2021

Wikki Tourists of Bauchi has confirmed her participation in the maiden edition of the Unity Preseason Tournament holding in Abuja from 30th October to 5th November.

According to the Head Coach of the team Kabiru Dogo, the tournament will give him and other participating teams the opportunity to review the jobs they have done since the commencement of preparations for the 2021 /2022 League season.

The former Lobi Stars and Sunshine stars handler said he will use the opportunity provided for the tournament to ascertain the character of his new team at competitive situations.

Wikki Tourists will now battle other NPFL teams like Plateau United, Nasarawa United, Katsina United in the week long tournament.

Others that will take part in the tournament which will be the first in the Federal Capital Territory are EFCC FC, Cynosure FC, Sokoto United and Capital City FC all in the Nigerian National League.

The NLO clubs like Wako FC, Fosla FC, NYSC Strikers and Mavlon FC will not be left out of the party, as they will test their mights against the big boys in Nigeria Football.

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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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48 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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