Sports
We must protect the sovereignty of Nigeria – Amaju pinnick NFF president
The NFF President as well as Fifa Council member Pinnick Amaju speaking today on National TV pointing out values taught the National team beyond the field of play had reacted to the viral video of a man who harassed the Falcons. He said:
“What we try to do in the federation is not just to defend the team on the field of play but we also prepare our players to defend the country off the field of play because football is not politics, football is entertainment, its recreation, its empowering, its everything.”
He further said: “What we try to do is try not to get ourselves in this type of act, it is condemnable and we will work assiduously to get this guy in question to book, because we don’t want such to happen again. The Nigerian communities in Australia and neighbouring communities are working with us and I can assure you in the nearest future, he’ll be brought to book.”
On World Cup, he revealed that the main goal now is qualifying beyond all odds for the World Cup. In his words, he said:
“Meanwhile, our main goal at the Federation now is to qualify for the World Cup, its going to be a tough call but our Players are very young, energetic and patriotic, they love this country and will give in their best and that’s what is counting for us.”
Sports
Changing the Game: How Gaming Empowers Today’s Youth
…As E-Sports Debuts at Gateway Games
By Joel Ajayi
As part of ongoing efforts to create sustainable job opportunities for millions of talented Nigerian youths, the E-Sports Federation has declared that gaming is now a tool for empowerment—not a crime, as it was once widely perceived.
This message was delivered by the Chief Operating Officer of the E-Sports Federation on Saturday in Abeokuta, Ogun State, during the official debut of eSports at Nigeria’s Olympics-style event, the National Sports Festival.
“This demonstration is more than just a showcase—it is a validation,” he said. “A validation that a game controller can be a tool for excellence. That gaming is not just a phase, but a profession. That the next generation of Nigerian exports will include not only footballers but also gamers, developers, and digital entrepreneurs.”
She described eSports as a dynamic, multi-dimensional discipline requiring data analysis, strategic thinking, communication, leadership, and the ability to perform under pressure. At its core, he emphasized, eSports is a form of digital literacy—exactly the kind of skill set demanded by the 21st-century economy.
“Esports is taking the stage—and with it, the voice of an entire generation that has long been ignored, misunderstood, and underestimated,” he said.
“We are here today to celebrate young people who have dedicated themselves to a rapidly evolving and globally growing industry: eSports and the broader video game ecosystem.
“We are showcasing a largely misunderstood group of young talents who have empowered themselves through gaming—staying away from crime and earning income by doing what they love.
“Today, we affirm that gaming is not a crime. Gaming is a profession. Gaming is a pathway to economic empowerment. And eSports is indeed a legitimate part of the sports sector. This is what the National Sports Commission has acknowledged by including us in the Festival.”
Addressing common misconceptions, he clarified the distinction between eSports and gambling.
“The video game industry is fundamentally different from gambling,” he said. “While there may be a gambling element in some areas, eSports is about talent, strategy, and fair play—not chance.
“Today, gaming represents empowerment. Years ago, football was misunderstood. Today, it’s a global profession. In the same way, we are witnessing the rise of a new sport that is gaining serious ground.
“It’s important to recognize that this is not the gambling industry—it is the video game industry.
“Today, we are staging a demonstration. But by Enugu 2026, eSports will be on the medal table—and that is our goal.”
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