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...State Sports Commission to x-ray team's outing in Abeokuta ...Urges 2026 hosts Enugu to learn from the shortcomings noticed in Abeokuta  By Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye in Abeokuta          The Executive Director, Sports Development and Operations Edo State, Mrs. Sabina Chikere, on Friday stated that Team Edo State will begin early preparation ahead of the 2026 National Sports Festival (NSF). The passionate sports lovers and director made this public in an exclusive interview with your authoritative and award-winning news channel FIRST ZEALMEDIACAST BLOG in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. “Edo State is the home of sports and we want to keep it that way, we are going to start as early as possible, we are going to start training because 2026 is just by the corner,” she said. Mrs. Chikere explained that Team Edo will face the 2026 National Sports Festival, to be held in Enugu State with every weapon in their arsenal as they eye a pod...

...Throws Team Kwara under the bus, as Golden Eaglets claim bronze  By Mishael Emmanuel and Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye in Abeokuta             Hosts Team Ogun bagged gold in the men's football event at the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF), tagged Gateway Games, at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta, Ogun State. The host provided result oriented football throughout the encounter, hitting Team Kwara 4-1 to secure the gold medal in Abeokuta.   Before the Gateway team took to the pitch the MKO Abiola Stadium was filled to capacity as fans from across the state stormed the stadium to cheer their team.   Team Ogun outplayed Kwara State hitting the Afonja Warriors 4-1 in the final. The Rock City boys could have won by a greater margin but missed chances and great saves ensured the scoreline remained 4-1. The Gateway boys were on another level, proving that they wanted the win and the home crowd provided an electrifying atm...

...Promises to retain, sustain sporting facilities across the Ogun State  ...Showers praises on Governor Dapo Abiodun, for unwavering commitment to sports  By Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye in Abeokuta             The Commissioner for Sports in Ogun State, Honourable Isiaka Wasiu, on Saturday explained why some venues were not chosen to host some events of the 22nd National Sports Festival tagged, Gateway Games. Isiaka gave this clarification in an interview with newsmen, stating that the decision on venues for the National Sports Festival, rests on the shoulders of the National Sports Commission. He explained that the decisions on which venues to be used, and which will be left out, was done free from politics as this will go against the main objectives of hosting the sports feast. He further explained that the objectives of the National Sports Festival is to unite Nigerians under the umbrella of sports not as a political weap...

...Eyes top spot finish at the Festival  ...Applauds Edo State Government for unfaltering support By Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye in Abeokuta          The Executive Director of Sports Development Operations in Edo State, Sabrina Chikere, strongly believes that Team Edo will secure a top spot finish at the 22nd National Sports Festival tagged, Gateway Games. The Executive Director gave this assurance on Saturday in an exclusive interview with your authoritative and award-winning news channel, FIRST ZEALMEDIACAST BLOG . “Cricket we got the male and female gold, in Para Athletics and Athletics we got some gold, in kick boxing we got the gold medal too, the medals are increasing and we are hopeful that by the end of the festival we will be where we said we will be on the medal table.”   Mrs. Chikere stated that she remains hopeful and is confident in the high quality of Team Edo athletes and their determination to win. “We are still h...

...Ultramodern, multi sports complex soon to be completed - Honourable Igali Daniel ...Heaps praises on sports loving, Bayelsa Governor, Douye Diri By Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye in Abeokuta                “The Glory of all Lands, is the tower of strength for sports in Nigeria, the Giants of Africa.” These are the words of Olympic and World Wrestling Champion, President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, and Commissioner for Sports Development in Bayelsa State, Honourable Daniel Igali, in an exclusive interview with FIRST ZEALMEDIACAST BLOG . Honourable Igali on Thursday stated that the South-South State has not just become Nigeria sports hub, but the benchmark for West African countries. He explained that with the unwavering support of the Bayelsa State Government under the leadership of His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, an ardent sports lover, the oil-rich state will be the center of sports in Africa in the next five y...

...We are happy and proud to have her on the team By Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye in Abeokuta  The Commissioner for Sports in Ogun State, Honourable Isiaka Wasiu, on Friday, shower praises on, Team Ogun's record-breaking swimmer, Tobiloba Omolola as she broke two records in swimming on Day 5 of the 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged Gateway Games, currently underway in the State. Honourable Isiaka Wasiu, stated that Tobiloba Omolola is not just a sensational and adroit swimmer but one worthy of note. The Honourable Commissioner, emphasized that the state is elated to have her and promised that her outstanding performance will be fully rewarded labeling her one of the most formidable athletes in the competition. Omolola set a New National Record and Festival Record in the 800m freestyle women with a time of 10:22.32, and a new festival record in the 400m freestyle women with a time of 4:53.34. Omolola's was the center of attraction on Day 5, as fans and sport...

...Urges athletes and officials to display fairness, sportsmanship  By Maxwell Kumoye    The initiator of the Niger Delta Sports Festival and Chairman of Dumanis Icon, Sir Itiako Malik Ikpokpo says the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival tagged Gateway Games 2024, is a massive improvement from the last edition editions of the Festival hosted by Delta State. Sir Ikpokpo, who gave the verdict after observing some of the competitions at the MKO Sports Complex, Kuto , Abeokuta and other venues. Sir Ikpokpo had some pleasant thoughtful words for the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko and Director-General, Bukola Olopade who have been burning candle from both ends in order to make the Gateway Games successful. ”First of all, I think that we must say the way it is. It’s a huge, big improvement from what we have always had. And I think it’s also because of the personalities involved. ” I think that basically, the two personalities involved...