The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the state’s women’s football team, the Edo Queens, for securing their place in the Super Six tournament. This achievement comes after they finished as runners-up in Group B of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL). In […]
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Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, the first lady of Edo State, accompanied other members of the Betsy Obaseki Women Football Tournament (BOWFT) organizing committee on Monday as they inspected the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium and other tournament facilities in preparation for the second edition. The competition, which is set to start on Wednesday, […]
In a significant move towards youth engagement and the promotion of a healthy lifestyle, Honourable Tajudeen Alade Suleman, Chairman of the Akoko-Edo Local Government Council, has unveiled plans to prioritize sporting activities as a key component of his governance agenda. The announcement came at the grand finale of the 8th […]
Propel Sports, the official broadcast partner of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), has announced that the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City is among the 10 selected stadiums for live streaming of NPFL games in the upcoming 2023/24 season, set to begin on August 26, 2023. The purpose of […]
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has unleashed the power of Olympic legends with a profound commitment to developing young athletes to world record holders. In a momentous meeting at the Government House in Benin City, the governor hosted three former Nigerian athletes and Olympians: Dr. Godwin Obasogie (Hurdles, 100m), […]
The Edo State Head of Service (HOS), Anthony Okungbowa Esq., has officially inaugurated the organizing committee for the highly anticipated maiden edition of the HOS football tournament set to take place in Benin City. The eight-member committee, chaired by seasoned sports administrator Victor Edokpayi, boasts the expertise of FIFA-graded referee Faith […]
Students from 41 universities across the country have arrived in Benin, Edo State, to begin trials for the World University Games scheduled to hold in Chengdu, China, from July 28 to August 8, 2023. The trials which started on Monday, yesterday had athletes in judo, badminton, table tennis, taekwondo, swimming […]
The Nigerian University Games Association has announced that the 2023 NUGA trials for athletes to the World University Games will be held in Edo State, in partnership with the University of Benin. The trials are set to take place in Benin City, the capital of Edo State, from May 8 to May 14. According to a statement from NUGA’s Acting Secretary General, Chidiebere Ezeani, the trials will take place at Benin City’s Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium and include seven sports: badminton, judo, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, and tennis. Along with fresh competitors vying for a position on the Nigerian squad competing at the World University Games, the tournament will showcase athletes who excelled at the 26th NUGA Games. “We have the best facilities in Nigeria, and we are happy to host NUGA and university athletes” said Philip Shaibu, the deputy Governor of Edo. “We also want to develop sports from the ground up, and this is a great opportunity for us to demonstrate our commitment.” Prof. Lilian Salami, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, stated […]
The Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, has appointed a dynamic 12-member organizing committee for the highly anticipated Edo State Secondary Schools Games. This strategic initiative is part of the State Government’s comprehensive sports development strategy aimed at nurturing young talents and fostering a vibrant sports culture. […]
The Edo State Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, is calling for the complete adoption of the Edo State Sports Commission Law by local government councils throughout the state. At a dynamic meeting with the State Sports Commission, chaired by Yusuf Ali, along with Local Government Councils’ Liaison Officers and Heads […]