The Edo State Football Association (Edo FA) is thrilled to announce the commencement of the 2nd edition of the Under-18 Oba of Benin Football Tournament, set to kick off on Tuesday, December 10, in Edo State. This annual event, sponsored by Michael Ogbebor, a former footballer based in the United […]
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Nigeria’s premier women’s football team, Edo Queens FC, has earned a prestigious nomination for CAF Women’s Club of the Year, solidifying their status as a continental powerhouse. As the current champions of the Nigerian Women’s Football League (NWFL), the team has consistently demonstrated impressive performance in both local and international […]
As the sports community gears up for the much-anticipated 2024 National Youth Games, taking place in Asaba, Delta State, the focus now turns to Edo State, which is set to host the South-South Zonal elimination games. These competitive events, aimed at providing teams with the chance to qualify for the […]
The Edo Queens, the state-owned female football team, have emerged as the victorious champions of the CAF Women’s League WAFU B Qualifiers. The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has enthusiastically congratulated the team for their outstanding performance. The Edo Queens’ journey to glory was nothing short of impressive. They […]
The Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City will transform into a hub of sporting and business activities from July 15, 2024, as the 2024 National Division One Handball Premier League gets underway. In partnership with the Edo State Sports Commission, the Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) has secured the support […]
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 […]
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), […]