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Davido, Asa To Perform At National Sports Festival’s Opening Ceremony In Abeokuta

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1 year ago

May 18, 2025

As anticipation builds for the opening ceremony of the 22nd National Sports Festival, the Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has confirmed that Nigerian music sensations Davido and Asa will headline the event with live performances at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta.

Scheduled for 5 p.m. on Sunday, the ceremony marks the official commencement of the multi-sport event being hosted by Ogun State for the second time since 2006.

In a statement on his X account, Olopade emphasised the significance of the festival, describing it as Nigeria’s equivalent of the Olympic Games.

“This is our own Olympics and from start to finish, the festival must portray that global feel, both in competition and organisation,” he said.

Highlighting the efforts of both the NSC and the Ogun State Government, Olopade added, “This is why the National Sports Commission @NatSportsComm and the Ogun State Government @OGSG_Official have put up a world-class event to mark the Opening ceremony later today by 5 pm.”

He further revealed the star-studded entertainment lineup, saying, “Two of Nigeria’s top music icons Davido @davido and Asa @Asa_official will be performing live at the MKO Sports Arena.”

According to Olopade, the event is designed to meet international standards and reflect the vision he has long championed for the festival.

“Beyond the aesthetic people will be seeing today, which confirms to everyone what I have been saying — that Ogun will host the best Festival — we are also determined to ensure that people witness the best throughout the Games,” he said.

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EPL: ‘Go For Alvarez’ – Paul Merson Hands Arsenal Two Signings To Make

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has handed his old club two signings to make in the summer.

Merson wants Arsenal to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez and a new midfielder.

“I would get a centre forward this summer, I would go for Julian Alvarez,” Merson said on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast.

“I am a big fan. If they could get him, I would. I still think they probably need another midfield player as well.”

Arsenal is expected to bolster its squad in the summer after winning the Premier League title ahead of Manchester City this season.

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EPL: Wayne Rooney Picks Most Improved Player This Season

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has picked the Red Devils defender Luke Shaw as the most improved player in the Premier League following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

Speaking on his BBC podcast, Rooney said, “I think, for me, Luke Shaw. I think Luke Shaw has been the most improved player this season.

“I know he is an experienced player now, but I think his level this season has been much better than it has been in recent seasons.

“People might look at Kobbie Mainoo but I don’t think he’s improved. It was just the fact he wasn’t playing under the former manager so it wasn’t good or bad.”

Shaw enjoyed one of his most consistent seasons at Man United and started all of Man United’s Premier League games.

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EPL: Maresca Signs Three-year Contract To Replace Guardiola At Man City

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May 26, 2026

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Former Chelsea and Leicester City manager, Enzo Maresca has signed a three-year contract with Manchester City.

Maresca will now replace Pep Guardiola, who took charge of his last game on Sunday – a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa in the Premier League.

Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, wrote on X on Tuesday: “Enzo Maresca has already signed a three-year deal as Manchester City’s new manager.

“Agreement until June 2029 and new chapter to start soon at #MCFC, with Maresca fully involved in the transfer strategy.

“Here we go, 100% confirmed.”

Maresca has been out of work since he left Stamford Bridge in January this year and has snubbed offers while waiting for the City job.