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Edo Commits To Sports Development, Grassroots Talent Discovery – Enabulele

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3 months ago

July 12, 2025

The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has restated Edo State’s unwavering commitment to sports development and grassroots talent discovery.

He expressed the state’s commitment when he attended the 2025 Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Training Cam at Gymnastics Hall, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City.

The training was organized by the Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria (GFN) in collaboration with the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG) and the Union Africaine de Gymnastique (UAG).

Speaking at the event, Enabulele said, “Hosting this training camp in Edo shows the confidence the gymnastics community has in our state as a leading hub for sports in Nigeria. This initiative is not just about theory — it’s about empowering our coaches to develop the next generation of champions.”

While presenting certificates of participation to the coaches, he added, “I urge every coach here to put this new knowledge to work immediately. Take it to the grassroots, build capacity, and help us put Nigerian gymnastics on the world map.”

Enabulele also commended the Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria for choosing Edo as host, describing it as a vote of confidence in the state’s sports-friendly policies.

“We will continue to invest in training, facilities, and people. This is the only way to sustain excellence and produce athletes who can compete globally,” he stressed.

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SWAN Kicks Off 60th Anniversary/Awards With Religious Services

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2 days ago

October 23, 2025

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The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) is set to hold its 60th anniversary with Jumat Prayer and Thanksgiving on Friday October 24, 2025.

A statement by the Media and Publicity Committee of the anniversary said the special prayer and thanksgiving will be held in all the state chapters and FCT at the venues which would be determined by the leadership of the various chapters.

According to the statement, the SWAN Diamond Jubilee and Award Ceremony will also feature the full council which is a meeting of the National Executive Council, zonal vice presidents and secretaries and state chairmen and secretaries.

The committee, while inviting “government functionaries, lovers of sports, members of the association and the general public to join SWAN members at the services to thank God for a successful 60-year journey,” added: “All activities at the event will hold at the National Stadium, Abuja between Oct. 29 and Oct. 31.”

“It will also be an opportunity for us to collectively pray for protection of members, better sports fortuneNigeria’s sports men and women and a more prosperous sports sector,” it said.

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EPL: Trossard Strike As Arsenal Beat Fulham 1-0

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6 days ago

October 18, 2025

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Arsenal edged past Fulham with a narrow 1-0 victory at Craven Cottage, climbing three points clear at the top of the Premier League table. The result marked another composed and professional display from Mikel Arteta’s side, who continue to show their title credentials.

The decisive moment came in the second half when Leandro Trossard calmly finished after a clever set-piece routine.

Bukayo Saka delivered a dangerous corner that was flicked on by Gabriel, setting up Trossard to slot home the winner.

Arteta’s side dominated possession throughout, limiting Fulham to very few chances in front of goal.

The hosts struggled to create any real threat, with Arsenal’s defence staying compact and composed.

With the victory, Arsenal overtake Manchester City to sit three points clear at the summit after another disciplined away performance.

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EPL: Nottingham Forest Sacks Postecoglou After 3-0 Defeat To Chelsea

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7 days ago

October 18, 2025

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Nottingham Forest have sacked Ange Postecoglou barely minutes after their 3-0 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday.

A statement from the Premier league club, released 20 minutes after full-time at the City Ground, reads: “Nottingham Forest Football Club can confirm that after a series of disappointing results and performances, Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties as head coach with immediate effect.

“The club will make no further comment at this time.”

Postecoglou was in charge for eight games and six of those ended in defeat.

It included an early Carabao Cup exit at Championship club Swansea City, when Forest led 2-1 in the 92nd minute before conceding two in four minutes to lose 3-2.

The other two games – away at Burnley (Premier League) and Real Betis (Europa League) ended in draws.