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Edo Sports Commission Boss, Enabulele, Inducted Into Cricket Family

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11 months ago

February 14, 2025

Edo State Cricket team on Thursday inducted the Executive Chairman of the state Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, into the cricket family.

Enabulele was inducted into the Cricket family when he received members of the U-19 female national cricket at the commission’s media centre.

The Edo State sports boss who celebrated the team’s recent international successes in Malaysia, said: “I am truly impressed with your achievements,” Enabulele stated.

“This aligns perfectly with the vision of our Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, who prioritizes grassroots sports development.

“Your success is a reflection of that vision, and we acknowledge the hard work of everyone involved, especially the association’s Chairman, Mr. Uyi Akpata.”

To further support the team, Enabulele announced plans to upgrade sporting facilities and pledged financial assistance of ₦1 million to aid their ongoing efforts.

In their separate response, Mr. Theophilus Ibodeme, the Technical Consultant for the U-19 team and Assistant National Coach of the female team, expressed his gratitude to Enabulele.

He stated, “My role was to guide the coaches and ensure that all technical decisions were aligned with modern practices to help the team win.”

He noted that seven of the nine Edo-based players have also been selected for the senior national team, emphasizing the state’s commitment to grassroots sports development.

“None of these players were recruited externally; they were all trained here in Edo. It’s a testament to the quality of our local programs,” Ibodeme added.

The team captain, Peculiar Lucky, expressed her appreciation for the support received from the Executive Chairman, coaches, and the Sports Commission, acknowledging their role in the team’s remarkable achievements, including victories against formidable opponents like New Zealand and Ireland.

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AFCON: Osimhen Threatens To Dump Super Eagles, Return To Galatasaray

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14 hours ago

January 6, 2026

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Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, reportedly threatened to quit the national team and return to Turkey.

According to Arise News, Osimhen was left fuming following his altercation with Ademola Lookman during the 4-0 win over Mozambique at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations on Monday.

Having scored a brace thanks to assists from Lookman, the 27-year-old lashed out at his team-mate for failing to pass to him in the 64th minute.

Osimhen then beckoned on the bench asking to be taken off, before he was replaced by Moses Simon.

At full time, Osimhen stormed out of the stadium and dropped his accreditation card, insisting he was “done” with the national team and wanted to fly back to Turkey.

He was then pacified by senior officials of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF.

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NPFL Announces Resumption Date For Second Stanza

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18 hours ago

January 6, 2026

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The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has announced a date for the start of the second stanza of the 2025-26 season.

The second stanza will commence on Wednesday, 14 January, 2026.

The fixture will start with mid-week games across all the designated NPFL centers.

The NPFL disclosed this in a letter addressed to all the clubs.

The league body urged clubs to expect fixtures congestion in the second stanza.

Rivers United occupy top position on the NPFL table with 37 points from 19 matches.

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Chelsea Coach Hails 3 Players For Keeping Team Together After Maresca’s Departure

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18 hours ago

January 6, 2026

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Chelsea interim coach, Calum McFarlane has hailed three Blues players for keeping the team together after Enzo Maresca departed from the Premier League west London club.

Speaking after Chelsea’s recent Premier League 1-1 draw with Manchester City, McFarlane lauded Reece James, Tosin Adarabioyo, and Enzo Fernandez for their leadership and unifying influence in the Blues’ squad.

“I think it is a good moment to speak about the players. This is not an easy job,” McFarlane told reporters after the match.

“There is a lot of change that has gone on. Enzo was incredibly successful with this group. Some of them were shocked by the decision to sack Maresca.

“The character that they have shown today. Reece is a big one. Reece, Tosin and Enzo have really dragged the group together.”

Chelsea’s next Premier League tie is against Fulham on Wednesday.