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Edo Sports Commission Boss, Enabulele, Inducted Into Cricket Family

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9 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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Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup Dream Ends In Penalty Shoot-out Loss To DR Congo

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22 hours ago

November 17, 2025

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Nigeria will not be at the 2026 World Cup after they lost the CAF playoff final to the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday night.

The Super Eagles took an early lead in the first half after Frank Onyeka’s shot was deflected in.

But the Leopards were level after Mechak Elia pounced on a defensive error to finish past Stanley Nwabali.

The game ended 1-1 after 120 minutes and was decided on penalties.

Calvin Bassey, Moses Simon and Semi Ajayi all missed their kicks as DR Congo clinched the ticket to represent Africa at the intercontinental playoffs.

They will now play in a six-team intercontinental qualifier, which will be staged from March 23 to 31 in 2026 to decide the final two sides for next year’s World Cup.

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NPFL26: Bendel Insurance Beat Kano Pillars 3-2

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2 days ago

November 15, 2025

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Bendel Insurance jinx of inconsistent and goal drought in the current Nigeria Premier Football League season were on Saturday evening broken at the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium in Benin as they defeated Kano Pillars 3-2 to move a step out of the deep.
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‎The Benin Arsenals returned to winning ways with a remarkable 3-2 comeback
‎victory over the sai Masu Gida side with goals from Kayode Oke, Emmanuel Dung and Akpan Emmanuel who handed
‎ Kennedy Boboye his first maximum points since joining Insurance over a month ago.
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‎Kayode Oke opened scoring for Insurance in the 17th minute, but veteran midfielder Rabiu Ali got an equalizer for the visitors from the penalty spot in the 34th minute.

READ ALSO:Bendel Insurance Head Coach Suspended
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‎Four minutes later, Chiedozie Okorie gave Pillars the lead in the halftime of the match day 13 encounter under the rain.
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‎Insurance returned for the second half with double substitution and mounted much pressure on the visitors and got rewarded for their efforts with a spirited comeback when Emmanuel Dung powered an equalising goal for Insurance in the 77th minute with a rocket strike from the edge of the box to send the already agitated home fans into wild jubilation.
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‎As time drifted away from the regulation mark, Emmanuel Akpan sealed the victory with a stoppage-time strike in the 88 minutes.

‎It was Insurance second victory and first for coach Kennedy Boboye in the current football season.

The Benin Arsenals now move up to 17th on the table with 12 points.

READ ALSO:Enabulele Congratulates Bendel Insurance For Pre-Season Tournament Performance
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‎Speaking during a post match media conference, coach Kennedy Boboye said that he was relieved to have his first maximum points as Vendel Insurance Manager after five matches -one loss, one win and three draws so far.
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‎He said that he remains focused and determined to get out of the red zone.

‎”I am relieved and happy we got the victory we have been looking for and I must give it to my players,fans and the supporters club who are always there for us irrespective of the results we posted.
‎I dedicate the victory to them,” he said.
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Arsenal’s Gabriel Injured In Senegal Friendly

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2 days ago

November 15, 2025

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Arsenal’s defensive rock, Gabriel Magalhães, limped off during Brazil’s 2-0 friendly win over Senegal at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

This injury is going to be a major headache for Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta, who still has many players out injured.

The 27-year-old Brazilian center-back was forced to depart in the 64th minute, clutching his right thigh and groin area following a seemingly innocuous challenge. He was replaced by Flamengo’s Wesley.

This comes at the worst possible time for the Premier League leaders, who face Tottenham in the North London Derby on November 23, barely a week away, followed by Champions League and league tests against Bayern Munich and Chelsea.

Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti later confirmed it was a muscular issue but offered no timeline, stating: “We’ll have to wait and see on the extent—it’s too early to say.”