Former Public Relations Officer(PRO),University of Benin Sports,Baye Osagie Sylvester has been appointed into the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation.

The University of Birmingham trained sports administrator’s appointment as a coopted board member got the nod of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation President, Dr Ademola Are on Friday, September 15,2023.

Osagie’s appointment into the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation is coming few days after his appointment as a member of Nigeria’s biggest Sports committee, The Nigeria Olympic Committee.

The United Kingdom-based Edo-born Sports Technocrat, getting national sports federations recognition is no surprise as he had over the years shown interest and supported grassroots sports development, beginning from his school day at the University of Benin.

Sylvester served as University of Benin Sports Public Relations Officer between 2016 and 2021 before moving to UK for studies where he obtained a master degree in International Sports Management in the prestigious Birmingham City University, England.

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Baye Osagie’s inclusion in the Nigeria Rugby Federation,no doubt is as a result of his vast knowledge in Rugby England and marketing skills.

The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation believes the appointment is an opportunity for Baye Osagie to directly contribute his quota to the development of the game.

João Félix scored his first goal for his new club Barcelona as they beat Real Betis 5-0 in a thrilling encounter.

Barcelona and Atlético Madrid reached an agreement for the loan of Félix until 30 June 2024. The centre forward however scored the first goal of the game after 25 minutes, rounding Betis goalkeeper and scoring from a tight angle.

After a wonderful through ball from Andreas Christensen and a dummy from Felix, Robert Lewandowski scored with a well-placed shot from about 12 yards out in a one-on-one situation.

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Teen Yamal shines as Barca edge seven-goal thriller at Villarreal
Ferran Torres, Raphinha, and João Cancelo all added to the scoresheet in the second half in the 62nd, 66th, and 81st minutes respectively.

Barcelona is currently leading the La Liga table with 13 points having played five games. They are ahead of Real Madrid which has 12 points with a game at hand.

Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin were held to a 2 – 2 draw by RS Berkane of Morocco at the 1st leg of the Second Round preliminary stage of the CAF Confederation Cup.

The Benin Arsenals took the lead in the 27th Minute with a goal coming from Imade Osarenkhoe.

The Moroccans equalised in the 39th minute of play through Hamza El Moussaoui following a poor clearance by Bendel Insurance.

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Substitute Vincent Augustus put Bendel Insurance ahead again in the 60th minute but the celebration in the charged Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium was halted in the 78th minute with an equalizing goal by Mohammed.