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  Osun Football Association have unveiled a new crest. The new design amongst others incorporates the motto of the association, "Fairplay and Harmony". The new design, seen above, will be seen by the public beginning with signage, publications and merchandise for the upcoming State Football League. The new logo ties in the history of the of the state cum associations while providing a modern look.  “The goal of redesigning our logo is to create a look that stays true to the roots of the territory and the association while reaching out to all and sundry,” said Mayor Sola Fanawopo the association supremo. “The new logo captures the energy and excitement in our domain and that of our organization, we hope that it will inspire more people to join us as we revitalise the ecosystem with sustainable developments". Here are what the symbols and features of the Osun FA Crest represent. The Motto: Fairplay and Harmony The official motto of Osun FA is “Fairplay and Harmony.” Fairpl...

  Nigeria men's and women’s beach volleyball teams have qualified for the 13th African Games in Ghana. The 13th African Games is scheduled for 8th to 23rd March 2024 in Accra, Kumasi and Cape Coast in Ghana. The pair of Esther Mbah and Pamela Bawa recorded a 100% winning record in the women’s category beating Burkina Faso 2-0 (21-12, 21-10), Benin Republic 2-0 (21-6, 21-13) and Cote d’Ivoire 2-0 (21-6, 21-6) to finish first position. The pair of Hilary Simon and Obayemi Ogunshina recorded three wins against Burkina Faso 2-0 (21-15, 21-11), Togo 2-1 (15-21, 21-13, 21-13) and Cote d’Ivoire 2-1 (16-21, 21-17, 15-13) losing to Benin Republic 2-1 (21-14, 21-23, 15-21). The coach of Nigeria women’s team Kayode Ajilore commended the resilient spirit of the players for ensuring the nation qualifies for the African Games. He praised the Nigeria Volleyball Federation led by Engineer Musa Nimrod for supporting the dreams of the young players. The former beach volleyball player said, “I am ful...

  NFF Board Members Aisha Falode and Ahmed Yusuf Fresh proudly dedicate the Super Eagles' 1-0 victory over the Elephants of Cote d'Ivoire in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group A game to Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the entire Nigerian nation. Celebrating the triumph at the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpé, Cote d'Ivoire, Falode and Yusuf declared in a heartfelt video, "Nigeria is one, and this victory is for Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the good people of Nigeria." William Troost-Ekong's decisive second-half penalty secured a narrow 1-0 win for the Super Eagles, marking a significant victory as it handed the hosts, Ivory Coast, their first defeat in nine matches and blowing the AFCON Group A open. This outcome adds a thrilling twist to Group A with one fixture remaining. The golden moment came with a penalty 10 minutes into the second half, and surprisingly, it was ex-Watford defender Troost-Ekong who stepped up, converting the penalty with precision beyon...

  Ifelodun LG were crowned Champions of the 2023/2024 edition of the Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup on Monday evening, after edging past Ilesa West LG 7-6 via penalties. The final match played at the Osogbo City Stadium ended 1-1 in regulation time, with goals coming from Fakunle Yomi of Ifelodun and Oke Adebiyi of Ilesa West respectively. In the third-place encounter, Olorunda LG defeated Ede South LG, by three goals to nil. Taiwo Afolabi scored a brace in the encounter, while Ede South Defender, Suraju Sodiq scored an own goal in the 5th minute. The final event had in attendance, great dignitaries from across the State, led by the Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, who performed the official kick-off ceremony, others the Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi, the Speaker of the House of Assembly, RT. Hon Adewale Egbedun, Secretary to the State Government, Mr Teslim Igbalaye, Osun PDP Chairman, Chief Sunday Bisi and many other top Government fun...

  The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, on Friday, vowed that it would not process any Direct Entry admission without certificate verification for the Advanced Level candidates that applied for the 2023 admissions. This was disclosed in a statement issued on the Board’s official X handle. This development is coming after the Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Education, on Tuesday announced the suspension of accreditation of degree certificates from Benin Republic and Togo. According to a statement signed by Augustina Obilor-Duru on behalf of the Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, the government lamented that “some Nigerians deploy nefarious means and unconscionable methods to get a Degree with the end objective of getting graduate job opportunities for which they are not qualified”. (https://punchng.com/fg-suspends-accreditation-of-degree-certificates-from-benin-republic-togo/) It followed an investigative repo...

  Egypt, the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d'Ivoire 2023 record holders (seven), are aiming to extend record, says star midfielder Mahmoud Ahmed Ibrahim Hassan. The talented player, also known as Trezeguet, made the bold statement when the Pharaohs arrived in Cote d’Ivoire on Thursday to play in Africa's showpiece event. Egypt will be based in the capital Abidjan where they are drawn in Group B alongside Ghana, Mozambique and Cape Verde.  “It is a difficult group. It is not easy. All the African teams are strong and have very good players. We will play all the matches as finals and see what they look like We came here aiming for a new title. Since our arrival, the entire team has only one goal, to go be crowned champions." The former Aston Villa player, who is preparing to participate in his fourth TotalEnergies AFCON, retains a painful memory of the last two finals that the Egyptians lost in 2017 against Cameroon and 2021 in Cameroon against Seneg...

    The Directorate of Road Transport Services of the Federal Capital Territory Administration has commenced the demolition of shops, eateries, and other illegal structures in taxi ranks across Abuja. The Director of the DRTS, Abdulateef Bello, had earlier on Monday, following a meeting with transport stakeholders, hinted at the reclamation of all taxi ranks within the territory, to make room for a unified mass transportation system in the FCT. Consequently, the department began the demolition of illegal structures at Area 3 and Banex Junction Taxi Ranks, in Abuja on Friday. The Punch gathered that at the Area 3 Taxi Rank, the DTRS team, supported by security agencies, demolished a car wash, mechanic workshops, a cinema house, and eateries among others, operating within the ranks. At the Banex Junction Taxi Rank, the taxis were not using the ranks as they had been taken over by miscreants, who used the space to sell hard drugs, including adulterated fuel and diesel...