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CAFCC: Bayelsa United To Face CS Sfaxien 

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Bayelsa United is through to the second round of CAF Confede-rations Cup after recording a 4-2 win over Ashanti Golden Boys of Guinea on Sunday.
The Nigerian Federation Cup holder hosted the Guineans at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenegoa and delivered a complete performance. 
A goal each from Favour Martins, Emi James and brace from Okardi Inikurogha put Bayelsa United in perfect control, while Moussa Keita bagged the double for the visitors to make the scoreline respectable.
Bayelsa United will now face CS Sfaxien of Tunisia in the next round of the competition.

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ANOCA  Inspects Facilities For  Africa School Games, In Abuja

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Nigeria’s 2027 African School Games hosting journey entered its next gear yesterday, with a collaborative meeting between the ANOCA African School Games Coordination Commission and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the Games, led by its chairman, Lekan Abari.

The session, held at the ANOCA Secretariat in Abuja, marked the first major technical review since Nigeria was awarded the hosting rights in 2025.

Abari delivered a detailed 46-slide hosting overview that covered governance, venues, logistics and legacy plans. He outlined the structure of the LOC and its subcommittees, each tasked with specific aspects of the Games’ delivery.

The presentation mapped out key competition and non-competition venues across Abuja.

In the presentation, the Moshood Abiola National Stadium is designated as the main stadium for ceremonies, athletics and other sports events, while Transcorp Hilton Abuja will be utilised for accommodation of officials and stakeholders.

Abari said that the Jabi Lake is the proposed venue for canoeing events, while the Games Village and University of Abuja will serve as the athletes’ camp and accommodation.

He also announced the proposed dates for the Games as August 22 to September 4, 2027, while explaining that the 14-day window was selected after weighing factors including Nigeria’s political calendar, weather patterns, and the global school calendar to maximise athlete and spectator turnout.

ANOCA African School Games Coordination Commission Chairman, Joao Da Costa Manuel, said after reviewing the presentation: “I am satisfied with the level of preparation, which the Local Organising Committee is putting in place.”

He urged the LOC to maintain close monitoring of all preparations to ensure Abuja delivers successful Games that set the standard for future editions.

The African School Games is ANOCA’s flagship youth event, first held in Algeria in 2025 with over 30 African nations. Abuja 2027 will be the second edition and another chapter in Nigeria’s continuous success stories of hosting continental multi-sport Games.

Over 3,000 student-athletes aged between 14 and 16 are expected to feature across over 20 sports.

The ANOCA Coordination Commission will continue its working visit today with on-site inspections of the proposed venues.

The team will assess the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Package A and B, Jabi Lake, accommodation facilities, and the University of Abuja campus.

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AFCON Beach Volleyball:  Nigeria Set To Host Eight W/African Nations

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Nigeria is set to welcome elite beach volleyball athletes from eight West African countries as the nation hosts the 2026 African Nations Cup Beach Volleyball Zone 3 Qualifiers for Men and Women from July 3 to July 7 in Badagry, Lagos State.
The championship, sanctioned by the Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB), will bring together top beach volleyball players from Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Benin Republic, Ghana, Togo, Nigeria, Niger Republic, and Liberia in what promises to be a highly competitive regional tournament.
Chairman of the Media Committee of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Godspower Odedede, disclosed this in Asaba, Delta State, noting that the event underscores Nigeria’s growing reputation as a preferred destination for major volleyball competitions on the continent.
According to Odedede, the championship is expected to showcase the best of West African beach volleyball while promoting sportsmanship, regional integration, and excellence among participating nations.
He said Badagry, renowned for its scenic coastline and rich cultural heritage, offers an ideal setting for the tournament and is expected to provide athletes, officials, and spectators with a memorable sporting and cultural experience.
The championship will serve as a platform for participating nations to display their talents while competing for continental qualification opportunities. It will also contribute significantly to the growth and development of beach volleyball in the Zone 3 region through increased exposure, healthy competition, and collaboration among member countries,” he stated.
Odedede added that Nigeria’s hosting of the event reflects the commitment of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation to the advancement of beach volleyball both within the country and across Africa.
The federation, under the leadership of its President, Musa Nimrod, an engineer, has continued to pursue initiatives aimed at creating opportunities for athletes to excel on the continental and global stage while strengthening Nigeria’s position as a leading force in African volleyball.
He said the tournament will not only enhance competitive standards in the region but also boost sports tourism and foster stronger ties among participating countries.
The NVBF assured that further details regarding match schedules, team arrivals, accreditation procedures, and other related activities will be released in the coming weeks.
The federation has also called on volleyball enthusiasts, corporate organizations, sports administrators, media practitioners, and the general public to support the championship as Nigeria prepares to once again host a major continental sporting event.
The 2026 African Nations Cup Beach Volleyball Zone 3 Qualifiers is expected to serve as a significant milestone in the development of beach volleyball in West Africa and further cement Nigeria’s status as a key player in the growth of the sport across the continent.
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VP Pledges N1.6m Reward for C’wealth Games trials

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The Second Vice President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, Akuchukwu Aghazu, has introduced a performance-based reward scheme to motivate home-based athletes ahead of the Commonwealth Games Trials in Lagos next weekend,  Tidesports source reports.

Aghazu unveiled the Ben Aghazu Prize for Excellence in Athletics in honour of her late father, Ben Aghazu. The initiative covers the men’s and women’s 100m, 200m, 400m, 1500m and 5000m events, as well as the long jump and javelin.

Under the scheme, athletes who achieve predetermined performance standards in the 14 events at the trials, scheduled for June 20 to 22 in Lagos, will receive N100,000 each.

She also announced an Excellence in Athletics Award for coaches, with one male and one female coach set to be recognised.

“The intention is to support and encourage our home-based athletes and outstanding coaches,” Aghazu said while unveiling the reward scheme.

President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, Chief Tonobok Okowa, welcomed the initiative, describing it as a commendable gesture that would inspire athletes to raise their performance levels at the crucial trials.

“I am excited by this thoughtful initiative from our Second Vice President, Aku Aghazu. This is the kind of support that motivates our home-based athletes to give their very best during these all-important Commonwealth Games Trials,” said Okowa, who is also the Senior Vice President of the Confederation of African Athletics.

For athletes based in Nigeria, the qualifying standard for the men’s 100m is 10.60 seconds, while the women’s entry standard is 11.55 seconds. The qualifying marks for the 200m are 21.85 seconds for men and 23.75 seconds for women, while the standards for the 400m are 48.50 seconds and 54.50 seconds respectively.

In the 1500m, athletes must run 3:50.00 for men and 4:20.00 for women to claim the prize, while the qualifying standards for the 5000m are 14:00.00 and 17:50.00 respectively.

Field event athletes have also been included in the incentive package. Male long jumpers must record a distance of 7.90m, while female athletes are required to jump 6.50m. In the javelin throw, the targets are 81m for men and 55m for women.

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