Photos: Contractor Begins Track Laying At Igbogbo Stadium

Kunle Adelabu The installation of tracks has commenced at the Igbogbo Stadium, by the contractor handling the project. Construction work started on the 1800 – capacity sporting facility located along the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Road, Igbgbo in Igbogbo/Bayeku local Council Development Area (LCDA(, Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, about three years ago. When our reporter visited the site on Wednesday, construction workers were seen continuing with laying of the tracks which we gathered started some days back.

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Sanwo – Olu Lauds Local Players’ Participation At Maiden WTT Contender Series

Our Reporter Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has expressed satisfaction with the participation of the grassroots players at the first World Table Tennis (WTT) Series in Sub-Saharan Africa which took place in Lagos. He made the statement at the medals presentation of the five-day epoch-making event held inside Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium Surulere Lagos, which ended on Sunday. The world tournament brought the world’s top players together under intense competition for the coveted prizes and 400 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), ranking points…

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Lagos Sports Commission Signs 60 New Coaches, Introduces Bonus For High Performers

Our Reporter Director-General, Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), Lekan Fatodu has announced the engagement of 60 new coaches across various sports disciplines to bolster the development of sports talents in the state. Speaking recently at the official engagement ceremony of the new sports tutors at the Lagos State Sports Commission Complex in Surulere, Fatodu said the move underscores the commitment of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to nurturing athletic talent and promoting sporting excellence in the state. He said, “The newly appointed coaches, selected based on their extensive experience and successful track…

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We Achieved Ikorodu City’s Promotion To NPFL Through Resilience – Bolowotan

Kunle Adelabu The former Director – General, Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr Toyin Gafaar Bolowotan, has said that the promotion of the Ikorodu City FC to the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) didn’t come easy. Bolowotan, who is the Chairman of the Ikorodu City FC established two years ago, in a statement following the promotion of his team into the elite league on Wednesday, also said that the management of the club is promoting the ‘can do’ spirit of the Nigerian youths. Ikorodu City FC gained promotion after defeating Madiba…

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NNL Play-Off: Ikorodu City, 3 Others Gain Promotion To NPFL

Mariam Akinloye Against all odds, Ikorodu City FC have gained promotion to the top flight Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after defeating Madiba FC 2 – 0 in the play – off. Ikorodu FC joined three other clubs that qualified from the Northern and Southern Conference play – off matches played today. The Oga boys joined Beyond Limits FC which defeated Inter Lagos 1 – 0 in the other Southern Conference match. With these feat, Ikorodu City, established just two years ago, and Beyond Limits, will be playing in the…

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24 Teams Set For 2024 Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA Chairman’s Cup

Kunle Adelabu A total of 24 teams are set to participate in this year’s Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) Chairman’s Cup, designed to engage the youths, discover talents and bring about unity and peace in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. The tournament slated for United African Methodist Church (Eleja), Igbogbo will kick off May 1st, 2024 The draw for the tournament, which was held at the Council’s Marriage Registry Hall on Saturday, April 20, 2024, was attended by the Council Chairman,…

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We Are Promoting Sports Tourism With Oldies Appreciation Game -Organisers

Kunle Adelabu -Promise family, guests fun-filled event The organisers of the Oldies Appreciation Game (OAG) have said that the whole idea behind the annual event in the ancient town of Igbogbo in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), is to develop a sports tourism where families can enjoy and relax. They promised a fun-filled outing for guests and families attending this year’s edition holding at the United African Methodist Primary School (Eleja), Igbogbo, on Saturday, April 20. Prince Ademola Ogunlewe, Chairman, Local Organising Committee (LOC), made the disclosure at the…

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Oldies Appreciation Game: Peter Rufai, Godwin Okpara, Other Ex-Soccer Stars To Grace Event In Igbogbo

Wale Jagun The organizers of the Oldies Appreciation Game, an annual sporting events in Igbogbo, have confirmed that the ex – Super Eagles goal Keeper, Peter Rufai and ex –international, Godwin Okpara among others, will grace this year’s edition of the convergence of veteran players in Igbogbo. Others confirmed for participation at the 12th edition of the game coming up on Saturday, April 20, 2024, are Wasiu Ipaye, Taiwo Oloyede and Jide Oguntuase. Prince Ademola Ogunlewe (Oruma), Chairman, Oldies Appreciation Games, speaking on the event with THE IMPACT, said that…

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Ikorodu City Beat Inter Lagos To Retain FA Cup

Wale Jagun Ikorodu City FC claimed a second consecutive Lagos FA Cup on Sunday by defeating Inter Lagos 2-0 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena Lagos The Oga Boys qualified for the final match after defeating First Bank FC 3-0 on Thursday in the semi – final clash. In the epic final, Harisson Uzondu Austin scored the first goal in the 27th-minute through a header while Oyedokun Tosin extended the lead in the 58th minute from a spot kick. Both team will now represent Lagos State in the prestigious Federation Cup

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Nigerian Table Tennis Prodigy, Mathew Kuti Expresses Satisfaction At All African Games Performance

Kunle Adelabu The Ikorodu – born table tennis prodigy, Master Mathew Kuti, has expressed satisfaction at his performance at the ongoing 13th All African Games in Accra, Ghana, which is his first – ever tournament as a senior player. Mathew, who won Silver in Teams Table Tennis and Bronze in Double Table event, was part of the 10 – man contingent listed by the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) for the Games. He made his debut alongside Amadi Umeh and experienced stars like Quadri Aruna, Olajide Omotayo and Taiwo Mati,…

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