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Santiago Raiders Emerge 2020 Galleon Masters Cup Champions

December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 Impact Newspaper

Wale Jagun Santiago Raiders have won the 6th edition of the Galleon Masters Cup beating Benija Bombers, a two – time champion of the annual tournament organised by the State Chairman of the BAN-BC72 Alpha Galleon. The highly interesting and entertaining final match was played at Elegbata mini – stadium, Apongbon, Lagos Island, on Sunday, December 6, 2020. Santiago Raiders won the match by 2-1 to stop Benija from winning the championship for the third time and won N30, 000 prize money as champions. The champions were also presented a…

Odofin Ogunsanya U – 17 Super Cup Opening Ceremony For December 8

December 2, 2020December 2, 2020 Impact Newspaper

Jare Olukotun The opening ceremony for the Odofin Ogunsanya U – 17 Super Cup has been slated for December 8, 2020, at the Lagos State Polytechnic football ground. According to the sponsor, Prince Adedoyin Ogunbiyi – Oyeneye Jokotex, Managing Consultant of Hicare Health foundation, the tournament, aside engaging youths in the division, is also to commemorate the installation of Chief Adewunmi Ogunsanya, SAN, the Chairman, Multi – Choice, as the Odofin of Ikorodu. “This is the first edition of the tournament and it is being organised to support sporting activities…

Destiny Boys FC Win Inaugural Tokunbo Abiru Lagos East Soccer Gold Cup

November 30, 2020November 30, 2020 Impact Newspaper

Jare Babatunde Destiny Boys FC have emerged as the winner of the first edition of the Tokunbo Abiru Lagos East Soccer Gold Cup defeating Oladunjoye FC in the final match on Sunday (yesterday). The impressive and keenly contested match between the two lkorodu- based teams, was played before a large crowd of spectators at the Police Barracks Playing Ground, along Igbogbo road, Ikorodu. The Senatorial football competition, which was organised by the Directorate of Youth of the Tokunbo Abiru Campaign Team, was held in conjunction with the Ikorodu Divisional Football…

Annual Oba Shotobi Independence Day Marathon 2020 Postponed – Organisers

September 30, 2020September 30, 2020 Impact Newspaper

Kunle Adelabu Organisers of the annual Oba Kabir Adewale Shotobi Independence Day Mini – Marathon have announced that the much – awaited sporting event will not hold this year due to the restriction on social gathering occasioned by the COVID – 19 pandemic. Government recently lifted ban placed on non – contact sports while the restrictions on others are still in force. The marathon race, which holds annually on October 1 to commemorate Nigeria’s Independence Day, also provides veritable opportunity for young talented athletes to compete and showcase their talents…

Photos: Asisat Oshoala Visits Gov. Sanwo – Olu

September 20, 2020September 20, 2020 Impact Newspaper

The Ikorodu – born and Barca Football Club female striker, Asisat Oshoala on Saturday paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu. Governor Sanwo – Olu revealed on his Twitter handle. A major discussion during the visit of the current CAF Women’s Player of the Year, was about her foundation which the Governor promised to support. The national female team striker also engaged the Governor in playing the round leather game at the State House during the visit. Asisat has won the CAF…

Activities Resume For Non – Contact Sports In Lagos

August 23, 2020August 23, 2020 Impact Newspaper

Kunle Adelabu In conformity with the recent permission granted by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 for the resumption of non-contact sports in Nigeria, Lagos State Government has granted permission for the resumption of activities of some sports. According to a release, sporting activities in racket sports such as Badminton, Table Tennis, Lawn Tennis as well as Track and Field events have commenced in Lagos State. The Director-General, Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr. Oluwatoyin Gafaar, while monitoring a training session by Badminton players at the Molade Okoya -Thomas Indoor Sports…

Abosan Forum Wins NYCN Inaugural Table Tennis Tournament

August 16, 2020August 16, 2020 Impact Newspaper

Kunle Adelabu -As Daini defeats Fathiu in ceremonial match Bemi Ogunsowo, who represented the Abosan Forum in Igbogbo township, on Sunday, August 16, 2020, beat his opponent in the maiden edition of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) branch, Table Tennis tournament. At the final, which was played at the Millennium Housing Estate, Ibeshe, Bemi defeated his opponent, Taiwo Obayomi , who represented Oseni Street in igbogbo township, in three straight set 11 – 8, 14 – 12 and 11 – 9, to…

Lagos Sports Commission Suspends Sporting Activities

March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 Impact Newspaper

The Lagos State Sports Commission has announced the closure of sports facilities and suspended all sporting activities by the State Government from Monday, March 23, 2020, as part of measures to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking on the decision, the Lagos State Sports Commission Chairman, Sola Aiyepeku stated that, as a responsible body, the safety and wellbeing of recreational and professional athletes as well the general population is of high priority to the State Government. In his words “In line with the directive of the Governor of Lagos State,…

Edo 2020 Sports Festival Postponed

March 17, 2020March 17, 2020 Impact Newspaper

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has approved the postponement of the National Sports Festival, tagged Edo 2020. The Minister of Sports, Mr Sunday Dare, announced this at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, after a meeting with Buhari. He said the postponement was due to the Coronavirus pandemic, adding the decision was arrived at after “close consultations with the Ministry of Health”. Dare visited Buhari with the Minister of State, Health, Senator Olorunimbe Mamora. He said over 11,000 athletes were expected to participate in the 20th sports festival, noting that…

Edo 2020: Team Lagos Assures Of Medals As Ikorodu Hosts Athletes’ Camping For National Sports Festival

March 17, 2020March 17, 2020 Impact Newspaper

Kunle Adelabu Athletes that would be representing Lagos State at the National Sports Festival tagged, ‘Edo 2020’ have assured Lagosians that they would improve on their previous performance by winning more gold medals. Bulk of the athletes, who are currently being trained at the Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu main campus and Strong Tower n Ikorodu, in preparation for the sporting competitions involving all states in the federation, spoke with some selected community media reporters on Monday. This year’s edition of the sporting event would commence on March 22 in Benin,…