Category: Events and Competitions
Nigeria to Host 2027 African School Games in Major Win for Grassroots Sports
Nigeria’s Hosting of the 2027 African School Games is a Major Win for Grassroots Sports DevelopmentI warmly welcome Nigeria’s successful bid to host the 2027 African School Games, a landmark achievement that reflects our nation’s growing reputation in sports and reinforces President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for youth development. This is a significant…
🇳🇬 Golden Eaglets Earn 1-1 Draw Against China U-17 in Third Match
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets (U-17) played out a 1-1 draw against China U-17 in their third match at the CFA Team China International Youth Football Tournament in Yinchuan, China. The Golden Eaglets produced another determined performance, showing resilience and quality against the host nation to secure a hard-earned point.6. The result reflects the team’s steady progress…
Collaboration with Kosovo delights NSC – Hon. Olopade
Another significant milestone has been achieved by the National Sports Commison with its collaboration with the government of Kosovo in its quest to reposition Nigerian sports under the Renewed Hope Initiative for Nigeria Sports Economy (RHINSE). This was unfolded when the office of Director General of NSC, Hon Bukola Olopade received the Deputy Prime Minister…
PRESS STATEMENT: 24 Days to Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games: Team Nigeria Stars to Watch (Part 1)
As the 2026 Commonwealth Games draw closer, with Glasgow, Scotland set to host the Games from July 23 to August 2, Team Nigeria will once again parade some of the finest athletes on the global stage. Here are some of Nigeria’s biggest stars to watch (just the first part). Tobi Amusan With just a few…
Happy 19th Birthday, Anjolaoluwa Josiah Idowu
Today, we celebrate a talented attacker, Anjolaoluwa Josiah Idowu, a former player of Buruj Football Club and now making strides with Apolonia FC. As you clock 19 years old today, may this new chapter bring greater success, good health, happiness, and countless achievements both on and off the pitch. Your dedication, hard work, and passion…
Buruj FC Applauds Italian Consulate Lagos Youth Football Tournament
First of all, I would like to appreciate the Italian Consulate General in Lagos, led by Ugo Boni, for organizing this wonderful tournament. I also commend Emmanuel Babatunde Omije and the entire Rudder Sports Management team, as well as Ken Enofe, for their efforts in making this competition a success. This tournament has been a…
Italian Consulate General U-20 Football Tournament Cup 2026
Nigeria youth midfielders Raheem Moyinoluwa Salaudeen and Fawas Ayomide Adeleke were among the standout talents at the Italian Consulate General U-20 Football Tournament Cup 2026 held in Lagos. The two Buruj Football Club midfielders were photographed alongside Ugo Boni, Consul General of Italy in Lagos; Emmanuel Babatunde Omije, CEO of Rudder Sports Management; Ken Enofe,…
ITALIAN CONSULATE GENERAL U-20 FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT CUP 2026
Buruj Football Club midfielders Raheem Moyinoluwa Salaudeen and Fawas Ayomide Adeleke have successfully featured in the Italian Consulate General U-20 Football Tournament Cup 2026 and are now among the shortlisted players selected by scouts for a potential football development opportunity in Italy. The two talented midfielders impressed throughout the tournament with their outstanding performances, earning…
Buruj FC Thanks Italian Consulate & Rudder Sports for Youth Football Development Initiative
First of all, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the Italian Consulate General in Lagos, particularly the Consul General, Mr. Ugo Boni, for organizing this wonderful tournament and for giving Buruj Football Club the opportunity to participate.
🏆⚽ BURUJ FOOTBALL CLUB INVITED TO PRESTIGIOUS ITALIAN CONSULATE GENERAL U-20 FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT ⚽🏆
Buruj Football Club has been officially invited by the Italian Consulate General in Lagos to participate in the highly anticipated U-20 Football Tournament taking place today at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos.