Sports

Amstel Malta Celebrates Team Nigeria

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4 years ago

August 11, 2021

Amstel Malta Ultra has joined millions of Nigerians in celebrating Team Nigeria at Olympic Games, Tokyo 2020, after Blessing Oborududu and Ese Brume won silver and bronze medals, respectively.
At an event to celebrate the medalists, Oborududu said, “I feel so blessed to have represented Nigeria on a world stage and even more ecstatic that I’ve been able to make history as the first medalist in the weightlifting sporting event.”
“It’s such an honour to have won the country’s first medal at the Olympics. This is a huge win, not just for me, but for my family, my supporters and for every Nigerian out there. I could not have achieved this without the support and prayers I have received from everyone. Thank you all so much,” Brume, added.
The two medalists went on to acknowledge the support they received from Team Nigeria, their coaches, Nigerians, the Minister of Youth and Sports Development and sports stakeholders in the fulfilment of their dreams.
Speaking at the event, Senior Brand Manager, Amstel Malta, Aminah Jagun, said, “As proud sponsors of Team Nigeria, we are proud of the resilience the athletes have shown at the Olympic Games.
“Despite injuries and other inconveniences, the team pushed to make this landmark victory a reality. We believe that this is only the beginning of greater achievements for the Nigerian sports industry.”

Sports

Ogba, Others Endorse Niger Delta Sports Festival

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1 day ago

March 5, 2025

The Tide

Vice president of the Nigeria Olympics Committee (NOC), Chief Solomon Ogba, foremost Sports Marketer and founder of Okpekpe Road Race, Mike Itemuagbor and top Sports Journalist and Media Strategist, Mitchel Obi have lent their voices in support of the Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF).
The personalities with backgrounds in sports administration, marketing and media spoke separately in commendation of the festival, an initiative of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) with Dunamis Icon as consultants.
“This is a positive addition to the evolving sports business ecosystem because it is not just a springboard for identifying talents, it also offers a platform to truly hone the skills of those already discovered”, remarked Obi, who served as Special Advisor to a former Sports Minister, late Anthony Ikhazabor.
He said the festival will be a flagship event in the region that would trigger interest in sports among the youths and people of the region.
Edo State-born Itemuagbor commended the NDDC for the decision to add sports in the list of their intervention projects in the region, adding that: “This speaks directly to the problem of youth restiveness which is of great concern to our people.”

Sports

Onyedika Not Sure For Super Eagles W’C Qualifiers

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1 day ago

March 5, 2025

The Tide

Raphael Onyedika has now emerged as a major doubt for the Super Eagles’ must-win 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe later this month.
The midfielder was forced out early from last week’s league game against Standard Liege.
He has not recovered from the injury and so will miss today’s league match against Gent and may also miss a UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash against Aston Villa yesterday.
The Super Eagles take on Rwanda in Kigali on March 21, before they face Zimbabwe in Uyo four days later in crucial World Cup qualifiers.

Sports

‘I Must Win Trophy Before Retirement’

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1 day ago

March 5, 2025

The Tide

Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Al-Khalood defender, William Troost-Ekong, has shared his experience on the difficulties of winning the prestigious Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) while describing it a must win trophy.
The former Watford FC defender has competed in the tournament three times but has yet to lift the trophy.
“I’ve been there three times now, bronze medal, silver medal, but I haven’t had the chance to win it. That remains my ultimate goal,” he told Tidesports source.
“It means so much to me and all the kids growing up in Africa and Nigeria.”