{"id":408,"date":"2025-01-13T12:26:04","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T12:26:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nyouthsports.com\/?page_id=408"},"modified":"2026-03-28T17:55:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T17:55:31","slug":"news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nyouthsports.com\/?page_id=408","title":{"rendered":"NEWS"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNigeria Athletes Shines In Ghana\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t <\/div>\n\n
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Nigeria has secured its 3rd GOLD \ud83e\udd47 medal in Ghana as the women\u2019s 4x100m relay team delivered a sensational performance to win in a Championship Record time of 42.94s. The victorious quartet of Chigozie Rosemary Nwankwo, Jennifer Chukwuka-Obi, Rosemary Chukwuma, and Miracle Ezechukwu combined speed, determination, and teamwork to power Nigeria to glory on the […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAnother World Championship Ticket Secured for Nigeria \ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddec\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t <\/div>\n\n
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Team Nigeria continues its impressive run on the international stage, as the women\u2019s 4x100m relay team clinched qualification for the World Championships in emphatic fashion. The quartet of Rosemary Chigozie Nwankwo and Miracle Ezechukwu\u2014both proudly representing N-Youth Sports Academy\u2014alongside Jennifer Chukwuka Obi and Maria Thompson, delivered a superb performance to secure their place among the […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n

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N-Youth Sports Academy delivered a remarkable and commanding performance on Day Two of the Damek Opens 1.0 Championship, showcasing excellence, discipline, and competitive spirit in the Kyorugi category. The academy recorded an impressive haul of three Gold medals and one Silver medal in the day\u2019s events. Leading the charge were Crown Umeh, Miracle Andrew, and […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n

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We are proud to announce that we have emerged as champions of the Baffi Furniture Cup 2026, marking a remarkable milestone in our journey. The Baffi Furniture Cup is a prestigious U-19 tournament held in Abuja, bringing together some of the most promising young talents in Nigerian football. Beyond competition, the tournament serves as a […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAFN Calls Up Our Sprinters Miracle Ezechukwu and Rosemary Nwankwo for World Relay Qualification Push\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t <\/div>\n\n
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The Athletics Federation of Nigeria has formally requested the release of two promising athletes, Miracle Ezechukwu Eluebube and Rosemary Nwankwo Chigozie, to strengthen Nigeria\u2019s team ahead of the upcoming international competition in Botswana. According to the federation, the athletes are expected to join the Nigerian delegation already in Botswana, where preparations are ongoing for the […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMiracle Ezechukwu Electrifying Performance at Jos\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t <\/div>\n\n
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Miracle Oluebube Ezechukwu delivered a truly electrifying statement at MTN CHAMPS Jos, confirming her status as one of Nigeria\u2019s brightest rising stars. In the U20 Women\u2019s 100m semifinals, she powered to a stunning 11.26s (+1.9) \u2014 not only winning her heat but setting the fastest time by any Nigerian woman in 2026 so far, while […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n

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The Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, and the DG, Hon. Bukola Olopade, continued the Commission\u2019s nationwide Youth Appreciation Tour with a visit to Nigerian Tulip International Colleges (NTIC), Abuja, where several student-athletes were recognised and rewarded for their outstanding performances across domestic and international competitions under the Commission\u2019s watch. The ceremony held […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n

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N-Youth Sports Academy Shines at MTN Champs Season 4 N-Youth Sports Academy recorded an impressive outing at the recently concluded MTN Champs Season 4, with its athletes delivering strong performances and demonstrating remarkable progress on the national stage. One of the highlights for the academy came in the women\u2019s 100m final, where Ojone Akubo-Adegbe produced […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n

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Nigeria has struck Athletics GOLD at the Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, thanks to a breathtaking performance from our women\u2019s 4x100m relay team! The exceptional quartet of Iyanuoluwa Bada, Miracle Ezechukwu (N-Youth Sports Academy), Maria Thompson, and Chioma Nweke stormed to victory with a brilliant time of 44.27s, securing Nigeria\u2019s first Athletics gold medal of […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n

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Huge congratulations to our incredible Taekwondo athlete, Miracle Andrew, for securing a well-deserved bronze medal in the highly competitive -62kg category at the 13th Korean Ambassador Taekwondo Championship! This remarkable achievement is a testament to Miracle\u2019s hard work, dedication, and unwavering determination. Throughout the tournament, Miracle showcased incredible skill, strength, and discipline, proving to be […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCELEBRATING OUR YOUNG CHAMPIONS: U-10, U-12, AND U-14 FOOTBALL TEAMS SHINE IN THE JOSENIHO KIDS LEAGUE!\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t <\/div>\n\n
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We are thrilled to announce the incredible achievements of our U-10, U-12, and U-14 youth football teams in the recently concluded Joseniho Kids Football League. These talented young athletes showcased passion, skill, and teamwork throughout the tournament, finishing among the top three in their respective age categories. This achievement is a testament to the dedication […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n

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Congratulations to our taekwondo athletes Crown Umeh and Miracle Andrew on their performance at the Africa Junior and Cadet Championship 2025. Another wonderful performance from our young athletes. Representing both 41kg and 59kg they both put up an amazing performance to come out with silver and bronze. Kudos to our girls..<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tEzechukwu Miracle And Rosemary Nwankwo Triumph At The Africa School Games, Algeria 2025\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t <\/div>\n\n
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They came prepared. They delivered. They conquered.Our athlete Rosemary Nwankwo Chigozie set the tone in the girls\u2019 100m heats flying to a Personal  Best of 11.71s to win her race with authority. Fast forward to the final, she\u2019s the new African School Games Champion, clocking 11.76s to take gold. Right beside her every step of […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n

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It was a very difficult final today against Footwork FC but our confidence never failed as we kept pushing till Michael David got the first and only goal in the second half to give us the victory. Congratulations to our boys for winning the Abuja Super Cup 2025 and also their first trophy of the […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n

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What a remarkable performance from our athlete Adaeze Ezeh as she returned to Benin for season 3 of MTN Champs, she jumped the second farthest distance by a Nigerian female Long Jumper in 2025. Ezeh who was an MVP from Season 1, leapt a big Personal Best of 6.05m (+0.6) to win the Junior U20 […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n

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We had another successful taekwondo belt grading. We hold taekwondo belt gradings every term to test the skills of our athletes to see how far they have learn and understand all areas of taekwondo. After that we promote the best fighters to the next belt. Do you want your kids to improve and be among […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n

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Another proud moment for us as our basketball players represented FCT in the north central basketball championship and finished second behind plateau state that emerged winners. This is a result of hard work. Congratulation to our educated champions, we hope for more wins ahead.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n

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Our academy graduate Edokpolor Peter joins Portuguese giant S.L Benfica. Edokpolor Peter joined N-Youth Sports academy in 2019 the same year he got admitted to The Nigerian Tulip International Colleges to study on scholarship which he got through N-Youth Sports Academy due to the partnership between both parties. He studied and completed his secondary education […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n

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We have had a wonderful preseason friendly games as we prepare for plenty task ahead this new year. Last week we played against JP Central Football Academy which was our first preseason game and it finished in a 2-2 draw with both goals from Onimisi Sunday.We also also played against Setraco Football Club which we […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Miracle Ezechukwu Electrifying Performance at Jos Miracle Oluebube Ezechukwu delivered a truly electrifying statement at MTN CHAMPS Jos, confirming her status as one of Nigeria\u2019s brightest rising stars. In the U20 Women\u2019s 100m semifinals, she powered to a stunning 11.26s (+1.9) \u2014 not only winning her heat but setting the fastest time by any Nigerian […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-408","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nyouthsports.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/408","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nyouthsports.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nyouthsports.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nyouthsports.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nyouthsports.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=408"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"https:\/\/nyouthsports.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/408\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1219,"href":"https:\/\/nyouthsports.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/408\/revisions\/1219"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nyouthsports.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=408"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}