SportsNews

Filmmaker, Pascal Atuma to develop football academy in Katsina

Published

1 year ago

October 27, 2024

Filmmaker, Pascal Atuma to develop football academy in Katsina

An actor and filmmaker, Pascal Atuma, has announced his partnership with the Katsina State government to “nurture young talents in Nigeria”.

In a statement sent to Ekwutosblog, he said, “With years of experience in the talent industry, spanning film, television, music and football, I recognise the importance of support in unlocking youthful potential.

“Some societies have made significant strides in talent development, and Nigeria must also prioritise empowering its abundant young talents. This conviction drives my excitement about our innovative tripartite partnership between Tabic Sporting Outfit, Katsina State Ministry of Youths and Sports Development/Katsina Football Academy, and Bondy Football Academy in Paris, France.”

He added that the “collaborative effort” was set to discover and cultivate the hidden football gems in Katsina State, providing them with the resources and expertise to reach their full potential and become world-class athletes.

SportsNews

2026 World Cup: Super Eagles waiting for FIFA’s decision – Iwobi

Published

19 hours ago

February 6, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

Super Eagles playmaker, Alex Iwobi, has admitted they are waiting to see if the team would still play at the 2026 World Cup.

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, is optimistic of a potential lifeline from FIFA, after it submitted a petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Iwobi was asked by SuperSport if he would rather lift the AFCON 2025 trophy or qualify for the World Cup?

The 29-year-old, who played at the 2018 of the World Cup, replied: “I mean we’re still waiting, well hopefully we can go to the World Cup, but I feel it’s a tough one.

“It’s a tough one because winning AFCON is like… It’s a great legacy, it’s a great thing to have like in your career, a memorable moment.

“But then at the same time, because I’ve been to the World Cup already, a lot of the players haven’t been. They would like to say ‘I want to go to the World Cup,’ so I can’t be selfish and say win the AFCON and for my teammates to not go to the World Cup. So it’s a tough one. I don’t know. I don’t know.”

Politics

PRESIDENT TINUBU CONDOLES WITH SAMUEL CHUKWUEZE OF THE SUPER EAGLES ON THE PASSING OF HIS MOTHER

Published

1 week ago

January 30, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

President Bola Tinubu sends his condolences

to Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze on the passing of his mother.

The President also extends his sympathies to the family and friends of Mrs Sarah Chukwueze, who passed away on Thursday.

President Tinubu mourns with the Chukwueze family and encourages them to find solace in the memory and legacy of their late matriarch.

“The passing of Mrs Chukwueze, the mother of one of our bright football stars, just a few days after the passing of Super Eagles’ captain Wilfred Ndidi’s father, is deeply saddening.

I mourn with them, and I am with them in prayers during this difficult time,” the President says.

President Tinubu prays that God Almighty will grant the departed eternal rest.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)