Sports
Pitch Awards: Philips backs Tinubu’s reforms as Osimhen, Iwobi, others win top honours
President of the Nigeria Pitch Awards, Shina Philips, has backed President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing reforms...
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Eguavoen named interim Super Falcons coach ahead of Olympic qualifiers
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed former Super Eagles head coach Augustine Eguavoen as...
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Gov. Okpebholo rewards WAFU-B Champions Edo Queens with N50m
Edo State Governor, His Excellency Senator Monday Okpebholo, has rewarded Edo Queens with N50 million...
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US Open Juniors: Ogunsakin bows out to South Africa’s Doig in three-set thriller
Nigeria’s teenage tennis prospect Oluwaseun Ogunsakin has been eliminated from the 2026 US Open Junior...
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FIFA U-20 WWC: Aduku promises improved Falconets display after Spain defeat
Nigeria’s Falconets were beaten 2-0 by Spain in their opening Group F match at the...
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US Open Juniors: Ogunsakin eyes another milestone against South Africa’s Doig
Nigeria’s teenage tennis prospect Oluwaseun Ogunsakin will return to action at theUS Open Junior Championshipson...
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Eko 2026 to expose athlete‑poaching states — Yusuf Alli
Former Nigerian Olympian and sports administrator, Yusuf Alli, has stated that the maiden National Intermediate...
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Iheanacho extends scoring streak with brace as Bursaspor beat Manisa
Super Eagles forwardKelechi Iheanachocontinued his remarkable start to life at Bursaspor after scoring twice to...
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AI-powered supercomputer launched to predict 2026/27 NPFL season
Made In Africa Sport (MIAS), a sports technology and media company, has launched an artificial...
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All set for maiden Wheelchair American Football Exhibition in Lagos
All is set for Nigeria’s maiden Wheelchair American Football exhibition, with four teams expected to...
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Gov. Makinde approves 32-seater, 18-seater buses for Shooting Stars
GovernorSeyi Makindeof Oyo state has approved the immediate release of two buses, a 32-seater and...
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US Open: Ogunsakin fights back to secure first Grand Slam main-draw victory
Nigeria’s teenage tennis prospect Oluwaseun Ogunsakin has secured his first Grand Slam main-draw victory after...
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Eko 2026 to showcase Nigeria’s sporting potential — Olopade
The Director-General of theNational Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, has expressed confidence in Lagos State’s readiness...
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Cricket: Nigeria qualify for ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup
Nigeria’s Junior Female Yellow Greens on Saturday qualified for the ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World...
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CAFCLQ: Ilechukwu targets strong start, urges Rangers fans to keep faith
Rangers International coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has called on the club’s supporters to continue believing in...
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Edo Queens win WAFU-B title again, qualify for Champions League
Edo Queens have reclaimed the WAFU-B Women’s Champions League title after producing a dramatic comeback...
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EPL Round-up: Iwobi reaches milestone as Haaland fires Man City to top spot
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi reached a rare Premier League milestone on Saturday as Fulham...
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CAF Confed Cup: Shooting Stars secure slim first leg victory over CS Sfaxien
Shooting Stars of Ibadan secured a 1-0 victory over Tunisian side, CS Sfaxien in their...
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D’Tigress suffer second straight World Cup defeat against Hungary
Nigeria’s D’Tigress suffered their second consecutive defeat at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup after...
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Ogunsakin stuns top seed to qualify for US Open Junior Championships main draw
Nigeria’s fast-rising tennis star Oluwaseun Ogunsakin has completed a remarkable qualifying campaign to secure his...
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