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Paris 2024 Olympics: Tinubu congratulates D’Tigress’ Wakama on recognition as Best Coach of Women’s Basketball

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Ms. Rena Wakama, D’Tigress’ coach, on her recognition as the best coach of women’s basketball…

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Gov Douye Diri pre-season tournament set for kickoff in Bayelsa State

The draws for the 2024 Governor Duoye Diri Preseason Football Tournament shows action will begin today, Monday, August 12, 2024…

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Peter Obi criticizes Nigeria’s Paris 2024 Olympic spending after medal-less outing

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 General Election in Nigeria, Mr. Peter Obi has criticized Nigeria’s…

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El-Kanemi Warriors rewarded with N35.2 million by Borno Government for Federation Cup win

El-Kanemi Warriors Football Club has been honored with N35.2 million from the Borno State Government following their historic victory in…

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Akwa United sign on new players to beef up team for new NPL season (See who is on board)

As part of its efforts to fortify Akwa United FC in preparation for the 2024/2025 Nigerian Premier League (NPL) season,…

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Ethiopia’s late substitute, Tola, wins marathon in Olympic record

By Olawale Alabi Paris, Aug. 10, 2024 Tamirat Tola of Ethiopia on Saturday won the men’s marathon title at the…

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Why Nigerian athlete used borrowed bike at Paris Olympic games – Minister

Nigeria’s Minister of Sports Development Senator John Enoh has clarified trending reports of a Nigerian Cycling athlete who used a…

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Nigeria’s D’Tigress eliminated from Paris 2024 Olympics after loss to USA

Nigeria’s D’Tigress delivered a memorable performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, despite falling short against Team USA. The American team,…

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‘Burna Boy songs gives me inspiration ‘- U.S.-based Nigerian Wrestler

US based Nigerian Wrestler, Ashton Mutuwa. By Olayinka Owolewa Paris, Aug. 6, 2024 A U.S. based Nigerian Wrestler, Ashton Mutuwa…

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Oborududu to fight for bronze after defeat to Kyrgyzstan’s opponent

World No 6, Blessing Oborududu and her coach, Purity Akuh on Monday during the quarter final bout with Larroque Koumba…

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Uzodimma unveils Amuneke Technical Manager, Heartland Football Club Owerri

The Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma has unveiled a renowned football administrator and tactician, Mr. Emmanuel Amuneke as…

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Paris 2024: D’Tigress stun Canada to seal historic Olympics quarter-final berth; Ezinne Kalu shines again

By Victor Okoye Abuja, Aug. 4, 2024 Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has made history by qualifying for the…

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Alfred makes Olympic history for St Lucia with 100m gold

Paris, Aug. 4, 2024 Julien Alfred ran away from American world champion Sha’carri Richardson to win Olympic gold medal in…

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History for Africa as Morocco, Egypt reach Paris 2024 Olympic Games semi-finals

Morocco 4 – USA 0 Egypt 5 – Paraguay 4 In a historic moment for African football, both Morocco and…

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Nigeria exit Paris 2024 Olympics with 1-3 loss to Japan

The Super Falcons of Nigeria failed to fly in their final match of Group C of the Paris 2024 Women’s…

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Paris Olympics: Nigeria’s D’Tigress upset world number three, Australia

Nigeria’s D’Tigress have made a remarkable start to their Paris 2024 Olympics campaign, defeating the highly ranked Australian team, the…

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Paris 2024 Olympics : Falcons lose second game to Spain

By Ijeoma Okigbo Abuja, July 28, 2024 Nigeria’s Super Falcons, on Sunday, lost their second group C game at the…

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Nigeria Football Federation pays tribute to Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, Ifeanyi Ubah

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has paid glowing tributes to former football club owners, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu and Senator (Dr)…

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Nigeria’s Sports Minister hails Team Nigeria’s display at Paris Olympic games opening ceremony

Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has expressed immense pride in Nigeria’s vibrant and confident display at the…

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2024 Paris Olympics: Show the world what you’re made of, Tinubu charges Nigerian athletes

President Bola Tinubu has charged Nigerian athletes to the 2024 Paris, France Olympics “to exhibit the resilience, courage, respect, self-control,…

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Brazil defeat Nigeria in 2024 Paris Olympic games clash

Nigeria’s Super Falcons suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Brazil in their opening match of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games,…

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France to wow the world as 2024 Olympic Games kicks off in Paris under tight security

By Ijeoma Okigbo Paris, July 26, 2024 France aims to wow the world on Friday with an extravagant Olympic Games…

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Snoop Dogg to learn new tricks in Paris Olympics coverage

Paris, July 24, 2024 American rapper, Snoop Dogg, said he was ready to learn “some new tricks” when he collaborates…

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