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FIFA U20WC: Nigeria’s Flying Eagles to face Argentina after 1–1 draw with Colombia
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have advanced to the Round of 16 at the 24th FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile after…
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Abia International para badminton championship to be held annually – Otti
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has announced that the Abia International Para Badminton Championship will be held…
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Nigerian stars clash as Oshoala’s late strike wins it for Al Hilal against Plumptre’s Al Ittihad
The Saudi Women’s Premier League witnessed a thrilling showdown between Nigerian internationals Asisat Oshoala and Ashleigh Plumptre, as Al Hilal…
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FIFA U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles face Saudi Arabia in must-win clash
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will take on Saudi Arabia on Friday, 3 October 2025, in their second Group Stage match at…
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Premier League giants fall as United, Chelsea, Liverpool suffer defeats
It was a dramatic Saturday in the Premier League as three of the division’s biggest clubs – Manchester United, Chelsea…
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Trump explains why 2026 World Cup matches could be moved
U.S. President Donald Trump has said he would consider moving 2026 FIFA World Cup matches from certain American cities if…
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French footballer, Ousmane Dembélé, wins 2025 Ballon d’Or
Ousmane Dembélé has been crowned the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner after a brilliant 2024/25 season where he proved his class…
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Nigeria’s Rivers United hold Aigles du Congo to goalless draw in CAF Confederation Cup
Nigeria’s Rivers United began their CAF Confederation Cup campaign with a goalless draw against Aigles du Congo in the first…
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Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala scores, assists, as Al-Hilal beat Al Ahli 3-2
Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala is making a strong start in the Saudi Women’s Premier League. The Super Falcons striker scored her…
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Nigeria’s Flying Eagles play 1-1 draw with Chile in World Cup warm-up
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles began their World Cup preparations with a 1-1 draw against Chile in Rancagua on Saturday night. Aliyu…
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FIFA Ranking: Super Eagles now world 45th
By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus Ilorin, Sept. 18, 2015 Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped by one spot in the September edition of…
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Zenith Bank/NBBF women basketball final 8 dunked off
By Babatunde Ogunrinde Lagos Sept. 16, 2025 The Zenith Bank/NBBF Women Basketball Final Eight began on Tuesday as First Bank…
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UK Government launch sport programme to empower Lagos youth, build safer communities, create resilience against crime
Lagos, Wednesday 17 September 2025 A new two-month programme using sport to empower vulnerable young people and strengthen communities against…
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2025 Akwa Ibom State Sports Festival ends with colourful closing ceremony
After six days of sports rivalry, the 2025 Akwa Ibom State Sports Festival, which began on Monday, September 8, came…
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2025 Akwa Ibom State Sports Festival set for colourful closing ceremony, Saturday
After a week of intense sporting action across 18 events, with athletes representing all 31 local government areas of Akwa…
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2026 FIFA World Cup race: Super Eagles beat Rwanda, face South Africa next
Nigeria boosted her hope of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating Rwanda 1-0 at the Godswill Akpabio…
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Nigeria face tougher task after South Africa beat Lesotho
South Africa’s 3-0 victory over Lesotho in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers has made Nigeria’s path…
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Nigeria’s Flamingos set to resume camp ahead of 2025 U17 Women’s World Cup
Nigeria’s U17 women’s team, the Flamingos, will regroup in Abuja on Sunday to continue preparations for the 2025 FIFA U17…
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Nigerian star Asisat Oshoala joins Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Women’s Premier League club Al Hilal have confirmed the signing of Super Falcons legend Asisat Oshoala from Bay FC.…
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NPFL Sunday Round-Up: Pillars, Wikki share points as Katsina United stun Plateau United
Kano Pillars head coach, Evans Ogenyi, says his side has already shifted focus to the next game after being held…
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Victor Osimhen scores as Galatasaray Beat Rizespor 3-1
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen was on target again as his 65th-minute header helped Galatasaray secure a 3-1 win over…
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Super Eagles name final 23-man squad for World Cup qualifiers; Some big names missing
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has announced his final 23-man squad for next month’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda…
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Akwa Ibom officially unveils plans for Sports Festival 2025
…Set to power youth and tourism development in the State The Akwa Ibom State Government has officially unveiled plans…
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Young athletes bear the brunt as poor welfare, power outage, unsafe hostels hit National Youth Games in Asaba
The 2025 National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State have barely kicked off, but the athletes—many of them under 15—are…
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Kano Governor approves airlift of athletes to Asaba 2025 National Youth Games
The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved that all athletes representing the state at the 2025…
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