Category: Sports
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ARGENTINA FIGHT BACK TO BEAT ENGLAND 2-1, REACH WORLD CUP FINAL
Argentina booked their place in the FIFA World Cup final after a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over England in a thrilling semi-final at the Atlanta Stadium in the United States. After a closely contested first half ended goalless, England took the lead in the 55th minute when Anthony Gordon finished calmly from a Morgan Rogers…
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WABSU APPLAUDS NFF FOR SETTING UP BEACH SOCCER, FUTSAL INTERIM BOARD
The West African Beach Soccer Union (WABSU) has commended the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for establishing an interim board to oversee beach soccer and futsal in the country, describing the move as a major boost for the development of the sport. In a statement, WABSU Zone B Executive Chairman, Mbabia Yves, praised the NFF’s decision,…
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WHY SUPER EAGLES GOALKEEPER MADUKA OKOYE IS TRENDING
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is trending on social media after he was seen with American rapper Cardi B during Paris Fashion Week, sparking widespread reactions and speculation among fans. Videos and photographs shared online showed Okoye and the Grammy-winning artiste at the Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture show in Paris. The pair were also…
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D’TIGERS CRUSH RWANDA 106-62 TO SEAL SECOND-ROUND SPOT IN WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS
Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, delivered a dominant 106-62 victory over Rwanda on Sunday July 05 to complete an unbeaten run in the third window of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers in Luanda, Angola. The emphatic win secured Nigeria’s place in the second round of the qualifiers after earlier hard-fought victories…
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COMMONWEALTH GAMES 2026: TINUBU CHARGES TEAM NIGERIA TO WIN WITH INTEGRITY, BREAK MEDAL RECORDS
President Bola Tinubu has challenged Team Nigeria to surpass the country’s best-ever performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, while urging the athletes to compete with integrity and strictly avoid doping. Represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, at a farewell ceremony in Abuja, the President reminded the contingent that they…
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NVBF INVITES 20 PLAYERS TO CAMP AHEAD OF 2026 AFRICA NATIONS CUP QUALIFIERS
The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has invited 20 players to national camp as preparations begin for the 2026 CAVB Africa Nations Cup qualifying tournament in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. According to the federation, the players were selected after extensive scouting during the first phase of the 2026 National Premier Volleyball League. The squad includes a blend…
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NBBF UNVEILS D’TIGERS SQUAD FOR 2027 FIBA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS IN ANGOLA
Nigeria’s basketball governing body, the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), has announced a 12-man D’Tigers squad for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers in Luanda, Angola. The qualifiers, scheduled for July 2 to July 5, will mark the competitive debut of new Head Coach David Fizdale. The former NBA coach will lead a mix…
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IGHALO CREDITS HOUSEMAN FOR LAUNCHING HIS 19-YEAR FOOTBALL CAREER
Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo has credited Argentine football scout Marcelo Houseman with playing a key role in launching his professional football career. According to Ighalo, Houseman discovered him and fellow Nigerian footballer Kim Ojo in Nigeria and took them to Hertha Berlin in Germany when they were still unknown, creating opportunities that exposed…
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LGAN, NILDS PARTNER TO BOOST PREPARATIONS FOR 2026 ALL AFRICA CHALLENGE TROPHY
The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) and the Nigeria Institute of Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support preparations for the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT). The agreement was signed in Abuja by NILDS Director-General, Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, and LGAN President, Dr. Lami Ahmed. The partnership…
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UNICAL SET TO HOST 50,000 ATHLETES FOR 2026 NUGA GAMES
The University of Calabar (UniCal) says it is fully prepared to host the 2026 Nigeria Universities Games Association (NUGA), expected to attract about 50,000 athletes from more than 50 universities across Nigeria. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Offiong Offiong, disclosed this at a press briefing in Calabar, noting that the 28th edition of the biennial games will…
