Category: Sports
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ABAKALIKI FC GO BACK-TO-BACK, EDGE CYNOSURE TO LIFT EBONYI FA CUP
Abakaliki FC have retained their Ebonyi FA Cup title after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Cynosure FC in the 2026 final. The decisive moment came from winger Jude Aleke, whose long-range free-kick sealed the victory at the Pa Ngele Oruta Stadium. Coach Starplus Anista hailed the team’s effort, saying the focus now is to go…
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“HIS LEGACY LIVES ON” — TRIBUTES POUR IN FOR LATE STRIKER MICHAEL ENERAMO
Tributes are pouring in for former Super Eagles forward Michael Eneramo, who reportedly collapsed and died during a friendly match in Kaduna. According to the Nigeria Football Federation, the striker suffered cardiac arrest shortly after the second half resumed, having played the entire first half before the tragic incident. Former Sokoto United Technical Adviser, Mansur…
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ANAMBRA SPORTS BOSS PUSHES FOR MERIT-BASED APPOINTMENTS TO BOOST DEVELOPMENT
Want better sports results? Anambra’s sports director says it starts with putting the right people in the right seats. The Anambra State Director of Sports, Emeka Obidinma, is calling for competence and merit in the appointment of sports officials, saying it is key to improving performance and development in the sector. Speaking in Awka, Obidinma…
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NIGERIA WINS BRONZE AT PARA POWERLIFTING EVENT
One podium finish, two strong near-misses — Team Nigeria shows grit on the big stage 💪 Abdullateef Mohammed Awwal has secured a bronze medal in the 59kg category at the ongoing Para Powerlifting competition, earning his spot on the podium during the medal presentation ceremony. Meanwhile, Ahmed Mariam Taiye narrowly missed out on a medal…
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NPFL: KATSINA UNITED HELD TO GOALLESS DRAW BY BARAU FC IN KANO
Tough battle in Kano ends 0-0 as Katsina United and Barau FC share spoils, keeping Barau safe from relegation. Katsina United and Barau FC battled through a tense Match-day 32 clash in Kano on Sunday, but neither side could find the net, ending in a 0-0 stalemate. Barau FC coach Eugene Agbabe praised the result,…
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SINNER MAKES HISTORY WITH SUNSHINE DOUBLE MASTERCLASS IN MIAMI
Red-hot Jannik Sinner sweeps Miami in style, wins back-to-back Masters titles without dropping a single set. World No. 2 Jannik Sinner delivered another statement performance, defeating Jiří Lehečka 6-4, 6-4 to lift the Miami Open title and complete the coveted Sunshine Double. Coming off his triumph at the Indian Wells Masters earlier this month, Sinner…
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ARTETA’S KEEPER GAMBLE BACKFIRES AS ARSENAL FALL IN CUP FINAL
A bold selection call turned costly as Arsenal’s cup dreams crashed at Wembley. Mikel Arteta is under fire after his decision to stick with Kepa Arrizabalaga backfired in Arsenal’s 2-0 Carabao Cup final loss to Manchester City. The Arsenal boss opted for Kepa over first-choice David Raya, but the move proved costly when a goalkeeping…
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KANO PILLARS STUN ENYIMBA WITH 2-0 HOME WIN
Early goals and solid defending powered Kano Pillars past Enyimba in a crucial NPFL clash. Kano Pillars delivered a strong performance on home soil, beating Enyimba FC 2-0 in a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match in Kano. Chidozie Okorie set the tone early with an 11th-minute opener, before veteran forward Ahmed Musa doubled the…
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WOMEN’S T20I TOURNEY IGNITES GROWTH, EXCITEMENT AMONG PLAYERS
From skill-building to global exposure, players say Nigeria’s women’s T20i tournament is a game-changer for cricket development. Cricket stars are buzzing with excitement over the ongoing Nigeria Fifth Women’s Invitational T20i tournament, describing it as a powerful platform for growth, experience, and international exposure. The competition, tagged the Patricia Kambarami Cup, is being held at…
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DIRI HAILS TINUBU’S SPORTS SHAKE-UP, BACKS NEW ERA FOR FOOTBALL
Nigeria’s sports sector may be entering a fresh chapter as Bayelsa Governor Diri applauds reforms and calls for transparency in football governance. Governor Douye Diri has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for restructuring Nigeria’s sports administration, describing the shift from a ministry to a commission as a game-changer. Speaking at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)…
