Category: Sports
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WIKKI TOURISTS ROAR BACK TO VICTORY WITH 2-0 WIN OVER SHOOTING STARS
Wikki Tourists Football Club of Bauchi bounced back strongly on Sunday, defeating Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan 2-0 at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium. The win ends Wikki’s losing streak from their last two games and lifts their spirits in front of home fans. Abdullahi Usman opened the scoring in the 30th minute…
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NIGERIA TO HOST FIRST PROFESSIONAL BODYBUILDING EVENT WITH IFBB WEST AFRICA CHAMPIONSHIPS AND LAUNCH OF NATIONAL LEAGUE IN 2026
Nigeria is set to make a major mark on the international bodybuilding scene by hosting the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) West Africa Championships in April 2026. This event will be Nigeria’s first professional bodybuilding competition, coinciding with the launch of a national Fitness and Bodybuilding League to promote talent development. President of…
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NIGERIA HOCKEY FEDERATION PRESIDENT SIMON NKOM RE-ELECTED UNOPPOSED
Simon Nkom, President of the Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF), has been re-elected unopposed for another four-year term during the recent NHF presidential poll held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. Nkom, also a newly elected board member of the African Hockey Federation, expressed his gratitude to all stakeholders for their support, calling the…
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NIGERIA’S FLAMINGOS SOAR TO ROUND OF 16 IN U-17 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, made a stunning comeback in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco by securing a dominant 4-0 win over Samoa. Queen Joseph led the charge with two goals, while Captain Shakirat Moshood netted a penalty and Azeezat Oduntan added a stylish fourth. After tough losses to Canada and…
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SUPER FALCONS DOMINATE BENIN 2-0 IN WOMEN’S AFCON QUALIFIER, AIM FOR GLORY
Nigeria’s Super Falcons kicked off their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with a confident 2-0 away win over Bénin Republic in Lomé, Togo. The team started strong with Rasheedat Ajibade hitting the woodwork just six minutes in, setting the tone for a commanding performance. Deborah Abiodun opened the scoring in the 23rd minute…
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NIGERIA’S FLAMINGOS FALL 0-1 TO FRANCE, FACE TOUGH ROAD AHEAD AT U17 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, suffered their second straight defeat at the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco after a narrow 0-1 loss to France. The tightly contested match saw both sides defend well, with Nigeria creating more attempts but unable to break down France’s goalkeeper Chevray Lauryne, whose crucial saves kept the…
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VETERAN NIGERIAN SPORTS JOURNALISTS NOMINATED FOR SWAN JOURNALISM VETERANS’ AWARDS
Esteemed sports journalists including Tony Nezianya of NAN, Emeka Odikpo of FRCN, and three stars from Anambra—Philip Balepo, Emmanuel Ndukuba, and Chigozie Chukwuleta—have been nominated for the prestigious Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Journalism Veterans’ Awards. The nominations celebrate their lifelong dedication, professionalism, and significant impact on Nigeria’s sports journalism landscape. This special recognition…
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LAGOS TO HOST 2026 AFRICA ROAD RUNNING RACE IN A HISTORIC FIRST FOR THE CONTINENT
Nigeria, through the National Sports Commission and Athletics Federation of Nigeria in partnership with World Athletics, is set to host the inaugural Africa Road Running Race in Lagos in February 2026. This landmark event marks a new chapter in African sports, focusing on road running as a cultural and economic driver rather than just professional…
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BENIN REPUBLIC TO HOST 2025 WAFU B U-20 WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP FEATURING NIGERIA’S FALCONETS
The Benin Republic has officially been named as the host for the second edition of the West Zone B Under-20 Women’s Championship, set to run from November 3 to 10, 2025. The tournament will showcase top West African teams including Ghana, Nigeria’s Falconets, Niger, and host Benin, all fighting for regional glory. This key youth…
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NIGERIA LAUNCHES WORLD ATHLETICS AFRICAN RUNNING CONFERENCE TO BOOST SPORTS ECONOMY
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has kicked off the World Athletics African Running Conference in Abuja, aiming to tap into Nigeria’s vast domestic sports potential. NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko shared during the event at Abiola National Stadium that this move fits perfectly with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision of using sports as a major driver…
