Category: Sports
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SUPER FALCONS KICK OFF TRAINING IN LOMÉ AHEAD OF CRITICAL WAFCON QUALIFIER AGAINST BENIN
The ten-time African champions, Nigeria’s Super Falcons, have started their training camp in Lomé, Togo, as they prepare for their 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final qualifying match against Benin Republic. Leading the early arrivals was six-time Africa Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala, joined by new call-up Joy Omewa and key players…
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SUNDOWNS DOMINATE REMO STARS WITH A 5-1 THRASHING IN CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FIRST LEG
Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa put on a masterclass performance on Sunday, sweeping past Nigeria’s Remo Stars 5-1 in the CAF Champions League second-round first leg at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta. The South Africans took control early with Tashreeq Matthews and Peter Shalulile putting Sundowns 2-0 up by halftime. The dominance continued…
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SHOOTING STARS CLIMB TO SECOND IN NPFL WITH 2-0 WIN OVER ABIA WARRIORS
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) showed dominance at home, beating Abia Warriors 2-0 to move up to second place in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) standings. The win at Lekan Salami Sports Complex in Ibadan saw Ayobami Junior open the scoring in the 20th minute, setting the tone for the Oluyole Warriors’ solid performance.…
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WARRI WOLVES OUTSMART ENYIMBA 2-1 TO CLIMB NPFL TABLE
Warri Wolves snatched a thrilling 2-1 away win over Enyimba International FC in Aba, marking back-to-back victories away from home. The game saw an own goal from Enyimba’s Mohammed Hussain give Wolves an early lead, quickly canceled out by Edidiong Ezekiel for the hosts. But Tejiri Emonena’s winning strike sealed the deal for Wolves in…
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EGYPT DOMINATES AFRICAN TABLE TENNIS: ASSAR AND GODA LEAD TEAMS TO GOLD
Egypt continued its unbeatable run at the African Table Tennis Championships, with stars Assar and Hana Goda leading the men’s and women’s teams to gold at the 8-day tournament in Tunis. The women swept Uganda 3-0 to secure their record 18th title, while the men edged past Algeria after a thrilling semifinal win over Nigeria,…
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NIGERIA’S HOCKEY TEAMS RETURN HOME WITH BRONZE AND STRONG SPIRIT FROM AFRICAN CUP
Nigeria’s men’s and women’s hockey teams returned from the African Hockey Cup of Nations in Ismailia, Egypt, with pride and promise. The men clinched a bronze medal after defeating Kenya 3-1, marking their best performance in recent years, while the women gave a resilient display, narrowly missing the podium this time. James Samaila led the…
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HARRY MAGUIRE’S LATE HEADER ENDS MANCHESTER UNITED’S ANFIELD DROUGHT WITH 2-1 WIN OVER LIVERPOOL
Manchester United finally broke their nine-year winless streak at Anfield with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Liverpool, thanks to a late header from Harry Maguire that dashed the reigning champs’ title hopes. Bryan Mbeumo stunned Liverpool with an early goal within the first minute, aided by Amad Diallo. Despite Liverpool’s furious response, with Cody Gakpo…
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KENYAN TEEN JUSTINE NGEERA MAKES HISTORY WINNING 12TH AWA IBRAHEEM JUNIOR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP IN LAGOS
Justine Ngeera, a rising golf star from Kenya, has made waves by becoming the first international winner of the 12th Awa Ibraheem Junior Golf Competition at Ikeja Golf Club, Lagos. The tournament brought together young talents from Nigeria, Ghana, and Cameroon competing fiercely in this World Amateur Golf Ranking event. Nigerian Matthew Ayin and Uno…
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KANO PILLARS SUSPEND TECHNICAL ADVISER OGENYI EVANS AND CHIEF COACH AHMED GARBA AMID POOR NPFL RUN
After a rocky start to the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League season, Kano Pillars have suspended their Technical Adviser, Ogenyi Evans, and Chief Coach, Ahmed Garba, as the club looks to turn around its fortunes. With just two wins from eight league games, the management says this move aims to reposition the team for better…
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NIGERIAN AIR FORCE STRESSES FITNESS AS KEY TO CAREER GROWTH IN 2025
Fitness isn’t just about staying healthy it’s a must for climbing the ranks in the Nigerian Air Force (NAF)! Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar made this clear at the 2025 NAF 10km Walk/Jog Exercise in Abuja, emphasizing physical readiness as vital for service excellence. The annual fitness program keeps airmen and airwomen sharp and ready, with…
