Category: Sports
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CLIMM FOUNDATION REVIVES SOUTHEAST NIGERIA’S ATHLETICS GLORY THROUGH YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Bringing back the sprint and spirit! The CLIMM Track and Field Foundation is grooming over 500 young athletes in the Southeast to reclaim the region’s proud legacy in athletics. Founded by five ex-international athletes including British Army personnel Leo Okoroafo, CLIMM’s annual championship in Umuahia nurtures talent beyond just competition, investing in education and vocational…
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AFRICA’S TOP TABLE TENNIS TEAMS BATTLE FOR 2026 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SLOTS IN TUNIS
The heat is on at the 2025 ITTF Africa Championships in Tunis! Sixteen men’s and fourteen women’s teams are fighting fiercely for just eight coveted tickets to the 2026 World Team Championships in London. Egypt leads with defending champions Omar Assar and Hana Goda, commanding strong performances. Nigeria, despite missing top player Quadri Aruna, is…
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TROOST-EKONG PRAISES BELIEF AND RESILIENCE AFTER SUPER EAGLES’ 4-0 WIN
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong hailed Nigeria’s 4-0 victory over Benin Republic as a true testament to belief and resilience, securing the team’s spot in the African playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. “I’m proud to be part of this team, part of this family,” Troost-Ekong said, praising coach Eric Chelle and forward Victor…
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SUPER EAGLES DOMINATE BENIN, COACH CHELLE PRAISES PLAYERS’ CHAMPION SPIRIT
Nigeria’s Super Eagles crushed Benin Republic’s Cheetahs 4-0 in a thrilling World Cup qualifier at Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. Coach Eric Chelle hailed his players as champions for their energy and focus, with an early goal from Victor Osimhen setting the tone. Chelle applauded Osimhen, calling him the best striker in the world, but reminded…
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CHAOS AT SANI ABACHA STADIUM AFTER LAST-MINUTE DRAW
Tempers flared at Kano’s Sani Abacha Stadium on Sunday when Shooting Stars stunned Kano Pillars with a 94th-minute equaliser. Fans erupted in anger, storming the pitch and attacking referees, officials, and players. Security had to fire teargas to calm the scene as chaos took over and several officials barely escaped harm. Kano Pillars management condemned…
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ARGENTINA BEATS NIGERIA 4-0, ELIMINATES FLYING EAGLES FROM U-20 WORLD CUP
Two-time champions Argentina ousted Nigeria’s Flying Eagles with a 4-0 win in the Round of 16 at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. Argentina quickly took the lead with Alejo Sarco scoring in the 2nd minute, followed by two goals from Maher Carrizo. Substitute Matheus Silvetti sealed the victory with a fourth goal.…
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FLAMINGOS TOUCH DOWN IN MOROCCO, GEARED UP FOR U-17 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, arrived in Casablanca ahead of the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, ready to show their talent on the global stage. After landing, former Super Eagles star Taribo West encouraged the team to stay disciplined and united. They kicked off with a light training session to recover and prepare.…
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NIGERIA SHINES AT 2025 AFRICA ZONE 2 SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP
Nigerian youth swimmers break records and dominate the continental stage in Accra. Nigeria showcased its rising swimming talent at the 2025 Africa Zone 2 Swimming Championship in Ghana, finishing third with 30 medals: 11 gold, 5 silver, and 14 bronze. Fourteen-year-old Aidan Dumuije-Abili was the star, setting five new records and winning six golds, a…
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SWAN INAUGURATES MEDIA COMMITTEE FOR 60TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Sports journalism’s premier body gears up to showcase six decades of impact with powerful storytelling. The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has named a seven-member Media and Publicity Committee to promote its 60th anniversary celebration from October 29 to 31 in Abuja. Chaired by Anambra’s Chimezie Anaso with Akwa Ibom’s Emmanuel Akpan as Vice…
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NUGA 2026: CROSS RIVER GOV OTU ASSURES CALABAR IS READY AND SAFE TO HOST
After 35 years, Calabar gears up to welcome Nigeria’s biggest university sporting event with history and pride. Governor Bassey Otu led a NUGA delegation to inspect the UJ Esuene Stadium and other facilities in Calabar, assuring the state is fully prepared and safe to host the 2026 Nigerian Universities Games Association (NUGA). Otu described Calabar…
