Category: Sports

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Re-elected NCF president sets sights on grassroots growth, infrastructure, and inclusivity. Uyi Akpata, re-elected unopposed as Nigeria Cricket Federation President, plans to establish zonal associations, enhance youth and female participation, and build high-performance centres. He emphasizes governance reforms, coach training, and partnerships for a transparent, sustainable cricket future in Nigeria.

NIGERIA U18 WOMEN’S HANDBALL TEAM EDGES ALGERIA 29-28 TO CLAIM FIFTH PLACE

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Grit and last-second heroics highlight Nigeria’s thrilling finish at Africa Youth Championship. Nigeria’s Women’s U18 Handball team fought back fiercely to beat host Algeria 29-28 in a dramatic final seconds win, securing fifth place. Goalkeeper Aisha Jamilu’s crucial save and Ngozi Korie’s calm finish sealed victory despite missing out on World Championship qualification. The championship…

MIGHTY JETS APPOINT RENOWNED DOKUBO ERE AS TECHNICAL ADVISER

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Experienced tactician aims to lead Jos club to NPFL promotion. Nigerian National League side Mighty Jets of Jos named Dokubo Ere as their new technical adviser on a two-year deal. Club GM Ferdinand Mbum praised Ere’s experience and vision, while Ere vowed to work tirelessly for promotion. Plateau FA promises full support, hoping to see…

ENYIMBA COMES FROM BEHIND TWICE TO BEAT BENDEL INSURANCE 3-2 IN NPFL

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Aba giants show grit to maintain unbeaten league start with thrilling win. Enyimba rallied twice against Bendel Insurance, sealing a 3-2 victory thanks to goals from Joseph Abiodun, Kalu Nweke, and Michael Chidera. Coach Stanley Eguma praised his squad’s resilience, while striker Chidera celebrated the morale-boosting winner. Bendel Insurance lamented concentration lapses and now sit…

SHOOTING STARS SECURE FIRST WIN OF NPFL SEASON WITH 2-1 VICTORY OVER KUN KHALIFAT

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Oluyole Warriors bounce back with a hard-fought home win to boost NPFL hopes. Shooting Stars (3SC) ended early season struggles, defeating Kun Khalifat 2-1 at home. Captain Ghali Falke set the tone with an early volley, followed by Sodiq Ibrahim’s second-half goal. Despite a late reply from Kun Khalifat, 3SC held on, then look ahead…

NIGERIA U18 WOMEN’S HANDBALL TEAM EDGES KENYA 37-35 TO FINISH GROUP STAGE

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Resilient win sets up showdown with Algeria in fifth-place playoff at Africa Youth Championship. Nigeria’s U18 Women’s Handball team held off a strong Kenyan comeback to win 37-35 in Oran, Algeria. Finishing third in Group A with five points, they’ll face hosts Algeria for fifth place. The championship also serves as a qualifier for the…

KEFFI FANS URGE SUPER EAGLES TO FOCUS ON WINNING AFCON AMID SLIM WORLD CUP HOPE

Sep 16, 2025

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in Entertainment, International, News, Sports

With World Cup qualification fading, Nigerian fans rally behind AFCON victory as the priority. Football enthusiasts in Keffi, Nasarawa, are calling on the Super Eagles to give their all to win the 2025 AFCON in Morocco after recent poor World Cup qualifying results. Fans acknowledge the slim chance of automatic World Cup qualification but see…

NASARAWA UNITED EDGES WIKKI TOURISTS 1-0 IN NPFL MATCHDAY FOUR

Sep 16, 2025

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Garba Mohammed’s first-half goal secures crucial home win for Nasarawa United. Nasarawa United stunned Wikki Tourists at Lafia Township Stadium with a 1-0 victory thanks to Garba Mohammed’s 37th-minute goal from a defensive slip. Nasarawa now sits fifth with seven points, while Wikki remains fourth despite the loss. Coaches praised their teams’ efforts, with Nasarawa’s…

NIGERIA’S WORLD CUP QUALIFYING HOPES DIM AFTER DRAW WITH SOUTH AFRICA

Sep 11, 2025

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