Category: Sports
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SAMUEL OKWARAJI FOUNDATION LAUNCHES ANNUAL U-16 FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT TO HONOUR LATE LEGEND
SAMUEL OKWARAJI FOUNDATION LAUNCHES ANNUAL U-16 FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT TO HONOUR LATE LEGEND The Samuel Okwaraji Foundation has announced a new annual U-16 football competition for secondary schools, celebrating the legacy of late Super Eagles midfielder Samuel Okwaraji. The tournament aims to boost grassroots football, unite youths across Nigeria, and provide a platform for undiscovered talent…
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FIRST LADY OLUREMI TINUBU CONGRATULATES D’TIGRESS ON HISTORIC FIBA AFROBASKET VICTORY
FIRST LADY OLUREMI TINUBU CONGRATULATES D’TIGRESS ON HISTORIC FIBA AFROBASKET VICTORY First Lady Sen. Oluremi Tinubu has praised Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for their stunning win at the 2025 FIBA Afrobasket Tournament in Côte d’Ivoire. Celebrating their fifth consecutive title, she hailed the team as an inspiration to young girls nationwide, encouraging them to…
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UZODINMA REWARDS IMO-BORN SUPER FALCONS WITH N30M AND LAND AFTER WAFCON VICTORY
UZODINMA REWARDS IMO-BORN SUPER FALCONS WITH N30M AND LAND AFTER WAFCON VICTORY Governor Hope Uzodinma has honoured seven Imo-born Super Falcons with N30 million and plots of land each following Nigeria’s thrilling 2024 WAFCON win in Morocco. Celebrated at a special reception in Owerri, the players were praised as proud ambassadors of Imo and Nigeria.…
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AFRICAN WOMEN’S TEAMS BOOK SPOTS IN 2026 FIBA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS
AFRICAN WOMEN’S TEAMS BOOK SPOTS IN 2026 FIBA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS The 2025 Women’s AfroBasket semifinalists—Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, and South Sudan—have clinched their places in the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup qualifying tournaments this March. They join 24 other top teams worldwide, including powerhouses from the Americas, Asia, Oceania, and Europe, in the battle…
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TEAM NIGERIA CONCLUDES BADMINTON WITH SIX MEDALS AT AFRICAN SCHOOL GAMES
TEAM NIGERIA CONCLUDES BADMINTON WITH SIX MEDALS AT AFRICAN SCHOOL GAMES Team Nigeria wrapped up its badminton campaign at the maiden African School Games in Algeria with an impressive haul of six medals—2 gold, 3 silver, and 1 bronze. Precious Adekunle and Edun Damilare clinched golds in the girls’ and boys’ singles respectively, while the…
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D’TIGRESS CLINCH GROUP D TOP SPOT WITH NARROW WIN OVER MOZAMBIQUE
D’TIGRESS CLINCH GROUP D TOP SPOT WITH NARROW WIN OVER MOZAMBIQUE Nigeria’s women’s basketball stars, D’Tigress, fought back from a tough first half to edge Mozambique 60-55 in Abidjan, booking their spot in the quarter-finals as Group D winners at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket. Led by 2019 MVP Ezinne Kalu’s 16 points and lockdown…
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LAGOS HONOURS LATE SPORTS LEGENDS IN TOUCHING NIGHT OF TRIBUTES
LAGOS HONOURS LATE SPORTS LEGENDS IN TOUCHING NIGHT OF TRIBUTES Lagos State, led by Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and countless sports fans gathered to celebrate the lives of national heroes who shaped Nigerian sports. The ‘Night of Tributes’ honoured five legends, including Super Eagles stars Moses Effiong, Charles Bassey, Christian Chukwu, Peter Rufai, and boxing icon…
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SUPER EAGLES SCORE BIG OFF THE PITCH WITH N24M GIFT TO SUPER FALCONS!
SUPER EAGLES SCORE BIG OFF THE PITCH WITH N24M GIFT TO SUPER FALCONS! In a heartwarming show of camaraderie and celebration, six Super Eagles players have chipped in a whopping N24 million to honour the Super Falcons’ epic triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. After the Falcons’ thrilling 3-2 comeback victory against…
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Falcons Land at the Villa: President Tinubu Celebrates Super Falcons’ Stunning Victory
Falcons Land at the Villa: President Tinubu Celebrates Super Falcons’ Stunning Victory Monday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja was all about the Super Falcons! President Bola Tinubu rolled out the red carpet, welcoming Nigeria’s women football royalty after their jaw-dropping win. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, flanked by Assistant Captain Osinachi Ohale, proudly presented the trophy…
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Super Falcons Soar Home Victorious: WAFCON Champs Land in Abuja to Hero’s Welcome Nigerian pride just hit a new high! The Super Falcons, fresh off their thrilling WAFCON triumph in Morocco, touched down in Abuja where jubilation and cheers greeted the fearless queens of African football. Monday at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport saw an electrifying…
