Category: Sports
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FALCONETS EDGE POLAND 1-0 IN WORLD CUP WARM-UP
Nigeria’s Falconets secured a morale-boosting 1-0 victory over Poland in an international friendly on Friday as the team intensified preparations for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Mary Mamudu scored the decisive goal in first-half stoppage time at the Municipal Stadium in Brzeg, putting Nigeria ahead in the 45th minute plus one. The Falconets…
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AYRA STARR TO HEADLINE NFL LONDON GAME HALFTIME SHOW
Nigerian Afrobeats star Oyinkansola Sarah, popularly known as Ayra Starr, is set to headline the American Express halftime show at the NFL London Game on Oct. 11 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The singer will perform during the clash between the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars as part of the NFL’s 2026 International Games. The NFL…
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LAGOS BADMINTON CLASSICS: NIGERIA BOUNCES BACK AFTER SHAKY START IN WOMEN’S SINGLES
Nigeria suffered a difficult start at the ninth Lagos International Badminton Classic, with seven players exiting the women’s singles, but the hosts responded strongly as four Nigerian pairs advanced to the mixed doubles quarter-finals. Nigeria’s number-one ranked women’s singles player, Ruth Ebere, was among those eliminated after losing 21-15, 21-10 to India’s Surya Tamiri. Tolulope…
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2026 CAVB WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP: NIGERIA EDGE GHANA IN FIVE-SET THRILLER
Nigeria’s senior women’s volleyball team secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Ghana at the 2026 CAVB Women’s African Nations Championship in Nairobi, Kenya. The Nigerian team won the opening set 25-21, but Ghana fought back to take the second set by the same score. Nigeria regained control with a dominant 25-11 victory in the third…
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JUNIOR FEMALE YELLOWGREENS SET FOR TANZANIA AS NCF NAMES 14-PLAYER SQUAD
The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has unveiled a 14-player Junior Female YellowGreens squad for the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Division 1 Qualifier in Tanzania. The tournament is scheduled for August 30 to September 5, with Nigeria set to compete for a place at the global U19 Women’s T20 World Cup. Christabel Chukwuonye…
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NIGERIA’S WOMEN BEACH VOLLEYBALL TEAM QUALIFIES FOR 2028 OLYMPICS
Nigeria’s women’s beach volleyball team has secured a historic qualification for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, after defeating Morocco 2-0 in the final of the 2026 CAVB Women’s Beach Volleyball Championship in Alexandria, Egypt. The Nigerian duo dominated both sets, winning 21-17 and 21-10 to clinch the gold medal and book Nigeria’s place…
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NIGERIA BEATS EGYPT, REACH AFRICAN BEACH VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER-FINALS
Nigeria’s women’s beach volleyball team has advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2026 African Beach Volleyball Championships in Alexandria, Egypt, after defeating the hosts 2-0 on Friday. The Nigerian pair of Esther Mba and Pamela Bawa secured the victory in straight sets, winning 21-17 and 21-16 to book their place among the final eight teams.…
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CAVB 2026: NIGERIA LOSE BEACH VOLLEYBALL OPENER TO ALGERIA
Nigeria’s men’s beach volleyball team suffered a 2-0 defeat to Algeria on Tuesday in their opening match of the 2026 CAVB Beach Volleyball Continental Cup in Alexandria, Egypt. The Algerian pair dominated both sets, winning 21-14, 21-14, as Nigeria struggled to maintain consistency and match their opponents’ control of the game. The defeat puts Nigeria…
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NFF ORDERS SUPER FALCONS TECHNICAL CREW TO STEP DOWN
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has directed members of the Super Falcons’ technical crew to step down with immediate effect following the team’s disappointing 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign. The federation announced the decision on Monday through its official X account, stating that its Executive Committee had asked the technical crew to vacate…
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CAMEROON WIN HISTORIC FIRST WAFCON TITLE, BEAT MALAWI 3-0
Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses have won their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, defeating debutants Malawi 3-0 in Sunday’s final in Rabat, Morocco. Cameroon took control early at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium, scoring all three goals before halftime. Marie Manga opened the scoring in the 20th minute before Naomi Eto doubled the lead…
