Category: Sports
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OGUNJOBI FACES MOHAMMED IN CBN OPEN WOMEN’S SEMI-FINAL CLASH IN ABUJA
The 2026 CBN National Open Championship continues in Abuja with a key women’s singles semi-final showdown between Success Ogunjobi and Khadijat Mohammed. Ogunjobi has been in strong form, dropping only five games en route to the last four. She recorded straight-set wins over Bunmi Are, Gloria Samuel, and Mary Udofa to reach the semi-finals. Mohammed…
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MESSI HAT-TRICK POWERS ARGENTINA TO 3-0 WIN OVER ALGERIA IN WORLD CUP OPENER
Argentina kicked off their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in impressive fashion with a 3-0 victory over Algeria in a Group J clash played in Kansas City, United States. Lionel Messi starred for the defending champions, scoring all three goals to register the tournament’s first hat-trick. The Argentine captain opened the scoring in the 17th…
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Kano Pillars Part Ways With Eight Players After Contract Expiration
Kano Pillars Football Club has announced the departure of eight players following the expiration of their contracts at the end of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. The players are Muhammad Galadima, Ugochukwu Gabriel, Zahraddeen Bello, Williams Ayuba, Bernard Ovoke, Christian Izuchukwu, Sudais Ali Baba, and Aliyu Yakubu. In a statement released by…
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NIGERIA CRICKET FEDERATION NAMES 16-MAN SQUAD FOR NAMIBIA TRI-SERIES
The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has announced a 16-man YellowGreens squad for the upcoming Namibia Tour. In a statement issued by the federation’s Media Manager, Zeal Ibe, on Monday June 15, the YellowGreens will compete in a T20 and 50-over Tri-Series scheduled to hold on June 18 to June 29. He said the tour is…
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AMAD FIRES COTE D’IVOIRE TO 1-0 VICTORY OVER ECUADOR
Ivorian winger Amad Diallo’s 90th-minute strike made the difference as Cote d`Ivoire defeated Ecuador in their first group match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in group E. The Manchester United forward who came on later in the game was set up by Wilfred Singo who broke down the right wing and delivered a pass…
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MEXICO HUMBLES SOUTH AFRICA IN WORLD CUP OPENER
Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup on Thursday night in Mexico City. The host took the lead in the 9th minute of the tie when Julian Quinones found the back of the net after South Africa’s Sphephelo Sithole made a defensive error. South Africa’s push for an…
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FCT FA EXTENDS DIVISION ONE LEAGUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE TO JUNE 19
Football clubs preparing for the 2025/2026 FCT FA Division One League now have extra time to complete their registration. The Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCT FA) has extended the registration deadline from May 30 to June 19. According to the association, the extension is intended to give clubs additional time to complete their payments…
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DOGARA BACKS AACT 2026 AS PLATFORM TO SHOWCASE NIGERIA THROUGH WOMEN’S GOLF
Nigeria’s preparations for the All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) 2026 have received a boost, with National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC) Board Chairman, Yakubu Dogara, endorsing the tournament as a platform to promote the country through women’s golf. The endorsement came during a visit by officials of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), organisers of…
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FANS TIP UNITY CUP STARS, DEBUTANTS, FOR BIGGER SUPER EAGLES ROLES
Football fans have urged the coaching crew of the Super Eagles to retain several emerging players who impressed during Nigeria’s victorious campaign at the 2026 Unity Cup in London and the recent international friendly against Poland. The Head Coach, Eric Chelle, had fielded a squad largely made up of debutants and fringe players at the…
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SENEGAL CLINCH 2026 U-17 AFCON TITLE AS EGYPT SECURE THIRD PLACE
Senegal has emerged champions of the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Tanzania in the final to lift the continental trophy. The victory capped an impressive campaign for the young Senegalese side, who navigated the tournament with determination to claim Africa’s top youth football prize and underline the country’s growing reputation as a…
