Category: Sports
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FLAMINGO FC COMEBACK SHOCKS JORDAN FA—REIGNERS FC CROWNED AFRISKAUT LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
FLAMINGO FC COMEBACK SHOCKS JORDAN FA—REIGNERS FC CROWNED AFRISKAUT LEAGUE CHAMPIONS It was drama till the final whistle as Flamingo FC’s 2-1 comeback win over Jordan FA handed Reigners FC the Afriskaut Elite Super League 2025 title—despite not playing on the last day! Jordan FA, who finished runners-up with 20 points, wowed fans with skill…
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GAME, SET, MATCH? THE UN SERVES A FRESH CHALLENGE FOR EQUAL PAY IN SPORTS
GAME, SET, MATCH? THE UN SERVES A FRESH CHALLENGE FOR EQUAL PAY IN SPORTS Picture this: you pour your heart into training, carry your nation’s flag on your shoulders, score the decisive goal that lifts millions in celebration — and then, when the dust settles, you’re handed a paycheck that barely covers the fuel for…
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MATTHEW KUTI SET TO MAKE HISTORY AT ITTF WEST AFRICA CHAMPIONSHIP
MATTHEW KUTI SET TO MAKE HISTORY AT ITTF WEST AFRICA CHAMPIONSHIP Nigeria’s top table tennis star Matthew Kuti aims to become the first male player to win back-to-back singles titles at the ITTF West Africa Regional Championship in Lagos. Kuti, last year’s champion, is focused on defending his title and keeping Nigeria dominant in the…
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GOLF GOES FROZEN: NORTH POLE HOSTS FIRST-EVER CLOCK GOLF SHOWDOWN
GOLF GOES FROZEN: NORTH POLE HOSTS FIRST-EVER CLOCK GOLF SHOWDOWN Who says golf needs green fairways? In July 2025, the North Pole traded grass for ice in the historic North Pole Clock Golf Championship — a chilly twist on a classic mid-19th-century game. Golfers from eight countries swapped sand traps for snowdrifts, putting from positions arranged like…
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HUNGARY BEATS JUNIOR D’TIGRESS 77-51, ELIMINATES NIGERIA FROM FIBA U19 WORLD CUP
HUNGARY BEATS JUNIOR D’TIGRESS 77-51, ELIMINATES NIGERIA FROM FIBA U19 WORLD CUP Nigeria’s Junior D’Tigress exit the FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup after a tough 77-51 loss to Hungary, despite a strong start and historic achievements. The Nigerian team held steady early but was overwhelmed in the second quarter. Hungary’s Kinga Jisepovits shined with 19…
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UN HUMAN RIGHTS CHIEF DEMANDS EQUAL PAY FOR WOMEN IN SPORTS
UN HUMAN RIGHTS CHIEF DEMANDS EQUAL PAY FOR WOMEN IN SPORTS Volker Türk blasts global sports bodies for huge wage gaps, urging urgent action to give women athletes fair pay, workplace protections, and leadership roles. Türk highlighted the staggering pay disparity: top male footballers earn $1.8 million annually, while women at top clubs make just…
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NIGERIA MOURNS FOOTBALL LEGEND MONDAY SINCLAIR, DEAD AT 88
NIGERIA MOURNS FOOTBALL LEGEND MONDAY SINCLAIR, DEAD AT 88 Nigeria’s football family loses iconic mentor Monday Sinclair, former Super Eagles coach and talent scout, who passed away at 88 after a battle with diabetes. Sinclair shaped Nigerian football for decades, discovering stars like Peter Rufai and Taribo West and nurturing grassroots talents. Former goalkeeper Idah…
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JORDAN FA SOARS TO TOP WITH 4-2 THRILLER IN AFRISKAUT LEAGUE
JORDAN FA SOARS TO TOP WITH 4-2 THRILLER IN AFRISKAUT LEAGUE Jordan Football Academy’s fiery 4-2 win over FA Bako, powered by Ahmed Salihu’s hat-trick, rockets them back to the top of the Afriskaut Elite Super League! Salihu was the star at Confluence Stadium, scoring three first-half goals and earning Man of the Match, while…
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KADIRI IKHANA CALLS IN: BRIGHT SPIRIT SHINES FROM IRRUA HOSPITAL!
KADIRI IKHANA CALLS IN: BRIGHT SPIRIT SHINES FROM IRRUA HOSPITAL! Just as the sun rose this morning, a special ring woke Dr. Segun Odegbami, MON — none other than Kadiri Ikhana, MON, calling in to say hello and share some hopeful news. Despite still sounding a bit weak (he’s recovering at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital…
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120+ PARA-ATHLETES GATHER IN UMUAHIA FOR FIFTH ABIA NATIONAL PARA BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIP
120+ PARA-ATHLETES GATHER IN UMUAHIA FOR FIFTH ABIA NATIONAL PARA BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIP Over 120 para-athletes, including Paralympic bronze medalist Eniola Bolaji, have arrived in Umuahia for a major para-badminton showdown, spotlighting Nigeria’s growing dominance in the sport. The event, running July 12-18 at the state-of-the-art International Conference Centre, serves as a warm-up for the upcoming…
