Category: Sports
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EGYPT’S MOSTAFA BADR UPSETS DEFENDING CHAMPION AT ITTF AFRICA YOUTH CHAMPS
EGYPT’S MOSTAFA BADR UPSETS DEFENDING CHAMPION AT ITTF AFRICA YOUTH CHAMPS In a thrilling upset at the ITTF Africa Youth Championships in Lagos, Egypt’s Mostafa Badr dethroned Tunisia’s Essid Wassim in the U-19 singles final with a commanding 4-1 victory. The 19-year-old Egyptian showcased skill and focus, signaling his rise as a new contender in…
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MAUREEN MADU URGES PRESIDENT TINUBU TO REWARD VETERAN SUPER FALCONS
MAUREEN MADU URGES PRESIDENT TINUBU TO REWARD VETERAN SUPER FALCONS Five-time WAFCON winner Maureen Madu has called on President Tinubu to extend rewards to veteran Super Falcons who paved the way for Nigeria’s latest triumph. Speaking in Awka, Madu praised the president’s generous gifts to the 2025 team but reminded that past champions, who built…
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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…
