Category: Sports
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NGF PRESIDENT OLUSEGUN RUNSEWE BLAMES ADMINISTRATORS FOR MISINFORMATION ON FIFA GOAL PROJECT IN KEBBI
Olusegun Runsewe, President of the Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF), says misinformation about the FIFA Goal project in Kebbi stems from administrators’ failure to work closely with mainstream media. Speaking at the 60th anniversary and awards lecture in Abuja, Runsewe pointed out that many public officials exclude journalists from their activities, leaving a void quickly filled…
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GOTV BOXING NIGHT 34: JAM FESTIVAL SET TO THRILL FANS ON DECEMBER 26
Get ready for an electrifying year-end boxing showdown as GOtv Boxing Night 34: Jam Festival is confirmed for December 26 at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. The event will showcase no fewer than 10 of Nigeria’s top boxers competing across five exciting bouts, including a World Boxing Federation light heavyweight title fight and a national super…
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NIGERIA’S FLAMINGOS OUT OF FIFA U17 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP AFTER 4-0 LOSS TO ITALY
The 2022 bronze medallist Nigeria Flamingos were knocked out of the ongoing FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup on Tuesday following a 4-0 defeat by Italy in the Round of 16 in Morocco. Italy extended their unbeaten run to four wins in four matches. Nigeria fought hard and almost took the lead early with captain Shakirat…
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LGAN PRESIDENT CELEBRATES GOLF AS A SPORT THAT UNITES AND BUILDS HEALTH
At the 10th Enugu Ladies Open Golf Championship on Monday, Mrs. Evelyn Oyome, President of the Ladies Golfers Association of Nigeria (LGAN), praised golf for bringing together people from all walks of life. She highlighted the health benefits of golf, explaining that walking an 18-hole course up to five times a week provides excellent endurance…
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NIGERIA AND GHANA SET TO CLASH IN “THE HERITAGE CUP” RUGBY FRIENDLY
The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has kicked off its new tenure with an exciting announcement – an international friendly match against Ghana, aptly named “the Heritage Cup.” The game is set for November 29, 2025, at the University of Ghana Rugby Stadium in Accra, a thrilling prospect for fans eager to see the historic…
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NUGA GAMES 2025: UNIVERSITY OF JOS SET TO WELCOME 10,000 ATHLETES FROM 22 UNIVERSITIES
The University of Jos is gearing up to host the 27th edition of the National Universities Games Association (NUGA) games, scheduled from November 6 to 16, 2025. Vice Chancellor Tanko Ishaya revealed that over 10,000 athletes from 22 universities across Nigeria will compete in a variety of sports, promising an exciting and memorable event. During…
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WIKKI TOURISTS ROAR BACK TO VICTORY WITH 2-0 WIN OVER SHOOTING STARS
Wikki Tourists Football Club of Bauchi bounced back strongly on Sunday, defeating Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan 2-0 at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium. The win ends Wikki’s losing streak from their last two games and lifts their spirits in front of home fans. Abdullahi Usman opened the scoring in the 30th minute…
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NIGERIA TO HOST FIRST PROFESSIONAL BODYBUILDING EVENT WITH IFBB WEST AFRICA CHAMPIONSHIPS AND LAUNCH OF NATIONAL LEAGUE IN 2026
Nigeria is set to make a major mark on the international bodybuilding scene by hosting the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) West Africa Championships in April 2026. This event will be Nigeria’s first professional bodybuilding competition, coinciding with the launch of a national Fitness and Bodybuilding League to promote talent development. President of…
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NIGERIA HOCKEY FEDERATION PRESIDENT SIMON NKOM RE-ELECTED UNOPPOSED
Simon Nkom, President of the Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF), has been re-elected unopposed for another four-year term during the recent NHF presidential poll held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. Nkom, also a newly elected board member of the African Hockey Federation, expressed his gratitude to all stakeholders for their support, calling the…
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NIGERIA’S FLAMINGOS SOAR TO ROUND OF 16 IN U-17 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, made a stunning comeback in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco by securing a dominant 4-0 win over Samoa. Queen Joseph led the charge with two goals, while Captain Shakirat Moshood netted a penalty and Azeezat Oduntan added a stylish fourth. After tough losses to Canada and…
