Category: Sports
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MOROCCO BEATS SENEGAL ON PENALTIES TO REACH CHAN FINAL AGAINST MADAGASCAR
Morocco advanced to the 2024 CHAN final after a dramatic 5-3 penalty shootout win over Senegal, with the match ending 1-1 after extra time in Kampala. Senegal struck first through Joseph Layousse, but Sabir Bougrine’s long-range strike quickly leveled for Morocco. Both sides battled hard, with goalkeepers making crucial saves, but penalties decided the outcome.…
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CELTIC OUT AS KAIRAT ALMATY MAKE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE DEBUT; BODO/GLIMT AND PAFOS ALSO QUALIFY
Celtic’s European dream ended in heartbreak after losing 3-2 on penalties to Kairat Almaty, who reached the Champions League group stage for the first time. The tie was scoreless through two legs and extra time, but Celtic missed three crucial penalties, with Daizen Maeda’s spot-kick sealing their fate. Meanwhile, Norway’s Bodo/Glimt booked their maiden group…
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EBONYI GOV REWARDS D’TIGRESS STAR BLESSING EJIFOR WITH ₦30M, HOUSE & HONOURS
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has honoured Blessing Ejifor, star centre of Nigeria’s D’Tigress basketball team, with ₦30 million, a duplex home, and induction into the Ebonyi Hall of Fame. At a reception in Abakiliki, Nwifuru also announced ₦50 million funding to build a standard basketball court to nurture young talents ahead of the next…
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130 GOLFERS TEED UP FOR 10TH LGAN WESTERN ZONE CHAMPIONSHIP IN AKURE
Over 130 golfers, including 60 women and 70 men, have arrived in Akure for the 10th Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) Western Zone Golf Championship at Crosscreek Golf Club. The four-day event, themed “Golfing with the Stars,” aims to encourage more women into golf while promoting fitness, stress relief, and mental wellness. The tournament…
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IOM AND MISSION 89 LAUNCH CAMPAIGN TO END CHILD TRAFFICKING IN SPORTS
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has teamed up with Mission 89 to launch “The Line We Don’t Cross,” a global campaign tackling the growing problem of child trafficking disguised as sports opportunities. IOM’s Ugochi Daniels stresses, “No child should be trafficked under the guise of sport.” The campaign exposes how traffickers prey on young…
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SUDAN DOMINATES NIGERIA 4-0 AT CHAN, TAKES TOP SPOT IN GROUP D
Sudan crushed Nigeria 4-0 in their CHAN clash at Jamhuri Stadium, Morogoro, showcasing clinical attacking and solid teamwork. An own goal by Leonard Ngenge set the tone, followed by a penalty from Walieldin Khidir and a quick brace from Abdelrazig Omer Yagoub to seal a commanding victory. Nigeria struggled all game, now facing a crucial…
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NIGERIAN PARA-POWERLIFTERS HEAD TO WORLD CUP IN CHILE WITH GOLD IN SIGHT
A strong Nigerian para-powerlifting team of 10 athletes departs Monday for the Para-Powerlifting World Cup in Santiago, Chile, from August 11-18. Led by world record holder and team rep Oluwafemiayo Folashade (+86kg), the squad is set to defend Nigeria’s global dominance across various weight classes. Folashade expressed high hopes for gold, thanking the Sports Commission…
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SUPER EAGLES B AIM TO BEAT SUDAN AND CONGO TO ADVANCE IN CAF CHAMPIONSHIP
Despite a tough 1-0 loss to defending champions Senegal, football fans in Aba believe the Super Eagles B can still qualify for the knockout stage of the CAF Championship. Supporters say winning the upcoming matches against Sudan and Congo is crucial and within reach if the team stays focused and avoids underestimating their opponents. The…
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NLO CEO PRAISES STRONG START TO LEAGUE OPENER IN NYANYA
Shola Ogunowo, CEO of Nationwide League One (NLO), has lauded teams for an exciting kickoff at Nyanya’s Hovel Prime Stadium, where G-Medix Football Academy crushed Olympic Hybrid FC 5-0. The well-organized event drew up to 2,000 fans and was broadcast live on NTA Sports, marking a proud milestone in bringing football to local communities for…
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D’TIGRESS CAPTAIN AMY OKONKWO SAYS AFROBASKET WIN WILL INSPIRE GIRLS NATIONWIDE
D’Tigress captain and MVP Amy Okonkwo says their historic fifth consecutive Afrobasket title will encourage girls across Nigeria and beyond to embrace basketball. Speaking at a presidential reception, she thanked President Tinubu for the warm welcome and praised the team’s support system for their continued success. Okonkwo expressed confidence that the victory will propel the…
