Category: Sports
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SUPER FALCONS DOMINATE BENIN 2-0 IN WOMEN’S AFCON QUALIFIER, AIM FOR GLORY
Nigeria’s Super Falcons kicked off their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with a confident 2-0 away win over Bénin Republic in Lomé, Togo. The team started strong with Rasheedat Ajibade hitting the woodwork just six minutes in, setting the tone for a commanding performance. Deborah Abiodun opened the scoring in the 23rd minute…
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NIGERIA’S FLAMINGOS FALL 0-1 TO FRANCE, FACE TOUGH ROAD AHEAD AT U17 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, suffered their second straight defeat at the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco after a narrow 0-1 loss to France. The tightly contested match saw both sides defend well, with Nigeria creating more attempts but unable to break down France’s goalkeeper Chevray Lauryne, whose crucial saves kept the…
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VETERAN NIGERIAN SPORTS JOURNALISTS NOMINATED FOR SWAN JOURNALISM VETERANS’ AWARDS
Esteemed sports journalists including Tony Nezianya of NAN, Emeka Odikpo of FRCN, and three stars from Anambra—Philip Balepo, Emmanuel Ndukuba, and Chigozie Chukwuleta—have been nominated for the prestigious Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Journalism Veterans’ Awards. The nominations celebrate their lifelong dedication, professionalism, and significant impact on Nigeria’s sports journalism landscape. This special recognition…
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LAGOS TO HOST 2026 AFRICA ROAD RUNNING RACE IN A HISTORIC FIRST FOR THE CONTINENT
Nigeria, through the National Sports Commission and Athletics Federation of Nigeria in partnership with World Athletics, is set to host the inaugural Africa Road Running Race in Lagos in February 2026. This landmark event marks a new chapter in African sports, focusing on road running as a cultural and economic driver rather than just professional…
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BENIN REPUBLIC TO HOST 2025 WAFU B U-20 WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP FEATURING NIGERIA’S FALCONETS
The Benin Republic has officially been named as the host for the second edition of the West Zone B Under-20 Women’s Championship, set to run from November 3 to 10, 2025. The tournament will showcase top West African teams including Ghana, Nigeria’s Falconets, Niger, and host Benin, all fighting for regional glory. This key youth…
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NIGERIA LAUNCHES WORLD ATHLETICS AFRICAN RUNNING CONFERENCE TO BOOST SPORTS ECONOMY
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has kicked off the World Athletics African Running Conference in Abuja, aiming to tap into Nigeria’s vast domestic sports potential. NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko shared during the event at Abiola National Stadium that this move fits perfectly with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision of using sports as a major driver…
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SUPER FALCONS KICK OFF TRAINING IN LOMÉ AHEAD OF CRITICAL WAFCON QUALIFIER AGAINST BENIN
The ten-time African champions, Nigeria’s Super Falcons, have started their training camp in Lomé, Togo, as they prepare for their 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final qualifying match against Benin Republic. Leading the early arrivals was six-time Africa Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala, joined by new call-up Joy Omewa and key players…
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SUNDOWNS DOMINATE REMO STARS WITH A 5-1 THRASHING IN CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FIRST LEG
Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa put on a masterclass performance on Sunday, sweeping past Nigeria’s Remo Stars 5-1 in the CAF Champions League second-round first leg at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta. The South Africans took control early with Tashreeq Matthews and Peter Shalulile putting Sundowns 2-0 up by halftime. The dominance continued…
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SHOOTING STARS CLIMB TO SECOND IN NPFL WITH 2-0 WIN OVER ABIA WARRIORS
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) showed dominance at home, beating Abia Warriors 2-0 to move up to second place in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) standings. The win at Lekan Salami Sports Complex in Ibadan saw Ayobami Junior open the scoring in the 20th minute, setting the tone for the Oluyole Warriors’ solid performance.…
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WARRI WOLVES OUTSMART ENYIMBA 2-1 TO CLIMB NPFL TABLE
Warri Wolves snatched a thrilling 2-1 away win over Enyimba International FC in Aba, marking back-to-back victories away from home. The game saw an own goal from Enyimba’s Mohammed Hussain give Wolves an early lead, quickly canceled out by Edidiong Ezekiel for the hosts. But Tejiri Emonena’s winning strike sealed the deal for Wolves in…
