Category: Sports
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TAYLOR TOWNSEND BEATS OSTAPENKO IN TENNIS DRAMA AT US OPEN
A thrilling comeback win turns tense as Townsend and Ostapenko clash in heated post-match exchange. Taylor Townsend rallied from 3-5 down to defeat Jelena Ostapenko 7-5, 6-1 in round two at the US Open. But the victory sparked a fiery confrontation at the net, with Ostapenko accusing Townsend of poor etiquette and disrespect. Townsend fired…
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ANAMBRA GOV SOLUDO URGES ATHLETES TO AIM FOR GOLD AT NATIONAL YOUTH GAMES
With a strong medal track record, Anambra’s athletes are geared up to top the charts again at the 9th National Youth Games. Governor Chukwuma Soludo, represented by his wife Dr. Nonye Soludo, motivated 81 athletes and 45 officials before their departure to Asaba. He praised their past success—26 medals in 2024 with nine golds—and urged…
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MADAGASCAR REACHES FIRST CHAN FINAL WITH EXTRA-TIME WIN OVER SUDAN
Madagascar made history by reaching their first-ever CHAN final, edging Sudan 1-0 in extra time thanks to a 116th-minute goal from substitute Toky Rakotondraibe in Dar es Salaam. Both teams fought hard in a tense battle, with goalkeepers making key saves and chances missed until the late breakthrough. Madagascar, bronze medallists in 2022, now eye…
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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…
