Category: Sports
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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…
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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…
