Category: Sports
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BENDEL INSURANCE CHAIRMAN PROMISES BOOSTED WELFARE AHEAD OF NPFL SEASON
BENDEL INSURANCE CHAIRMAN PROMISES BOOSTED WELFARE AHEAD OF NPFL SEASON Jarrett Tenebe, Chairman of Bendel Insurance FC, gave players a morale boost with promises of better support and incentives following a dominant 5-0 preseason win. He applauded the team’s resilience, vowed improved accommodations and new vehicles, and set sights on a Nigerian Premier League title.…
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SILAS AGARA SEES UFAK VICE-PRESIDENCY AS A BOOST FOR NIGERIAN SPORTS
SILAS AGARA SEES UFAK VICE-PRESIDENCY AS A BOOST FOR NIGERIAN SPORTS Silas Agara, newly elected 4th Vice-President of UFAK, calls his victory a win for Nigeria and West Africa, pledging to drive sports development beyond karate nationwide. Agara praised the strong partnership with the National Sports Commission, emphasizing the shared goal of elevating Nigerian sports.…
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KFN PRESIDENT SILAS AGARA ELECTED UFAK 4TH VICE PRESIDENT
KFN PRESIDENT SILAS AGARA ELECTED UFAK 4TH VICE PRESIDENT Nigeria’s Karate Federation President, Silas Agara, secured the 4th Vice President position at the Union of African Karate Federations (UFAK) Annual General Meeting in Abuja, defeating Congo DRC’s Freddy Kombo with 20 votes. This election, held during the African Karate Championship in Nigeria, also saw Senegal’s…
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1,000 ATHLETES ARRIVE IN ABUJA FOR 2025 AFRICAN KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP
1,000 ATHLETES ARRIVE IN ABUJA FOR 2025 AFRICAN KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP Over 1,000 athletes from 31 countries, including Nigeria, have landed in Abuja for the African Karate Championship set for July 21-28, ready to compete across cadet, junior, senior, and para karate categories. KFN President Silas Agara praised the federation’s smooth logistics and preparations, while Technical…
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HANDALL FEDERATION SETS AUGUST 1-18 FOR 2025 NATIONAL DIVISION ONE LEAGUE IN UMUAHIA
HANDALL FEDERATION SETS AUGUST 1-18 FOR 2025 NATIONAL DIVISION ONE LEAGUE IN UMUAHIA The Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) has announced the 2025 National Division One League will run from August 1 to 18 in Umuahia, Abia, with four teams set to earn promotion to the top-tier Ardova Handball Premier League. Secretary-General Monica Otumala urges…
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CAA U-18/U-20 CHAMPIONSHIP VOLUNTEERS LAUDED FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE
CAA U-18/U-20 CHAMPIONSHIP VOLUNTEERS LAUDED FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE Volunteers at the Confederation of African Athletics U-18/U-20 Championship in Abeokuta are earning high praise for their dedication, professionalism, and seamless support throughout the event. Chairman Jude Anyadufu called them “the best volunteers” he’s ever worked with, while officials and participants from 43 countries applauded their efforts…
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FLAMINGO FC COMEBACK SHOCKS JORDAN FA—REIGNERS FC CROWNED AFRISKAUT LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
FLAMINGO FC COMEBACK SHOCKS JORDAN FA—REIGNERS FC CROWNED AFRISKAUT LEAGUE CHAMPIONS It was drama till the final whistle as Flamingo FC’s 2-1 comeback win over Jordan FA handed Reigners FC the Afriskaut Elite Super League 2025 title—despite not playing on the last day! Jordan FA, who finished runners-up with 20 points, wowed fans with skill…
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GAME, SET, MATCH? THE UN SERVES A FRESH CHALLENGE FOR EQUAL PAY IN SPORTS
GAME, SET, MATCH? THE UN SERVES A FRESH CHALLENGE FOR EQUAL PAY IN SPORTS Picture this: you pour your heart into training, carry your nation’s flag on your shoulders, score the decisive goal that lifts millions in celebration — and then, when the dust settles, you’re handed a paycheck that barely covers the fuel for…
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MATTHEW KUTI SET TO MAKE HISTORY AT ITTF WEST AFRICA CHAMPIONSHIP
MATTHEW KUTI SET TO MAKE HISTORY AT ITTF WEST AFRICA CHAMPIONSHIP Nigeria’s top table tennis star Matthew Kuti aims to become the first male player to win back-to-back singles titles at the ITTF West Africa Regional Championship in Lagos. Kuti, last year’s champion, is focused on defending his title and keeping Nigeria dominant in the…
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GOLF GOES FROZEN: NORTH POLE HOSTS FIRST-EVER CLOCK GOLF SHOWDOWN
GOLF GOES FROZEN: NORTH POLE HOSTS FIRST-EVER CLOCK GOLF SHOWDOWN Who says golf needs green fairways? In July 2025, the North Pole traded grass for ice in the historic North Pole Clock Golf Championship — a chilly twist on a classic mid-19th-century game. Golfers from eight countries swapped sand traps for snowdrifts, putting from positions arranged like…
