Category: Sports
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HUNGARY BEATS JUNIOR D’TIGRESS 77-51, ELIMINATES NIGERIA FROM FIBA U19 WORLD CUP
HUNGARY BEATS JUNIOR D’TIGRESS 77-51, ELIMINATES NIGERIA FROM FIBA U19 WORLD CUP Nigeria’s Junior D’Tigress exit the FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup after a tough 77-51 loss to Hungary, despite a strong start and historic achievements. The Nigerian team held steady early but was overwhelmed in the second quarter. Hungary’s Kinga Jisepovits shined with 19…
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UN HUMAN RIGHTS CHIEF DEMANDS EQUAL PAY FOR WOMEN IN SPORTS
UN HUMAN RIGHTS CHIEF DEMANDS EQUAL PAY FOR WOMEN IN SPORTS Volker Türk blasts global sports bodies for huge wage gaps, urging urgent action to give women athletes fair pay, workplace protections, and leadership roles. Türk highlighted the staggering pay disparity: top male footballers earn $1.8 million annually, while women at top clubs make just…
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NIGERIA MOURNS FOOTBALL LEGEND MONDAY SINCLAIR, DEAD AT 88
NIGERIA MOURNS FOOTBALL LEGEND MONDAY SINCLAIR, DEAD AT 88 Nigeria’s football family loses iconic mentor Monday Sinclair, former Super Eagles coach and talent scout, who passed away at 88 after a battle with diabetes. Sinclair shaped Nigerian football for decades, discovering stars like Peter Rufai and Taribo West and nurturing grassroots talents. Former goalkeeper Idah…
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JORDAN FA SOARS TO TOP WITH 4-2 THRILLER IN AFRISKAUT LEAGUE
JORDAN FA SOARS TO TOP WITH 4-2 THRILLER IN AFRISKAUT LEAGUE Jordan Football Academy’s fiery 4-2 win over FA Bako, powered by Ahmed Salihu’s hat-trick, rockets them back to the top of the Afriskaut Elite Super League! Salihu was the star at Confluence Stadium, scoring three first-half goals and earning Man of the Match, while…
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KADIRI IKHANA CALLS IN: BRIGHT SPIRIT SHINES FROM IRRUA HOSPITAL!
KADIRI IKHANA CALLS IN: BRIGHT SPIRIT SHINES FROM IRRUA HOSPITAL! Just as the sun rose this morning, a special ring woke Dr. Segun Odegbami, MON — none other than Kadiri Ikhana, MON, calling in to say hello and share some hopeful news. Despite still sounding a bit weak (he’s recovering at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital…
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120+ PARA-ATHLETES GATHER IN UMUAHIA FOR FIFTH ABIA NATIONAL PARA BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIP
120+ PARA-ATHLETES GATHER IN UMUAHIA FOR FIFTH ABIA NATIONAL PARA BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIP Over 120 para-athletes, including Paralympic bronze medalist Eniola Bolaji, have arrived in Umuahia for a major para-badminton showdown, spotlighting Nigeria’s growing dominance in the sport. The event, running July 12-18 at the state-of-the-art International Conference Centre, serves as a warm-up for the upcoming…
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JANNIK SINNER MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST ITALIAN WIMBLEDON CHAMPION
JANNIK SINNER MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST ITALIAN WIMBLEDON CHAMPION Jannik Sinner banished past heartbreak to claim a thrilling 3-1 victory over Carlos Alcaraz, becoming the first Italian to win Wimbledon singles and cementing a fierce new rivalry in men’s tennis. After a painful loss to Alcaraz at Roland Garros, Sinner stayed cool under pressure at…
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COLE PALMER SHINES AS CHELSEA STUN PSG TO WIN CLUB WORLD CUP
COLE PALMER SHINES AS CHELSEA STUN PSG TO WIN CLUB WORLD CUP Cole Palmer put on a show in New York, firing Chelsea to a stunning 3-0 win over PSG and making the Blues the first-ever champions of FIFA’s expanded Club World Cup! The 22-year-old forward scored twice and set up another in a dazzling…
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ENGINEERS ON THE MOVE: ENG. HABU GUMEL MARATHON WALK KICKS OFF IN ABUJA!
ENGINEERS ON THE MOVE: ENG. HABU GUMEL MARATHON WALK KICKS OFF IN ABUJA!Abuja, July 12, 2025 – It was a day where brains met brawn as Nigeria’s top engineers and sports leaders gathered for the inaugural Engr. Habu Gumel Olympic Marathon Walk Competition. The event, held in Abuja on Saturday, celebrated endurance, engineering excellence, and sportsmanship…
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SUPER FALCONS EDGE BOTSWANA 1-0 IN TOUGH WAFCON BATTLE
SUPER FALCONS EDGE BOTSWANA 1-0 IN TOUGH WAFCON BATTLE It took grit and a late breakthrough, but Nigeria’s Super Falcons squeezed past Botswana’s Mares 1–0 to keep their WAFCON dreams alive! The nine-time champions faced fierce resistance at Stade Larbi Zaouli, with Botswana’s keeper Bosija putting on a show. Missed chances and a packed Botswana…
