Category: Sports
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INDIA MAINTAINS GOLD-WINNING RUN AT COMMONWEALTH FENCING CHAMPIONSHIPS
India has continued its dominant performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Lagos, leading the medal table as the competition enters its final stages. The Indian team has collected 17 gold, 13 silver and 13 bronze medals, ahead of England with two gold, two silver and nine bronze medals. Nigeria currently occupies third position,…
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CRICKET: NIGERIA BEAT RWANDA TO BOOST WORLD CUP QUALIFICATION HOPES
Nigeria’s Junior YellowGreens have strengthened their bid to return to Division One of the ICC U-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup pathway after defeating hosts Rwanda by seven wickets in Kigali. Nigeria bowled Rwanda out for 79 runs in 23.1 overs at the Gahanga Main Oval before reaching 84 for three in just 15.2 overs. The…
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CHRISTIANO RONALDO, GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ MARRY IN PRIVATE CEREMONY
Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and his longtime partner, Georgina Rodríguez, have tied the knot in a private ceremony in Cascais, Portugal, nearly a decade after their relationship began. The couple announced the marriage on Tuesday through Ronaldo’s Instagram account, sharing a photograph of their hands adorned with wedding rings. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner…
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NIGERIA WINS SIX MEDALS AT COMMONWEALTH FENCING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Nigeria has won six medals — one silver and five bronze — at the ongoing 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Lagos, including Africa’s first-ever international medal in wheelchair fencing. The championships are being held at Rugby School Nigeria, Atlantic City, with Nigeria making a strong impression in the para-fencing events. Itunu Kumuyi and Joy Iorguma…
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CRICKET: NIGERIA BOUNCE BACK, REVIVE U-19 WORLD CUP HOPES
Nigeria’s Junior YellowGreens revived their ICC U-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup qualification hopes on Monday with a commanding five-wicket victory over Ghana in Rwanda. Nigeria’s bowlers set up the victory by dismissing Ghana for just 93 runs in 39.5 overs. Kenneth Boniface led the attack with four wickets for 33 runs, while Precious Ayeni took…
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BEACH VOLLEYBALL: NIGERIA PAIR START STRONG WITH TWO WINS IN SENEGAL
Nigeria’s Joy Lawrence and Ifechukwu Odoh made an impressive start to their campaign at the Beach Volleyball Youth Development Championship in Saly, Senegal, recording two victories on Monday. Competing in the Under-18 category, the Nigerian duo defeated Gambia 2-0, winning 21-9 and 21-13 in their opening match before overcoming Cape Verde 2-0 with convincing 21-7…
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WAFCON: SUPER FALCONS CRASH OUT AFTER 1-0 DEFEAT TO CAMEROON
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have been knocked out of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a narrow 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Cameroon in Casablanca, Morocco. Cameroon took the lead in the 20th minute through Myriam Nyadjou, whose goal proved decisive as the Indomitable Lionesses held on to secure a place in the semi-finals. The…
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A.B.A. URGES TARABA BASKETBALL COACHES TO UNITE, DEVELOP GRASSROOTS TALENT
The Amateur Basketball Academies (ABA) has urged basketball coaches in Taraba State to work together and prioritise grassroots development to unlock the potential of young players. The Chairman of the Taraba Basketball Association and member of the state House of Assembly, Tanko Yusuf, made the call during a two-day coaching clinic in Jalingo. He said…
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LAGOS HOSTS 250 FENCERS FROM 20 COUNTRIES FOR COMMONWEALTH CHAMPIONSHIPS
Lagos is set to welcome about 250 fencers from more than 20 countries for the Commonwealth Fencing Championships, scheduled to hold from Sunday, August 9, to Friday, August 14. President of the Nigerian Fencing Federation, Adeyinka Samuel, said Nigeria was ready to host a successful championship and expressed confidence that the home team could use…
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WAFCON: MADUGU WARNS SUPER FALCONS AGAINST COSTLY MISTAKES AHEAD OF CAMEROON CLASH
Super Falcons Head Coach Justin Madugu has urged his players to eliminate the mistakes made during the group stage as they prepare for Sunday’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-final against Cameroon. The coach issued the warning after Nigeria sealed top spot in Group C with an emphatic 6-2 victory over Egypt. Madugu said…
