Category: Sports
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NVBF PROMISES HITCH-FREE SUPER CUP KICKOFF MONDAY
12 clubs, big stakes, and a new era for Nigerian volleyball The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has assured fans of a smooth and well-organized Super Cup, set to kick off Monday, Feb. 2, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. Speaking after Sunday’s technical meeting, Adamu Tenimu, Chairman of the NVBF League Management Committee, said…
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LIBYA SERVES BIG AS ITTF AFRICA CUP OFFERS WORLD CUP TICKETS
Benghazi hosts Africa’s best as players battle for Macao 2026 spots For the first time ever, Libya will host the ITTF Africa Cup, with Benghazi welcoming Africa’s top table tennis stars from Feb. 7–9 in a high-stakes showdown. Held at the Al-Nasr Sports Club, the historic tournament will see elite men and women competing not…
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LATE DRAMA IN ABA AS ENYIMBA EDGE BAYELSA UNITED
Samuel Agu’s 82nd-minute strike seals a hard-fought NPFL win at home Enyimba International FC left it late but got the job done on Sunday, beating Bayelsa United 1–0 in their NPFL Matchday 24 clash at the Enyimba Stadium, Aba. After a tense, evenly fought contest, Samuel Agu finally broke the deadlock in the 82nd minute,…
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NPFL: WIKKI, NASARAWA SETTLE FOR POINTS IN BAUCHI STALEMATE
Early goals, missed penalty and plenty of grit as both sides share the spoils Wikki Tourists and Nasarawa United played out a 1–1 draw in their NPFL Matchday 24 clash on Sunday at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi. Nasarawa United struck first in the 28th minute, with Izuchukwu Chimezie punishing a defensive lapse to…
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TEAM NIGERIA HEADS TO SCOTLAND AHEAD OF 2026 COMMONWEALTH GAMES
No last-minute rush this time. Nigeria is taking the early-prep route for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with athletes set for a four-week residential training camp in Scotland. The National Sports Commission says the Aberdeen base will help Team Nigeria acclimatise, fine-tune techniques, bond as a team and avoid travel stress before the Games kick off…
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AFCON 2025: MOROCCO CELEBRATES A ‘MONTH OF AFRICAN JOY’ — KING MOHAMMED VI
From football thrills to continental pride, Morocco says AFCON 2025 was Africa’s big win. King Mohammed VI has hailed AFCON 2025 as a historic success, saying Morocco was proud to host “a month of popular joy and sporting emotion” that lifted African football and unity. In a statement after the tournament, the monarch said the…
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JESUS HEROICS SEND ARSENAL INTO UCL LAST-16
Gabriel Jesus was unstoppable as Arsenal crushed Inter Milan 3-1 at the San Siro on Tuesday, sealing their spot in the UEFA Champions League last 16. The Brazilian striker scored twice in the first half (10′ & 31′), marking his return to form after nearly a year out with a cruciate ligament injury. Arsenal briefly…
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UCL SHOCKS: MAN CITY STUNNED IN NORWAY, PSG SLIPS IN PORTUGAL
Champions falter, underdogs rise in a dramatic Champions League week! Manchester City suffered a stunning 3-1 defeat to Bodo/Glimt in Norway, despite starting as heavy favourites. Kasper Høgh’s first-half brace and Jens Petter Hauge’s second-half strike sealed the upset, while Rodri’s red card compounded City’s misery. Rayan Cherki scored a late consolation for the English…
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SUPER EAGLES CLINCH AFCON BRONZE, GUMEL LAUDS RESILIENCE
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have made the nation proud again, securing the bronze medal at the 2025 AFCON with a commanding win over Egypt. NOC President Habu Gumel praised the team’s grit and mental toughness, noting their strong comeback after a tough semi-final loss. “The Super Eagles have once again showcased the famous ‘never-say-die’ Nigerian spirit…
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EXTRA-TIME DRAMA: GUEYE FIRES SENEGAL TO SECOND AFCON TITLE
One moment of brilliance was all it took. Senegal are champions of Africa once again after edging hosts Morocco 1–0 after extra time in a tense AFCON 2025 final in Rabat. The breakthrough came just three minutes into extra time when Pape Gueye unleashed a stunning left-footed strike from the edge of the box, silencing…
