Category: Sports
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DOGARA BACKS AACT 2026 AS PLATFORM TO SHOWCASE NIGERIA THROUGH WOMEN’S GOLF
Nigeria’s preparations for the All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) 2026 have received a boost, with National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC) Board Chairman, Yakubu Dogara, endorsing the tournament as a platform to promote the country through women’s golf. The endorsement came during a visit by officials of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), organisers of…
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FANS TIP UNITY CUP STARS, DEBUTANTS, FOR BIGGER SUPER EAGLES ROLES
Football fans have urged the coaching crew of the Super Eagles to retain several emerging players who impressed during Nigeria’s victorious campaign at the 2026 Unity Cup in London and the recent international friendly against Poland. The Head Coach, Eric Chelle, had fielded a squad largely made up of debutants and fringe players at the…
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SENEGAL CLINCH 2026 U-17 AFCON TITLE AS EGYPT SECURE THIRD PLACE
Senegal has emerged champions of the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Tanzania in the final to lift the continental trophy. The victory capped an impressive campaign for the young Senegalese side, who navigated the tournament with determination to claim Africa’s top youth football prize and underline the country’s growing reputation as a…
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GUARDIOLA BIDS EMOTIONAL FAREWELL TO MANCHESTER CITY AFTER DECADE IN CHARGE
Pep Guardiola has said an emotional farewell to Manchester City after 10 years in charge, following their 2–1 defeat to Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium. Speaking after the match, Guardiola said his time at the club will be remembered more for the memories and relationships he built with players and staff than for the…
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KADUNA GOVT MOVES TO REVIVE SPORTS, UPGRADE FACILITIES AND GRASSROOTS TALENT
The Kaduna State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reviving the state’s sports sector under Governor Uba Sani, with ongoing efforts to upgrade facilities and strengthen grassroots talent development. The State Director of Sports, Mrs Mary Vayin, says renovation work has already begun at the stadium to improve training and competition conditions for athletes. She…
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SUPER EAGLES TO USE UNITY CUP, FRIENDLIES FOR SQUAD ASSESSMENT – EGUAVOEN
Austin Eguavoen, Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), says the forthcoming Unity Cup invitational tournament will provide an opportunity for Super Eagles Head Coach Eric Chelle to assess new players ahead of future competitions. Eguavoen made this declaration in an interview on Thursday May 21 in Abuja. He said the tournament, alongside the…
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2026 AFRICAN CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIP: ZAYED DEFIES CRASH TRAUMA TO SHINE, OSARETIN ALSO SHINES
Egyptian women’s elite cycling star, Ebtissam Zayed Ahmed Mohamed emerged as one of the standout performers at the just concluded 2026 African Track Cycling Championships in Abuja. She won five gold medals after suffering what she called the biggest crash of her career during the 2019 edition of the competition in Nigeria. Zayed revealed that…
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SOUTH AFRICA LEADS MEDAL TABLE AS NIGERIA HOLDS SECOND PLACE AT AFRICAN CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIP
South Africa is currently leading the medal table at the 2026 African Track Cycling Championships, while Nigeria holds second place in the standings. The Cycling Federation of Nigeria reports that a total of 103 medals have been won so far, including gold, silver and bronze across participating countries. South Africa leads with 19 gold medals,…
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KWARA UNITED QUEENS FC SELECTS 22 PLAYERS AFTER SCREENING EXERCISE
Kwara United Queens FC has announced the selection of 22 players following its recent screening exercise and the Kwara First Lady Pre-Season Championship. In a statement issued by the club’s management, the team appreciated all participants for their effort, dedication and performances throughout the process. It also encouraged players who were not selected not to…
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TEAM NIGERIA MAKES STRONG START AT AFRICAN SENIOR ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS IN GHANA
Team Nigeria has recorded an impressive opening day at the Senior Athletics Championships taking place in Accra, Ghana. Rosemary Chukwuma won her women’s 100m heat in 11.44s, while Chidera Ezeakor secured victory in the men’s 100m heat with a time of 10.38s, ahead of Ghana’s top sprinter. In the men’s 400m, Samson Nathaniel finished first,…
