Category: Sports
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AFRICA TO SHINE AT 2025 BEACH VOLLEYBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN ADELAIDE
Egypt, Mozambique, Togo, Morocco, Benin, and Nigeria are ready to make waves at the 2025 Beach Volleyball World Championship held from November 14 to 23 in Adelaide, South Australia. The tournament will feature 48 men’s and 48 women’s teams, playing 216 matches over 10 days at The Drive and Pinky Flat/Tarntanya Wama. Africa proudly sends…
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PLATEAU GOV GUARANTEES SECURITY FOR 2025 NUGA GAMES; SPORTS SET TO UNITE NATION
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has assured participants of the 2025 National Universities Games (NUGA), scheduled in Jos, of comprehensive security measures. During an inspection tour at the University of Jos’s sporting facilities, Mutfwang expressed his commitment to a smooth, secure, and successful event. Established in 1966 to foster university sports, NUGA 2025 is expected…
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DAVID BECKHAM KNIGHTED AT WINDSOR CASTLE FOR SPORT AND CHARITY
Football legend David Beckham was honoured with a knighthood by King Charles at Windsor Castle on Tuesday for his outstanding contributions to sport and charity. The 50-year-old former England captain expressed pride at receiving the prestigious accolade, describing it as his “proudest moment.” Sir David’s journey began in east London, making a remarkable Premier League…
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CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2025/26 SET FOR THRILLING MATCHUPS INCLUDING NIGERIA’S RIVERS UNITED
The official draw for the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League group stage, held at CAF Broadcast Partner SuperSport studios in Johannesburg, revealed an exciting lineup of continental football giants. Nigerian club Rivers United joins Zambia’s Power Dynamos in a compelling Group A that features reigning champions Pyramids FC of Egypt and Moroccan giants RS Berkane. This…
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NIGERIA TO SHINE AGAIN AT 2025 WORLD SAMBO CHAMPIONSHIPS IN KYRGYZSTAN
Nigeria is gearing up for its second appearance at the prestigious 2025 World Sambo Championships scheduled for November 7-9 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The event, organised by the Fédération Internationale de Sambo (FIAS), is the ultimate global competition featuring Sport Sambo, Combat Sambo, and Blind Sambo categories. Leading Nigeria’s charge is Fatai Balogun, competing in the…
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NPFL MATCH DAY 11: THRILLS AND DRAWS ACROSS NIGERIA’S TOP FOOTBALL LEAGUES
The Nigeria Premier Football League Match Day 11 brought exciting clashes on Sunday, delivering key results that are shaping the 2025/2026 season. Bayelsa United narrowly defeated Plateau United 2-1 in a hard-fought contest, while Shooting Stars shared points with Katsina United in a 1-1 draw. El-Kanemi Warriors and Rangers International ended their match goalless, both…
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BARAU FC COACH BOSSO OPTIMISTIC AFTER GOALLESS DRAW WITH WIKKI TOURISTS
FC Technical Adviser Ladan Bosso remains positive about Barau FC’s performance despite a 0-0 stalemate against Wikki Tourists in week 11 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano. Speaking after the match, Bosso praised his players’ commitment and acknowledged that the team is still developing. “We shouldn’t be too…
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BASHIR ADENIYI, COMPTROLLER-GENERAL OF NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE, ELECTED PRESIDENT OF NIGERIA WRESTLING FEDERATION
Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has been unanimously elected as President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF). The election took place on October 25, 2025, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, and was supervised by the National Sports Commission. Adeniyi secured all 14 votes from Executive Board members,…
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YOUTH EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION TRAINS 100 FEMALE ATHLETES IN NIGERIA ON LEADERSHIP AND SELF-DEFENCE AGAINST GBV
The Youth Empowerment Foundation (YEF) wrapped up its 4th edition training in Benin, empowering over 100 female athletes from across Nigeria with leadership skills and self-defence techniques to combat Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The two-day event, held from October 31 to November 1, brought together participants from states like Abia, Cross River, Delta, Oyo, Ondo, Edo,…
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ARSENAL EXTENDS PREMIER LEAGUE LEAD WITH DOMINANT 2-0 WIN AT BURNLEY
Arsenal moved seven points clear at the top of the Premier League following a commanding 2-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday. The Gunners showcased their set-piece prowess once again, with Viktor Gyokeres opening the scoring in the 14th minute from a corner involving Declan Rice and Gabriel. Gyokeres nodded home from close…
