Tag: NigeriaSports
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EGYPT’S MOSTAFA BADR UPSETS DEFENDING CHAMPION AT ITTF AFRICA YOUTH CHAMPS
EGYPT’S MOSTAFA BADR UPSETS DEFENDING CHAMPION AT ITTF AFRICA YOUTH CHAMPS In a thrilling upset at the ITTF Africa Youth Championships in Lagos, Egypt’s Mostafa Badr dethroned Tunisia’s Essid Wassim in the U-19 singles final with a commanding 4-1 victory. The 19-year-old Egyptian showcased skill and focus, signaling his rise as a new contender in…
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FIRST LADY OLUREMI TINUBU CONGRATULATES D’TIGRESS ON HISTORIC FIBA AFROBASKET VICTORY
FIRST LADY OLUREMI TINUBU CONGRATULATES D’TIGRESS ON HISTORIC FIBA AFROBASKET VICTORY First Lady Sen. Oluremi Tinubu has praised Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for their stunning win at the 2025 FIBA Afrobasket Tournament in Côte d’Ivoire. Celebrating their fifth consecutive title, she hailed the team as an inspiration to young girls nationwide, encouraging them to…
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NIGERIA SHINES AT AFRICAN KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP, SETTING NEW MEDAL RECORD
NIGERIA SHINES AT AFRICAN KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP, SETTING NEW MEDAL RECORD Nigeria’s karate team just delivered their best-ever performance at the African Karate Championship in Abuja, smashing their previous medal record and proving they can battle with the continent’s and world’s elite. President Silas Agara is all smiles, praising the athletes’ growth and Nigeria’s readiness to…
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SILAS AGARA SEES UFAK VICE-PRESIDENCY AS A BOOST FOR NIGERIAN SPORTS
SILAS AGARA SEES UFAK VICE-PRESIDENCY AS A BOOST FOR NIGERIAN SPORTS Silas Agara, newly elected 4th Vice-President of UFAK, calls his victory a win for Nigeria and West Africa, pledging to drive sports development beyond karate nationwide. Agara praised the strong partnership with the National Sports Commission, emphasizing the shared goal of elevating Nigerian sports.…
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MATTHEW KUTI SET TO MAKE HISTORY AT ITTF WEST AFRICA CHAMPIONSHIP
MATTHEW KUTI SET TO MAKE HISTORY AT ITTF WEST AFRICA CHAMPIONSHIP Nigeria’s top table tennis star Matthew Kuti aims to become the first male player to win back-to-back singles titles at the ITTF West Africa Regional Championship in Lagos. Kuti, last year’s champion, is focused on defending his title and keeping Nigeria dominant in the…
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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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EAGLE7 SPORTS RADIO SOARS INTO YEAR FOUR: A TRIUMPH OF TEARS, SWEAT, AND AIRWAVES
EAGLE7 SPORTS RADIO SOARS INTO YEAR FOUR: A TRIUMPH OF TEARS, SWEAT, AND AIRWAVES Three years ago, Eagle7 Sports Radio 103.7 FM took flight amid fierce industry turbulence—and it’s still flying high. As veteran broadcaster Tony Akiotu bluntly puts it, “I wouldn’t wish the radio business on my worst enemy,” underscoring just how tough the…
