Author: Pius Ayinor
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NSC increases performance bonuses and rewards for Team Nigeria at Commonwealth Games
Gold medal winners will now receive $10,000 in total The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced an upward review of performance bonuses and instant rewards for Nigerian athletes competing at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Speaking on the development, NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, said the new package was approved to further motivate…
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CANAL+ brings biggest-ever WAFCON Morocco 2026 to SuperSport
CANAL+ has confirmed that the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 (WAFCON) will be broadcast live on SuperSport across Sub-Saharan Africa. The tournament, which runs from 26 July to 16 August across five venues in Rabat and Casablanca, will see all 34 matches broadcast live on DStv, DStv Stream, GOtv and GOtv…
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Tojemarine HC, Flowers emerge champions at 2026 Tojemarine Invitational Handball Championship
Pius Ayinor Hosts Tojemarine Handball Club and Flowers of the Benin Republic were crowned champions of the men’s and women’s categories, respectively, as the 2026 Tojemarine Invitational Handball Championship came to a thrilling conclusion on Thursday. The event was held at the Sports Hall of the National Institute for Sports, Surulere, Lagos. The Grand Finale…
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Aderemi Ogunsuyi unveils ‘Living in America’
•An inspiring memoir on immigration and resilience Editor Author Aderemi Ogunsuyi has released Living in America, a memoir that offers an intimate and thought-provoking account of immigration, resilience, identity and the pursuit of a better life. The book chronicles Ogunsuyi’s personal journey of leaving his homeland for the United States, detailing the sacrifices, cultural adjustments…
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CANAL+ Secures Broadcast Rights for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
CANAL+ has confirmed that the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will be broadcast live on SuperSport across Sub-Saharan Africa, giving DStv and GOtv subscribers access to the 11-day multi-sport event. More than 500 African athletes are expected to compete across 10 sports and six para sports, with SuperSport providing dedicated coverage of the Games, including a…
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European Cup: Ex-Golden Eaglets star Cletus Karshe makes HNK Rijeka match-day squad
Former Golden Eaglets captain, Simon Cletus Karshe, has been named in the team that will tackle Derby City of Northern Ireland in their Confluence League clash on Thursday. Cletus, who is fresh from Nigeria to Europe at 18 years old, is making this great stride just a few months after signing his first professional contract with Rijeka…
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Zenith Bank Next Gen Tennis Masters serve off Tuesday with very strong lineup
Editor The 2026 Zenith Bank Next Generation Masters is set to serve off at the newly refurbished Mainland Tennis Club at the National Stadium Surulere, Lagos on Tuesday, July 27. The tournament is for the eight players, men and women, who are considered, in the opinion of the International Tennis Academy (ITA), the organizers of the…
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Dikko, Olopade lead Nigeria’s medal mission troops to 2026 Commonwealth Games
Editor The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, and the Director General, Bukola Olopade, are in Glasgow, Scotland, leading Team Nigeria’s campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The Games will flag off today. The duo spearhead Nigeria’s participation at the Games following the charge delivered on behalf of President Bola Tinubu by…
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Tojemarine Invitational Handball: ASPAC survives marathon semi-final against SOOF
Editor A dramatic and unprecedented women’s semifinal between SOOF and ASPAC of the Benin Republic stole the spotlight on Day Six of the 2026 Tojemarine Invitational Handball Championship as the Beninese side prevailed 7-6 on penalties after a pulsating contest that remained deadlocked through regulation and two periods of extra time. The game was played on…
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Atunwon lifts Nigeria to win ITTF gold in Accra
Editor Nigeria’s Quadri Atunwon delivered a heroic performance to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, securing gold in the boys’ U19 team event at the 2026 ITTF Africa Youth Championships. His resilience ensured Nigeria retained the crown in Accra, even as Egypt stamped its authority across the tournament by sweeping three of the four…