Author: Pius Ayinor

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Editor The FIFA World Cup 2026 has shattered multiple records after an unprecedented group stage that drew more than 4.6 million spectators, confirming the expanded 48-team tournament as the biggest edition in the competition’s history. A statement released by the World Football body after the conclusion of the group phase, noted that the first 72…

2026 Commonwealth Games: Olympic champion Folashade Oluwafemiayo named Nigeria’s captain

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Pius Ayinor Team Nigeria has announced multiple Paralympic and world champion Folashade Oluwafemiayo as the captain of the nation’s contingent to the upcoming Commonwealth Games. Speaking on the appointment, Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, emphasized that the selection was intentional and based on merit. “We are intentional about the selection of…

Commonwealth Fencing in Lagos to showcase Nigeria beyond medals, says Samuel

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Admin The countdown is on. In less than 50 days, Lagos will welcome the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships — a spectacle of steel, speed, and precision. But for Adeyinka Samuel, President of the Nigeria Fencing Federation, the event is not merely about who wins or loses. It is about what the championships can mean for…

NBBF releases D’Tigers roster for FIBA World Cup African Qualifiers in Angola

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Editor The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has released the 12-man D’Tigers roster that will represent Nigeria at the FIBA World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers (Window 3). The competition will be held in Luanda, Angola, from July 2 to 5, 2026. The tournament will see the new Head Coach, David Fizdale, take charge of D’Tigers for…

Amusan cruises to Paris Diamond League victory

Jun 28, 2026

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Admin World record holder Tobi Amusan continued her impressive return to form by producing a superb performance at the Paris Diamond League, where she first qualified for the final by winning the opening heat of the women’s 100m hurdles in 12.39 seconds (+0.4m/s). Amusan looked comfortable throughout the race as she crossed the line ahead…

NBA Draft: Selected Nigerians excite Nigeria Basketball Federation

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The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has extended congratulations to the exceptional Nigerian talents selected in the 2026 NBA Draft. The just-concluded Drafts marked another historic milestone for Nigerian basketball and further reinforced the country’s growing influence on the global game. “The Federation proudly celebrates the achievements of Ebuka Okorie, 17th Overall Pick (Oklahoma City Thunder,…

Drama in Akure as FC Ebedei quit pitch and NLO game abandoned

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By Emmanuel Chinedu Reports from Akure state that FC Ebedei made a very serious 2026 Nationwide League One (NLO) playoff match against Yewa FA on Saturday morning by abandoning the game at 0-0 in Akure. According to the reports, the game kicked off at 11:00 a.m. and remained goalless until the 40th minute. That’s when…

World Cup knockout picture takes shape, live on SuperSport

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Admin The World Cup group stage is entering its decisive phase, with qualification places, group winners, and knockout-stage positions still to be determined across several groups. Every match is aired live on SuperSport via DStv and GOtv. Mexico, South Africa, Switzerland, Canada, Brazil, and Morocco have already secured qualification after completing their group campaigns. They…

Former Super Eagles coach, Adegboye Onigbinde, is buried in Modakeke

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Editor The final burial rites of former Nigeria Coach, Chief Adegboye Onigbinde, took place on Friday at Saint Stephen’s Cathedral, Modakeke, in Osun State. Prominent Nigerians, among them top government officials, royal fathers, top officials of the Nigeria Football Federation, political bigwigs, leading figures in the ivory tower, philanthropists, religious leaders, retired civil servants, business…

NBBF Premier League: Raptors defeat Rivers Hoopers

Jun 26, 2026

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