Author: Pius Ayinor
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Team Nigeria in Malaysia for World Youth Scrabble Championships
Members of Team Nigeria to the World Youth Scrabble Championships have arrived in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for the competition. Team Nigeria, made up of four players, under the captaincy of Abdulqudus Olawale Aliu, touched down in the Malaysian capital on Friday evening 5.22pm local time. Other members of Team Nigeria are AYSC U19 champion Prestige…
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South Africa’s coach Broos blasts Nigeria as FIFA decides on Bafana Bafana error
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has accused Nigeria of applying pressure on FIFA to penalize his country as his side risks losing three points in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. South Africa fielded an ineligible player against Lesotho in one of their games. Bafana Bafana currently sit top of Group C with 13 points…
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Commonwealth Weightlifting: Islamiyat and Sarah shine as Nigeria wins three golds in India
Nigeria’s remarkable outing at the 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmadabad, India, hit new heights on Thursday, August 28, as Islamiyat Yusuf (women’s 69kg), Sarah Matthew (women’s junior and senior 77kg), and Adedapo Adeleke Opadeji (men’s 79kg) combined to deliver three gold medals and a bronze, firmly placing Team Nigeria in the global spotlight. Islamiyat…
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UN appoints Masai Ujiri Sustainable Development Goal Advocate
Ahead of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Masai Ujiri as a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Advocate. Ujiri, Co-Founder of Giants of Africa and Zaria Group and former Vice-Chairman and President of the Toronto Raptors, joins a distinguished group of influential leaders and changemakers who…
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Super Falcons to take on Benin Republic as 2026 WAFCON race starts
The race for tickets to next year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, also to be staged in Morocco just as the last two editions, will be concluded in October with Cup holders and 10-time winners Nigeria up against the She-Cheetahs of Benin Republic, and Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses up against Algeria. The Lionesses, runners-up in 2014…
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Shocks as India dominates Day One of Lagos International Badminton Classics
The opening day of the 8th Lagos International Badminton Classics (LIBC) lived up to expectations, as the Teslim Balogun Stadium came alive with 64 thrilling matches played across four courts. The action-packed start saw drama, upsets, and flashes of brilliance, setting the tone for what promises to be an unforgettable tournament. India, which arrived…
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ESPN Africa brings the ROSHN Saudi League to your screen
It’s On, and it’s massive! ESPN Africa, available on DStv and GOtv, has secured the broadcast rights to the ROSHN Saudi League, delivering live action from one of the fastest growing and most electrifying football leagues in the world. With global stars lighting up the pitch and fierce rivalries unfolding weekly, this marks a new…
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Bayelsa Queens beat ASKO 3-0, zoom into WAFU B Champions League semifinals
Nigeria Women’s Premier League champions Bayelsa Queens booked their place in the semifinals of the CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU B qualifiers on Wednesday night. They got a spot after a commanding 3-0 victory over Togo’s ASKO. The queens from Bayelsa State dominated the game from the start to finish but in spite of the…
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Zenith Bank Women’s League: Air Warriors suffer shock defeat
The Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball League Phase Two tipped off on Tuesday in Jos, Plateau State, with some exciting match results. All eyes were on Air Warriors as they topped the Savannah Conference in Phase One in this Nigeria Basketball Federation competition, while Plateau Rocks looked to improve their performance in the second phase. However,…
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Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali injured ahead of World Cup qualifiers
Nigeria’s preparations for next month’s FIFA World Cup qualifiers may have suffered a major challenge as the Super Eagles number one goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, suffers an injury. The Chippa United goalie was forced off injured on Tuesday night during a South African league game against Richards Bay. The 29 years old Nigerian was carried off…
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