Author: Pius Ayinor
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NYG: Free haircut for Edo State athletes
The Edo State Sports Commission Chairman, Amadin Desmond Enabulele has approved a free haircut programme for all the Edo State athletes heading to Asaba for the National Youth Games. The freebie is also extended to “every other persons around the stadium on the eve of their departure on Monday, 25th August 2025.” The programme is…
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Moses Simon scores first goal in Paris FC loss
Super Eagles attacker, Moses Simon scored his first goal for his new team Paris FC but it ended up a 5-2 beating from Olympique Marseille. It was the second loss of the season in as many games for Paris. Mason Greenwood converted from the penalty spot in the 20th minute to gain the lead for…
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NPFL: Remo Stars, Rivers United play 1-1 in season opener
Pius Ayinor Nigerian League champions, Remo Stars began the defence of their title with a 1-1 draw at home to Rivers United in what was the first game of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League season. The Ikenne-based side which played at their temporary home of MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, fell behind as early…
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Emotions as ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai is laid to rest
It was a day of mixed emotions as family, friends, teammates, and well-wishers gathered at the Catholic Church of Visitation, 1st Avenue, FESTAC Town, Lagos, on Friday, August 22, for the burial ceremony of former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai. The ceremony was filled with tributes for the late Nigerian football legend, remembered not only…
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World Cup Qualifiers: Chelle picks Ekong, Osimhen, Sadiq Umar goalie Harcourt
Head Coach Eric Sekou Chelle has selected team captain William Ekong, first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Olaoluwa Aina and Calvin Bassey, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi, and forwards Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Simon Moses in a provisional list of 31 for next month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and South…
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NNPC-SNEPCo Junior Tennis: Goodness Aina secures her place in Girls 16 finals
Goodness Aina has secured her appointed place in the Girls 16 Finals of the NNPC-SNEPCo Junior Tennis Championships taking place in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Aina from the LEKMAK Tennis Academy beat another emerging star, Favour James, from the GEUF Academy in Uyo 9 – 3. Aina, who is aiming to win back-to-back titles following her…
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Top football games to watch on Supersport this weekend
The new football season has kicked off in style, and this weekend promises even more drama across England, Spain, and Italy. Fans are in for a feast of goals, rivalries, and fresh storylines, all live on DStv and GOtv. Premier League: Momentum Building Early The Premier League wasted no time delivering action on the opening…
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Africa youth Scrabble champion, Archibong, eyes top spot at World Championship
Africa Youth Scrabble U19 champion, Prestige Archibong, says he wasn’t expecting anything below standard from himself and his teammates in Kenya, during the exhilarating event. And he is looking forward to the world youth championship with equal zeal. He explained that rolling with the bigwigs in Scrabble, watching their every move, and the tactic behind…
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Ikpeba hails Olu of Warri over football programmes
A former Nigeria international, Victor Ikpeba, has showered praises on Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse 111, over his deliberative drive to use football to unite his community. King Atuwatse marked his 4th coronation during the week in the presence of top Nigerian football legends. Some of those in attendance are Nwankwo Kanu; Emmanuel Amuneke, Mutiu…
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Peter Rufai’s lying in state holds on Friday at Onikan Stadium
The Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN), has announced plans for the final home journey of late legendary Nigeria goalkeeper, Peter Rufai. The statement from PFAN and signed by its Secretary General, Edema Fuludu, indicates that the body of the former Super Eagles goalkeeper would be lying in state at the Onikan Stadium on Friday,…
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