Author: Pius Ayinor

Nigeria easily defeated Rwanda 92-45 in the second game of the 2025 Women’s AfroBasket in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, on Saturday, continuing their winning streak. Since October 2015, this is the 25th consecutive tournament victory for the Tigresses. With a mid-range hoop, Elizabeth Balogun made the first basket, but the Rwandan squad didn’t appear to be…

Mission X: Super Falcons defeat Morocco for 10th WAFCON title

Jul 26, 2025

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*Falcons earn $1million for the trophy Mission X accomplished for the Nigeria’s Super Falcons who in a dramatic final at Rabat’s Olympic Stadium, defeated hosts Morocco 3-2 to clinch their record 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title. Nigeria came from two goals down to win the tournament following a dramatic over hosts Morocco…

WTT Contender Lagos: Lind, Hashimoto secure Singles titles in ruthless wins

Jul 26, 2025

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Denmark’s Anders Lind turned last year’s disappointment into triumph by capturing the men’s singles gold at the 2025 WTT Contender Lagos. On the other table, Japan’s Honoka Hashimoto dethroned defending champion Sreeja Akula of India to claim the women’s singles crown on Saturday, July 26, at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos Nigeria.…

Victor Ikpeba, Bet9ja Foundation, giving back to society through football challenge

Jul 26, 2025

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Pius Ayinor Not every individual from the top professional sports circuit remembers the community that they emerged from. Some even disconnect completely from their immediate families, but some never forget the place of their first steps. Ex-Super Eagles attacker and a former African Footballer of the Year (1997), Victor Ikpeba, is one of those who…

WAFCON: Ghana beat South Africa to win bronze

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Ghana’s Black Queens have secured the bronze medal at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, defeating South Africa 4-3 in a penalty shootout. The last time the Ghanaians won the bronze medal was in 2016 when they also defeated South Africa. Coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren made a tactical switch in the starting lineup, replacing Princess…

Scrabble Rumble in Ajegunle as over 110 players contest on Saturday

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The shrilling sounds of tile bags will reverberate in Ajegunle this Saturday at the 2nd BSP Scrabble Tournament. Over 110 players will jostle for honour, rating points, pride and prizes when the doors of the Abayomi Awodiora Hall opens up to welcome top players for contests over 12 rounds of games. Registered players of 112…

Competing at the African U18/U20 Championships was a dream come true – Silver medalist, Shakamomodu

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Shot put silver medalist at the just concluded Confederation of Africa Athletics, (CAA), U18/U20 Championships, Edo State-born, Audu Emmanuel Shakamomodu, says that competing at the event in the colours of Team Nigeria was a dream come true for him Shakamomodu said he had been training for years to be able to raise the flag of…

Super Falcons set for 10th African trophy in Rabat

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This is how it goes. Nigeria will take the battle to Morocco from the blast of the whistle as they intend to give no inches or allow room for error in Saturday’s 13th Women AFCON Championship Match inside the Olympic Stadium in Rabat. The presence of hosts Morocco guarantees a full house at the magnificent…

Upsets, thrillers as Top Seed crashes out at WTT Contender Lagos

Jul 24, 2025

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