Author: Pius Ayinor

Pius Ayinor The organizers of the Okpekpe International 10km Road Race have announced a one‑week shift in the date of the event, moving it from May 23 to May 30, 2026. According to Pamodzi Sports Marketing, organizers of the historic World Athletics Gold Label race, the adjustment was made to ensure an even more successful…

Marta Kostyuk defeats Andreeva to win Madrid Open and maiden WTA 1000 title

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Admin Marta Kostyuk claimed the women’s Madrid Open title after overpowering Mirra Andreeva in an impressive straight-sets victory. The 23-year-old Ukrainian secured a career-best victory, her first WTA 1000 title, after sealing a 6-3, 7-5 win over Andreeva and marked the win with a backflip. The two players, whose countries have been at war since…

Poland 2026: Falconets beat Malawi 2-0 in Ikenne

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By Editor Nigeria’s U20 ladies, Falconets, dominated easily and created a hatful of opportunities as they earned a 2-0 win over their counterparts from Malawi in the first leg of a FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup final round fixture in Ikenne-Remo on Saturday. The win brightened Nigeria’s chances of earning yet another spot at the…

Katsina Utd in revenge plot against Insurance in Benin

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‎By George Akpayen ‎‎Katsina United captain, Usman Barau, has told NPFL.com.ng that he and his teammates are heading into Sunday’s showdown with Bendel Insurance in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) to win. ‎Barau and his teammates suffered a 1-0 defeat in the first meeting in December 2025 when Elmer Arunta came off the bench…

World Relays: Nigeria’s mixed 4x100m team breaks African record, gets World Champs ticket

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By Editor Nigeria’s mixed 4x100m relay team has secured qualification for the 2027 World Athletics Championships to be held in China following a quality race at the ongoing World Relays in Gaborone, Botswana. The quartet of Favour Ashe, Jennifer Chukwuka-Obi, Chidera Ezeakor, and Maria Thompson clocked 40.24 seconds to finish fourth in Heat 1 on…

Nigeria, 38 other countries race for World Relays medals

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By Editor The stage is set in Gaborone, Botswana, as 38 countries converge for the World Athletics Relays, with athletes competing not only for medals but also for qualification slots to the 2027 World Championships and the 2026 World Ultimate Championships. The two-day competition, scheduled for Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3, will feature…

Nigeria wins 4 gold medals on Day 1 of African Senior Wrestling Championships

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Admin It was an atmosphere of joy and excitement for Nigeria after sweeping four out of five possible gold medals in the female wrestling event on Friday. Reigning African champion Esther Kolawole in the 62kg defeated Katelyn of South Africa 10-0 by superiority to record her 5th African title. Earlier, Ogunsanya Christianah won Nigeria’s first…

Ugo Udezue sees huge long-term investment in D’Tigress WNBA Tour

May 1, 2026

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By Pius Ayinor The Chairman of the Marketing and Sponsorship Committee of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Ugo Udezue, has described D’Tigress WNBA Tour as a huge long-term investment for the team and the federation. The Nigerian women’s national basketball team, D’Tigress, will round off their playing tour of the USA with a game against WNBA…

2026 Workers’ Day: FCC Boss Omidiran moves to boost staff welfare

May 1, 2026

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