Author: Pius Ayinor
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Former NFF President, Ibrahim Galadima, dies at 74 as Gusau mourns
Editor Nigeria football is again in a state of sadness and grief following the death on Saturday of a former President of the Nigeria Football Association (now Nigeria Football Federation), Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima. One of Nigeria’s most-respected sports administrators in history, Ibrahim Galadima served as President of then NFA between 2002 and 2006, after serving…
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Rangers host Enyimba in high-stakes Oriental derby
By Emmanuel Chinedu In Umuahia Eight-time Nigerian champions, Rangers International, are set to lock horns with Enyimba in the highly anticipated Oriental Derby clash this Sunday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu. The encounter, which is a Matchday 35 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), promises to deliver another chapter of pride, passion, and…
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Okpekpe International 10km Race attracts high global interests
Pius Ayinor The upcoming Okpekpe International 10km Road Race has attracted a very high number of interest from foreign athletes, with organisers reporting a surge of requests to participate in the World Athletics Gold Label event scheduled for May 23, 2026. Race Director of the organisation, Zack Amodu, said that athletes, particularly from East Africa,…
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SuperSport unveils World Cup coverage plan for Africa
By Editor Africa’s top sports broadcaster, SuperSport, has announced that all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be broadcast live across DStv and GOtv, positioning the tournament as the most accessible World Cup yet for audiences across Africa. The announcement was made during a media briefing moderated by Sibusiso Mjikeliso, with keynote…
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Nigeria restates commitment to Ofili, makes a plea for her return
By Editor The National Sports Commission (NSC) has restated its commitment to Nigerian sprint sensation, Favour Ofili, following the decision by World Athletics to deny her request for a transfer of allegiance. Responding to press questions, the Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, emphasized that Nigeria remains fully supportive of Ofili and is…
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Dynamite Opens: A career-defining opportunity in mind sports, says educationist Molumo
By Editor The forthcoming 5th Dynamite Opens Scrabble Tournament (DOST) has been described as a career-defining opportunity in mind sports by Global Heritage Academy Proprietor Luqmon Molumo. The tournament, now in its 5th installment, has played a strategic entry point for first-time players who will be making their first word on the board in an…
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Nigerian military: Death on battlefield, crumbs on payroll
Tunde Odesola Tigrine is the name of a rocky downhill village located in a cheerless valley. Tigrine is ruled by King Tiger, aka Oba Ika, who sits resplendent on the ancient throne of Wiked Kingdom. Though the aborigines of Tigrine village are humans, they call themselves tigers because they disembowel without swords, using ‘a pa…
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NNL: Sporting return to NPFL as Lagos gets three teams
By Pius Ayinor and Tayo Ogunseye Sporting Lagos on Thursday secured a ticket to the Nigeria Football Premier League ahead of their close rivals, Akwa United. Sporting defeated Osun United 1-0 in the Nigeria National League Conference B final match on the final day at the Lanre Leke Stadium, Ile-Ogbo, Osun State. The Lagos centre…
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Upsets as national table tennis championship wraps up in Osun
Pius Ayinor It was a day of shocks and surprises on Thursday, April 15, at the 6th Michael and Felicia Alabi Memorial Table Tennis Tournament in Otan Ayegbaju, Osun State, as defending women’s singles champion Hope Udoaka fell to unseeded Khadijat Okanlawon in the round of 16. The upset set the tone for a dramatic…
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AFN hopes Ofili returns fully as they call for support from Nigerians
●World Athletics blocks Ofili’s switch to Türkiye By Editor The Athletics Federation of Nigeria says it has officially welcomed sprint sensation Favour Ofili back into its fold, even as followers of athletics await an official response from Ofili’s manager. AFN President Tonobok Okowa expressed delight over Ofili’s return, emphasizing the need for unity and encouragement…
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