Author: Pius Ayinor

Admin Mirra Andreeva lived up to the hype and came of age by sealing her maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open at the age of 19. Eighth seed Andreeva ended the run of 114th-ranked Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska with a 6-3 6-2 victory at Roland-Garros. The Russian became the youngest player to win…

Federation Cup: Plateau United beat Basira 2-1, hit the quarter-finals

Jun 6, 2026

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By Emmanuel Chinedu Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) team, Plateau United, have advanced into the President’s Federation Cup quarter-finals following a hard-fought 2-1 win over Lafia-based NNL side, FC Basira. It was a Round of 16 match played on Saturday at the FIFA Goal Project Field, Abuja. The Jos-based NPFL side took the lead after…

Wemby misses at the end, Knicks beat Spurs 105-104 for 2-0 lead in NBA Finals

Jun 6, 2026

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●President Trump to attend Game 3, tickets approaching $9,000 apiece Admin Go crazy, New York. Or, perhaps more accurately, crazier. The red-hot Knicks are going home, two wins away from an NBA championship that the capital of the world has been waiting to see for generations. Jalen Brunson hit a go-ahead free throw with 9.5…

Friendly: Super Falcons edge Senegal 2-1 in Ikenne-Remo

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●Asisat Oshoala pleads, “Bring back our children” Admin The Super Falcons on Friday opened their 14th WAFCON preparations with a controlled 2-1 victory over Senegal’s Teranga Lionesses in Ikenne-Remo. The African champions asserted their authority early and managed the contest with composure for long spells. One of the highlights was the six-time African Footballer of…

Rangers GM confirms that Ilechukwu continues as Rangers Coach

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By Emmanuel Chinedu The General Manager of Rangers FC, Barrister Amobi Ezeaku, has confirmed that head Coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu, will remain in charge of the club for the 2026/27 football season, despite his own future with the NPFL Champions being uncertain. Amobi, while speaking with Journalists at the club headquarters on Friday, June 5, 2026…

Super Eagles camp: Chukwueze reports after mother’s burial

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Editor Super Eagles attacker Samuel Chukwueze has reported in Lisbon for international duty for Nigeria ahead of the friendly against Portugal on Wednesday. He joined the squad on Friday, days after rounding off the burial rites for his mother, who was put to rest last week in Nigeria. Before his arrival, Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi…

Rivers United Road Accident: NFF sympathises with injured players and officials

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Editor The Nigeria Football Federation has expressed empathy towards players and officials of Rivers United FC of Port Harcourt who sustained minor injuries in a road accident while heading to Awka for a 2026 President’s Federation Cup Round of 16 game against Nasarawa United of Lafia. “The NFF received with shock the news of the…

Prostar, Evomec Global partner Victor Ikpeba 5-A-Side Football Challenge

Jun 4, 2026

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Pius Ayinor The Victor Ikpeba 5-A-Side Football Challenge is expanding as more members of the society identify with the community empowerment programme for the youth. Prostar, the indigenous manufacturer of sports equipment, has announced its decision to team up with the football event that began six years ago in Surulere, Lagos, and expanded to Warri,…

Kida commends South-East basketball initiative, demands more private sector partnership

Jun 4, 2026

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