Author: Pius Ayinor
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Premier League Weekend: SuperSport to air high-stakes fixtures
A high-stakes Premier League weekend features major battles in England’s top division, with Arsenal playing bottom-placed Wolves, Man City meeting in-form Crystal Palace, and Aston Villa pushing toward the summit. All fixtures will be broadcast live on SuperSport platforms on DStv and GOtv. Chelsea open Saturday’s action at 4:00 p.m. when they host Everton. The…
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Nigeria submits bid to host 2031 African Games
Nigeria has formally submitted its bid to the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) to host the 2031 African Games, nearly 25 years after the successful hosting of the 2003 edition (COJA). The bid presentation was made during high-level engagements with AUSC, where Nigeria reaffirmed its readiness and capacity to stage another world-class continental festival. Popular…
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Super Eagles: Iheanacho, Aina out, recovering Nwabali, Osimhen, 26 others for AFCON
By our reporter Head Coach Eric Sékou Chelle has opted for goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi and Zaidu Sanusi, midfielders Wilfred Ndidi and Frank Onyeka, and forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, and 20 other players to make up Nigeria’s 28-man roster for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations starting in Morocco…
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Osimhen named Sportsman of the Year in Turkey
Nigerian star Victor Osimhen has been crowned Sportsman of the Year at the 2025 GQ Türkiye Men of the Year Awards, Extrasportnigeria.com reports. Osimhen received the prestigious award at a lovely ceremony held on Wednesday night. The Nigerian international goalscorer was recognised for his contribution to Galatasaray’s domestic double last season. The 26-year-old striker scored…
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Niger Delta Games to reposition region and Nigerian Sports – Ikpokpo
By Chief Harrison The major objective of the Niger Delta Games is to discover and groom potential podium athletes to reposition the region, not only to sustain its supremacy in national competitions, but to assist in securing the future of Nigerian sports. It is to help empower athletes to attain gainful professional careers in domestic…
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Idongesit brothers set for Fencing Junior World Cup in Uzbekistan
By our reporter A big stage is here for the talented kids. Nigeria’s rising fencing talents, Mahadi and Mahathir Idongesit, will be among the 60 competitors at this weekend’s International Fencing Federation (FIE) Junior Epee World Cup in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Originally slated for Lagos, the tournament was relocated to Uzbekistan after the Nigeria Fencing Federation…
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Why I stopped employing ladies as secretaries – Pastor Adeboye
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has explained why he stopped employing ladies as his secretaries. Adeboye said he took the decision to avoid situations that could lead him into temptation after relocating to the church’s campground. The GO who spoke at the church’s annual programme at…
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GOtv Boxing: I am Coming to Silence Lagos, Ghana’s Dodoo warns ID Buster
By Damilola Adebayo Ghanaian light-heavyweight contender, Nii Offei Dodoo, has hit back at Rasheed “ID Buster” Idowu ahead of their explosive showdown at GOtv Boxing Night 34, declaring that the Nigerian champion “will be shocked” when they meet on Boxing Day. With the Nigeria–Ghana rivalry adding extra heat to the contest, Dodoo said he is…
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Rugby takes center stage at Eyoto Championship today
By Ntiense Essien (Mr. Rugby) Tuesday was the finals of the 6th edition of the Athletics event of the Eyoto Sports Academy Championship at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium. The event was graced by the Edo State Sports Executive Chairman Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele; its Executive Director Sports Development Sabina Chikwere, the Permanent Secretary of…
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Doregos Schools, Mosan Okunola LCDA pledge more support for youths
Renowned sports philanthropist Mrs. Clementina Doregos has called on individuals, government and corporate Nigeria to invest more in Nigerian youths through sports. She gave this charge during a courtesy visit to the Mosan Okunola LCDA led by Honourable Opeyemi Adunni Akindele. Doregos said Nigerian youths need to be engaged positively through sports. She used the…
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