Author: Pius Ayinor

By our reporter Isah Yahaya, the Boys 16s top seed who was favourite to win the category, suffered a shock 4-9 defeat in the hands of Ikeja Police College Club emerging star Heman Afaramai. Yahaya, the 2025 Boys 14 champion, appeared to have underrated his opponent who took an early 4-1 lead and resisted all…

Salah to leave Liverpool at end of season

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By Editor Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has announced he will leave the club at the end of the season. The 33-year-old Egyptian international, who joined Liverpool from Roma in June 2017, confirmed the news in a video message on his social media accounts. “Unfortunately, the day has come. This is the first part of my…

Iwobi’s father dismisses robbery reports, as Super Eagles player hit 20 in Turkey

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Pius Ayinor The father of Alex Iwobi has dismissed widespread reports claiming the Fulham player was the victim of a robbery in London, describing the story as completely false. In a clarification, Chuka Iwobi refuted claims that his son was held at knifepoint during a raid at his residence. “I have just spoken to Chuka…

FIBA okays Kida’s NBBF Board tenure until October 15

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Pius Ayinor The world basketball governing body, FIBA, has given the current Board of the Nigeria Basketball Federation approval to remain in office until October 15, 2026. The FIBA letter dated March 16, 2026, reads, “Over recent weeks, FIBA has received extensive correspondence from various stakeholders regarding the governance of the Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF)…

Nigeria’s D’Tigress to face Los Angeles Sparks

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Pius Ayinor The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has confirmed that Nigeria’s Senior Women’s National Team, D’Tigress, will face the Los Angeles Sparks in an international preseason exhibition game as a part of D’Tigress Global Campaign. The match is scheduled for April 25 at the Viejas Arena in San Diego, California. The NBBF says the “historic…

NFF Congress approves statutes amendments, elective congress for September 26

Mar 23, 2026

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Pius Ayinor The Extraordinary Assembly of the Nigeria Football Federation, held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, has approved an amendment to the Federation’s statutes. The Assembly also picked September 26 for the NFF Board Elective Congress. The Communique from the gathering in Yenagoa reads in part, “The Congress, voting on proposals by the Executive Committee, unanimously…

Man City beat Arsenal to Carabao Cup

Mar 22, 2026

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By Editor Manchester City won the Carabao Cup on Sunday by beating Arsenal 2-0 at Wembley Stadium. It was the two goals in four minutes in the second half from Nico O’Reilly that made the difference, and City claimed the first trophy of the season. Pep Guardiola’s men dominated after the break, sinking the Gunners…

Taiwo Awoniyi scores as Nottingham Forest beat Tottenham 3-0

Mar 22, 2026

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By our reporter Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi scored for Nottingham Forest as they defeated Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 on Sunday. It was a massive English Premier League relegation fight, in which visitors Nottingham Forest produced a commanding performance to grab an away victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with two Nigerian internationals featuring for Forest.…

FG to scrap common entrance, track students’ journey with identification number

Mar 22, 2026

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