Author: Pius Ayinor

Sarah Ogoke signs off from D’Tigress in a blaze of glory By Editor The captain of Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, Sarah Ogoke, just announced her retirement from the national team she had led to a record fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s Afrobasket title. The announcement brought teammates, officials, and team management to tears, just…

Coach Purity lauds CG Adeniyi’s investment as 4 Nigerian wrestlers win gold in Collegiate events

Mar 19, 2026

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By Editor Four Nigerian wrestlers that participated in the 2026 NAIA Women’s Wrestling National Championships, USA, secured four gold, a feat that adds to Nigeria’s continued growing influence in the sport. The collegiate tournament had over 210 wrestlers within 10 weight classes, jostled for honour and it was Christinah Ogunsanya 117 lbs. who started the…

CBN Junior Championship to serve off March 23

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By our reporter The 2026 CBN Junior Tennis Championship has been slated to hold in Lagos from Monday, March 23 to Saturday, March 28. The International Tennis Academy (ITA), organisers of the junior circuit tournament, stated that top junior players from all the zones and top tennis clubs in the country have confirmed their participation.…

Iran vs Nigeria: Coach Chelle invites Ndidi, Iwobi, Lookman

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By our reporter Head Coach Eric Chelle has picked team captain Wilfred Ndidi, midfield ace Alex Iwobi, and forward Ademola Lookman in a list of 23 players for this month’s international friendly matches against Iran and Jordan, which have now been moved from the Jordanian capital, Amman, to the city of Antalya in Turkey. The…

Senegal moves quickly to appeal decision to strip them of AFCON title

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By Editor Senegal ‌have strongly condemned the decision to strip them of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, labelling ⁠it “unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable”, ⁠and saying it casts a shadow over African football. “The Senegalese Football Federation denounces this unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable decision, which casts a shadow over African football,” it said ⁠in…

CAF strips Senegal of AFCON title, Morocco declared champions

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CAF appeal board rules that Senegal forfeited the January final after players walked off the pitch to protest a refereeing decision. The Confederation of African Football has stripped Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations title they won in a chaotic final two months ago and declared Morocco champions. In a stunning decision never witnessed…

World Cup: NFF appeals FIFA’s decision on petition against DR Congo

Mar 17, 2026

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By Editor The Nigeria Football Federation says it has already commenced the process of appealing the decision of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee, which rejected its petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo on the issue of eligibility of some players used by that country in a 2026 FIFA World Cup Playoff match against Nigeria in…

Okpekpe International 10km Road Race set for thrilling return on May 23

Mar 17, 2026

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By Editor The Okpekpe International 10km Road Race, Nigeria’s most prestigious road-running event, is set to make a grand comeback on May 23, 2026, with organizers promising new innovations and an even bigger spectacle for its 11th edition. Mike Itemuagbor, the CEO of Pamodzi Sports International, confirmed the return, emphasizing that the race will be…

Suicide bomb attacks kill at least 23 in Maiduguri

Mar 17, 2026

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