Author: Pius Ayinor
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Why Chelsea hired Xabi Alonso
Admin Chelsea have made their intentions clear by not only appointing Xabi Alonso but also by the way he was announced. The Blues moved quickly to reach an agreement with Alonso in the hours after Chelsea lost the FA Cup final, beaten 1-0 by Manchester City at Wembley, which confirmed the club would go trophyless…
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Okpekpe Road Race appoints Dr Bojuwoye, unveils partners
Editor The organisers of the Okpekpe International 10km Road Race have announced the appointment of Dr Adebukola Bojuwoye as the head of the medical unit for the 11th edition of the prestigious event, scheduled for Saturday, May 30, in Okpekpe, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State. Bojuwoye, a seasoned medical professional with extensive…
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Nigerian women power to triple gold haul in Accra
●Rosemary, Jennifer, Rosemary Chukwuma, and Miracle stormed to victory in the 4x100m By Editor Nigeria’s women once again carried the nation’s golden hopes on their shoulders, delivering all three gold medals for Team Nigeria at the ongoing African Athletics Championships in Accra. From the last Solidarity Games to the World Championships in Tokyo and the…
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Representing Nigeria, an experience I will always cherish – Olatoye
Editor “No two sunsets are ever the same,” these are the words of a member of Team Nigeria at the Senior Africa Athletics Championship, Oyesade Olatoye, as she describes what it feels like when representing her country, Nigeria. She made this statement in an interview with Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye in Accra, Ghana. Oyesade Olatoye emphasized…
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IFC and Masai Ujiri’s Zaria Group partner on sports and entertainment infrastructure across Africa
Pius Ayinor The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and Zaria Group, co-founded by NBA Champion and Dallas Mavericks Team President Masai Ujiri, are forming a partnership to develop sports and entertainment arenas in key African cities. The initiative aims to catalyze job creation, especially for youth, while unlocking a…
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Akure lights up for South West 3×3 basketball fiesta
Pius Ayinor Twelve teams from Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, and Ekiti states will light up Akure, the capital city of Ondo State, on the 16th and 17th of May for the South West 3×3 Basketball Challenge organised by the South West Basketball Zone. The championship, tagged Asiwaju Renewed Hope South West 3×3 Basketball Challenge,…
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Nigeria’s coach Fizdale dreams LA Olympics with D’Tigers
Admin Nigeria’s new coach for D’Tigers, David Fizdale, is hopeful of making the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and making an impact with the team. The former Miami Heat coach spoke about his plans in a detailed exclusive interview with M4STV (m4stv.com) in Nigeria. This week, the Nigeria Basketball Federation named Fizdale as the new head…
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NOC, NSSF hold Olympic values training in Kano
Pius Ayinor The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) and the Nigeria Schools Sports Federation (NSSF) marked a milestone in grassroots sports development on May 11, 2026. Both organisations collaborated under the auspices of Olympic Solidarity to officially launch a national capacity-building seminar in Kano State. This high-impact programme is designed to empower school sports officers and…
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Madonna, Shakira and BTS to co-headline FIFA World Cup Final halftime show
Editor For the first time ever, football, music, and social impact will come together as the greatest show on earth reaches its pinnacle. FIFA and Global Citizen on Thursday announced that Madonna, Shakira and BTS will co-headline the historic FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show, taking place on Sunday, 19 July at New York…
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Maikaba, Uwejamomere pick assistants, as U20 boys resume camp on Sunday
Admin Newly-appointed Head Coach of the U20 men’s national team, Abdu Maikaba, has picked Coaches Ortega Deniran (first assistant), Abdullahi Biffo (second assistant), and Usman Mohammed (goalkeepers’ trainer) to work with him in building a new Flying Eagles’ squad. Maikaba, who previously worked as assistant coach of two-time FIFA World Cup silver-medallists Flying Eagles, and…
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