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Pius Ayinor Nigeria and Africa’s highest sports franchise Executive in America, Masai Ujiri, made the latest list of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in Sports 2026. The list also includes the FIFA President, Gianna Infantino, lady golfer Nelly Korda, Stephen Curry, and 19-year-old Formula One driver Kimi Antonelli. There is also Prince Harry, the…

NBA finals: Wembanyama silences Garden’s party as Spurs beat Knicks 115-111 in Game 3

Jun 9, 2026

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Admin The spectacle at Madison Square Garden on Monday night was such that the basketball almost took a back seat to everything else. The president is in the suites. The mayor in the crowd. Movie stars along the sideline. The culmination of days of talk over $10,000 tickets, heightened security and cancelled watch parties alongside…

World Cup 2026: Somali referee Artan barred from entering USA

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Editor Somali referee Omar Artan, who was set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals, has been denied entry to the United States. Artan, the 2025 Confederation of African Football men’s referee of the year, was barred from entering the country at Miami International Airport and is currently…

Omewa bags brace as Super Falcons trash Senegal 3-0 in Ikenne

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Editor The Super Falcons of Nigeria delivered a commanding second-half performance to defeat the Teranga Lionesses of Senegal 3-0 in the second of their two international friendly games at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, on Monday. After a tense and scoreless first half, the Falcons found their rhythm to secure a convincing win in front…

I want to win trophies for the team, says Brighton’s new signing, Zadok

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Brighton’s first signing of the summer, Nigeria’s Zadok Yohanna, says he will “give everything” for the team and wants to win trophies with the club. The Seagulls have agreed a £21.5m deal with AIK Stockholm to bring the 18-year-old winger to the Amex when the transfer window opens on June 15. The Nigerian forward said…

Amaobi Ezeaku resigns as NPFL Club Owners Secretary amid uncertainty over Rangers

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By Emmanuel Chinedu A fresh development has emerged surrounding Rangers FC General Manager, Barrister Amaobi Ezeaku, after he resigned from his position as secretary of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Club Owners Association. Ezeaku announced his resignation from the position in an official statement released on June 8, 2026. This brings to an…

Iwobi excited ahead of his 100th game for Nigeria

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Iwobi picks his goal against Zambia in Uyo in October 2017, which qualified Nigeria for the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals, as his most memorable moment with Nigeria Admin Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has expressed immense gratitude to Nigeria and Nigerians at home and in the diaspora for the show of love and support…

Police name suspects in abduction of Adelabu’s sister, reveal how they tracked the family

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Admin The Police in Oyo State have revealed details of how they rescued the kidnapped sister of ex-power minister, Adebayo Adelabu, and her 11-year-old twin sons on June 6. The Police said they had monitored the family for weeks before the attack. The Oyo State Police Command revealed that the kidnappers had monitored the family…

Itemuagbor hails Okpebholo for Okpekpe Road Race 2026 global success

Jun 7, 2026

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