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By our reporter The President of the Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN), Jibril Saidu Ojih, is leading the handball family in mourning as he has expressed deep sorrow over the death of national handball player Dorothy Elijah. In a condolence message, Ojih described the late Elijah as a committed and talented player whose contributions to…

South Korea defeats Nigeria 77-60 in FIBA World Cup qualifiers

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By Pius Ayinor Korea secured a 77-60 win over Nigeria in a Group A game of the FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournament on Thursday. The match was played at the Astroballe in Villeurbanne. D’Tigress made the first two points through Sarah Ogoke. It was quite a competitive opening quarter; Korea seized control and never looked…

Bam Adebayo reveals what Michael Jordan told him after dropping 83 points

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By Editor Bam Adebayo scored 83 points – the second-highest number in an NBA game – as the Miami Heat beat the Washington Wizards 150-129. The centre said it was a “special moment” when he passed Kobe Bryant’s 81-point tally, set in 2006. Wilt Chamberlain’s record of 100 points has stood since 1962. Adebayo scored…

World Cup qualifiers: African Champions D’Tigress take on Korea after Colombia conquest

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Pius Ayinor D’Tigress have turned their attention to Thursday’s game against Korea in the FIBA 2026 World Cup qualifiers after their resounding 70-37 win over Colombia in their opening match on Wednesday. The Nigerian queens and the Koreans are not totally new opponents, as it was with Colombia. The Asians will be hoping for an…

Nigeria Paravolley Federation refutes claim of West Africa Development Commission appointment

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‎By our reporter ‎The President of the Nigeria Paravolley Federation, Kayode Ladele, has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that Paravolley Africa has appointed Jackson Imandi as President of a West Africa Development Commission. ‎Ladele stated that the Nigeria Paravolley Federation categorically rejects the claim, noting that the purported “West Africa Development Commission” is…

World Cup qualifiers: Nigeria’s D’Tigress deliver dominant 70-37 win over Colombia

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By Editor African champions D’Tigress delivered a dominant win over Colombia, 70-37, in Group Phase action at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament France on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Astroballe in Villeurbanne, according to Fiba.com report. Nigeria seized control early and never looked back, steadily building their advantage and ultimately putting the…

Kwara United relocates to Mobolaji Johnson Arena for home matches

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●To launch the new arena against Rangers on Sunday By Editor The Nigeria Premier Football League has approved the relocation of Kwara United home matches from the Moshood Abiola Arena in Abeokuta to the Mobolaji Johnson Arena at Onikan, Lagos. This has been done at the club’s request. Kwara United are serving an indefinite stadium…

Nigeria’s D’Tigress open World Cup qualifying campaign against Colombia

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●Coach Rena says, ‘We’re ready.’ By Pius Ayinor African champions Nigeria’s D’Tigress will start their qualifying campaign at the FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament against Colombia. The game is set for 2pm at the Villeurbanne Sports Arena in Lyon, France, on Wednesday. The Nigerian girls have continued to build a strong reputation as a…

Abia State sports commissioner visits Abia Comets, pledges cash reward

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By Emmanuel Chinedu In a bid to boost the morale and confidence of Abia Comets players, Abia State Commissioner of Youth and Sports Development, Sir Nwaobilor Ananaba, has paid an unscheduled visit to the club. The commissioner, during the visit to the team’s training ground at Holy Ghost College, Olokoro, on Tuesday, explained that the…

Nigeria international Daniel Daga sentenced to six months in prison for sexual assault

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