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Zenith Bank Basketball League: Final-8 playoff starts Sept 16 in Lagos
The final schedule for the 2025 Zenith Bank/NBBF Women’s Basketball League has undergone some modifications after the organisers announced a new date for the Final-8, which will take place at…
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South Africa vs Nigeria: Osimhen confirmed out due to injury
Pius Ayinor Victor Osimhen has officially been confirmed out of the Super Eagles’ crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa. The Nigeria Football Federation’s media team stated just…
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2026 World Cup: Super Eagles beat Rwanda 1-0, move up
Pius Ayinor Nigeria kept their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup alive with a slim 1-0 win over Rwanda on Saturday. It is a desperately needed victory that…
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Timeline for the National Sports Federation elections approved, released
The Electoral Committee of the National Sports Federation says it is glad to inform the general public, member federations, stakeholders, and all interested aspirants that the nomination form and official…
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Rwanda coach won’t speak on Mokoena saga as they face Nigeria’s Super Eagles
Rwanda coach Adel Amrouche has refused to speak about the ongoing storm surrounding South Africa’s potential three-point deduction in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Nigeria hosts Rwanda in qualifying…
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2026 World Cup: South Africa beat Lesotho 3-0, extend pressure on Nigeria
It was nothing short of expectation as Mohau Nkota put Bafana Bafana ahead in the 15th minute with a controlled volley across goal from a narrow angle. Lyle Foster made…
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Katsina United host Kano Pillars in huge NPFL Matchday 3 game
One of the biggest football derbies in Nigeria will be held this Sunday at the Muhammed Dikko Stadium in Katsina between hosts, Katsina United and former champions, Kano Pillars Dubbed…
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ADC to Tinubu: Your revenue claims based on lies
– Says 5% petrol tax cruel and insensitive The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of deceiving Nigerians with false revenue claims, citing a N21.22 trillion…
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2026 World Cup: Gabonese ref for South Africa versus Nigeria game
FIFA has appointed Gabonese official Pierre Ghislain Atcho as referee for next Tuesday’s 2026 World Cup qualifying match between Nigeria and South Africa in Bloemfontein. It is a Matchday 8…
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Germany beaten 2-0 by Slovakia as Spain, Belgium win in 2026 World Cup qualifiers
Germany suffered a surprise defeat away to Slovakia in their opening World Cup qualifier in Bratislava. David Hancko gave the hosts the lead three minutes before half-time, running from his…
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