Tag: fitness
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Govt fulfils housing, land pledges to Super Eagles for 2023 AFCON medal
By Agency Report The Federal Government has fulfilled its housing and land pledges to Super Eagles players for their runner-up finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) had confirmed that players received certificates for the allocated plots of land and housing units promised by President Bola…
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Scrabblemania 3.0: Jimoh’s dominance, plus Monrovia’s rise to Africa 2026
Scrabblemania 3.0 in Sinkor, Monrovia didn’t just crown a new champion but it also delivered a statement. A statement about rising talent, growing ambition, and a city preparing to become the centre of African Scrabble. At the heart of it all was Nigeria’s Abdulmumin Jimoh, whose near-flawless performance set the tone for a championship defined…
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Okolie open to boxing Itauma in final eliminator for WBC heavyweight world title
The WBC have mandated a final eliminator for their heavyweight world championship between Lawrence Okolie and Moses Itauma; Both fighters have other bouts scheduled, with Okolie boxing in Nigeria later this month and Itauma fighting Jermaine Franklin on January 24 in Manchester Lawrence Okolie is open to boxing Moses Itauma in a clash that would…
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2026 World Cup Playoffs: Goalkeeper Okoye returns to Super Eagles
Captain William Ekong, ace forward Victor Osimhen, recalled goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, and defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Calvin Bassey have been included in Nigeria’s 24-man list for next week’s 2026 FIFA World Cup African Play-off Tournament in Rabat, Morocco. Super Eagles’ Head Coach Eric Chelle has also included 89-cap midfielder Alex Iwobi, exciting young defender Benjamin…
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2026 WAFCON: Falcons will give all against Benin – Madugu
Coach Justine Madugu has affirmed that champions Nigeria expect a tough game against the Amazons of Bénin Republic in Abeokuta on Tuesday and will take nothing for granted against their less-fancied neighbours to the west. The 10-time champions are in control of the fixture after a 2-0 win in the first leg away from home,…
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2026 Women’s AFCON: Oshoala, new-girl Omewa, seven others in camp
●Super Falcons commence training in Lomé Champions Nigeria will commence training sessions on Monday in the Togolese capital, Lomé ahead of their 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations final qualifying fixture, first leg match against Benin Republic, which will take place on Friday. Six-time Africa Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala was among the early…
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2026 World Cup Ticket: Eagles, Benin Republic arrive in Uyo for final battle
The delegations of Nigeria and Benin Republic are scheduled to arrive in Uyo, by Saturday afternoon, ahead of Tuesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Series Matchday 10 encounter at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium. Nigeria’s Super Eagles earned a 2-1 win over Lesotho in Polokwane on Friday to put themselves once again in contention for the…
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World Cup Qualifiers: Chelle picks Ekong, Osimhen, Sadiq Umar goalie Harcourt
Head Coach Eric Sekou Chelle has selected team captain William Ekong, first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Olaoluwa Aina and Calvin Bassey, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi, and forwards Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Simon Moses in a provisional list of 31 for next month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and South…
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Athletics Federation officials poke NSC for athletes’ grants
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has been urged to speed up the payments of grants to elite Nigerian athletes ahead of the World Championships billed for Tokyo. The competition will be held from September 13 to 21. As the athletes prepare for the World Athletics show piece, coaches are worried about the silence of…
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Nigerian athletes set, as CAA Region 2 Senior Athletics Championships begin
The second edition of the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA), Region 2 Senior Athletics Championships begins today at the University of Ghana, Legon Sports Complex, Accra. Nigeria along with 15 other countries from the West Africa sub-region are expected to participate in the 2 day competition involving over 450 athletes vying for honours in 20…
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