Tag: football
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Nigeria’s D’Tigers face ejection from their hotel in Angola
By Pius Ayinor D’Tigers may have beaten Tunisia 84-81 in their first match in Angola on Thursday as they make a real push for the 2027 FIBA World Cup ticket, but the good run can be truncated any moment from now as they face ejection from their hotel and the World Cup qualifiers. We learnt…
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Nigeria’s D’Tigers beat Tunisia as Metu delivers in Luanda
Admin Nigeria closed the final 4:42 on a decisive 16-5 run to claim a dramatic 81-84 win over Tunisia on Thursday, July 2, at the Pavilhao Multiusos de Luanda. It was a Group C game of the 1st Round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers. In a game defined by razor-thin margins,…
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Africa has everything needed to produce a World Cup winner – Abel Xavier
Former Portugal international Abel Xavier believes African football has all the ingredients needed to produce a future FIFA World Cup winner, but says the continent must reflect on why its national teams have not consistently matched the success of its players at club level. Speaking to SuperSport during the FIFA World Cup, the former Liverpool,…
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Martinelli scores late as Brazil beat Japan 2-1, into World Cup last 16
Editor Gabriel Martinelli scored the winner late in injury time to give five-time champions Brazil a 2-1 win over Japan in the World Cup round of 32 in Houston. Martinelli, who had come on as a second-half substitute, scored in the sixth minute of stoppage time as the match on Monday appeared to be heading…
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NBBF releases D’Tigers roster for FIBA World Cup African Qualifiers in Angola
Editor The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has released the 12-man D’Tigers roster that will represent Nigeria at the FIBA World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers (Window 3). The competition will be held in Luanda, Angola, from July 2 to 5, 2026. The tournament will see the new Head Coach, David Fizdale, take charge of D’Tigers for…
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World Cup knockout picture takes shape, live on SuperSport
Admin The World Cup group stage is entering its decisive phase, with qualification places, group winners, and knockout-stage positions still to be determined across several groups. Every match is aired live on SuperSport via DStv and GOtv. Mexico, South Africa, Switzerland, Canada, Brazil, and Morocco have already secured qualification after completing their group campaigns. They…
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Former Super Eagles coach, Adegboye Onigbinde, is buried in Modakeke
Editor The final burial rites of former Nigeria Coach, Chief Adegboye Onigbinde, took place on Friday at Saint Stephen’s Cathedral, Modakeke, in Osun State. Prominent Nigerians, among them top government officials, royal fathers, top officials of the Nigeria Football Federation, political bigwigs, leading figures in the ivory tower, philanthropists, religious leaders, retired civil servants, business…
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NBBF Premier League: Raptors defeat Rivers Hoopers
Editor Lagos Raptors handed Rivers Hoopers their first defeat of the Nigeria Premier Basketball League (NPBL) Phase Two on Friday evening, as they hit the former league champions 71-64. It was a game played on Day Seven at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu. The Raptors set the pace early, taking an 18-15 lead in the…
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Samuel Ogazi turns professional after historic NCAA career
Editor Nigeria’s sprint sensation, Samuel Ogazi, has officially announced his decision to turn professional, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable collegiate career with the University of Alabama. The institution established him as one of the greatest 400m runners in NCAA history. The quarter-miler who turned 20 last month elected to forgo his remaining NCAA…
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Choosing athletics over football was the best deal, says Patience Okon George
Admin Nigeria’s 400m queen, Patience Okon George, has said that choosing athletics over football remains the greatest decision she has ever made, despite initially dreaming of a career on the football pitch. In an interview on the sidelines of the AFN Commonwealth Games Trials, the 34-year-old multiple-time African champion reflected on the difficult choices that…
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