Tag: football
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Senegal moves quickly to appeal decision to strip them of AFCON title
By Editor Senegal have strongly condemned the decision to strip them of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, labelling it “unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable”, and saying it casts a shadow over African football. “The Senegalese Football Federation denounces this unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable decision, which casts a shadow over African football,” it said in…
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NNL Super 4 gets date, Remo Stars Stadium
By our reporter The Nigeria National League (NNL) has confirmed that the 2026 NNL Super 4 tournament will take place at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State, from May 1 to May 8. The tournament will determine the overall champion of the 2025/26 NNL season, following the completion of the league campaign. This…
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South Korea defeats Nigeria 77-60 in FIBA World Cup qualifiers
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…
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World Cup qualifiers: Nigeria’s D’Tigress deliver dominant 70-37 win over Colombia
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…
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Nigeria’s D’Tigress open World Cup qualifying campaign against Colombia
●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…
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Edo Gov, Dikko, NFF president to storm Auchi for Ikhana’s Academy launch
By Editor Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, chairman of the National Sports Commission, Malam Shehu Dikko, and his Director General, Bukola Olopade, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, and other top sports dignitaries are expected to be in Auchi, Edo State, for the official launch of the Kadiri Ikhana’s Football Academy. The…
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Nigeria Fencing Federation shares lessons from 2026 African Junior Championships
By our reporter Nigeria’s four-man contingent to the African Fencing Junior Championships in Dakar, Senegal, may not have delivered medals. Still, the experience, according to Nigeria Fencing Federation President Adeyinka Samuel, was invaluable. With the 2026 Commonwealth Championships in Lagos on the horizon, Samuel believes the lessons learned in Dakar will shape Nigeria’s preparations. Nigeria’s…
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Bayern Munich want Victor Osimhen
By Editor Bayern Munich are reportedly stepping up their interest in Victor Osimhen as they begin planning for life after Harry Kane. With the England captain now 32 and speculation raging over his contract situation, Vincent Kompany is keen to secure Nigerian superstar Osimhen, currently flourishing at Galatasaray, as the long-term successor to lead the…
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes visits 36 Lion FC
●We are deeply honoured, says Gafar Pius Ayinor On Sunday, March 1, 2026, the camp of the 36 Lion FC celebrated the visit of great friends from across the seas. These were not the regular scouts or football managers in search of talent as usual, but friends from the Fellowship of Christian Athletes who are…
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WAFCON Friendlies: Super Falcons face Cameroon again
By our reporter Reigning African champions Nigeria are keen to redeem themselves after losing by a goal to Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses on Saturday in the first of two friendly matches in the Cameroonian capital, Yaoundé. Both teams clash again on Tuesday at Yaoundé’s Military Stadium to draw the curtain on a two-match arrangement proposed by…
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