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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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Baby girl, 8 others die in Lagos building collapse
Editor No fewer than nine people, including a baby girl, were feared dead while 26 others were rescued after a three-storey shopping mall collapsed on Old Ojo Road near Alakija Bus Stop along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway in Satellite Town, Ori-Ade Local Council Development Area of Lagos State. The building, which housed several businesses, including generator…
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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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South-East Basketball enjoying a rebirth with court and quality events
South East basketball continues to wear a new look of growth with every passing month By Pius Ayinor It was a buzzing weekend a fortnight ago for many young basketballers scattered across the South East region of Nigeria. There is something ironic about this section of the country when it comes to the game of…
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Maybe Nwabali should have hung on with Chippa United, says Troost-Ekong
Editor Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong believes that the decision of goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali to leave his club, Chippa United, without first having another ready contract elsewhere was a huge mistake by the former Super Eagles number one. Nwabali came to the national limelight and became Nigeria’s first-choice goalie during the 2023 AFCON. He…
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Coach Chelle gets new contract, expanded role as NPFL champions get N1 billion
Admin The National Sports Commission and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Tuesday in Abuja reached far-reaching decisions regarding the Super Eagles and the domestic football league. The meeting, held at the Commission’s headquarters, was attended by NSC Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko, NSC Director-General Hon. Bukola Olopade, NFF President Ibrahim Musa Gusau, NFF General Secretary…
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Fatai Atere: From Principal’s Cup to World Cup
By Ojomu Idowu How Fatai Atere went from being an Igbobi College hero to Nigeria’s first FIFA cadet champion In 1985, Fatai Atere did what no Igbobi College team captain had done in 38 years: he lifted the Principal’s Cup. The boy from Mushin, captained Igbobi, Yaba to glory on the Lagos school fields. He…
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Ogundiran wins women’s 100m gold at National Trials
●Chukwuebuka shoots to record fifth title in shot put Admin The women’s 100m final at the Commonwealth Games Trials produced fireworks on Monday at the Yaba College of Technology Sports Complex, Lagos, as USA-based Blessing Ogundiran sprinted to victory and claimed the Nigerian women’s 100m title. Ogundiran powered through the finish line in an impressive…
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