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Super Falcons target another win against Botswana
Group leaders Nigeria will fancy their chances of scooping the three points when they take on Botswana in Casablanca on Thursday, in their second match of the determined campaign to win a 10th Women Africa Cup of Nations title. The Super Falcons wasted little sweat in dispatching Tunisia’s senior girls 3-0 in their first match…
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Ogbonda renews Rangers contract, eyes league title as Oloruntoba joins from Lobi Stars
Utility player, Evans Ogbonda, has extended his stay with eight-time Nigeria league champions, Rangers FC, signing a new two-year contract that will keep him at the Coal City side until the end of the 2026/2027 football season. The deal was finalized on Monday, July 7, 2025, at the club’s corporate office in Enugu, with General…
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Scrabble: Umujose, Afolayan, Ishekwene win big at EEAST ‘Quinta Essentia’
Delta State’s Emmanuel Umujose rolled back the years as he won the Elite Division of the 5th Emmanuel Egbele Annual Scrabble Tournament (EEAST) while Bukunmi Afolayan and Frank Ishekwene grabbed the Challenger and the Sage categories respectively. Umujose defeated Bayelsa State’s Enai Doubra 3-2 in a thrilling ‘Best of 5’ final encounter to claim the…
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NBBF slams Nigeria’s corporate world over D’Tigress sponsorship
Pius Ayinor The Nigeria Basketball Federation is sad over what has been described as corporate Nigeria’s lack of appreciation for the achievements made by players, especially ladies. The NBBF is quite disappointed that despite the laudable achievements of the women’s national basketball team, D’Tigress great achievements acknowledged across the globe, getting quality sponsorship for the…
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AFN washes its hands off Nse Uko’s ordeal
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria has distanced itself from the current two-year ban imposed on Imaobong Nse Uko by the Integrity Unit of World Athletics for doping violations, specifically three whereabouts failures within 12 months, a violation of anti-doping regulations. The AFN explained that the whereabouts filling is the responsibility of any elite athlete, “Athletes…
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NFF, NPFL, Nigerians mourn as goalkeeping legend Peter Rufai dies at 61
The Nigerian football firmament turned pale on Thursday evening after it was confirmed that the country’s 1994 and 1998 FIFA World Cup first-choice goalkeeper Peter Rufai had died in Lagos following a period of illness. “This is really, really shocking,” NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, said in Abuja. “Peter Rufai dead? What happened? I…
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Anyansi Agwu pleads govt, corporate support for Sam Okwaraji U16 tournament
The First Vice President of Nigeria Football Federation, Felix Anyansi Agwu has called on various state governments and corporate organisations to support the Sam Okwaraji U16 National Football Championship. Preparation is on for the maiden edition. The late Nigerian international slumped and died at the National Stadium Surulere, Lagos in August 1989, during a FIFA World…
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Liverpool star Diogo Jota dies in car accident weeks after wedding
Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has died in a car accident in Spain at the age of 28. Jota’s 26-year-old brother, Andre Silva, was also killed in the accident. He was a footballer with Liga Portugal 2 side Penafiel. Sky Sports News confirmed of Jota’s death from the Guardia Civil in Zamora where the accident took…
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World Fencing Federation wants more tournaments for Nigeria
The International Fencing Federation has praised the Nigerian Fencing Federation for its outstanding organization of the 23rd African Fencing Championships, held in Lagos from June 25 to 29 at Charterhouse. The FIE is said to have also announced its intention to consider Nigeria as a host for future international fencing tournaments. During her first official…
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Ikpeba asks Eric Chelle to consider NPFL stars for World Cup qualifiers
Former Super Eagles forward Victor Ikpeba has called on Nigeria coach Eric Chelle to give Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) players a chance in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Ikpeba made the plea during the final of the President Federation Cup held in Lagos on Saturday, June 28. The former AS Monaco star…
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