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Nigeria Pitch Awards: Osihmen, Lookman, Troost-Ekong chase King of the Pitch award
The organizers of the annual glamorous Nigeria Pitch Awards have announced the final nominees for the 2024 edition. In the release made to the media on Thursday in Lagos. The foremost King of the Pitch award has Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray S.K), Ademola Lookman (Atalanta BC) and William Troost-Ekong (Al-kholood FC). For the Queen of the…
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NFF signs Carloha as official automobile partner
Carloha, the exclusive dealer and franchise holder of Chery vehicles in Nigeria, on Wednesday signed a partnership deal with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The federation said the deal is to support the development of football in the country and the “collaboration underscores Carloha’s commitment to fostering sports excellence and empowering talents in Nigeria’s football ecosystem.”…
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D’Tigers off to Libya as Nigeria announces roster for AfroBasket Qualifiers
The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has released the final 12-man roster for the third window of the FIBA AfroBasket Qualifiers, set to take place in Tripoli, Libya, from February 21 to 23. The list was made public on Monday night just as the team members based in Nigeria prepared to board the flight to Tripoli.…
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Cote d’Ivoire 2025: Flying Eagles to face Egypt, South Africa and Morocco
Seven-time champions Nigeria will battle it out with tough customers Egypt, South Africa and Morocco in the group phase of this year’s Africa U20 Cup of Nations, scheduled for Cote d’Ivoire from 26th April to 18th May. The Flying Eagles beat host nation Egypt 1-0 in a group phase match at the last edition of the competition,…
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2025 Afrobasket: D’Tigers begin camping in Abuja
●Three players added to the team Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers have started their training at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja. D’Tigers who are preparing for the 2025 Men’s Afrobasket Qualifiers in Libya had their first training session on Tuesday under Coach Abdulrahman Mohammed. These home-based players will be in Abuja until the 16th before…
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Take Scrabble to School Initiative arrives in Kaduna State
The Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF) “Take Scrabble to School” train made a stopover in the ‘Centre of Learning’ – Kaduna State, North West of Nigeria. The programme arrived at the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, by the weekend and the man who drove the train in the very vast school complex is the President of Nigeria…
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ATM Foundation offers free 500 JAMB forms to students in six Ondo North district
As part of his contribution to the educational development of students in Akoko, Ondo North Senatorial district, Abdul Tunji Muhammed (ATM) Foundation has offered to bankroll the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms for the 2025 examination to over 500 students in the area. In a statement signed by the Organising Committee of the…
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NBBF lists 24 players for D’Tigers for Afrobasket Qualifiers camping
The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has released the preliminary roster for D’Tigers ahead of the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket Qualifiers 3rd Window. The competition will be held in Tripoli, Libya, from February 17 to 24. The preparation will be conducted in two phases. Home-based players are expected to report to camp at Bentley Hotel, Abuja, on Monday,…
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Morocco 2024: Flamingos to begin camping for South Africa on Sunday
Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos, will on Sunday at the Remo Stars Sports Institute, Ikenne-Remo, start their preparations for the two-leg FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifying clash with the ladies of South Africa, known as Bantwana. The 2022 World Cup bronze medallists were drawn bye to the second round of the African qualifiers, while the…
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Calderano halts Aruna’s run at Singapore Smash 2025
Brazil’s Hugo Calderano posted a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Quadri Aruna in the second round of the Men’s Singles at the Singapore Smash 2025, but admitted that the Nigerian remains a formidable opponent in any competition. Calderano had to rally from a 1-0 deficit to secure his win with scores of 8-11, 11-8, 11-9, and…
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