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Nigeria’s captain Ajibade likely to finish as Player of the Tournament
Three years ago, Rasheedat Ajibade was a sombre figure as she left the pitch at the Stade Mohamed V in Casablanca, having been handed a red card for a professional foul against a Moroccan player in the first semifinal match of the 12th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. A team-mate, midfielder Halimatu Ayinde also got…
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All You Need to Know: 320 youths from 20 African countries compete as Giants of Africa Festival returns to Kigali
The Giants of Africa Festival is returning to Kigali from July 26 to August 2, bringing together 320 young athletes from 20 African nations, and more than 20,000 spectators for a week of community, culture, basketball, education and entertainment. Organised by Giants of Africa, a non-profit organisation founded by former Toronto Raptors Vice-Chairman and president…
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We didn’t deserve to lose – South Africa coach
South Africa coach Desiree Ellis thinks her team deserved to beat the Super Falcons of Nigeria in the semifinal of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations played on Tuesday in Casablanca, Morocco. She describes Nigeria’s winning goal as freakish. The Nigerian ladies defeated their South African opponents 2-1 to secure a final day clash with…
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WAFU B U20 Boys Tourney: Flying Eagles set to stop Ivorians in final
Nigeria’s U20 boys, Flying Eagles know they must be at their very best to surmount the challenge of in-form Young Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire in Wednesday’s Final match of the WAFU B U20 Boys Tournament in Accra, Ghana. The Ivorians have taken no prisoners at this tournament, winning all their four previous matches. They edged…
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Nigeria vs South Africa: 10 things about Super Falcons and Banyana Banyana
●Today’s match WAFCON (July 22) will kick off at 5pm. ●Nigeria is chasing the 10th WAFCON title while the South Africans are in pursuit of their second. ● The South African team has the same coach from the last WAFCON held also in Morocco in 2022 while the Super Falcons have a new coach. ●In…
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Excitement as WTT Contender Lagos serves off Tuesday
The wait is over – WTT Contender Lagos 2025 is officially underway, with the qualifying rounds kicking off on Tuesday, July 22, at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos. The tournament, boasting a prize pool of $100,000, promises thrilling action and global participation. At a well-attended press conference on Monday, July 21, Chairman…
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Why my Saudi move failed – Victor Boniface
Nigeria and Bayer 04 Leverkusen attacker, Victor Boniface, has explained what caused his failed move to Al Nassr in the Saudi Arabian league during the January transfer window. The Super Eagles striker joined the German club in 2023, and immediately scored 21 goals and providing nine assists in his first season to help Leverkusen win…
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Aisha Buhari denies divorcing Buhari as Kperogi apologises
Aisha Buhari has denied reports of having divorced President Muhammadu Buhari before his death. The original writer of the divorce report, Prof Farooq Kperogi, said this and immediately offered his unreserved apologies. Kperogi who claims to have been told of the divorce by a very reliable source, noted that whether true or not that he…
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Nigerian players set for WTT Contender Lagos
Fresh off a strong performance at the recently concluded ITTF Africa West Regional Championships, Nigerian table tennis players are full of confidence as they prepare for the WTT Contender Lagos, which serves off on Tuesday, July 22, at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos. Matthew Kuti and Ajoke Ojomu emerged as singles champions, with Nigerian athletes…
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CAA U18/20: Success Oyibu wins silver, as Nigeria dominates women’s sprints
The 3rd edition of the Confederation of Africa Athletics, (CAA), U18/20 Athletics Championship, underway in Abeokuta, capital South-West, Nigeria, has lived up to the expectations and hype in all ramifications. Many promising athletes are proving their worth and one such achiever is Nigerian sprint specialist, Success Oyibu. The 17 year old was instrumental in helping…
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