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Itemuagbor hails Okpebholo for Okpekpe Road Race 2026 global success
Editor Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has been praised for providing the enabling environment that ensured the successful organisation of the 11th edition of the World Athletics Gold Label Okpekpe International 10km Road Race, held on Saturday in Okpekpe, Etsako East Local Government Area. Mike Itemuagbor, Chief Executive Officer of Pamodzi Sports Marketing, organisers of…
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French Open: Teenager Mirra Andreeva claims first Grand Slam title
Admin Mirra Andreeva lived up to the hype and came of age by sealing her maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open at the age of 19. Eighth seed Andreeva ended the run of 114th-ranked Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska with a 6-3 6-2 victory at Roland-Garros. The Russian became the youngest player to win…
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Friendly: Super Falcons edge Senegal 2-1 in Ikenne-Remo
●Asisat Oshoala pleads, “Bring back our children” Admin The Super Falcons on Friday opened their 14th WAFCON preparations with a controlled 2-1 victory over Senegal’s Teranga Lionesses in Ikenne-Remo. The African champions asserted their authority early and managed the contest with composure for long spells. One of the highlights was the six-time African Footballer of…
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Prostar, Evomec Global partner Victor Ikpeba 5-A-Side Football Challenge
Pius Ayinor The Victor Ikpeba 5-A-Side Football Challenge is expanding as more members of the society identify with the community empowerment programme for the youth. Prostar, the indigenous manufacturer of sports equipment, has announced its decision to team up with the football event that began six years ago in Surulere, Lagos, and expanded to Warri,…
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Kida commends South-East basketball initiative, demands more private sector partnership
Editor President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Engr. Musa Kida has commended the initiative of the South-East representative of the federation, Ugo Udezue, for organizing a regional basketball tournament and facilitating the construction of a basketball court in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. Kida described the development as a practical example of how private individuals and…
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Moffi, Onuachu score as Poland and Nigeria play 2-2, Algeria beat Holland 1-0
Editor The Super Eagles were forced to a 2-2 draw against Poland on Wednesday in a friendly match played in Warsaw, Poland. In The Netherlands, World-Cup bound Algeria defeated the hosts 1-0 to boost their confidence going to the global competition. The Super Eagles made a good start to the encounter, pressing high through the…
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Updated: Gunmen kidnap ex-minister Adelabu’s sister, children
Editor The sister of the former Minister of Power and All Progressives Congress 2027 governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Bayo Adelabu, and her twin children have been kidnapped in Ibadan, the state capital. An eyewitness told PUNCH Online that the incident occurred on Wednesday in the Challenge area of Ibadan South West Local Government Area…
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Ntiense Williams calls for exclusive team events National Sports Festival
Mr Rugby believes that a standalone festival will strengthen Nigeria’s pipeline for global success after Enugu 2026 Editor The 23rd National Sports Festival, the Coal City Games, is set for Enugu from November 27 to December 11, 2026, and Obong Ntiense Williams, popularly known as Mr Rugby, has urged the National Sports Commission to create…
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Poland vs Nigeria: Bassey in camp as Super Eagles go for victory
Editor Nigeria will go for victory in Wednesday’s international friendly encounter against Poland, says Head Coach Eric Chelle as he welcomed energetic defender Calvin Bassey to the team’s Warsaw Presidential Hotel on Tuesday. Bassey’s arrival brought the number of players in camp to 20, and with a good balance of personnel across the sectors of…
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Glasgow 2026: Nigerian athletes set for national trials in Lagos
Editor The race for places on Team Nigeria to the 2026 Commonwealth Games has officially begun, with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) announcing dates for the national trials. The meet will determine the country’s track and field representatives for the Glasgow Games. The trials will be held from June 20 to June 22 at…
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