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Nigeria’s D’Tigers face ejection from their hotel in Angola
By Pius Ayinor D’Tigers may have beaten Tunisia 84-81 in their first match in Angola on Thursday as they make a real push for the 2027 FIBA World Cup ticket, but the good run can be truncated any moment from now as they face ejection from their hotel and the World Cup qualifiers. We learnt…
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Nigeria’s D’Tigers beat Tunisia as Metu delivers in Luanda
Admin Nigeria closed the final 4:42 on a decisive 16-5 run to claim a dramatic 81-84 win over Tunisia on Thursday, July 2, at the Pavilhao Multiusos de Luanda. It was a Group C game of the 1st Round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers. In a game defined by razor-thin margins,…
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Africa has everything needed to produce a World Cup winner – Abel Xavier
Former Portugal international Abel Xavier believes African football has all the ingredients needed to produce a future FIFA World Cup winner, but says the continent must reflect on why its national teams have not consistently matched the success of its players at club level. Speaking to SuperSport during the FIFA World Cup, the former Liverpool,…
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Martinelli scores late as Brazil beat Japan 2-1, into World Cup last 16
Editor Gabriel Martinelli scored the winner late in injury time to give five-time champions Brazil a 2-1 win over Japan in the World Cup round of 32 in Houston. Martinelli, who had come on as a second-half substitute, scored in the sixth minute of stoppage time as the match on Monday appeared to be heading…
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Commonwealth Fencing in Lagos to showcase Nigeria beyond medals, says Samuel
Admin The countdown is on. In less than 50 days, Lagos will welcome the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships — a spectacle of steel, speed, and precision. But for Adeyinka Samuel, President of the Nigeria Fencing Federation, the event is not merely about who wins or loses. It is about what the championships can mean for…
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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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Amusan cruises to Paris Diamond League victory
Admin World record holder Tobi Amusan continued her impressive return to form by producing a superb performance at the Paris Diamond League, where she first qualified for the final by winning the opening heat of the women’s 100m hurdles in 12.39 seconds (+0.4m/s). Amusan looked comfortable throughout the race as she crossed the line ahead…
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NBA Draft: Selected Nigerians excite Nigeria Basketball Federation
The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has extended congratulations to the exceptional Nigerian talents selected in the 2026 NBA Draft. The just-concluded Drafts marked another historic milestone for Nigerian basketball and further reinforced the country’s growing influence on the global game. “The Federation proudly celebrates the achievements of Ebuka Okorie, 17th Overall Pick (Oklahoma City Thunder,…
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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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