Tag: sports

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Editor Lagos Raptors handed Rivers Hoopers their first defeat of the Nigeria Premier Basketball League (NPBL) Phase Two on Friday evening, as they hit the former league champions 71-64. It was a game played on Day Seven at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu. The Raptors set the pace early, taking an 18-15 lead in the…

Samuel Ogazi turns professional after historic NCAA career

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Editor Nigeria’s sprint sensation, Samuel Ogazi, has officially announced his decision to turn professional, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable collegiate career with the University of Alabama. The institution established him as one of the greatest 400m runners in NCAA history. The quarter-miler who turned 20 last month elected to forgo his remaining NCAA…

Choosing athletics over football was the best deal, says Patience Okon George

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Admin Nigeria’s 400m queen, Patience Okon George, has said that choosing athletics over football remains the greatest decision she has ever made, despite initially dreaming of a career on the football pitch. In an interview on the sidelines of the AFN Commonwealth Games Trials, the 34-year-old multiple-time African champion reflected on the difficult choices that…

South-East Basketball enjoying a rebirth with court and quality events

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South East basketball continues to wear a new look of growth with every passing month By Pius Ayinor It was a buzzing weekend a fortnight ago for many young basketballers scattered across the South East region of Nigeria. There is something ironic about this section of the country when it comes to the game of…

Rivers Hoopers celebrate fifth straight win at 2026 NPBL Phase Two

Jun 24, 2026

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Admin Rivers Hoopers won a scrappy contest against local counterparts Athletes 4 Peace 50-47 as John Idoga dealt a devastating blow with a buzzer-beating corner three to ensure the KingsMen notched their fifth straight win, maintaining their perfect run in the 2026 Nigeria Premier Basketball League (NPBL), Phase Two. The indoor basketball court at the…

Maybe Nwabali should have hung on with Chippa United, says Troost-Ekong

Jun 24, 2026

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Editor Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong believes that the decision of goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali to leave his club, Chippa United, without first having another ready contract elsewhere was a huge mistake by the former Super Eagles number one. Nwabali came to the national limelight and became Nigeria’s first-choice goalie during the 2023 AFCON. He…

Coach Chelle gets new contract, expanded role as NPFL champions get N1 billion

Jun 23, 2026

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Admin The National Sports Commission and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Tuesday in Abuja reached far-reaching decisions regarding the Super Eagles and the domestic football league. The meeting, held at the Commission’s headquarters, was attended by NSC Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko, NSC Director-General Hon. Bukola Olopade, NFF President Ibrahim Musa Gusau, NFF General Secretary…

Fatai Atere: From Principal’s Cup to World Cup

Jun 22, 2026

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By Ojomu Idowu How Fatai Atere went from being an Igbobi College hero to Nigeria’s first FIFA cadet champion In 1985, Fatai Atere did what no Igbobi College team captain had done in 38 years: he lifted the Principal’s Cup. The boy from Mushin, captained Igbobi, Yaba to glory on the Lagos school fields. He…

Ogundiran wins women’s 100m gold at National Trials

Jun 22, 2026

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●Chukwuebuka shoots to record fifth title in shot put Admin The women’s 100m final at the Commonwealth Games Trials produced fireworks on Monday at the Yaba College of Technology Sports Complex, Lagos, as USA-based Blessing Ogundiran sprinted to victory and claimed the Nigerian women’s 100m title. Ogundiran powered through the finish line in an impressive…

Basketball: Rivers Hoopers thrash Comets as they begin Premier League phase two campaign

Jun 20, 2026

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