Tag: sports
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Junior champion, Aina Goodnews 14, upsets top seed at CBN Senior Tennis Open Championships
Emerging national junior tennis star, Goodnews Aina, Thursday in Abuja achieved a monumental upset when she beat Nigeria’s No.1 and top seed, Khadijat Mohammed in the Quarterfinals of the 2025 CBN Senior Tennis Championships 6-3, 0-6, 6-3. Aina, 14, who won the CBN Junior Championship Girls 16 event in March had a shaky start but…
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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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Our focus on the trophy, nothing less – Super Falcons coach
Coach Justine Madugu says Nigeria’s Super Falcons have not come this far at the 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations to think of anything but reclaiming the trophy they have won a total of nine times out of the previous 12 championships. The Super Falcons, one of only seven teams to have featured at every…
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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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Super Falcons beat South Africa to reach 10th WAFCON Final, in search of 10th title
Nigeria reached the Final of the 13th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a turgid and dramatic semi-final in Casablanca that saw Cup-holders South Africa sent packing, thanks to a late-in-the-day spectacular goal by defender Michelle Alozie. Both teams fought tactically in the middle and other stretches of the park, with sets of players stifling…
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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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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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