Tag: sports
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World Cup qualifiers: Nigeria’s D’Tigress deliver dominant 70-37 win over Colombia
By Editor African champions D’Tigress delivered a dominant win over Colombia, 70-37, in Group Phase action at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament France on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Astroballe in Villeurbanne, according to Fiba.com report. Nigeria seized control early and never looked back, steadily building their advantage and ultimately putting the…
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Nigeria’s D’Tigress open World Cup qualifying campaign against Colombia
●Coach Rena says, ‘We’re ready.’ By Pius Ayinor African champions Nigeria’s D’Tigress will start their qualifying campaign at the FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament against Colombia. The game is set for 2pm at the Villeurbanne Sports Arena in Lyon, France, on Wednesday. The Nigerian girls have continued to build a strong reputation as a…
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Abia State sports commissioner visits Abia Comets, pledges cash reward
By Emmanuel Chinedu In a bid to boost the morale and confidence of Abia Comets players, Abia State Commissioner of Youth and Sports Development, Sir Nwaobilor Ananaba, has paid an unscheduled visit to the club. The commissioner, during the visit to the team’s training ground at Holy Ghost College, Olokoro, on Tuesday, explained that the…
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Glamour as top personalities grace Newstap/SWAN Five-Star award
By our reporter It was a night of glamour, entertainment, and splendor as the second edition of the annual Newstap/SWAN Five Star Award came to a successful end. Held at the Blessing Hall of the Eko Club, Surulere, Lagos, it attracted top administrators from the National Sports Commission (NSC), led by the Director General, Hon.…
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Nigeria Basketball Federation announces landmark XE Jet partnership for D’Tigress global campaign
Pius Ayinor The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) on Saturday, March 7, announced a landmark strategic partnership with XE Jet, naming the aviation company the Official Aviation Partner of Nigeria’s Senior Women’s National Basketball Team, D’Tigress. The NBBF statement this morning gives details of the deal. “The partnership represents one of the most significant aviation collaborations…
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Edo Gov, Dikko, NFF president to storm Auchi for Ikhana’s Academy launch
By Editor Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, chairman of the National Sports Commission, Malam Shehu Dikko, and his Director General, Bukola Olopade, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, and other top sports dignitaries are expected to be in Auchi, Edo State, for the official launch of the Kadiri Ikhana’s Football Academy. The…
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Nigeria Fencing Federation shares lessons from 2026 African Junior Championships
By our reporter Nigeria’s four-man contingent to the African Fencing Junior Championships in Dakar, Senegal, may not have delivered medals. Still, the experience, according to Nigeria Fencing Federation President Adeyinka Samuel, was invaluable. With the 2026 Commonwealth Championships in Lagos on the horizon, Samuel believes the lessons learned in Dakar will shape Nigeria’s preparations. Nigeria’s…
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Bayern Munich want Victor Osimhen
By Editor Bayern Munich are reportedly stepping up their interest in Victor Osimhen as they begin planning for life after Harry Kane. With the England captain now 32 and speculation raging over his contract situation, Vincent Kompany is keen to secure Nigerian superstar Osimhen, currently flourishing at Galatasaray, as the long-term successor to lead the…
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes visits 36 Lion FC
●We are deeply honoured, says Gafar Pius Ayinor On Sunday, March 1, 2026, the camp of the 36 Lion FC celebrated the visit of great friends from across the seas. These were not the regular scouts or football managers in search of talent as usual, but friends from the Fellowship of Christian Athletes who are…
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Niger Delta Games gives a peek into Nigeria’s track and field future
By Editor Five days of keenly contested events of the 2nd edition of the Niger Delta Games (NDG) ended with a funfair on Thursday, February 26, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, Edo State. The host state for the first time in a long while topped the medals of any national sports fiesta with…
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