Tag: sports
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AFN shifts Commonwealth Games Trials by 24 hours
BY Editor The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has rescheduled the start of the 2026 Commonwealth Games national trials by one day. The Federation said it is to enable athletes whose flights were affected by severe weather disruptions in the United States to participate in the competition. The trials, originally scheduled to take place from…
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SportyTV joins DStv, GOtv line-up across Africa
SportyTV has been added to select DStv and GOtv packages in Nigeria, expanding the sports content available to subscribers. The 24-hour sports channel offers a range of live sporting events, alongside news, analysis, and highlights, and is available to DStv Yanga and GOtv Jolli customers. The channel is also available on GOtv in Kenya and…
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Athletes hit Lagos for Commonwealth Games Trials
Admin The stage is set for an exciting showdown as athletes from across Nigeria continue to arrive in Lagos ahead of the Commonwealth Games Trials scheduled to take place at the Yaba College of Technology Sports Complex. The event has been scheduled for June 20th through 22nd, starting in the morning. With the trials fast…
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Federation Cup: El-Kanemi beat Wikki Tourists 3-1, to face Ikorodu City in final
By Emmanuel Chinedu Three-time winners El-Kanemi Warriors have advanced to the President Federation Cup final, after they beat Bauchi-based side, Wikki Tourists 3-1, in the semi-finals on Wednesday. The game was played at the Mohammed Dikko Stadium, Katsina. Bashir Musa broke the deadlock inside 15 minutes, with a brilliant finish outside the box to give…
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Scrabble President, Idahosa, hails NSC support for growth
Editor President of the Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF), Bright Idahosa, has commended the National Sports Commission (NSC) for its growing support for the game, describing the inclusion of scrabble in the maiden edition of the National Intermediate Games in Lagos as a major boost for the development of the sport across the country. Idahosa said…
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FIFA World Cup breaks broadcast records across the board
Admin More than 54 million viewers tuned in across Canada, Mexico, and the United States for the opening FIFA World Cup 2026 matches featuring the three Host Nations, highlighting the tournament’s unparalleled ability to bring people together and captivate audiences across North America With a combined 27.5 million viewers, the United States’ opening match against…
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Mbappe bags a brace as France beat Senegal 3-1
Editor Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France launched their bid for a third World Cup crown with a 3-1 victory over Senegal in Group I on Tuesday. Real Madrid star Mbappe took his career World Cup goals tally to 14 – just two behind all-time leader Miroslav Klose – and Bradley Barcola was also on…
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John Terry backs England for World Cup glory ahead of Croatia clash
Admin As England prepare to begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Croatia on Wednesday evening, former England captain and SuperSport FIFA World Cup analyst John Terry believes the Three Lions have a genuine opportunity to end decades of hurt and bring football’s greatest prize home. Terry, who is part of SuperSport’s star-studded FIFA…
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Nigeria wins five gold medals at Central African Wrestling Championship in Brazzaville, Congo
or Team Nigeria ended the Central African Wrestling Championship, which was held in Brazzaville, Congo, with five gold and one silver in freestyle, beach, and women’s wrestling.Team Nigeria recorded an outstanding performance on the opening day of the championship, securing three gold medals through Terry Godfrey in Men’s 65kg FreestyleIn the 53kg Women’s Wrestling, Andrew…
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World Cup: Debutants Cape Verde hold Spain to a goalless draw
Editor European champions, Spain, were held to a 0-0 result by debutants Cape Verde in their opening game on Monday in Atlanta in the 2026 World Cup. The island African country with less than one million people is not new to big feats, as they had already shown signs of resilience, going by their qualification…
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